Vocabulary list covers words and phrases about booking a room in a hotel as well as useful phrases and common requests while staying in a hotel with definitions and examples.
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Booking a room
Book — [bʊk] — To reserve a room or service in advance; rezervēt
Example: I would like to book a room for two nights.
Reservation — [ˌrez.əˈveɪ.ʃən] — A booking made in advance; rezervācija
Example: I made a reservation for two nights at the hotel.
Check-in — [ˈtʃek.ɪn] — The process of arriving and getting your room; reģistrēšanās viesnīcā
Example: Check-in time is usually after 3 PM.
Check-out — [ˈtʃek.aʊt] — The process of leaving the hotel and paying the bill; izrakstīšanās no viesnīcas
Example: We need to check out by 11 AM tomorrow.
Confirmation — [ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən] (UK), [ˌkɑːn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən] (US) — Proof that your reservation is accepted; apstiprinājums
Example: I received a confirmation email for my booking.
Availability — [əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti] — The number of rooms free to book; pieejamība
Example: Is there any availability for a family room this weekend?
Deposit — [dɪˈpɒz.ɪt] (UK), [dɪˈpɑː.zɪt] (US) — An amount paid in advance to secure a booking; depozīts
Example: I paid a deposit to hold my room.
Bill — [bɪl] — The total amount of money owed for the stay; rēķins
Example: Can I pay the bill at check-out?
Receipt — [rɪˈsiːt] — A paper that shows proof of payment; čeks
Example: Could I have a receipt for my payment, please?
Room rate — [ruːm reɪt] — The price of the room per night; numura cena
Example: The room rate was affordable for our budget.
Extra charges — [ˈek.strə ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪz] — Additional costs for services, like minibar or room service; papildu maksas
Example: Check the bill for any extra charges before you leave.
Common Requests
Wake-up call — [ˈweɪk.ʌp kɔːl] — A phone call from the hotel to wake you up; modināšanas zvans
Example: Could I get a wake-up call at 7 AM?
Do not disturb — [ˌduː nɒt dɪˈstɜːb] — A sign on the door to avoid interruptions; netraucēt
Example: I put the do not disturb sign on the door before my nap.
Late check-out — [leɪt ˈtʃek.aʊt] — When a guest asks to stay longer than the usual check-out time; vēla izrakstīšanās
Example: Is it possible to get a late check-out?
Room upgrade — [ˈʌp.ɡreɪd] — A better room or service than originally booked, sometimes free; numura paaugstinājums
Example: The hotel offered us a free upgrade to a suite.
Useful phrases
“I would like to book a room, please.” — This phrase is used when you want to make a reservation at a hotel. It’s polite and direct, often used at the start of a phone call or conversation with hotel staff. Es vēlētos rezervēt numuru, lūdzu.
Example: "When I called, I said, 'I would like to book a room, please.'"
“Do you have any rooms available?” — This question is used to ask if there are any rooms free for the dates you want to stay. It’s helpful if you haven’t made a reservation yet and are checking the availability. Vai jums ir brīvi numuri?
Example: "At the front desk, I asked, 'Do you have any rooms available?'"
“How much is the room per night?” — This question is used to find out the price for a room for one night. It helps you understand the cost and decide if it fits your budget. Cik maksā numurs par nakti?
Example: "I wanted to know the price, so I asked, 'How much is the room per night?'"
“Is breakfast included?” — This is a polite question to ask if breakfast is part of the room price. Some hotels offer a complimentary breakfast, but others might charge extra for it. Vai brokastis ir iekļautas cenā?
Example: "Before booking, I asked, 'Is breakfast included in the price?'"
“What time is breakfast served?” — A question to find out when breakfast is available. Cikos tiek pasniegtas brokastis?
Example: "I wanted to know the schedule, so I asked, 'What time is breakfast served?'"
“Can I have a wake-up call at 7 AM?” — This phrase is used to request a wake-up call from the hotel staff. A wake-up call is a phone call made by the front desk to your room at a specific time, which is helpful if you don’t want to oversleep. Vai es varu saņemt modināšanas zvanu pulksten 7 no rīta?
Example: "Before going to bed, I requested, 'Can I have a wake-up call at 7 AM?'"
“Could I get an extra towel, please?” — This is a polite way to ask for additional towels for your room. You might need extra towels if you’re staying with more people or just want more for yourself. Vai es varētu saņemt papildu dvieli, lūdzu?
Example: "I called the front desk and asked, 'Could I get an extra towel, please?'"
“Could I extend my stay for one more night?” — This phrase is used to ask if you can stay in the hotel for an extra night beyond your original reservation. It’s common if your plans change, and you decide to stay longer. Vai es varētu pagarināt uzturēšanos vēl par vienu nakti?
Example: "At the front desk, I asked, 'Could I extend my stay for one more night?'"
“What time is check-out?” — This question is used to ask what time you need to leave your room on the last day of your stay. Most hotels have a specific check-out time, often by midday, and this helps you plan your departure. Cikos ir izrakstīšanās?
Example: "I wanted to know when to leave, so I asked, 'What time is check-out?'"