as in hotels
a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests
we decided to stay at an inn rather than keep driving all night
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Recent Examples of inns
From homey taverns to colonial inns, the region's historic restaurants offer dining experiences loaded with 200–300 years of local history.
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Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
Walk among its historic buildings and spend a night in one of its inns or bed-and-breakfasts before returning to New York or continuing south on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, which can accommodate cars.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Cabins and country inns nearby provide the kind of comfort that suits the season well.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
It’s owned by longtime local residents Milan Lint and Mitch Berlin, and is the culmination of a years-long renovation shaped by decades of their travels through Europe’s intimate country inns.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Still today, the island preserves a feeling of Old Florida authenticity—bikeability, mom-and-pop style inns and a Sunday Sanibel Farmers Market.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Aman’s signature quiet elegance will be evident throughout the interior, with refined, minimalist decor that takes inspiration from ryokans (Japanese inns).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
The rugged cliffs and dramatic coastal views of Mendocino and Sonoma offer a mix of hiking, wineries, and cozy inns perched on the edge of the Pacific.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Shops, galleries, and inns stay open for visitors who come for cozy shopping and peaceful walks along frozen Lake Michigan beaches.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 1 Mar. 2026
Walk among its historic buildings and spend a night in one of its inns or bed-and-breakfasts before returning to New York or continuing south on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, which can accommodate cars.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Cabins and country inns nearby provide the kind of comfort that suits the season well.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
It’s owned by longtime local residents Milan Lint and Mitch Berlin, and is the culmination of a years-long renovation shaped by decades of their travels through Europe’s intimate country inns.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Still today, the island preserves a feeling of Old Florida authenticity—bikeability, mom-and-pop style inns and a Sunday Sanibel Farmers Market.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Aman’s signature quiet elegance will be evident throughout the interior, with refined, minimalist decor that takes inspiration from ryokans (Japanese inns).
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
The rugged cliffs and dramatic coastal views of Mendocino and Sonoma offer a mix of hiking, wineries, and cozy inns perched on the edge of the Pacific.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Shops, galleries, and inns stay open for visitors who come for cozy shopping and peaceful walks along frozen Lake Michigan beaches.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inns
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The Hotel to Book With so many incredible hotels in Mexico City—especially boutiques—choosing where to stay can mean far too many hours hunched over your laptop.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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The hotels and shops that normally do bustling business during Iran’s Nowruz holiday in mid-March are now expecting to take a hit.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Immigrant families brought Old World recipes and a fierce commitment to hospitality to Iowa’s capital, opening humble groceries, taverns and corner cafés that gradually evolved into full‑service dining rooms.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are 50,000 video gambling terminals, in most of the taverns and convenience stores in the state.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 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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“Inns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inns. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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