At the hotel
a room that guests can use for exercise and fitness
weight room / workout room / gym
the term for when a hotel has available rooms
vacancy (noun)
vacant (adj)
a very inexpensive place for backpackers
and travelers on a budget
hostel
a platform outside that’s enclosed by some type of railing, connected to the hotel room.
balcony
a light breakfast, usually included with the cost of the room
continental breakfast
a morning phone call from the front desk, acts as an alarm clock
wake up call
a home that offers a place to stay and a place to eat
bed and breakfast
a small hot pool for relaxation
Jacuzzi, hot tub,
whirlpool
An evening service when housekeepers go into the room and remake the beds. They might put a mint or chocolate on the pillow.
Turndown service
These are the principal doors to enter the hotel.
main entrance
a window that offers a nice image for guests
view
a sofa that opens up into a place to sleep
sofa bed, pull out couch
a fee for staying past the check-out time
late charge
small box locked with a combination or key where guests can keep valuable items locked and secure
a large room used for big events, such as conferences or weddings.
banquet/meeting room
staff that parks the guests' vehicles
valet
a hot room for relaxation, filled with steam
sauna
large open area at the front of the hotel
lobby
When clothes are wrinkled, guests can get rid of the wrinkles by using this (or these).
iron and ironing board
In case of fire some doors will be marked this, which lets you leave the hotel quickly.
emergency exit
used to cover and dry the body after swimming or bathing
towel
When the hotel is full, has no vacancies, it is fully ____.
booked
bigger than your normal hotel room
suite
large vans that give guests free rides to and from the nearest airport.
airport shuttle
This is a small amount of money (in cash) given to bellboys or left in the room for housekeepers at the end of your stay to thank them for their service.
tip