Hostelry (noun)

1. An inn or lodging-house.
2. The management or ownership of an inn or lodging-house.

Origin:

From middle english hostelrie, from old french ostelrie, from ostel ("hostel"), from latin hospitale ("inn, hospital"), from hospes ("guest"), from hostis ("stranger").

Examples:

1. The travelers stopped at a small hostelry for the night.
2. The hostelry was known for its comfortable rooms and hearty meals.
3. The hostelry was a popular stop for merchants and travelers.
4. The hostelry was owned and operated by a friendly couple.
5. The hostelry was situated on the edge of town, surrounded by rolling hills and fields.