Lesson
Hotel and accommodation vocabulary
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This lesson introduces essential hotel vocabulary and useful collocations for travel and business stays. You will learn terms used when booking, arriving, staying, and checking out of a hotel.
Table
| Term | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| reservation | noun | A booking for a room or service in advance | I made a reservation for a double room from June 10 to June 12. |
| check in / check-in | verb / noun | To register on arrival / the act of registering | Please check in at the front desk when you arrive. |
| check out / check-out | verb / noun | To settle your bill and leave / the act of leaving the hotel | Check-out is at 11 AM; late check-out can be requested. |
| concierge | noun | Hotel staff who assist guests with services and information | The concierge booked a taxi and a restaurant for our client. |
| amenities | noun (plural) | Facilities or services provided by the hotel (e.g., pool, Wi-Fi) | The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi and other amenities. |
| suite | noun | A set of connected rooms, usually more spacious and upscale | The executive suite includes a living area and a small meeting table. |
| housekeeping | noun | The service that cleans and maintains guest rooms | Housekeeping will service your room between 9 AM and 3 PM. |
| minibar | noun | Small fridge in the guest room with drinks and snacks | Items from the minibar will be charged to your room. |
Tip
Remember these practical points to sound natural when talking about hotels:
Collocations (verb + noun) are important: 'reserve a room', 'request late check-out', 'charge to your room'.
Example
I made a reservation for a double room.
Please check in at the front desk; your key card will be ready.
Housekeeping services are available daily unless you request 'Do Not Disturb'.
The concierge arranged a shuttle to the conference center.
Tip
Watch out for these universal errors when using hotel vocabulary:
Focus on correct word forms and collocations to sound natural.
Quiz
Choose the correct sentence:
Hint: Focus on the correct verb + noun collocation for booking a room.
Correct!
Use the verb 'reserve' with 'a room' or say 'make a reservation'. 'Book a reservation' is redundant and other choices are incorrect collocations.
Incorrect
The correct answer was: I would like to reserve a room for tomorrow night.
Use the verb 'reserve' with 'a room' or say 'make a reservation'. 'Book a reservation' is redundant and other choices are incorrect collocations.
Quiz
Complete: Please _____ at the front desk when you arrive.
Hint: Think about the verb used when a guest registers at arrival
Correct!
'Check in' (verb) means to register on arrival at the hotel; use two words as the verb.
Incorrect
The correct answer was: check in
'Check in' (verb) means to register on arrival at the hotel; use two words as the verb.
Quiz
Which document is usually required at check-in?
Hint: Think about identity verification when registering at a hotel
Correct!
Hotels commonly require an identity document such as a passport or national ID card during check-in for verification and registration.
Incorrect
The correct answer was: Passport
Hotels commonly require an identity document such as a passport or national ID card during check-in for verification and registration.
Vocabulary
An arrangement to have a room, seat, or service kept for your use at a later time
I confirmed my reservation via email.
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To register upon arrival at a hotel or airport
We will check in at 3 PM.
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Facilities or services provided for guests (e.g., pool, Wi‑Fi, gym)
Business travelers often choose hotels with good amenities for meetings.
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Hotel staff who helps guests with bookings, information, and special requests
The concierge organized restaurant reservations for the delegation.
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A set of connected hotel rooms that form a single unit, often more luxurious
The executive suite is ideal for hosting a client meeting in-room.
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The department or service responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms
Please schedule housekeeping after our morning meeting.
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A small refrigerator in a hotel room stocked with drinks and snacks
Please note that items from the minibar are billed separately.
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To settle the bill and leave the hotel / the act of leaving
Check-out is at 11 AM; we requested a late check-out.