Unit 21:Ask for information about a hotel and make a reservation

Ask for information about a hotel and make a reservation

In this self-study unit based on Business English Level 2, Ask for information about a hotel and make a reservation, you will practice how to ask for information about a hotel and make a reservation. You will also practice using to prefer to talk about what you like more. 

to be located

The Windy Pines Hotel is located on Pine Street.

Internet access

Internet access is available in the Business Center of the hotel.

WiFi

Free WiFi is available in all rooms and in the lobby of the hotel.

close to

The hotel is close to the airport, many restaurants, and a shopping center.

Ask for information about a hotel and make a reservation

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to make a reservation

I’d like to make a reservation for this weekend, please.

per (night)

Single rooms cost $75 per night, and doubles cost $90 per night.

for (three) nights

We’ll be staying for three nights, from May 6 to May 9.

What are your rates?

What are your weekend rates? I’m interested in a double room.

Does that include breakfast?

I see that the room costs $129 per night. Does that include breakfast?

Ask for information about a hotel and make a reservation

Read and listen.

to prefer + noun; to prefer … to …; would prefer + noun

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We use prefer to say we like one thing more than another one.

to prefer + noun; to prefer … to …; would prefer + noun

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We use prefer to talk about things we like in general.

 

– Which do you like more, the subway or the tram? 

– I prefer the subway.

 

– Which hotel does Sam prefer, the Parkview or the Grand Hotel?

– He prefers the Grand Hotel to the Parkview.

to prefer + noun; to prefer … to …; would prefer + noun

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We use would prefer when someone asks us to choose between two (or more) things.

 

– I’m making your reservation now. Would you like a single room or a suite?  

– I would prefer a suite. 

 

– Good morning! Would you prefer coffee or tea with your breakfast?  

– I’d prefer coffee, please. 

to prefer + noun; to prefer … to …; would prefer + noun

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We use preferred to talk about past experiences and give an opinion.

 

– You stayed at the Plaza and the Parkview. Which hotel did you like more?

– I preferred the Plaza. Their breakfast was better.