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Hunting for bargains so you don't have to.
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Hotels
Hotels were previously known as Inns and have have existed since ancient times (e.g., along the Roman road system during the Roman Empire) to serve merchants and other travellers. Medieval European monasteries operated inns to guarantee haven for travellers in dangerous regions. The spread of travel by stagecoach in the 18th century stimulated the development of inns, as did the Industrial Revolution. The modern hotel was largely the result of the railroads; when travelling for pleasure became widely popular, large hotels were often built near railroad stations. In 1889 the Savoy Hotel in London set a new standard, with its own electricity and a host of special services. Nudge, nudge, wink wink!
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The word hotel derives from the French hôtel, which referred to a French version of a townhouse, not a place offering accommodation (in contemporary usage, hôtel has the meaning of "hotel", and hôtel particulier is used for the old meaning). The French spelling (with the circumflex) was once also used in English, but is now rare.
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