What is the owner of an inn called?


What is the owner of an inn called? An innkeeper is someone who owns or manages an inn. When you arrive at an inn, the innkeeper might be the person who checks you in and gives you a key to your room (and maybe a chocolate on your pillow).


What is inn also known as?

International Nonproprietary Names (INN) identify pharmaceutical substances or active pharmaceutical ingredients. Each INN is a unique name that is globally recognized and is public property. A nonproprietary name is also known as a generic name.


What are the parts of an inn?

Inns had a main hall, chambers (could be anywhere from 5 to as many as 17 with 1 to 3 beds a piece), a kitchen, innkeeper's quarters, stables, and common area.


What are inns known for?

inn, building that affords public lodging, and sometimes meals and entertainment, to travelers. The inn has been largely superseded by hotels and motels, though the term is often still used to suggest traditional hospitality. Inns developed in the ancient world wherever there was traveling for trading purposes.


Why is an inn called an inn?

The original meaning of inn was lodging and food for travelers, although today some inns don't have a restaurant or bar attached. If you own or manage an inn, you're an innkeeper. Inn comes from the Old English inne, inside or within.