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
Much of the space in Sedona is taken up by rentals and hotels, making long-term living in Sedona extremely hard.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Glittering grande dames and jewel box boutique hotels give the aesthetically minded jet-setter plenty to think about; but for your own personal palazzo, why not book an Airbnb in Venice?
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Awash with romantic restaurants, views, and hotels, Rome earned the company's highest romantic store in the world.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
All European capitals have their five-star hotels, but the Hotel Sacher is more than that.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
And Uga is on a roll, with hotels in Tangalle and Ella due to open in 2025.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
By the early 20th century, Japanese immigrants opened restaurants, beauty salons, grocery stores, hotels, and other businesses in lower downtown Denver.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Demonstrators stand against law enforcement officers during a protest outside SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn by Marriott hotels on Monday.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The Anaheim City Council approved in 2020 the final details of the $320 million stadium property deal, which included plans for 466 apartments for lower-income families, a flagship 7-acre community park, hotels, shops and restaurants, offices and housing.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Glittering grande dames and jewel box boutique hotels give the aesthetically minded jet-setter plenty to think about; but for your own personal palazzo, why not book an Airbnb in Venice?
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Awash with romantic restaurants, views, and hotels, Rome earned the company's highest romantic store in the world.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
All European capitals have their five-star hotels, but the Hotel Sacher is more than that.
—Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
And Uga is on a roll, with hotels in Tangalle and Ella due to open in 2025.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
By the early 20th century, Japanese immigrants opened restaurants, beauty salons, grocery stores, hotels, and other businesses in lower downtown Denver.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Demonstrators stand against law enforcement officers during a protest outside SpringHill Suites and Residence Inn by Marriott hotels on Monday.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The Anaheim City Council approved in 2020 the final details of the $320 million stadium property deal, which included plans for 466 apartments for lower-income families, a flagship 7-acre community park, hotels, shops and restaurants, offices and housing.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotels
Noun
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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
Noun
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This was the original use for Bar Keepers Friend, to polish brass rails at bars and taverns, often underfoot.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
27 Jan. 2026
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These establishments range from cozy cafes and historic taverns to strip-mall Italian spots.—
Amanda Hancock,
IndyStar,
16 Jan. 2026
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
Cite this Entry
“Hotels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotels. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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