Unit4 Booking a hotel

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Unit4 Booking a hotel

Vocabulary

Let's explore words you can use to describe hotel amenities.

conference room

The conference room at this resort is large enough to accommodate our whole team.

business center

He sent the fax from the business center in the lobby.

airport transportation

Is there airport transportation available over the holiday weekend?

jacuzzi

Sitting in the jacuzzi helps me relax.

spa

a superb health spa which includes sauna,Turkish bath and fitness rooms.

gym

to play basketball in the gym.

mini-bar

The room had a well-stocked mini-bar with lots of snacks and drinks.

on-demand movies

The new TV service promises on-demand movies.

massage

I prefer a massage after my workout.

Confirming

Using intonation and questions to Confirm

You can ask for confirmation by repeating what someone just said.Notice the rising intonation.It signals that the woman is asking a question,and also heps communicate how she feels.

Does the hotel have a pool?

Yes,It's right next to the ocean.

The pool's right next to the ocean?

Could I have your passport number,please?

My passport number?Just a moment.

You can also use correct or right to confirm information.

You're a five-star resort,correct?

If you don't know the answer and are asking a real quesion,use a rising intonation with the tag.

The hotel has a bar and restaurant,right?

Another way to ask for confirmation are questions like You do?and You don't?


The hotel offers a free massage to all its guests.

You do?

The hotel doesn't provide airport transportation.

You don't?

Responses

Acknowledging what someone just said

Here are some ways to respond to information.

And what facilities do you have available?

We have a gym,spa,jacuzzi...

Right,Sounds good.

Is this the New Pearl Hotel?

That's correct.

Cool.

Here are two very positive ways to respond to agreeable information.

I can get a massage in my room,or at the spa?

That's right,sir.

Wonderful.

How can I get to the airport?

You can use our free airport transportation service.

prefect.