English words for hotels and accommodation
All 50 words, each with its pronunciation and a sentence it appears in.
Checking in, asking for something, and complaining politely are three scripts that between them cover almost every hotel conversation.
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All 50 words
| # | Word | IPA | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hotel | /hoʊˈtel/ | The hotel is near the beach. |
| 2 | hostel | /ˈhɒstəl/ | The hostel is cheap and clean. |
| 3 | motel | /moʊˈtel/ | We stayed at a motel last night. |
| 4 | room | /ruːm/ | My room is on the third floor. |
| 5 | suite | /swiːt/ | The suite has a beautiful view. |
| 6 | lobby | /ˈlɒbi/ | Please wait in the lobby. |
| 7 | reception | /rɪˈsepʃən/ | Go to the reception desk. |
| 8 | receptionist | /rɪˈsepʃənɪst/ | The receptionist gave me the key. |
| 9 | key card | /kiː kɑːrd/ | My key card does not work. |
| 10 | checkout | /ˈtʃekaʊt/ | Checkout is at eleven o'clock. |
| 11 | vacancy | /ˈveɪkənsi/ | Do you have any vacancy tonight? |
| 12 | fully booked | /ˌfʊli ˈbʊkt/ | The hotel is fully booked. |
| 13 | single room | /ˈsɪŋɡl ruːm/ | I would like a single room. |
| 14 | double room | /ˈdʌbl ruːm/ | We need a double room please. |
| 15 | twin room | /twɪn ruːm/ | Can I get a twin room? |
| 16 | pillow | /ˈpɪloʊ/ | I need one more pillow please. |
| 17 | blanket | /ˈblæŋkɪt/ | The blanket is very warm. |
| 18 | towel | /ˈtaʊəl/ | Can I have a clean towel? |
| 19 | bathroom | /ˈbæθruːm/ | The bathroom is very small. |
| 20 | shower | /ˈʃaʊər/ | The shower has hot water. |
| 21 | bathtub | /ˈbæθtʌb/ | The room has a big bathtub. |
| 22 | balcony | /ˈbælkəni/ | I can see the sea from the balcony. |
| 23 | view | /vjuː/ | The view from here is amazing. |
| 24 | minibar | /ˈmɪnibɑːr/ | The minibar has water and juice. |
| 25 | room service | /ruːm ˈsɜːrvɪs/ | Can I order room service? |
| 26 | breakfast included | /ˈbrekfəst ɪnˈkluːdɪd/ | Breakfast is included in the price. |
| 27 | air conditioning | /eər kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ | The air conditioning is too cold. |
| 28 | housekeeping | /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/ | Housekeeping comes every morning. |
| 29 | complaint | /kəmˈpleɪnt/ | I have a complaint about the noise. |
| 30 | guest | /ɡest/ | Every guest gets free breakfast. |
| 31 | concierge | /ˌkɒnsiˈeərʒ/ | Ask the concierge for a taxi. |
| 32 | elevator, lift | /ˈelɪveɪtər/ | Take the elevator to the fifth floor. |
| 33 | staircase | /ˈsteərkeɪs/ | You can also use the staircase. |
| 34 | pool | /puːl/ | The pool is open until nine. |
| 35 | gym | /dʒɪm/ | The gym is on the second floor. |
| 36 | spa | /spɑː/ | Let's go to the spa today. |
| 37 | sauna | /ˈsaʊnə/ | The sauna is very relaxing. |
| 38 | laundry | /ˈlɔːndri/ | Is there a laundry service here? |
| 39 | iron | /ˈaɪərn/ | Can I borrow an iron please? |
| 40 | safe | /seɪf/ | Put your money in the safe. |
| 41 | Wi-Fi | /ˈwaɪfaɪ/ | What is the Wi-Fi password? |
| 42 | parking | /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/ | Is parking free for guests? |
| 43 | tip | /tɪp/ | Should I leave a tip? |
| 44 | bellboy | /ˈbelbɔɪ/ | The bellboy carries your bags. |
| 45 | accommodation | /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/ | This accommodation is very nice. |
| 46 | inn | /ɪn/ | The inn has only five rooms. |
| 47 | bed and breakfast | /ˌbed ənd ˈbrekfəst/ | We love this bed and breakfast. |
| 48 | all-inclusive | /ɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ | The resort is all-inclusive. |
| 49 | deposit | /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ | You need to pay a deposit. |
| 50 | amenities | /əˈmenɪtiz/ | This hotel has great amenities. |
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