variants
or caravanserais
or caravanserai
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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Noun
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The food and drink As with most of the smaller Parisian hotels, all the food and drink action happens in the same place—the property’s entrance is designed to be a comfortable lounge, bar, and breakfast area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026 -
The Jalisco New Generation cartel was said to be laundering money in the swanky hotels and the construction industry.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Originating in the 18th century as working men’s taverns, when Lyon was the silk-weaving capital of Europe, bouchons were transformed 100 years ago by Les Mères Lyonnaises, a generation of women cooks trained in the kitchens of grand local mansions.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Visitors can explore cheese-making at Grafton Village Cheese, dine at cozy taverns and a beloved general store, and enjoy museums, trails, and covered bridges.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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The spacious lecture halls and hostels of the Friendship University were significantly superior to its overcrowded counterparts in western Europe at the time, but discipline was strict and students were strongly discouraged from traveling even around Moscow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Most hostels have a list of activities available for guests to sign up for, and if not, then there are walking tours or live music events at local bars.—
Olivia Morelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Caravansaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caravansaries. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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