travel accommodations

Travel Accommodation

Travel Vocabulary Part 2

General Travel Advice

A group of 6 friends are backpacking through Europe for the summer. They’ve been traveling together for 1 month already, but they’re starting to get on each other’s nerves (get tired/annoyed with each other)

How can they get along better on their trip? What advice do you have for getting along with everyone when you travel?

What advice would you give to someone who is on a flight and the person sitting next to them is being extremely loud / rude and keeps talking.

What advice would you give to a group of friends who are planning to go camping? When should they go? What should they pack? Is there anything else they should be aware of before going?

What advice would you give to a family who traveled to the beach, only to be stuck in a longmonsoon. What activities can they do instead of playing at the beach?

What medical advice can you give to someone who is on a boat and starts to feel sea sick?

Many people love to travel to new countries, but not everyone is a fan oftrying new foods. What advice would you give to a picky eater?

Accommodations while traveling

Accommodation: a place where you liveor stay, especially for a holiday or when you’re staying somewhere for a shorttime.

People who are backpacking often stay in inexpensive accommodation.

One of the cheapest ways to travel is to stay in a H___ST____

*You can rent a shared or private room. It’s often a simple bed and maybe a desk. Bathrooms may be shared too.

People who are backpacking often stay in inexpensive accommodation.

One of the cheapest ways to travel is to stay in a HOSTEL

*You can rent a shared or private room. It’s often a simple bed and maybe a desk. Bathrooms may be shared too.

Can you list some ofthe advantages &disadvantages tostaying in a hostel?

Can you tell me the difference between a HOTEL & a RESORT

The main difference between a Hotel and a Resort is…

Families & people traveling for pleasure often book a RESORT.

This accommodation offers more space, many restaurants, spas, activities, and tours. The focus of resorts to get “R&R”: REST & RELAXATION.

The Plaza Hotel in NYC

Most business travelers & travelers in urban areas chose to stay in a HOTEL. They can be very simple or very luxurious.

They are usually booked by travelers who will spend more time outside their accommodation.

When you’ve traveled with your family, what accommodation do you usually stay in?

- stay with family members- Hotel- Resort- Other…

Arriving & Checking-In

In order to make sure you have a room, you should always make a R____________TION.

(book a room before your arrival)

In order to make sure you have a room, you should always make a RESERVATION.

(book a room before your arrival)

When you arrive, you can check-in at the reception desk. This is usually located in the hotel/resort L_____Y

When you arrive, you can check-in at the reception desk. This is usually located in the hotel/resort LOBBY

What are some questions a Hotel Receptionistmay ask a guest?

How about a guestto the receptionist?

Common Check-in Questions (Receptionist to Guest)

- Do you have a reservation?- What’s your last name / surname- May I see your passport / I.D.?- Did you reserve a… (single room, double

Room, etc.)

- Did you book an (ocean view, city view, etc.)- Would you like help with your luggage?- Are you ready to see your room?

Upon check-in, your luggage will be taken to your room by the B______HOP / PORTER

Upon check-in, your luggage will be taken to your room by the BELLHOP/ PORTER

The Receptionist will give you a K__________ or a K________ C__________ to get into your room.

The Receptionist will give you a KEY or a KEY CARD to get into your room.

In the Lobby, there’s usually a G__________Shop where you can buy (usually expensive) souvenirs.

In the Lobby, there’s usually a Gift Shop where you can buy (usually expensive)souvenirs.

’F______________' are places that visitors can go to, such as Swimming pools, Saunas, Tennis courts, Golf courses, Gyms, Spa etc.

’A_______________' are services & items that the hotel offers to its guests, such as laundry services, Salon, Room service, Laundry, Car service; as well as Shampoos, Soap, Hair dryer, Towels, etc.

’FACILITIES' are places that visitors can go to, such as Swimming pools, Saunas, Tennis courts, Golf courses, Gyms, Spa etc

’AMENITIES' are services & items that the hotel offers to its guests, such as laundry services, Salon, Room service, Laundry, Car service; as well as Shampoos, Soap, Hair dryer, Towels, etc.

Most hotels/resorts have a small F_________ CENTER or G__

Most hotels/resorts have a small FITNESS CENTER or GYM

What’s in Your Room?Vocabulary

Many hotels provide a few C______________________ (FREE) Amenities, such as

• SH________________ to wash your hair• S_________________ to smell fresh!• T_______________ & a toothbrush to keep your teeth white.• A C_______________ for your hair

And most hotels will offer free bottles of water.

Many hotels provide a few COMPLIMENTARY (FREE) Amenities, such as

• SHAMPOO to wash your hair• SOAP to smell fresh!• TOOTHPASTE & a toothbrush to keep your teeth white.• A COMB for your hair

And most hotels will offer free bottles of water.

Most resorts will provide a R_____________ and Sl________________ for guests towear around their room.

Most resorts will provide a ROBE and SLIPPERS for guests towear around their room.

Most hotels will include a M______ Bar in the room for when the guests want to eatsnacks and drink. These are NOT complimentary, and often O_________PRICED.

Most hotels will include a MINI Bar in the room for when the guests want to eatsnacks and drink. These are NOT complimentary, and often OVERPRICED.

You may need to call to order extra T_______________ to be delivered to your roomby H_________________.

You may need to call to order extra TOWELS to be delivered to your roomby HOUSEKEEPING.

Other Items you may need to request:

I________

H___________

Assistance with theS__________

L____________ Services

Other Items you may need to request:

IRON

HAIR DRYER

Assistance with theSAFE

LAUNDRY Services

Hotel Services

If you don’t feel like eating out, you can always order R_______ S__________ and have food delivered to your room.

If you don’t feel like eating out, you can always order ROOM SERVICE and havefood delivered to your room.

Many places will offer a Complimentary Breakfast B________________. If you’re lucky, your buffet will have an Omelet Station, a big selection of fresh fruits, cereals,juices and breads.

Many places will offer a Complimentary Breakfast BUFFETT. If you’re lucky, your buffet will have an Omelet Station, a big selection of fresh fruits, cereals,juices and breads.

If you’ve got an early morning appointment, you can call the front desk to request a W______-U_______ C___________.

Someone will call you in the morning to make sure you get up!

If you’ve got an early morning appointment, you can call the front desk to request a WAKE-UP CALL.

Someone will call you in the morning to make sure you get up!

Most hotels have a C____-O________time at noon-2pm..

Most hotels have a Check-out time at noon-2pm.

HOTEL SITUATIONSQuiz

Hello, My name is Thao. I have a ___________.

a) check-inb) reservationc) reserve

Hello, My name is Thao. I have a ___________.

a) check-inb) reservationc) reserve

Is there ________________ between the pool view and the garden view?

a) a difference in priceb) more expensivec) cheaper

Is there ________________ between the pool view and the garden view?

a) a difference in priceb) more expensivec) cheaper

OK, ________________ with the the double room with the pool view please.

a) make meb) I'll goc) do it

OK, ________________ with the the Double room with the pool view please.

a) make meb) I'll goc) do it

Would it be ________________to see the room first?

a) goodb) allowc) possible

Would it be ________________to see the room first?

a) goodb) allowc) possible

Well, the room is a little dark. Do you have any that are ________________?

a) lighterb) brighterc) sunny

Well, the room is a little dark. Do you have any that are ________________?

a) lighterb) brighterc) sunny

Could I ________________ see the ocean view room please?

a) make a lookb) take a seec) take a look

Could I ________________ see the ocean view room please?

a) make a lookb) take a seec) take a look

Before you can check-in to your room, you must pay ________________.

a) aheadb) upfrontc) advance

Before you can check-in to your room, you must pay ________________.

a) aheadb) upfrontc) advance

How do I ________________ this restaurant? Is it walking distance, or must I take a taxi?

a) come tob) arrive in c) get to

How do I ________________ this restaurant? Is it walking distance, or must I take a taxi?

a) come tob) arrive in c) get to

How much ____________ from here to the restaurant?

a) does a taxi costb) is the taxi price c) do I pay a taxi

How much ____________ from here to the restaurant?

a) does a taxi costb) is the taxi price c) do I pay a taxi

Yes, can you get housekeeping to ________________ my room, please?

a) clean upb) make upc) change up

Yes, can you get housekeeping to ________________ my room, please?

a) clean upb) make upc) change up

Yes, could you tell the family in the next room to _________________ at night? They were listening to music all night and we couldn't sleep.

a) be quietb) be silentc) keep silence

Yes, could you tell the family in the next room to _________________ at night? They were listening to music all night and we couldn't sleep.

a) be quietb) be silentc) keep silence

What time do we have to ________________ tomorrow?

a) checkb) check outc) get out

What time do we have to ________________ tomorrow?

a) checkb) check outc) get out

Is there somewhere we can ________________ until our flight this evening? a) security our bagsb) lock our bagsc) leave our bags

Is there somewhere we can ________________ until our flight this evening? a) security our bagsb) lock our bagsc) leave our bags