The scenery.

OCEAN VIEW (ov): หมายความได้ 2 อย่าง คือ
1. ห้องอยู่ส่วนริมของอาคาร ที่มองจากห้องสามารถเห็นทิวทัศน์ของชายหาดและท้องทะเล
2. ห้องอยู่บนอาคารชั้นสูงเพียงพอที่จะมองเห็นทิวทัศน์ของทะเล
แต่ทั้ง 2 ข้อนี้ ไม่ใช่ความหมายว่า ห้องของคุณหันหน้าสู่ทะเล

OCEAN FRONT (of):
อันนี้แหละวิวทะเลเต็ม ๆ ของจริง ห้องประเภทนี้หน้าต่างหรือระเบียง
จะหันหน้าสู่ทะเล แต่อย่างไรก็ขึ้นอยู่กับขนาดและระดับของโรงแรมที่เข้าพักด้วย ว่าวิวจะเต็มมากเต็มน้อย

BEACH FRONT (bf):
โรงแรมติดทะเลมักจะมีห้องประเภทนี้ ต้องเป็นห้องที่เราสามารถเดินออกจากห้องก็ถึงทะเล
เน้นว่าต้องเดิน
อาจจะผ่านระเบียง สนามหญ้า ผ่านทางเดินไปบ้าง
แต่ไม่ใช่ว่าต้องลงลิฟท์ ข้ามถนนแล้วต่อวิน อย่างงั้นไม่ใช่บีชฟร้อนแน่นอน เช็คให้ดีก่อนจองเหมือนเดิม

CITY VIEW (ctv, cvw, or cty):
อาจจะหมายถึง ห้องที่อยู๋ชั้นสูงขึ้นไป หรือโรงแรมในเมืองจะในความหมายว่าเป็นห้องที่ติดฝั่งถนน

MOUNTAIN VIEW (mvw, mtv):
ทิวทัศน์งดงามหากเป็นโรงแรมที่เขาใหญ่ เชียงใหม่ หรือตามป่าเขาอื่น ๆ
แต่ถ้าเป็นโรงแรมติดทะเล ห้องนี้หมายถึง "ห้องเราอยู่ด้านหลัง และไม่เห็นทะเล"

WATER VIEW (wvw, wtv): หรือ Lake View, Lagoon View, River View
ความหมายตรงตัวไม่มีซ่อนเร้น เราจะเห็นน้ำต่าง ๆ จากห้องนี้
ขึ้นอยู่กับสถานที่ตั้งของโรงแรมนั้น ๆ เช่น แม่น้ำแม่ปิง, ลำน้ำโขง, แต่มันต้องไม่ใช่สระบัวของโรงแรม

GARDEN VIEW (gdn, gdv):
มักจะหมายถึง ห้องที่อยู่ชั้นล่างสุด ที่สามารถมองเห็นทัศนียภาพของสวน
เพียงแค่เปิดประตู หรือผ่านทางหน้าต่างห้อง

ประเภทของห้องพักในโรงแรม

STANDARD (std):
ห้องธรรมดา พื้นฐาน (basic roomtype) ไม่มีสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวก
หรือเฟอร์นิเจอร์ตกแต่งพิเศษ

SUPERIOR (sup):
โรงแรม บางที่มีแค่ห้อง Superior เป็นห้องระดับธรรมดาที่สุด
แต่บางโรงแรมแบ่ง 2 ประเภทนี้ด้วยวิว
เช่น Standard เป็น Pool View ส่วน Superior เป็น River View

DELUXE (dlx):
ห้องประเภทนี้ต้อง Deluxe (หรูหรา) กว่าห้องทั้ง 2 ประเภทข้างต้นในทุก ๆ สิ่ง
ไม่ ว่าจะ ทิวทัศน์, เฟอร์นิเจอร์, สิ่งอำนวยความสะดวก, และความกว้างขวาง แต่เน้นให้เช็คเรื่องขนาดและสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกให้ชัดเจนก่อนจองห้องประเภท นี้
เพราะในบางโรงแรม เราอาจจะซื้อห้องราคาแพงกว่าเกือบ 30 % เพื่อสิ่งเดียวที่ห้อง Superior ไม่มีคือโซฟา

RUN OF HOUSE (roh):
คือ ห้องที่โรงแรงมจะจัดให้
อาจจะเป็นห้องพื้นฐาน หรือห้องประเภทใดก็ได้ที่ดีที่สุดในช่วงเวลาที่เรา check-in
JUNIOR SUITE (jrste):  ห้องพักขนาดใหญ่ ที่มีบริเวณนั่งเล่นแยกออกมา
โดยอาจจะมีฉากกั้น บังตา โดยไม่มีประตูปิดเพื่อแยก 2 ส่วนนี้เป็นคนละห้องกัน
SUITE (ste): โดยปกติจะมี 2 ห้องขึ้นไปโดยแบ่งเป็น ห้องนอน, ห้องนั่งเล่นหรือรับแขก
ซึ่งผนังกั้นและมีประตูปิดเพื่อแยก 2 ส่วนนี้จากกัน
แต่หลาย ๆ โรงแรมก็จัดประเภทเป็น Suite โดยเพิ่มโซฟาเข้าไปในห้อง Standard

STUDIO (stu):
โดยทั่วไปจะเหมือน Junior Suite โดยเพิ่มห้องครัว หรือส่วนประกอบอาหารเข้ามา

Hotel Vocabulary

Word part of speech		Meaning	Example sentence
adjoining rooms noun		two hotel rooms with a door in the centre	If you want we can book your parents in an adjoining room.
amenities noun		local facilities such as stores and restaurants	We are located downtown, so we are close to all of the amenities.
attractions noun		things for tourists to see and do	The zoo is our city's most popularattraction for kids.
baggage noun		bags and suitcases packed with personal belongings	If you need help with your baggage we have a cart you can use.
Bed and Breakfast noun		a home that offers a place to stay and a place to eat	I can book you into a beautiful Bed and Breakfast on the lake.
bellboy noun		a staff member who helps guests with their luggage	The bellboy will take your bags to your room for you.
book verb		arrange to stay in a hotel	I can book your family in for the weekend of the seventh.
booked adj		full, no vacancies	I'm afraid the hotel is booked tonight.
brochures noun		small booklets that provide information on the local sites and attractions	Feel free to take some brochures to your room to look at.
check-in verb		go to the front desk to receive keys	You can check-in anytime after four o'clock.
check-out noun		return the keys and pay for the bill	Please return your parking pass when youcheck-out.
complimentary breakfast noun		free of charge	All of our rooms have complimentarysoap, shampoo, and coffee.
cot, rollaway bed noun		a single bed on wheels that folds up	If you need an extra bed, we have cotsavailable.
damage charge noun		money a guest owes for repairs to hotel property (when caused by violent or careless acts)	We will have to add a damage charge for the hole you put in the wall.
deposit noun		amount paid ahead of time to secure a reservation	You will not receive your deposit back if you cancel.
double bed noun		a bed large enough for two people	They are a family of four, so give them a room with two double beds.
floor noun		a level of the building	The swimming pool is on the main floor.
front desk, reception noun		the place where guests go to check in and out and to get information	Towels are available at the front desk.
guest noun		a person that is staying at the hotel	Our washrooms are for guests only.
hostel noun		a very inexpensive place for backbackers and travelers on a budget	In the hostel you probably won't get your own room.
hotel manager noun		person in charge at the hotel	I'll let you make your complaint to thehotel manager.
housekeeping, maid noun		staff members that clean the rooms and linen	Put a sign on the door if you wanthousekeeping to come in and change the sheets on the bed.
ice machine noun		a machine that automatically makes ice that guests can use to keep drinks cold	There is an ice machine by the elevator on all of the even numbered floors.
indoor pool noun		place for guests to swim inside the hotel	The heated indoor pool is open until 10 pm.
inn noun		another word for "hotel"	There's an inn on the other side of town that has a vacancy.
Jacuzzi, hot tub, whirl pool noun		a small hot pool for relaxation	Our honeymoon room has a personal hot tub.
king-size bed noun		extra large bed	A room with a king size bed costs an extra ten dollars a night.
kitchenette noun		a small fridge and cooking area	Your room has a kitchenette so you can prepare your own breakfasts and lunches.
late charge noun		a fee for staying past the check-out time	You will be charged a ten dollar late charge for checking out after 11 am.
linen noun		sheets, blankets, pillow cases	We will come in and change the linenswhile you are out of your room.
lobby noun		large open area at the front of the hotel	You can stand in the lobby and wait for your bus.
luggage cart noun		a device on wheels that guests can push their luggage on	Please return the luggage cart to the lobby when you are finshed with it.
maximum capacity noun		the most amount of people allowed	The maximum capacity in the hot tub is ten people.
motels noun		accommodations that are slightly cheaper than hotels	Our motel is very clean and is close to the beach.
noisy adj		loud	The guests next to you have complained that you are being too noisy.
parking pass noun		a piece of paper that guests display in the car window while in the hotel parking lot	Display this parking pass in your window to show that you are a hotel guest.
pay-per-view movie noun		extra charge for movies and special television features	If you order a pay-per-view movie, the charge will appear on your bill.
pillow case noun		the covering that goes over a pillow	Room 201 doesn't need their sheets changed, but they requested one newpillow case.
queen size bed noun		bed with plenty of space for two people (bigger than a double)	They have a queen size bed so the small child can eaily fit in the middle.
rate noun		cost of renting a room for a certain time period	Our rates change depending on the season.
reservation noun		a request to save a specific room for a future date	They say they made a reservation but it doesn't show on the computer.
room service noun		delivery of food or other services requested by guests	If you would like a bottle of wine, just callroom service.
sauna noun		a hot room for relaxation, filled with steam	We don't recommend bringing young children into the sauna.
single bed noun		a bed for one person	The economy priced room includes onesingle bed.
sofa bed, pull-out couch noun		a bed built into a sofa or couch	The room contains a sofa bed so the room actually sleeps five.
towels noun		used to cover and dry the body after swimming or bathing	You can get your swimming pool towelsat the front desk.
vacancy noun vacant adj		available rooms	We only have one vacancy left, and it is for a single room.
valet noun		staff that parks the guests' vehicles	If you leave your car keys with us, thevalet will park your car underground.
vending machine noun		a machine that distributes snacks and beverages when you insert coins	The vending machine on the fifth floor has chocolate bars and chips.
view noun		a window that offers a nice image for guests	The room is more expensive because it has a spectacular view of the beach.
wake up call noun		a morning phone call from the front desk, acts as an alarm clock	What time would you like your wake up call?
weight room, workout room, gym noun		a room that guests can use for exercise and fitness	Our weight room has a stair climber and a stationary bicycle.

Vocabulary in the restaurant

Vocabulary in the restaurant Naturally Speaking Booking a Table Placing Your Order Complaining I'd like to reserve / book a table for four at 8pm, please. I'd like to reserve / book a table for a party of six at 8pm, please. I'd like to book a table for two at 8 in the name of Hand, please. Could we have a table by the window, please? Could we have a non-smoking table, please? Could we have a table away from the kitchen/toilets, please? Could we have a booth, please? Could you make sure it's a quiet table, please? I'd like the .............., please. For starters I'll have the soup and for the main course I'd like the roast beef. Could I have chips instead of new potatoes, please? What is the house special today? Is there anything you would recommend? Could I see the wine menu, please? I'll have a bottle of the South African Cabernet Sauvignon. I'll have a glass of house red/white, please. Which wine would you recommend? Excuse me, but my meal is cold. Excuse me, we've been waiting for over half an hour for our drinks. I'm sorry but I ordered the side salad not the vegetables. Excuse me this steak is over done, I ordered rare. I'm afraid this wine tastes corked. Excuse me this wine isn't chilled properly. Arriving at the Restaurant During/After the Meal Paying Good evening, the name is Hand. I have a table booked for six. Do you have the menu in English/German/French ..., please? Do you have a high chair for young children, please? Could we have a table over there, please? I'm sorry but I asked for a table by the window. Could we have an extra chair, please? Could we have some more bread, please? Do you have a pepper mill? Could I have some dressing, please? Could you pass me the salt, please? That was delicious. My compliments to the chef. Could I have the bill, please? Do you take Visa? We'd like separate bills, please. Is service included? No, please. This is on me. (When you wish to pay for everyone.) Dialogue Mr and Mrs Smith are out celebrating their wedding anniversary. It's 8pm. Mr Smith (Jack) and Mrs Smith (Jill) are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. They have just arrived at the restaurant. Mr Smith: Well here we are. What do you think? Mrs Smith: It's lovely Jack. Are you sure we can afford it? Mr Smith: Well I may have to do some washing up, but you're worth it. The waiter arrives. Waiter: Good evening sir, madame. Mr Smith: Good evening. We have a reservation for a table for two in the name of Smith. Waiter: Yes sir. May I take your coats? Waiter takes their coats and hangs them up. Mr & Mrs Smith: Thank you. Waiter: Your welcome. Would you like to come to the table or would you prefer to order in the bar? Mr Smith: I wouldn't mind an aperitif. We'll order in the bar. Waiter: Please follow me, I'll bring you the menu in a moment. Mr & Mrs Smith order their drinks at the bar and sit down to look at the menu. Mrs Smith: Oh dear Jack, it's all in French! Mr Smith: Well that's what we're paying for. Don't worry I've got an idea. Waiter: Are you ready to order sir? Mr Smith: Not really. Could you recommend something. Waiter: Certainly sir. The fresh lobster is particularly good this evening, and for starters may I recommend a light consomme? Mr Smith: Sounds lovely, what do you think dear? Mrs Smith: Oh yes, I love lobster. Waiter: So, that's two consomme and two lobsters. Would you like to look at the wine menu? Mr Smith: Why don't you bring us what you think will go best. Nothing too expensive though. Waiter: No problem sir. I'll call you as soon as your table is ready. The waiter walks away. Mrs Smith: You are clever Jack, but what about dessert. Mr Smith: Don't worry, they bring round a sweet trolley, so we just point at what we fancy! A while later Mr & Mrs Smith have finished eating and are drinking their coffee. Waiter: Was everything to your satisfaction? Mr & Mrs Smith Yes, lovely thank you. Mr Smith: The whole meal was delicious, our compliments to the chef. Unfortunately we have to be back for the baby-sitter so could we pay now? Waiter: Certainly sir, I'll bring you the bill. Would you like me to order you a taxi. Mr Smith: Yes that would be great, thank you. Mrs Smith: What a nice man, we must leave him a good tip. Mr Smith: Yes of course.

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Hotel Code

Hotel Code

• A = ALFA
• B = BRAVO
• C = CHARLIE
• D = DELTA
• E = ECHO                             
• F = FOXTROT
• G = GOLF
• H = HOTEL
• I = INDIA
• J = JULIET
• K = KILO
• L = LIMA
• M = MIKE
• N = NOVEMBER
• O = OSCAR
• P = PAPA
• Q = QUEBEC
• R = ROMEO
• S = SIERRA
• T = TANGO
• U = UNIFORM
• V = VICTOR
• W = WHISKEY
• X = X-RAY
• Y = YANKEE
• Z = ZULU
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• 

  A = ALFA
 
• 

  B = BRAVO
 
• 

  C = CHARLIE
 
• 

  D = DELTA
 
• 

  E = ECHO
 
• 

  F = FOXTROT
 
• 

  G = GOLF
 
• 

  H = HOTEL
 
• 

  I = INDIA
 
• 

  J = JULIET
 
• 

  K = KILO
 
• 

  L = LIMA
 
• 

  M = MIKE
 
• 

  N = NOVEMBER
 
• 

  O = OSCAR
 
• 

  P = PAPA
 
• 

  Q = QUEBEC
 
• 

  R = ROMEO
 
• 

  S = SIERRA
 
• 

  T = TANGO
 
• 

  U = UNIFORM
 
• 

  V = VICTOR
 
• 

  W = WHISKEY
 
• 

  X = X-RAY
 
• 

  Y = YANKEE
 
• 

  Z = ZULU