Match the words and phrases (a-f) with the pictures (1-6).
a single room d family room
b double room e en suite room
c twin room f dormitory
Reading
2 The receptionist (R) at the Hotel di Lago is taking a telephone reservation from a guest (G). Read the first part of the dialogue below. How many functions (a-f) does (R) do, and in what order?
a Ask when the reservation is for.
b Ask for the guest's name.
ñ Give the price of the room.
d Ask how many nights the guest is staying.
e Give the name of the hotel.
f Ask for a credit card number.
R Hello. Hotel di Lago. Can I help you?
G Hello. I'd like to make a reservation, please.
RCertainly. When is it for?
GFor the weekend of 25th and 26th June.
R OK. How many nights is that for?
G Three nights - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
R Is that a single or a double room?
G A double room, please. With a bathroom.
R All our rooms have a bathroom. That's 120 euros per night, including tax.
G That's fine.
R Would you like a smoking or non-smoking room? G Non-smoking, please.
ROK, so that's a double room, non-smoking, for three nights, from Friday 24th to Sunday26th June.
G That's right.
3 Look back at the things a receptionist needs to do when taking a reservation. Can you add to the list?
Vocabulary
Complete the second part of the dialogue with the words in the box.
confirmed ■ credit card ■ expiry date ■ name
RCan I have your___________, please?
G Yes, it's Dowling, Anita Dowling.
R Sorry, can you spell that, please?
G Yes, it's A-N-I-T-A, Dowling, D-O-W-L-I-N-G.
R OK. Can I take your details?
G It's a Visa card, number 4838 1867 3324 0089.
R Let me just check ... 4838 1867 3324 0089.
G That's right.
R And what's the_______?
G It's 09/05 - September 2005.
R OK, that's all for you, Ms Dowling.
We'll look forward to seeing you on 24th June.
G Thank you very much. Goodbye.
Speaking
- Work in pairs. Read the telephone dialogues in Exercises 2 and 4 aloud.
- Work in pairs. Read the reservation form and role play a dialogue between a guest and a receptionist.
Hotel Dubrovnik Customer reservations
Arrival date16 March
Departure date18 March
Room typesingle, non-smoking
Guest's nameTony Jamieson
Telephone no.(00 44) 020 8769 7883
E-mail addresstdjamieson@totalize.co.uk
Room ratesSingle 125 Double 150
Credit card details
Type of card
(Visa, Amex, etc.) Mastercard
Cardholder's nameMr T. Jamieson
Card number5432 6172 2351 9846
Expiry date11/04
Get real
Work in groups.Find out what types of hotels and room prices there are in your town or area. Create a short guide for visitors. Remember to include a budget option, a mid-range option, and a luxury option if you can. Use your price guide to practise role playing the dialogue.