as in hostels
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 hotels
During session, lawmakers use the per-diem stipends to pay for things like hotels or apartments in Des Moines, as well as gas when traveling to and from the Capitol.
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Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase TravelSM, including The EditSM and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
None of which matters a jot, in practical terms, for guests at The Leinster or any of McKillen’s other hotels that belong to what is now known as The Dean Group.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
There are multiple hotels to choose from at a range of price points, several restaurants, an ice rink, and an entire indoor waterpark.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
One of those hotels has made USA TODAY’s 10 best list, based on expert nominations and a reader poll.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
See below for the 80-plus restaurants that opened last year, and 15 developments slated to open in Indianapolis in 2026, including five hotels, half a dozen apartment complexes and two major public works projects opening soon.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
The three transactions suggest East Bay industrial hubs remain attractive to investors even in the face of a sour market for office buildings and hotels in the Bay Area.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The 34-year-old artist, who has lived in the United States for four years, has painted more than 80 murals across South Florida — on hotels, in stores, and at events like Art Basel and Miami Music Week—and has collaborated with fashion houses including Louis Vuitton.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase TravelSM, including The EditSM and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
None of which matters a jot, in practical terms, for guests at The Leinster or any of McKillen’s other hotels that belong to what is now known as The Dean Group.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
There are multiple hotels to choose from at a range of price points, several restaurants, an ice rink, and an entire indoor waterpark.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
One of those hotels has made USA TODAY’s 10 best list, based on expert nominations and a reader poll.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
See below for the 80-plus restaurants that opened last year, and 15 developments slated to open in Indianapolis in 2026, including five hotels, half a dozen apartment complexes and two major public works projects opening soon.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
The three transactions suggest East Bay industrial hubs remain attractive to investors even in the face of a sour market for office buildings and hotels in the Bay Area.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The 34-year-old artist, who has lived in the United States for four years, has painted more than 80 murals across South Florida — on hotels, in stores, and at events like Art Basel and Miami Music Week—and has collaborated with fashion houses including Louis Vuitton.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotels
Noun
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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
Noun
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The town provides old-timey Western vibes with historic hotels, saloons, and taverns.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
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The attack follows a string of mass shootings at bars — often called shebeens or taverns in South Africa.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
21 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And our best times at motels were spent swimming in the dark in the motel pool.—
Anne Carson,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Hotels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotels. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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