English for Hotel – Checking In Part 1

Theme: Checking In Hotel

Focus: Speaking

TASK A

Directions: Listen to the conversation between a hotel receptionist and a guest, Mr. Richard Gere and then answer these questions.

Receptionist: Good afternoon, sir. Welcome to the Grand Royal Hotel.

Richard: Good afternoon. My name’s Richard Gere. I have a reservation.

Receptionist: Certainly, Mr. Gere. One moment, please. Yes, here it is. One single room for two nights.

Richard: That’s right. Could I have a room on a lower floor, please? I don’t like to use the lift.

Receptionist: Are you OK with the second floor?

Richard: Yes, that’s wonderful. Thank you.

Receptionist: Could I have your credit card, please?

Richard: Yes, here’s my VISA card.

Receptionist: Thank you. This will just take a minute. Here’s your credit card. You’re in Room 205. Please sign here. And would you like a wake-up call?

Richard: Oh, yes. Could I have a wake-up call at 7.00 tomorrow, please?

Receptionist: Of course. Would you like a newspaper?

Richard: Yes, I’d like The Nations every morning, please. And what time’s breakfast?

Receptionist: Breakfast is between 7.00-10.30.

Richard: Thank you.

Receptionist: Enjoy your stay, Mr. Gere.

Questions:

  1. Does Mr. Gere have a reservation?
  2. What kind of room does he ask for?
  3. Why does he want this kind of room?
  4. What time does he ask for a wake-up call?
  5. When does the hotel serve breakfast?

 TASK B

Directions: Read to the conversation between a hotel receptionist and a guest, Ms. Jessica Parker and complete the following registration form.

Receptionist: Good afternoon. Can I help you?

Jessica: Yes, I have a reservation. My name is Parker.

Receptionist: Yes, Ms. Parker. We are expecting you. One double room from October 2nd-8th. Would you like to register now?

Jessica: Sure.

Receptionist: May I have your passport, please?

Jessica: OK. Here it is.

Receptionist: Do you have a middle name?

Jessica: Yes, Amelia.

Receptionist: You’re an American, right?

Jessica: Yes.

Receptionist: What’s your address, please?

Jessica: 1709 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

Receptionist: What’s the zip code?

Jessica: 07632.

Receptionist: Are you going back to USA. or are you going to visit another country?

Jessica: I’m going to Hong Kong first.

Receptionist: Would you like us to confirm the flight for you?

Jessica: Yes, please.

Receptionist: And how are you going to pay, ma’am? Cash or credit card?

Jessica: Credit card.

Receptionist: May I have your credit card, please?

Jessica: Here is my VISA.

Receptionist: Thank you. Just a moment, please……Here’s your passport and your credit card. Could you sign here, please?

Jessica: Thank you. Is everything all right now?

Receptionist: Yes, you are in Room 1706. Our guest relations officer will escort you to your room. Have a nice stay, Ms. Parker.

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL Registration Form
No. 004570
SURNAME             FIRST NAME               NO. OF PERSONS
ADDRESS
CITYCOUNTRYPOSTAL
NAME OF COMPANYOCCUPATION
NATIONALITYDATE OF BIRTH
PASSPORT/ID NO.IMMIGRATION NO.
ARRIVAL DATEFLIGHT NO.FROM
DEPARTURE DATEFLIGHT NO.NEXT DESTINATION
SIGNATUREROOM NO.RATE
PAYMENT [ ] CASH   [ ] AMERICAN EXPRESS  [ ] DINNER CLUB [ ] MASTER CARD   [ ] VISA [ ] JBC      [ ] OTHERS
REMARK:
NO VISITORS ARE ALLOWED IN GUEST ROOMS
THE HOTEL WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY VALUABLE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES ARE AVAILABLE, FREE OF CHARGE, AT THE FRONT DESK AND A PERSONAL SAFE IN YOUR ROOM. ROOM RATES ARE SUBJECT TO 10% SERVICE CHARGE AND 7% GOVERNMENT TAX.

TASK C

Directions: Read to the conversation between a receptionist and a guest, Mr. Charles Howard and fill in the missing parts.

Receptionist: Good morning, sir.

Charles: Good morning. I have a reservation. The name is Howard.

Receptionist: We’re (1)………..you and your friend, Mr. Howard. How (2)………… your flight?

Charles: It was fine.

Receptionist: Would you like to (3)……….. now?

Charles: Sure.

Receptionist: May I have your passport, please?

Charles: Here you are.

Receptionist: Your (4) ………. is Charles. Do you have a middle name?

Charles: No.

Receptionist: What is your (5)…………., sir?

Charles: 4301 Nouakchott Place, Washington, DC.

Receptionist: How do you (6)…………. Nouakchott?

Charles:   N-O-U-A-K-C-H-O-T-T.

Receptionist: Thank you. And what’s the (7) …………. code?

Charles:   20521.

Receptionist: May I have your (8) ………….?

Charles: OK.

Receptionist: Thank you. A (9) ……….. will escort you to your room. Have a nice stay, Mr. Howard.

Charles: (10) …………..

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