Hotel Vocabulary Flashcards by Henry jun

adjoining rooms

noun

two hotel rooms with a door that connects them.

If you want we can book you in an adjoining room.

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amenities

noun

wifi, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, razor, etc.

We have listed our amenities on our website.

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attractions

noun

things for tourists to see and do

The restaurants, coffee shops and karaoke bars are our most popular attractions.

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baggage

noun

bags and suitcases packed with personal belongings

If you need help with your baggage, we have a cart you can use.

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bellboy

noun

a staff member who helps guests with their luggage

The bellboy will take your bags to your room for you.

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book

verb

arrange to stay in a hotel

I can book your stay for the last weekend of February.

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all booked

adj

full, no vacancies, sold out

I’m afraid the hotel is all booked (sold out) tonight.

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brochures

noun

small booklets that provide information on the local sites and attractions

Feel free to take some brochures to your room to look at.

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check-in

verb

go to the front desk to receive keys

You can check-in anytime after four o’clock.

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check-out

noun

return the keys and pay for the bill

Please return your room key when you check-out

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complimentary

noun

free for guests

All of our rooms have complimentary soap, shampoo, and coffee.

There is no complimentary breakfast.
Complimentary breakfast is not included.

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cot, rollaway bed

noun

a single bed on wheels that folds up

If you need an extra bed, we have cots available.

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damage charge

noun

money a guest owes for repairs to hotel property (when caused by violent or careless acts)

We will have to add a damage charge for the hole you put in the wall.

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deposit

noun

amount paid ahead of time to secure a reservation

You will not receive your deposit back if you cancel.

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double bed

noun

a bed large enough for two people

A family of four will need a room with two double beds.

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floor

noun

a level of the building
(1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor)

The swimming pool is on the main floor.

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front desk, reception

noun

the place where guests go to check in and out and to get information

Additional amenities are available at the front desk.

guest

noun

a person that is staying at the hotel

All guests receive a complimentary gift bag.

housekeeping, maid noun

staff members that clean the rooms and linen

Put a sign on the door if you want housekeeping to come in and change the sheets on the bed.

ice machine

noun

a machine that automatically makes ice that guests can use to keep drinks cold

There is an ice machine by the elevator on all of the even numbered floors.

indoor pool
outdoor pool
noun

place for guests to swim inside the hotel

The heated indoor pool is open until 10 pm.

Jacuzzi, hot tub, whirl pool

noun

a small hot pool for relaxation

I’m sorry. We don’t have a jacuzzi at our hotel.

king-size bed

noun

extra large bed

A room with a king size bed costs an extra 20 dollars a night.

late charge

noun

a fee for staying past the check-out time

You will be charged a ten dollar late charge for checking out after 11 am.

linen | noun

sheets, blankets, pillow cases We will come in and change the linens while you are out of your room.

lobby | noun

large open area at the front of the hotel They are waiting for you in the lobby.

luggage cart | noun

a device on wheels that guests can push their luggage on Please return the luggage cart to the lobby when you are finished with it.

maximum capacity | noun

the most amount of people allowed The maximum capacity in this room is ten people.

noisy | adj

loud The guests next to you have complained that you are being too noisy.

pay-per-view movie | noun

extra charge for movies and special television features If you order a pay-per-view movie, the charge will appear on your bill.

pillow case | noun

the covering that goes over a pillow Could I get another pillow case?

queen size bed | noun

bed with plenty of space for two people (bigger than a double) A queen size bed is bigger than a double, but smaller than a king.

rate | noun

cost of renting a room for a certain time period What are your rates in Feb.? Our rates change depending on the season.

room service | noun

delivery of food or other services requested by guests If you would like a bottle of wine, just call room service.

``` single bed (twin bed) noun ```

a bed for one person The economy priced room includes one single bed.

sofa bed, pull-out couch | noun

a bed built into a sofa or couch The room contains a sofa bed so the room actually sleeps five.

vacancy noun vacant adj

available rooms We only have one vacancy left, and it is for a single room.

vending machine | noun

a machine that distributes snacks and beverages when you insert coins The vending machine on the second floor has chocolate bars and chips.

view | noun

a window that offers a nice image for guests The room is more expensive because it has a spectacular view of the beach.

wake up call | noun

(NOT "morning call") a morning phone call from the front desk, acts as an alarm clock What time would you like your wake up call?

weight room, workout room, gym | noun

a room that guests can use for exercise and fitness Our weight room has a stair climber, treadmill and a stationary bicycle.