A1 · Beginner · Travel
Hotel facilities
7 short A1 English scripts to practise how to hotel facilities. Read one out loud, record yourself, listen back and try again.
Key phrase Could I have a late checkout?
Calling reception
Hello, reception? It's room 412. The lift is broken, and I'm on the ninth floor. Hmm, where's the pool? Next to the lobby? Okay, good.
Also, my room has a balcony, but the door is stuck. Can someone come, please? I want to see the stars. No, I'm not joking. Thank you! I'll wait here.
American English
Hi, is this reception? I'm in room 412. The elevator is broken, and I'm on the ninth floor. Hmm, where's the pool? Next to the lobby? Okay, good.
Also, my room has a balcony, but the door is stuck. Can someone come up, please? I want to see the stars. No, I'm not kidding. Thanks! I'll wait here.
Quiet, cool and late
Hi, I'd like a quiet room with a sea view, please. Is there air conditioning? Oh, great. It's thirty degrees outside!
And is a late checkout possible? I check out at eleven, but my bus is at six. Until two o'clock? Perfect! You're so kind. I'll leave you a very good review.
American English
Hi, I'd like a quiet room with an ocean view, please. Does the room have air conditioning? Oh, great. It's ninety-five degrees outside!
And can I get a late checkout? I have to check out at eleven, but my bus is at six. Until two o'clock? Perfect! You're so nice. I'll leave you a great review.
Room service, room 308
Hello, room service? Could I have a cheese sandwich and a tea, please? And an extra towel? Thank you.
One more thing. Could I have a wake-up call at six? I have an early train. Six, not sixteen! Last time the hotel rang me in the middle of the night. Oh, and extra milk, please.
American English
Hi, room service? Could I have a cheese sandwich and a tea, please? And an extra towel? Thanks.
One more thing. Could I have a wake-up call at six? I have an early flight. Six, not sixteen! Last time the hotel called me at midnight. Oh, and extra milk, please.
Where do my bags sleep?
Hi, we booked a double room, but it's not ready. Is there luggage storage? Yes? Brilliant. Can I leave my bags there?
Also, the room needs a hairdryer and a kettle. No kettle? How do I make tea? With the shower? I'm joking! Thank you. I'll come back at three.
American English
Hi, we booked a double room, but it's not ready. Is there luggage storage? Yes? Great. Can I leave my bags there?
Also, the room needs a hair dryer and a coffee maker. No coffee maker? How do I wake up? With the shower? I'm kidding! Thanks. I'll come back at three.
Breakfast, round two
Breakfast is a buffet on the ground floor, opposite the lift. Take the stairs, it's faster!
Wait, what? Free breakfast? And it's a buffet? I love hotels. I take three eggs, six sausages and a very small salad. Dad says, "Where are the beans?" Don't worry, Dad, I'm going back.
American English
Breakfast is a buffet on the first floor, across from the elevator. Take the stairs, it's faster!
Wait, what? Free breakfast? And it's a buffet? I love hotels. I take three eggs, six pieces of bacon and a very small salad. Dad says, "Where are the pancakes?" Don't worry, Dad, I'm going back.
Teddy needs a bed too
Hello, do you have a single room free on Friday? How much is it per night? Eighty pounds? Lovely.
Can I have an extra pillow and a blanket, too? I always get cold at night. And an extra bed? It's for my teddy bear. I'm joking! Mostly.
American English
Hi, do you have a single room available on Friday? How much is it per night? Eighty dollars? Great.
Can I get an extra pillow and a blanket, too? I always get cold at night. And an extra bed? It's for my teddy bear. I'm kidding! Mostly.
Spa day in pink
Hi! Is the spa open? I'd love a sauna after my long train ride. What's my room number? Oh, you want my room number! It's 308.
The woman gives me a dressing gown and slippers. They are pink. Very pink. I put them on and look in the mirror. I look like a big strawberry. A happy strawberry in a hot room.
American English
Hi! Is the spa open? I'd love a sauna after my long flight. What's my room number? Oh, you want my room number! It's 308.
The woman gives me a bathrobe and slippers. They are pink. Very pink. I put them on and look in the mirror. I look like a big strawberry. A happy strawberry in a hot room.
Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reception noun | the desk in a hotel where you ask for help |
| pool noun | a place to swim, often at a hotel |
| lobby noun | the big space inside the front door of a hotel |