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caravansaries

noun

variants or caravanserais or caravanserai

plural of caravansary

as in hotels

a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests a caravansary designed specifically for self-styled cheapskates

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Recent Examples of caravansaries Neutral shades, natural wools and linens, shaggy North African rugs, comfortable Nordic sofas and armchairs from Danish brand GUBI, and warm brass fittings soften things up, creating the feeling of being in an oasis caravanserai. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2024

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Even the smallest rooms—the superior guest rooms on floors five through eight—are 450 square feet, large for San Francisco hotels.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
The government has also pledged to move migrants from hotels and rooming houses — often in poorer neighborhoods — into more suitable accommodation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

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So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Seasonal vineyard taverns are typically open from spring through October, but some stay open year-round.

— Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026

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The Mahony Group runs three pubs and five backpacker hostels around Australia, from Melbourne in the state of Victoria to Cairns in the far north.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Along the way, travelers will pass through many towns that offer sleeping accommodations, including guesthouses, lodgings, mountain huts, hotels, hostels, and campsites, according to Thru-Hiking, an online community for long-distance hikers.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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