Sentence:  Floods in northern India, mostly in the small state of Uttarakhand, have wrought disaster on an enormous scale. The early, intense onset of the monsoon on June 14th swelled rivers, washing away roads, bridges, <WSD>hotels</WSD> and even whole villages. Rock-filled torrents smashed vehicles and homes, burying victims under rubble and sludge. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  An establishment that provides accommodation and other services for paying guests; normally larger than a guesthouse, and often one of a chain. (from 17th c.)