an establishment providing accommodation, meals, and services for travellers
noun
Examples:
• We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
• The hotel has a swimming pool and a gym.
a part of the interior of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
noun
Examples:
• The room was bright and spacious.
• There are three rooms in the apartment.
space that can be occupied or available for use
noun
Examples:
• Is there room for one more person?
• There's no room left in the suitcase.
an arrangement made in advance to secure a table at a restaurant, a room at a hotel, or a seat on a flight
noun
Examples:
• She called the restaurant to make a reservation for eight o'clock.
• They lost our reservation, so we had to wait an hour for a table.
an entrance hall or waiting area in a hotel or public building
noun
Examples:
• She waited in the hotel lobby while her room was being prepared.
• The lobby was decorated with large potted plants and comfortable sofas.
the area in a hotel, office, or other establishment where guests or clients are greeted
noun
Examples:
• Please check in at the hotel reception when you arrive.
• The receptionist at the main reception desk directed us to the third floor.
a formal social occasion to welcome someone or celebrate an event
noun
Examples:
• The wedding reception was held in a grand ballroom.
• A drinks reception will precede the awards ceremony.
the area in a store where customers pay for their goods before leaving
noun
Examples:
• There was a long line at the checkout, so she chose the self-service lane.
• He placed all his items on the belt at the checkout and waited for the total.
the process of paying and leaving a hotel, or the time by which a guest must vacate their room
noun
Examples:
• Checkout is at 11 a.m., so we need to pack before breakfast.
• She stopped at the front desk to complete her checkout and return the room key.
a set of connected rooms in a hotel, used as a luxury accommodation
noun
Examples:
• They stayed in the honeymoon suite on the top floor of the hotel.
• The presidential suite came with a private dining room and butler service.
the work of managing and cleaning a house or hotel
noun
Examples:
• She called housekeeping to request fresh towels for the room.
• He hired a housekeeping service to clean their apartment once a week.
a feature or facility that provides comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
noun
Examples:
• The hotel boasted amenities such as a rooftop pool, spa, and fitness center.
• The new apartment complex was built near local amenities like shops and parks.
an unoccupied position, room, or space that is available to be filled
noun
Examples:
• The hotel had no vacancy during the festival weekend, so they drove to the next town.
• She applied for the vacancy in the marketing department as soon as it was posted.
a hotel employee who assists guests with reservations, recommendations, and personal requests
noun
Examples:
• The concierge arranged tickets to the theater for the guests.
• She asked the concierge for a recommendation for a good local restaurant.
a platform projecting from the wall of a building, enclosed by a railing or balustrade
noun
Examples:
• They sat on the balcony in the evening, watching the sun set over the city.
• The apartment on the fifth floor had a small balcony with a view of the park.
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping surfaces
noun
Examples:
• She grabbed a towel from the rack and dried her hands after washing them.
• He wrapped a towel around his waist after stepping out of the shower.
a soft cushion used to support the head while sleeping or resting
noun
Examples:
• She fluffed her pillow before settling down to sleep.
• He fell asleep on the couch with a pillow under his head.
a large piece of soft fabric used to keep warm
noun
Examples:
• She wrapped herself in a blanket and sat by the fire.
• The emergency services handed out blankets to the evacuees.
covering all cases or instances; complete and total
adjective
Examples:
• The company issued a blanket apology to all affected customers.
• The judge rejected a blanket ban on the use of the software.
a large, flat pad filled with soft or springy material, used as a bed or on top of a bed frame
noun
Examples:
• She bought a new memory foam mattress to help with her back pain.
• The old mattress had worn out after years of use and needed to be replaced.
a platform or enclosed compartment that moves vertically to carry people or goods between floors of a building
noun
Examples:
• She took the elevator to the twelfth floor instead of climbing the stairs.
• The elevator doors opened and a crowd of people stepped out into the lobby.
a corridor or passage inside a building that connects rooms or leads from the entrance
noun
Examples:
• The students lined up in the hallway before entering the classroom.
• She hung a row of family photographs along the hallway wall.
a person who is invited to visit or stay somewhere
noun
Examples:
• We are expecting guests for dinner tonight.
• The hotel can accommodate up to two hundred guests.
a small piece of metal used for opening or closing a lock
noun
Examples:
• I can't find my car keys.
• She turned the key in the lock.
of crucial importance; fundamental
adjective
Examples:
• Education is key to economic growth.
• What are the key issues we need to address?