as in hostel
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
for their 50th anniversary they stayed at one of the finest hotels in San Francisco
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Recent Examples of hotel
While driving to the California protests, Vandenberg — who lives out of his car but was temporarily staying at an El Paso hotel — stopped at the travel center on Interstate 10, and purchased six large mortar fireworks and 72 M-150 firecrackers, prosecutors said.
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, lower-income consumers reined in spending on nonessentials like airline tickets, vacation rentals and hotels, entertainment and furniture.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
The five-story hotel will have 200 guest rooms, meeting rooms, a fitness center, a full-service restaurant and a 700-square-foot pool.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
These sports events temporarily reshape their surroundings as hotels swell, public spaces pulse with energy, and local traditions move to the forefront.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, lower-income consumers reined in spending on nonessentials like airline tickets, vacation rentals and hotels, entertainment and furniture.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
The five-story hotel will have 200 guest rooms, meeting rooms, a fitness center, a full-service restaurant and a 700-square-foot pool.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
These sports events temporarily reshape their surroundings as hotels swell, public spaces pulse with energy, and local traditions move to the forefront.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotel
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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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The main square of the expedition town of Futaleufú is lined with gear shops, hostels, and adventure travel companies like Patagonia Elements, Eleven's outfitter for white-water rafting.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2025
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The tavern is called Milk of the Poppy, a nod to the opiate tonic in Thrones, yet it’s not officially based on the show.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Chula Vista officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for Palomar Point, a permanent supportive housing project that will convert a former motel into 27 units for people experiencing homelessness.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The property features multiple homes, barns, pens, saltwater equine spas, a mare motel and insulated indoor arenas, according to the previous listing.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Hotel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotel. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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