Hotels & Accommodation

family-run hotel

Definition:
A small hotel owned and managed by a family.

Context gap:
We stayed in a charming __________ with home-made breakfasts.

Translation:
family-run hotel — семейный отель

run-down hotel

Definition:
A hotel in poor condition because it has not been looked after.

Context gap:
The room was dirty because it was a __________.

Common collocations:
a run-down area — запущенный район

Translation:
run-down hotel — обшарпанный, запущенный отель

luxury hotel

Definition:
A very expensive hotel with high-quality service.

Context gap:
We celebrated our anniversary in a __________ with a spa.

Common collocations:
a luxury hotel / resort — роскошный отель / курорт

Translation:
luxury hotel — роскошный отель

smart hotel

Definition:
A stylish hotel of good quality (British English).

Context gap:
He stayed in a __________ in the city centre while on business.

Translation:
smart hotel — стильный, респектабельный отель

budget accommodation

Definition:
A cheap place to stay, such as a hostel or a small guesthouse.

Context gap:
Students on a tight budget often choose __________.

Common collocations:
find / book accommodation — найти / забронировать жильё

Other contexts:
Accommodation is uncountable: some accommodation, not an accommodation.

Translation:
budget accommodation — недорогое жильё

make a reservation

Definition:
To arrange in advance to have a room, table or seat.

Context gap:
I'd like to __________ for a double room for three nights.

Common collocations:
make a reservation at a restaurant / hotel — забронировать столик / номер

Translation:
make a reservation — забронировать

fully booked

Definition:
With no rooms or places left.

Context gap:
We couldn't find a room because the hotel was __________.

Common collocations:
fully booked up — всё занято

Translation:
fully booked — полностью заброниров