Somewhere to stay with earshot — elevator? (5)

I believe the answer is:

hotel

'somewhere to stay' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'with earshot elevator?' is the wordplay.
'with' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'HOTEL' is hidden in the letters of 'earshot elevator'.

(Other definitions for hotel that I've seen before include "Building for travellers" , "Accommodating establishment" , "Place for travellers to stay" , "Holiday venue" , "Hostelry" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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