How to Talk About Hotels in English | English Learning Podcast for Practice Speaking & Listening
🏨✈️ Traveling soon? This episode will help you speak English confidently at any hotel. In today’s English Made Easy, Alice and Bob break down the most useful hotel English you’ll need in real life—whether you’re traveling for business, vacation, or moving to a new country. Hotels can be stressful when you don’t know the right words… but after this episode, you’ll know exactly how to book a room, check in smoothly, request what you need politely, understand amenities, and check out without confusion. Perfect for ESL learners, travelers, and anyone improving everyday English. ✅ What you’ll learn in this episode: Hotel English from start to finish We organize hotel English into 3 simple stages so it’s easy to remember: 1) 📅 Booking a hotel room (before you arrive) Learn essential verbs and phrases like: book / reserve / cancel “I’d like to inquire about room availability for three nights.” (“inquire” = ask) You’ll also master common room types, including: single room (one person) double room (two people, usually one large bed) twin room (two people, two separate beds) suite (bigger room with separate living + sleeping areas) And you’ll learn how to ask about money clearly: “What is the rate per night?” (rate = price) “Is breakfast included in the rate?” cancellation policy (rules + penalties if you cancel late) 2) 🛎️ Checking in (and solving problems politely) Checking in is a routine process—this episode helps you sound calm and natural when you arrive: “I have a reservation under the name Smith.” ID (identification): passport or driver’s license registration card (a small form with your details) keycard (modern hotel “key”) No reservation? You’ll learn the term: walk-in (arriving without booking) And most importantly: how to request a change politely if your room isn’t right: “Excuse me, I booked a room with a view, but this room faces the parking lot. Could I possibly request a room change?” 3) ⭐ Hotel amenities, services, and checking out You’ll learn the real vocabulary for hotel features (amenities), such as: complimentary Wi-Fi (complimentary = free) air conditioning room service (food delivered to your room) lobby fitness center / gym swimming pool spa laundry service (and self-service washing machines, if available) Then we finish with checking out, including: “I’d like to check out.” extra charges (room service, etc.) minibar (the small fridge with snacks/drinks—usually costs extra) final bill asking the front desk to call a taxi/cab 🧠 Quick Vocabulary Review (the 5 must-know words) ✅ reservation = confirmed booking ✅ rate = price per night ✅ amenities = hotel extras (Wi-Fi, pool, gym, etc.) ✅ front desk = where you talk to hotel staff ✅ check out = leaving + paying 🎯 Mini Practice Challenge (use these today!) Say these out loud to build confidence: “I’d like to inquire about availability for ___ nights.” “What’s the rate per night, and is breakfast included?” “Is the Wi-Fi complimentary?” “Could I possibly request a room change?” “I’d like to check out, please.” hotel English phrases, English for hotels, ESL travel English, checking in English, hotel reservation English, hotel vocabulary, English speaking practice, English listening practice, travel English podcast, English conversation for travel, beginner English travel
