Room service! Booking a hotel in English!

This is the area in the hotel where guests arrive and register. This is also where you pay the bill and check out (leave the hotel).ReservationIf you have not made a reservation or booking, you can ask Do you have any rooms available for tonight? to fi nd out if there is any accommodation available.

CHECK-IN DESK

At most hotels you can choose between diff erent types of rooms, such as a double room (for two people), single room (for one person) or a suite (a collection of adjoining rooms). The receptionist will ask your preference by saying What kind of room would you prefer?

SINGLE OR DOUBLE ROOM?

These are features provided for the comfort and convenience of guests, like a gym, swimming pool, or beauty salon.

FACILITIES

These are similar to facilities, but are provided by people. If you want to have your clothes washed, you can ask for the laundry service, and if you would like your children looked after while you are out, you can use the babysitting service.

SERVICES

Most hotels also have catering facilities where food and drink are provided, such as a restaurant (serving meals), bar (serving mainly drinks) or room service (where meals are delivered to your room).

RESTAURANT OR ROOM SERVICE?

These are provided inside each hotel room for the guest's convenience. For example if you want easy access to snacks and drinks, then you can use the mini-bar, or make international calls with a International direct dial telephone.

ROOM FEATURES

Many hotels also cater to business travelers by providing a Business Center with photocopying, fax, email and other business services.

BUSINESS CENTER

This service means that the hotel provides transport to and from the airport. The hotel might also off er a shuttle service to take guests to major shopping areas and tourist attractions.

AIRPORT TRANSFER

There are many diff erent types of accommodation (places to stay). Younger travelers can stay in a youth hostel provide accommodation and meals in a family home. If you are looking for luxury accommodation with many facilities, then you might choose to stay in a resort or 5 star hotel.

ACCOMMODATION