Manager of a hostelry (8)

I believe the answer is:

hotelier

(Other definitions for hotelier that I've seen before include "One such as Conrad Hilton" , "Provider of rooms" , "I can offer you accommodation" , "Manager of a place of accommodation for strangers" , "Person such as Basil Fawlty?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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