Travel & Culture - Your Hotel Room

Activity 1: Let's Get Started! 🤔 (Warm-up)

Let's talk about hotel rooms!

What things do you usually find in a hotel room? (Example: bed, TV, lamp)
What is your favorite thing about staying in a hotel room?
What do you do if something is missing or not working in your hotel room?

Activity 2: New Words & Phrases 🗣️ (Vocabulary)

Here are some important words and phrases for your hotel room!

1. Bed: A piece of furniture for sleeping on.

Example: "The hotel room has a large, comfortable Bed."

2. Bathroom: A room with a toilet and a place to wash (like a shower or bathtub).

Example: "Is there a private Bathroom in the room?"

3. Towel: A piece of cloth used for drying yourself after washing.

Example: "I need an extra Towel for the bathroom, please."

4. Room service: A service in a hotel providing meals and drinks to guests in their rooms.

Example: "Let's order Room service for dinner tonight because we are tired."

5. Do not disturb: A sign you can put on your door to ask hotel staff not to enter your room.

Example: "Please hang the 'Do not disturb' sign if you want to sleep late."

Activity 3: Reading - Exploring the Hotel Room 📖

Read this story about Alex exploring a hotel room.

Alex finally got the key card to his hotel room. He was excited to see what it was like inside. He opened the door and stepped in. The first thing he noticed was the big, comfortable-looking Bed. It had fluffy pillows and a neat blanket. Alex thought it would be perfect for a good night's sleep after his long trip. Next to the bed, there was a small table with a lamp and a telephone. He wondered if he could use the phone to call for Room service later if he got hungry. He saw a door and opened it. It was the Bathroom! It was very clean and had a shower, a sink, and a toilet. There were fresh, soft Towels neatly folded on a shelf. Alex was pleased with the bathroom; it had everything he needed.

He then explored the rest of the room. There was a desk, a TV, and a closet for his clothes. He also found a small sign on the back of the door. It said "Do not disturb" on one side and "Please make up room" on the other. Alex thought the "Do not disturb" sign would be useful if he wanted to sleep in late the next morning without being interrupted by housekeeping. He decided he liked his hotel room very much. It was cozy and had all the important things for a comfortable stay. He unpacked his suitcase and decided to take a short rest on the inviting Bed before exploring the city.

Questions about the Story:

Answer these questions:

What was the first thing Alex noticed in his hotel room?
What did Alex find in the Bathroom?
What service was Alex thinking about using if he got hungry?
What sign did Alex find, and what was its purpose?
How did Alex feel about his hotel room overall?

Activity 4: Role Play - Room Features 🎭

Let's pretend! One person is Maria (Guest), and the other is Mr. Chen (Hotel Staff at Reception).

Maria (Guest): Hello, I just checked into room 305. It's lovely!

Mr. Chen (Hotel Staff): I'm glad you like it, Ms. Maria! Is everything to your satisfaction?

Maria (Guest): Yes, the Bed looks very comfortable. I was wondering, how do I request an extra Towel for the Bathroom?

Mr. Chen (Hotel Staff): You can call housekeeping by dialing '0' on your room phone, or I can send one up for you now.

Maria (Guest): Oh, that would be great if you could send one. Also, do you offer Room service?

Mr. Chen (Hotel Staff): Yes, we do. There's a Room service menu in your room. You can call the number listed to place an order.

Maria (Guest): Perfect. And if I don't want housekeeping to come in tomorrow morning, I should use the "Do not disturb" sign, correct?

Mr. Chen (Hotel Staff): That's exactly right. Just hang the "Do not disturb" sign on your doorknob.

Maria (Guest): Thank you so much for the information. The room is great, especially the big Bed!

Mr. Chen (Hotel Staff): You're very welcome! Please let us know if you need anything else.

Let's Talk About It:

After you read, talk about this:

What did Maria ask for regarding the Bathroom?
What did Mr. Chen explain about using the "Do not disturb" sign?

Activity 5: Let's Practice - Hotel Room Talk ✍️

Help Lisa (Guest) complete her part of the dialogue with the Hotel Receptionist. Use words and phrases from Activity 2!

Receptionist: Good evening, Ms. Walker! How are you finding your room?

Lisa (Guest): It's very nice, thank you! The is so comfortable. I had a question about the ; could I get an extra , please?

Receptionist: Certainly, Ms. Walker. I'll have an extra towel sent up to your room right away.

Lisa (Guest): Thank you! Also, I might want to order some food later. Do you have ?

Receptionist: Yes, we offer 24-hour room service. The menu is on the desk in your room.

Lisa (Guest): That's great. And one last thing, if I want to sleep in tomorrow, I should use the sign, right?

Receptionist: Precisely! That will let our housekeeping staff know not to enter.

Lisa (Guest): Perfect. Thank you for all your help!

Show Answers! (Activity 5) ✨