Staying at a hotel can be a part of many travel experiences. Whether you’re traveling for leisure or work, understanding hotel-related vocabulary can enhance your stay. Here’s a list of common hotel vocabulary with practical examples.
Booking a Room
1. Reservation: The act of arranging to have something (such as a room) held for your use at a later time.
Example: I made a reservation for a double room at the hotel.
2. Check-in/Check-out: The process of reporting your arrival (check-in) and departure (check-out) at the hotel.
Example: Check-in is at 2 PM, and check-out is at 11 AM.
3. Deposit: A sum of money given as a security for a booked hotel room.
Example: The hotel requires a deposit to secure the booking.
At the Hotel
4. Reception: The place in the hotel where guests go when they arrive.
Example: You can collect your room key from the reception.
5. Room service: A service provided by the hotel where workers bring food, drinks, etc., to your room.
Example: I ordered breakfast from room service.
6. Housekeeping: The department of the hotel charged with cleaning and maintaining rooms.
Example: Housekeeping cleaned our room while we were out.
Room Types
7. Single room: A room with one single bed.
Example: I booked a single room as I’m traveling alone.
8. Double room: A room with one double bed.
Example: We booked a double room for our stay.
9. Suite: A set of rooms in a hotel.
Example: They upgraded us to a suite because of overbooking.
Remember, practice makes perfect. Try using these words in sentences or in conversations to help them become a natural part of your vocabulary. Enjoy your stay!
