U2 HOTEL FACILITIES

I. READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT. 

Most hotels offer their guests many facilities and amenities for their use and enjoyment. The facilities may include pools, sauna and steam room, a number of restaurants, a health center, tennis courts, putting greens, programs for children, a business center, etc. Throughout the course of the day a guest may ask a hotel employee about any one of them. Questions that guests might have are: does the hotel have a particular facility, where it is located, when are it’s hours of operation, how much does it cost, do the facility staff speak English, etc. Guests may also ask about facilities or places outside the hotel. Such places may be a diving school, an historical site to visit, a hot night club, or a panoramic vista. The list could be endless. The more knowledgeable hotel staff are about the local facilities and points of interest, the better service they will be able to give to the guests. 

NOW, WHICH FACILITY DO YOU CONSIDER MORE IMPORTANT? WHY?

Expressions- Hotel Facilities

Look at these examples of guests requests about facilities. Then, create your own, post it, and wait for a response from your classmates. 

Question: Where can we (… see a good a good live band)? 

Response: You might want to try (…The Saxophone Restaurant). 

Question: I am looking for (… hot night club. Do you know of any)? 

Response: Well, one of my favorite places is ( … The Pink Pony). 

Question: Do you know where I can find (… fine jewelry)? 

Response: You may enjoy shopping at (…The Diamond Shop). 

Question: Could you recommend a (… good Italian restaurant)? 

Response: I would highly recommend ( … Guido’s). 

Question: Where’s a good place (… to see a movie)? 

Response: Have you been to (…the cinema at Central Festival)? 

Question: What is there to do (… here that is different)? 

Response: What about a tour of (…James Bond Island)? 

III. FOR CLASS. Imagine that you are traveling abroad for summer vacation, and you have three cities in mind: Paris, New York City, and Tokyo. Use different resources to find more information about the cities. Then, compare the accommodations based on price, amenities, and location. Then, make a recommendation to a partner. Be prepared to present your findings to the class.