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caravansaries

noun

variants or caravanserais or caravanserai

plural of caravansary

as in hotels

a place that provides rooms and usually a public dining room for overnight guests a caravansary designed specifically for self-styled cheapskates

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Recent Examples of caravansaries Neutral shades, natural wools and linens, shaggy North African rugs, comfortable Nordic sofas and armchairs from Danish brand GUBI, and warm brass fittings soften things up, creating the feeling of being in an oasis caravanserai. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2024

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For fares starting at $80 per person, travelers can book their seats and get picked up at different hotels around the Kansas City area, such as Home2 Suites and Hotel Indigo in downtown Kansas City and the Sheraton and Westin hotels at Crown Center.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
The influx of business travelers also coincided with strong demand at Singapore's luxury hotels.

— Jenny Lee,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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The weeklong promotion highlights a wide range of cuisines, from steakhouses and seafood restaurants to taverns, bistros and international dining destinations.

— Jane Imbody, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2026
So do not assume that an upcoming three-day event taking place at three notable Chicago taverns has anything to do with Algren’s fondness for alcohol.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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One five-star reviewer wore it daily during a month-long solo trip through Europe, including on long hikes and while sleeping in hostels.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026
The Mahony Group runs three pubs and five backpacker hostels around Australia, from Melbourne in the state of Victoria to Cairns in the far north.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

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