Instructional objective
You will be able to use hotels vocabularies
Top Vocabulary about Hotel
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- Hotel (noun) – A place providing accommodation and other services for travelers.
Example sentence: We booked a room at a five-star hotel for our vacation. - Reception (noun) – The area in a hotel where guests check in and out and where they can get information or assistance.
Example sentence: You can inquire about tour packages at the reception desk. - Room key (noun) – A small, usually plastic card used to unlock the door to a hotel room.
Example sentence: Don’t forget to return your room key to the reception when you check out. - Reservation (noun) – An arrangement made in advance for lodging at a hotel.
Example sentence: We made a reservation for two nights at the hotel. - Check-in (noun) – The process of registering as a guest at a hotel.
Example sentence: Check-in time at the hotel is 3:00 PM. - Check-out (noun) – The process of settling one’s bill and leaving a hotel.
Example sentence: We need to check out of the hotel by 11:00 AM. - Room service (noun) – The delivery of food and beverages to a guest’s hotel room.
Example sentence: We ordered breakfast through room service this morning. - Concierge (noun) – A hotel staff member who assists guests with various services, such as making reservations and providing information about local attractions.
Example sentence: The concierge recommended a nearby restaurant for dinner. - Housekeeping (noun) – The department in a hotel responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms and public areas.
Example sentence: Housekeeping will come to clean our room later this morning. - Suite (noun) – A large and luxurious hotel room or set of rooms, typically designed for VIP guests.
Example sentence: We upgraded to a suite for our anniversary celebration. - Amenities (noun) – Additional features and services provided by a hotel for the comfort and convenience of guests.
Example sentence: The hotel offers various amenities, including a swimming pool and fitness center. - Breakfast buffet (noun) – A self-service meal where guests can choose from a variety of breakfast items displayed on a table.
Example sentence: The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast buffet for all guests. - Doorman (noun) – A hotel staff member responsible for opening and closing doors for guests and assisting with luggage.
Example sentence: The doorman greeted us warmly as we arrived at the hotel. - Valet parking (noun) – A parking service provided by a hotel where staff park and retrieve guests’ vehicles.
Example sentence: We opted for valet parking at the hotel to save time. - Wi-Fi (noun) – A wireless network that allows guests to connect to the internet in the hotel.
Example sentence: The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi access in all guest rooms and public areas.
Video 1 : Hotel vocabulary
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Video 2 : Vocabulary for hotel amenities
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Video 3 : Travel Vocabulary and Phrases!
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Vocabulary exercise 1
Hotel Vocabulary Definitions
- What is the definition of Bellboy?
a. A place to stay
b. A counter where you help yourself to food.
c. A person who carries guest’s luggage to their room.
d. The act of making a decision.
2. What is the definition of room service?
a. An area where you can leave your car.
b. To put something in a plane
c. To take away
d. When a guest orders food or drink to be delivered to their room
3. What is the definition of a Single room?
a. To take a place to give an order
b. A room with one bed where one person can sleep on.
c. The means that are used to keep something safe.
d. The person who serves food in a restaurant.
4. ___________ is what can be seen from the hotel (often the sea, mountains or something beautiful)?
a. Reception
b. Theme
c. Room
d. View
5. _______ is the person who cleans the rooms in a hotel?
a. Local
b. Maid
c. Quote
d. Motel
6. _______ is a person who is staying in a hotel.
a. Guest
b. Local
c. Front desk
d. Inn
7. _________ is to take something to an agreed destination?
a. Experience
b. Deliver
c. Confirm
d. Elevator
8. ______ is to secure a room to stay in a hotel (same as a reservation)?
a. Accommodation
b. Concierge
c. Booking
d. Award
Vocabulary Exercise 2
Match the words/ phrases to the correct descriptions
- Valet (….)
- Luggage (….)
- Brochures (….)
- Vacancies (….)
- Accommodation (….)
- Bellboy (….)
- Fully booked (….)
- Double room (….)
- Single room (….)
- Receptionist (….)
- Bunk Bed (….)
- Twin room (….)
- Tip (….)
- Booking (….)
- Buffet (….)
a. An information booklet
b. A room with one bed that one person can sleep on
c. A person who carries guests’ luggage to their rooms
d. A person who parks your car for you
e. To secure a room to stay in a hotel
f. The extra money that a guest gives to hotel workers
g. The person who greats guests and takes bookings
h. A place to stay
i. A room with one bed that two persons can sleep on
j. One of two single beds usually placed one above the other
k. The bags that travellers take with them
l. To have no rooms available
m. The person who greats guests and takes bookings
n. A room with two beds for two people to sleep on
o. A counter where you help yourself to food
Vocabulary Exercise 3
Fill in the words correctly.
| advanced | key |
| bunk beds | reception |
| dormitory | single room |
| double room | twin room |
| family room | vacancies |
- If you book a room for one person, you usually book a __________
- If you want a room with a double bed, you book a __________
- If you want a room with two separated beds, you book a __________
- For families there are usually special offers if they take a __________
- In youth hostels rooms are often shared by 10 or more people. This kind of room is called __________
- To get 10 people into one room, two beds are usually placed on top of each other. They are called __________
- No matter where you’re staying, you usually have to fill in a form at the __________
- Then the receptionist tells you your room number and gives you the __________ for your room.
- During high season it’s advisable to book a room in __________
- If a B&B is fully booked, they usually have a sign in the window saying »No __________
Vocabulary Exercise 4
Choose the best answer
1. If you’ve never been to this city, you should take a look at our sight-seeing
a. menu b. brochures c. front desk
2. Sorry, we don’t have a _______ service. You’ll have to park your car yourself.
a. room b. laundry c. valet
3. The room has a pull-_______ couch, so it will sleep an extra person.
a. Off b. over c.out
4. I’m sorry, but we don’t have any vacancies. We are fully-_______ tonight.
a. vacant b. booked c. closed
5. After your long conference you can relax in the
a. kitchenette b. parking lot c. hot tub
6. I’ll call housekeeping and ask them to bring you some fresh
a. ice b. milk c. linen
7. If you need to do your workout we have a _______ on the third floor.
a. gym b. restaurant c. library
8. You might like to voice your complaint about the rate to the
a. housekeeper b. valet driver c. hotel manager
9. Please put your used _______ in the basket and leave unused ones hanging on the rack.
a. dishes b. towels c. tissues
10. If you need a midnight snack there’s a _______ full of potato chips on your floor.
a. bellboy b. kitchenette c. vending machine
Vocabulary Exercise 5
Divide the words into categories
| private bathroom | breakfast included | bed and breakfast | coffee / tea maker | private parking |
| shared bathroom | guest houses | villas | air conditioning | apartments |
| motels | hostels | sea view | panoramic views of the city | airport shuttle |
| 24-hour reception | laundry | flatscreen TV | free WiFi | fitness center |
| Type of Accomodation | Facilities and Service | Room Facilities |