Hotel Vocabulary | English for Work | EnglishClub
noun
a very inexpensive place for backbackers and travelers on a budget
In the hostel you probably won’t get your own room.
hotel manager
noun
person in charge at the hotel
I’ll let you make your complaint to the hotel manager.
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.
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.
indoor pool
noun
place for guests to swim inside the hotel
The heated indoor pool is open until 10 pm.
inn
noun
another word for “hotel”
There’s an inn on the other side of town that has a vacancy.
Jacuzzi, hot tub, whirl pool
noun
a small hot pool for relaxation
Our honeymoon room has a personal hot tub.
king-size bed
noun
extra large bed
A room with a king size bed costs an extra ten dollars a night.
kitchenette
noun
a small fridge and cooking area
Your room has a kitchenette so you can prepare your own breakfasts and lunches.
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.
linen
noun
sheets, blankets, pillow cases
We will come in and change the linens while you are out of your room.
lobby
noun
large open area at the front of the hotel
You can stand in the lobby and wait for your bus.
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 finished with it.
maximum capacity
noun
the most amount of people allowed
The maximum capacity in the hot tub is ten people.
motels
noun
accommodations that are slightly cheaper than hotels
Our motel is very clean and is close to the beach.
noisy
adj
loud
The guests next to you have complained that you are being too noisy.
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.
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.
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.
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 easily fit in the middle.
rate
noun
cost of renting a room for a certain time period
Our rates change depending on the season.
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.
room service
noun
delivery of food or other services requested by guests
If you would like a bottle of wine, just call room service.
sauna
noun
a hot room for relaxation, filled with steam
We don’t recommend bringing young children into the sauna.
single bed
noun
a bed for one person
The economy priced room includes one single bed.
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.
towels
noun
used to cover and dry the body after swimming or bathing
You can get your swimming pool towels at the front desk.
vacancy
noun
vacant
adj
available rooms
We only have one vacancy left, and it is for a single room.
valet
noun
staff that parks the guests’ vehicles
If you leave your car keys with us, the valet will park your car underground.
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.
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.
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?
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.
