| Word part of speech
| Meaning
| Example sentence
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| adjoining rooms noun
| two hotel rooms with a door in the centre
| If you want we can book your parents in an adjoining room.
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| amenities noun
| local facilities such as stores and restaurants
| We are located downtown, so we are close to all of the amenities.
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| attractions noun
| things for tourists to see and do
| The zoo is our city's most popular attraction for kids.
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| baggage noun
| bags and suitcases packed with personal belongings
| If you need help with your baggage we have a cart you can use.
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| Bed and Breakfast noun
| a home that offers a place to stay and a place to eat
| I can book you into a beautiful Bed and Breakfast on the lake.
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| bellboy noun
| a staff member who helps guests with their luggage
| The bellboy will take your bags to your room for you.
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| book verb
| arrange to stay in a hotel
| I can book your family in for the weekend of the seventh.
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| booked adj
| full, no vacancies
| I'm afraid the hotel is booked tonight.
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| brochures noun
| small booklets that provide information on the local sites and attractions
| Feel free to take some brochures to your room to look at.
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| check-in verb
| go to the front desk to receive keys
| You can check-in anytime after four o'clock.
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| check-out noun
| return the keys and pay for the bill
| Please return your parking pass when you check-out.
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| complimentary breakfast noun
| free of charge
| All of our rooms have complimentary soap, shampoo, and coffee.
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| cot, rollaway bed noun
| a single bed on wheels that folds up
| If you need an extra bed, we have cots available.
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| damage charge noun
| money a guest owes for repairs to hotel property (when caused by violent or careless acts)
| We will have to add a damage charge for the hole you put in the wall.
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| deposit noun
| amount paid ahead of time to secure a reservation
| You will not receive your deposit back if you cancel.
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| double bed noun
| a bed large enough for two people
| They are a family of four, so give them a room with two double beds.
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| floor noun
| a level of the building
| The swimming pool is on the main floor.
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| front desk, reception noun
| the place where guests go to check in and out and to get information
| Towels are available at the front desk.
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| guest noun
| a person that is staying at the hotel
| Our washrooms are for guests only.
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| hostel noun
| a very inexpensive place for backbackers and travelers on a budget
| In the hostel you probably won't get your own room.
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| hotel manager noun
| person in charge at the hotel
| I'll let you make your complaint to the hotel manager.
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| housekeeping, maid noun
| staff members that clean the rooms and linen
| Put a sign on the door if you want housekeeping to come in and change the sheets on the bed.
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| ice machine noun
| a machine that automatically makes ice that guests can use to keep drinks cold
| There is an ice machine by the elevator on all of the even numbered floors.
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| indoor pool noun
| place for guests to swim inside the hotel
| The heated indoor pool is open until 10 pm.
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| inn noun
| another word for "hotel"
| There's an inn on the other side of town that has a vacancy.
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| Jacuzzi, hot tub, whirl pool noun
| a small hot pool for relaxation
| Our honeymoon room has a personal hot tub.
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| king-size bed noun
| extra large bed
| A room with a king size bed costs an extra ten dollars a night.
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| kitchenette noun
| a small fridge and cooking area
| Your room has a kitchenette so you can prepare your own breakfasts and lunches.
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| late charge noun
| a fee for staying past the check-out time
| You will be charged a ten dollar late charge for checking out after 11 am.
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| linen noun
| sheets, blankets, pillow cases
| We will come in and change the linens while you are out of your room.
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| lobby noun
| large open area at the front of the hotel
| You can stand in the lobby and wait for your bus.
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| luggage cart noun
| a device on wheels that guests can push their luggage on
| Please return the luggage cart to the lobby when you are finshed with it.
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| maximum capacity noun
| the most amount of people allowed
| The maximum capacity in the hot tub is ten people.
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| motels noun
| accommodations that are slightly cheaper than hotels
| Our motel is very clean and is close to the beach.
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| noisy adj
| loud
| The guests next to you have complained that you are being too noisy.
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| parking pass noun
| a piece of paper that guests display in the car window while in the hotel parking lot
| Display this parking pass in your window to show that you are a hotel guest.
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| pay-per-view movie noun
| extra charge for movies and special television features
| If you order a pay-per-view movie, the charge will appear on your bill.
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| pillow case noun
| the covering that goes over a pillow
| Room 201 doesn't need their sheets changed, but they requested one new pillow case.
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| queen size bed noun
| bed with plenty of space for two people (bigger than a double)
| They have a queen size bed so the small child can eaily fit in the middle.
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| rate noun
| cost of renting a room for a certain time period
| Our rates change depending on the season.
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| reservation noun
| a request to save a specific room for a future date
| They say they made a reservation but it doesn't show on the computer.
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| room service noun
| delivery of food or other services requested by guests
| If you would like a bottle of wine, just call room service.
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| sauna noun
| a hot room for relaxation, filled with steam
| We don't recommend bringing young children into the sauna.
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| single bed noun
| a bed for one person
| The economy priced room includes one single bed.
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| sofa bed, pull-out couch noun
| a bed built into a sofa or couch
| The room contains a sofa bed so the room actually sleeps five.
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| towels noun
| used to cover and dry the body after swimming or bathing
| You can get your swimming pool towels at the front desk.
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| vacancy noun vacant adj
| available rooms
| We only have one vacancy left, and it is for a single room.
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| valet noun
| staff that parks the guests' vehicles
| If you leave your car keys with us, the valet will park your car underground.
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| vending machine noun
| a machine that distributes snacks and beverages when you insert coins
| The vending machine on the fifth floor has chocolate bars and chips.
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| view noun
| a window that offers a nice image for guests
| The room is more expensive because it has a spectacular view of the beach.
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| wake up call noun
| a morning phone call from the front desk, acts as an alarm clock
| What time would you like your wake up call?
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| weight room, workout room, gym noun
| a room that guests can use for exercise and fitness
| Our weight room has a stair climber and a stationary bicycle.
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| Word
| Meaning
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| baking soda
| white powder used for cleaning and removing odours
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| bleach
| liquid added in small amounts to water; has strong chemicals that remove stains on white clothing; also used to clean bathrooms
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| broom
| brush with a long handle on it for sweeping floors
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| carpet cleaner
| foam or liquid soap used on rugs and carpets
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| deodorizer
| product that removes bad smells from a room; often scented
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| dishwashing detergent
| liquid or powder soap that goes into a dishwasher
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| dust pan
| flat container used for collecting dirt and dust swept up with a broom
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| duster
| a cleaning tool with a handle and feathers (or a soft cloth) used for wiping dust off surfaces
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| garbage or trash bag
| large, heavy bag for collecting the household garbage
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| garbage or trash bin
| container with a lid that holds large garbage bags
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| gloves
| coverings for the hands, with separate holes for the fingers
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| hose
| a long tube that fills with water; often kept outside and used for outdoor cleaning
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| laundry detergent
| powder or liquid soap used for cleaning clothes and linen
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| mop
| long stick with a sponge at the bottom that is soaked in water and soap; used for cleaning floors
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| recycling bin
| a container that holds paper, tins, glass, and other garbage that can be reused
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| scouring pads
| tough cleaning pads used for scrubbing pots, pans, and ovens
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| scrub brush
| a brush with a handle on it; often used for cleaning toilets
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| sponge
| a soft cleaning product that absorbs water and is used for washing surfaces
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| stain remover
| laundry product used specifically on spots that regular laundry detergent cannot clean (stains include red wine or blood)
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| vacuum cleaner
| a machine that sucks up dust and dirt on the floor as you push it around
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| vinegar
| a clear sour tasting liquid mixed with water and used for cleaning; environmentally friendly alternative to store bought cleaners
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