hostelries

noun

plural of hostelry
as in hotels
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests the grande dame of the city's hostelries, it has played host to presidents, kings, and Hollywood royalty

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  1. hotels
  2. taverns
  3. hostels
Noun
  • Le Gette, though, has designs to eventually make the product accessible to those who don’t frequent luxury med spas, brand-name hotels or the athletic facilities of professional sports teams.
    — Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • Rooms would be larger than those in roadside hotels and would cost around $300 a night, Palillo said.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026
Definition of hotels
Noun
  • Widely regarded as the country's culinary capital—a remarkable distinction in a nation renowned for its gastronomy—the city has earned a reputation for its traditional bouchons (taverns), bustling food halls, and world-class restaurants.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • During his lifetime, Woody Guthrie saw America at ground level, riding boxcars, singing in taverns and on street corners, and even living for a time in a California migrant camp.
    — Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
Definition of taverns
Noun
  • When finished, the collaborative project will knit together existing trail networks, connect 27 communities and include huts and hostels for overnight stays.
    — Nina Keck, NPR, 9 July 2026
  • Accommodations range from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious eco-lodges and wellness retreats.
    — Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of hostels
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“Hostelries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hostelries. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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