Unit 12: Vocabulary

Adjective
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Adjoining
USA
UK
next to or joined with
USA
UK
"They booked three adjoining rooms on the third floor."
Noun (thing)
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UK
Balcony
USA
UK
a raised platform connected to the side of the building which can be accessed from a room or corridor
USA
UK
"There is no smoking in the room, but you may smoke on the balcony."
Noun (thing)
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Double
USA
UK
a room for two people with one large bed
USA
UK
"The hotel has thirteen doubles on the first floor and twelve on the second."
Adjective
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UK
En-suite
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UK
describing a room to which a bathroom is directly attached
USA
UK
"All hotel rooms are en-suite with either a bath or a shower."
Noun (thing)
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UK
Foldaway bed
USA
UK
a portable bed which can be folded up when not in use
USA
UK
"The larger suites can accommodate two foldaway beds."
Noun (thing)
USA
UK
Kitchenette
USA
UK
a small kitchen with limited cooking facilities
USA
UK
"When you stay on a self-catering option, you need to make sure that you have a kitchenette."
Adjective
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UK
Luxurious
USA
UK
very comfortable and expensive
USA
UK
"The hotel was luxurious, but the price was too high, so they only stayed for one night."
Noun (thing)
USA
UK
Mini-bar
USA
UK
a small fridge in a guest room which contains a selection of drinks and snacks, which can be paid for at the end of the stay
USA
UK
"It's a well-known fact that prices for items in the mini-bar are more expensive than in the hotel bar."
Adjective
USA
UK
Modest
USA
UK
limited in size, price or luxury
USA
UK
"There are several modest hotels in the area for travelers on a budget."
Adjective
USA
UK
Pay-per-view
USA
UK
describing a television service which can be ordered and paid for, usually including premium or adult shows
USA
UK
"Jane became very suspicious that her husband had ordered pay-per-view TV on the night of their honeymoon."
Noun (thing)
USA
UK
Robe
USA
UK
a long loose piece of clothing which wraps around your body, usually worn before or after swimming, bathing etc.
USA
UK
"Guests will be charged $35 if robes are taken from the room."
Noun (thing)
USA
UK
Safe
USA
UK
a metal container which can be accessed by a code or key, and is designed to protect valuable items
USA
UK
"The code to the safe can be reset at reception."
Noun (thing)
USA
UK
Single
USA
UK
a guest room for one person which has one small bed
USA
UK
"The hotel only has two single rooms, but during off-peak times, we can offer doubles for single-occupancy."
Adjective
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UK
Spacious
USA
UK
having a large amount of space
USA
UK
"The hotel has a spacious lounge which can fit over 200 people comfortably."
Noun (place)
USA
UK
Suite
USA
UK
a group of rooms in a hotel that is used by one guest
USA
UK
"Our standard rooms are 15m2 in size, but our suites are 35m2 in size."
Adjective
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UK
Tasteful
USA
UK
done or chosen with knowledge of what is attractive, suitable or enjoyable
USA
UK
"We have received several comments on the tasteful decoration of the newly renovated rooms."
Noun (thing)
USA
UK
Terrace
USA
UK
a flat outside area next to a building where people can sit and relax
USA
UK
"The rooms on the ground floor all have access to private terraces."
Noun (thing)
USA
UK
Toiletries
USA
UK
products which are used in cleaning or grooming
USA
UK
"A lot of hotels now offer guests complimentary organic toiletries."
Noun (thing)
USA
UK
Twin
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UK
a hotel room for two people which has two separate beds
USA
UK
"Most business hotels offer twin rooms as standard because their guests are usually not staying with their partner."
Adjective
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UK
Welcoming
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UK
friendly and pleasant, especially to someone who has just arrived
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UK
"After your long trip, you will be pleased to go into your welcoming room."
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