Comprehension questions

 

1. How is the expensive hotel also called?

2. What kind of accommodation is offered to the guests in the expensive hotels?

3. What sort of facilities are provided in the expensive hotel?

4. What are bedrooms in the expensive resort hotels fitted with?

5. What kind of services are offered in the expensive hotels?

6. What sort of meals are provided in the expensive hotels?

7. Where are the expensive hotels located?

 

The deluxe hotel

 

The deluxe hotel is also called the 4-star hotel.

These are exceptionally well-appointed hotels. A high standard of comforts and services is offered to the guests.

A private bathroom or a shower with a lavatory are provided in all bedrooms.

All bedrooms are fitted with a telephone, a colour TV-set, a radio.

The deluxe hotels offer a 24-hour access and a lounge service to the guests until midnight.

All deluxe hotels contain a variety of bars and restaurants. Meals are provided on a full board basis: hot breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The resort or beach hotels in hot countries offer private swimming-pools. The rooms are fitted with air-conditioning and mini-bars. Saunas and solariums are also provided.

The deluxe hotels have excellent locations in beautiful neighbourhoods and convenient transportation means.

The prices are rather high but the guests get their money’s worth.

 

Comprehension questions

 

1. How is the deluxe hotel also called?

2. What kind of accommodation is offered in the deluxe hotels?

3. What are bedrooms fitted with?

4. What sort of services are provided in the deluxe hotels?

5. What kind of meals are offered in the deluxe hotels?

6. What sort of facilities are provided in the deluxe resort hotels?

7. Where are the deluxe hotels located?

8. What are the prices like?

 

The superdeluxe hotel

 

The superdeluxe hotel is usually called the luxury hotel. Such hotels are also known under the name the 5-star hotels.

These are exceptionally luxurious hotels. Extremely comfortable and luxurious guestrooms are offered to the guests. Perfectly appointed public rooms are provided for the needs of the guests: lounges, banquet halls, conference rooms.

The superdeluxe hotels offer the greatest convenience, the best comfort and the widest service to their guests.

All guestrooms include private bathrooms. All guestrooms are fitted with up-to-date equipment and amenities: room telephones, colour TV-sets, home videos, background music, mini-bars, full-length mirrors, excellent furniture.     

A variety of recreational facilities is provided for the guests: swimming-pools, health clubs and fitting centres, saunas, solariums, beauty parlours. Where gambling is allowed, the superdeluxe hotels contain casinos and night-clubs.

The superdeluxe hotels provide all-night lounge service and all-night room service. Private parking lots are provided for the guests.

A variety of restaurants and bars cater for the needs of all kinds of visitors. They are open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and supper.

The superdeluxe hotels have got a very high proportion of employees to guests and guestrooms. It means that a large number of people are employed to serve the guests. The proportion may be three employees to one guestroom. The employees are perfectly trained to meet the high standards of service.

The superdeluxe hotels are built and designed to provide service for wealthy and important guests. Such hotels are located in fashionable neighbourhoods with the best views and convenient connections.