Theorie:
In order to speak about hotels and their facilities, you need to know the appropriate vocabulary.
Study the following table.
Name | Definition | Picture | Example |
to book a room | to reserve a room | Hello, I would like to book a room for the 26th of May. | |
to check-in | to register in the hotel | To get a room key, you must check-in first. | |
lobby | the entrance way in the hotel | You can sit in the lobby and wait when the manager arrives to see you. | |
single room | a hotel room for only one person. | I arrive alone, therefore I would like to book a single room. | |
double room | a hotel room for two people. | A double room for two people will cost 50 euros. | |
twin room | a hotel room for two people, with separated beds. | All twin rooms are booked at the moment. | |
suite | a luxurious hotel room. | I believe to stay at a suite, you have to be a millionaire! | |
receptionist | a person who works at the front desk. | I should call the receptionist and say that I need an additional pillow. | |
wake-up call | when a receptionist calls a hotel client in order to wake him up. | Excuse me, could you please give me a wake-up call at 7:00, to room 202? | |
room service | in a hotel, the room service is when someone serves you food and drink in your room | Darling, let's order the room service and have champagne! | |
chambermaid | a person who cleans rooms in hotels | Could you please notify the chambermaid that in room 581 all wet towels should be washed? | |
extra bed | an additional bed in the room | We have an incoming guest, can we order an extra bed in the room? |