Thesaurus results for INNS

inns

noun

plural of inn

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 Travelers sleep in inns that seem lifted from a Hiroshige woodblock print. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Other small inns and B&Bs are scattered across the communities of 30A, but for long stays or big groups, a rental is the best option. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2026 This three-inns-in-one concept at Nantucket Resort Collection is situated in the heart of old town Nantucket, walking distance to the best beaches, shopping, and dining on the island. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 The Aurora Inn, initially constructed in 1833, was the first of the inns to be restored in 2003. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Easily walkable, museums, inns, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, a thriving farmers market and a variety of shops are all located in the half-square-mile historic district. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 Costs usually cover lodging, several meals, hiking itineraries and luggage transfers between inns. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 Travelers arrange their own bookings with hiker-friendly inns willing to transfer bags, or stay in one base location and day-hike from there. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026

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Noun

But local hoteliers say the proposal is riddled with problems, would unfairly impact hotels more than other businesses and might violate state law by applying flat fees to hotels instead of per-worker charges.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
The western part of the neighborhood beyond the train station is primarily residential, but the area around the basilica is home to some upscale hotels, restaurants, and bars.

— Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 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

Accommodations range from budget-friendly hostels to luxurious eco-lodges and wellness retreats.

— Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Mother pleads for help finding son His mother asked community members to check hotels, hostels, capsule hotels, internet cafés, manga cafés, train stations, convenience stores, hiking areas, rivers, shrines and other places.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 June 2026