Hotel and Hospitality Vocabulary

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering terms, parts of speech, and definitions related to hotels, accommodations, guest services, and facilities.

adjoining rooms

two hotel rooms with a door in the centre

amenities

local facilities such as stores and restaurants

attractions

things for tourists to see and do

baggage

bags and suitcases packed with personal belongings

Bed and Breakfast

a home that offers a place to stay and a place to eat

bellboy

a staff member who helps guests with their luggage

book

arrange to stay in a hotel

booked

full, no vacancies

brochures

small booklets that provide information on the local sites and attractions

check-in

go to the front desk to receive keys

check-out

return the keys and pay for the bill

complimentary breakfast

free of charge

cot, rollaway bed

a single bed on wheels that folds up

damage charge

money a guest owes for repairs to hotel property (when caused by violent or careless acts)

deposit

amount paid ahead of time to secure a reservation

double bed

a bed large enough for two people

floor

a level of the building

front desk, reception

the place where guests go to check in and out and to get information

guest

a person that is staying at the hotel

hostel

a very inexpensive place for backpackers and travelers on a budget

hotel manager

person in charge at the hotel

housekeeping, maid

staff members that clean the rooms and linen

ice machine

a machine that automatically makes ice that guests can use to keep drinks cold

indoor pool

place for guests to swim inside the hotel

inn

another word for "hotel"

Jacuzzi, hot tub, whirl pool

a small hot pool for relaxation

king-size bed

extra large bed

kitchenette

a small fridge and cooking area

late charge

a fee for staying past the check-out time

linen

sheets, blankets, pillow cases

lobby

large open area at the front of the hotel

luggage cart

a device on wheels that guests can push their luggage on

maximum capacity

the most amount of people allowed

motels

accommodations that are slightly cheaper than hotels

noisy

loud

parking pass

a piece of paper that guests display in the car window while in the hotel parking lot

pay-per-view movie

extra charge for movies and special television features

pillow case

the covering that goes over a pillow

queen size bed

bed with plenty of space for two people (bigger than a double)

rate

cost of renting a room for a certain time period

reservation

a request to save a specific room for a future date

room service

delivery of food or other services requested by guests

sauna

a hot room for relaxation, filled with steam

single bed

a bed for one person

sofa bed, pull-out couch

a bed built into a sofa or couch

towels

used to cover and dry the body after swimming or bathing

vacancy / vacant

available rooms

valet

staff that parks the guests' vehicles

vending machine

a machine that distributes snacks and beverages when you insert coins

view

a window that offers a nice image for guests

wake up call

a morning phone call from the front desk, acts as an alarm clock

weight room, workout room, gym

a room that guests can use for exercise and fitness