Vocabulary list covers types of accommodation and types of rooms with definitions and examples.
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Types of Accommodation
Accommodation — [əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən] — A place where people stay temporarily, such as a hotel, apartment, or other types of lodging, especially while on vacation or business trips; izmitināšana
Example: We booked our accommodation near the city center so that we could easily access restaurants and attractions.
Hotel — [həʊˈtɛl] — A place offering rooms, food, and other services for travelers; viesnīca
Example: We stayed at a beautiful hotel by the beach for our vacation.
Hostel — [ˈhɒstəl] — A budget accommodation where guests often share rooms and facilities; hostelis
Example: The hostel was very cheap, and I met many travelers there.
Motel — [ˈməʊtɛl] — A roadside hotel with parking, often used for short stays; motelis
Example: We stopped at a motel for the night on our road trip.
Resort — [rɪˈzɔːt] — A luxury hotel with extra facilities like pools, spas, and activities; kūrorts
Example: The resort had a private beach and offered many activities for families.
Bed and Breakfast (B&B) — [bɛd ənd ˈbrɛkfəst] — A small, often family-run accommodation that provides a place to sleep and a homemade breakfast in the morning; „gulta un brokastis”, viesnīca kur cenā ir iekļauta dzīvošana un brokastis.
Example: We enjoyed staying at a cozy bed and breakfast with homemade meals.
Villa — [ˈvɪlə] — A large, private house available for rent, often in tourist areas; vila
Example: We rented a villa with a stunning view of the countryside.
Example: We rented a villa with a stunning view of the countryside.
Lodge — [lɒdʒ] — Accommodation near nature, like a mountain or ski lodge; naktsmītne pie dabas
Example: The ski lodge was perfect for our winter vacation in the mountains.
Types of Rooms
Single room — [ˈsɪŋɡəl ruːm] — A room for one person with one bed; vienvietīgs numurs
Example: I booked a single room since I was traveling alone.
Double room — [ˈdʌbl ruːm] — A room for two people with one double bed; divvietīgs numurs ar vienu gultu
Example: Can we have a double room with a sea view, please?
Twin room — [twɪn ruːm] — A room with two single beds; divvietīgs numurs ar divām gultām
Example: The twin room was comfortable and had a nice bathroom.
Family room — [ˈfæmɪli ruːm] — A room with extra space or beds, suitable for families; ģimenes numurs
Example: The family room had enough space for us and our kids.
Connecting rooms — [kəˈnɛktɪŋ ruːmz] — Two rooms connected by a door, ideal for families; numuri, savienotie ar durvīm
Example: We asked for connecting rooms so our children could stay close by.
Suite — [swiːt] — A large, luxurious room, often with a living area; luksusa numurs
Example: We stayed in a suite with a beautiful view for our anniversary.