Checking into a hotel

LISTENING • A2 • SHORT ANSWERS
Checking into a Hotel
Listen to the audio, then write short answers in the boxes.
1
What is the name of the hotel?
2
What is the guest’s name?
3
What type of room did he book?
4
How many nights did he book the room for?
5
Where is his wife waiting?
6
How many key cards does he want?
7
Does he want one double bed or two single beds?
8
Which floor is the room on?
9
What is the room number?
10
What time is breakfast?
11
What is the Wi-Fi name?
12
What time does he want a wake-up call?

Checking into a hotel

LISTENING • A2 • TIMELINE

Put the events in order

Choose the correct order (1–12). Then click Check answers. Empty items are not checked.

The receptionist welcomes the guest to Blue Sky Hotel, and he says he has a reservation (Daniel Smith).

The receptionist finds the booking: a double room for two nights (his wife is in the lobby with the luggage).

She asks for his passport/ID, and he gives it to her.

She asks him to confirm his phone number and email address.

She asks how many key cards he wants, and he asks for two.

She asks about the bed type (one double bed or two single beds), and he chooses one double bed.

She gives the room information: sixth floor, room 612, and the elevator is on the left.

The guest asks about breakfast time and if it is included; the receptionist says breakfast is 7:00–10:30 and it is included.

He asks about Wi-Fi, and she gives the Wi-Fi name and password.

He asks about parking; she says there is underground parking for $12 per day, and he adds it to the room.

They confirm payment at check-out and the security deposit ($100), and he gives his card.

They arrange a wake-up call for 7:30 a.m., he asks for luggage help, and the receptionist gives two key cards for room 612.

Checking into a hotel

LISTENING • A2 • FILL THE GAPS

Checking into a hotel

Listen again and type the missing word(s) exactly. Empty answers are not checked.

1

The guest says, “My name is ___.”

2

He booked a ___ room for two nights.

3

His wife is waiting in the ___ with the luggage.

4

The receptionist asks for his ___.

5

His phone number is ___.

6

His email is ___.

7

He wants ___ key cards.

8

He wants a room with ___.

9

Their room number is ___.

10

The Wi-Fi name is ___.

11

The Wi-Fi password is ___.

12

He asks for a wake-up call at ___.

Checking into a hotel

🏨 Checking into a hotel

A receptionist helps a guest check in, confirm details, and answer questions (keys, beds, breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, deposit, wake-up call).

I have a reservation. Could I see your ID? Is breakfast included? Wi-Fi name & password Pay at check-out
🎧 Dialog

Receptionist & Guest

R = Receptionist G = Guest
Receptionist(Female)

Good evening. Welcome to Blue Sky Hotel. How can I help you?

Guest(Male)

Good evening. I have a reservation. My name is Daniel Smith.

Receptionist

Thank you, Mr Smith. Let me check… Yes, I can see it here. You booked a double room for two nights, right?

Guest

Yes, that’s correct. My wife is with me. She is waiting in the lobby with the luggage.

Receptionist

Great. Could I see your passport or ID, please?

Guest

Sure. Here you are.

Receptionist

Thank you. And could you also confirm your phone number and email address?

Guest

Yes. My phone number is +1 202 555 0184, and my email is daniel.smith94@gmail.com.

Receptionist

Perfect. Thank you. Would you like one key card or two?

Guest

Two, please.

Receptionist

No problem. Also, would you like a room with one double bed, or two single beds?

Guest

One double bed, please.

Receptionist

Great. Your room is on the sixth floor, room 612. The elevator is on your left.

Guest

Thank you. Before we go up, can I ask a few questions?

Receptionist

Of course.

Guest

What time is breakfast?

Receptionist

Breakfast is from 7:00 to 10:30 in the restaurant on the ground floor.

Guest

Is breakfast included in our booking?

Receptionist

Let me see… Yes, it is included. You don’t need to pay extra.

Guest

Great. And is there free Wi-Fi?

Receptionist

Yes, there is. The Wi-Fi name is BlueSkyGuest, and the password is StayHappy2026.

Guest

Perfect. Thank you. Also, we arrived by car. Do you have parking?

Receptionist

Yes, we do. We have an underground parking garage. It’s $12 per day.

Guest

Okay. Can I pay now, or later?

Receptionist

You can pay at check-out, or we can add it to your room now. Whatever is easier.

Guest

Let’s add it to the room, please.

Receptionist

Sure. And just to confirm, would you like to pay for the room now or at check-out?

Guest

At check-out, please.

Receptionist

No problem. We will just take a card for a security deposit. It’s standard.

Guest

That’s fine. Here is my card.

Receptionist

Thank you. The deposit is $100, and it will be released after you check out.

Guest

Okay, thanks for explaining.

Receptionist

You’re welcome. One more thing: would you like a wake-up call in the morning?

Guest

Hmm, yes, please. At 7:30 a.m.

Receptionist

7:30 a.m. Great. And do you need help with your luggage?

Guest

Yes, please. That would be helpful.

Receptionist

Of course. I’ll call the bell staff now.

Guest

Thank you.

Receptionist

Here are your two key cards. Room 612. Enjoy your stay, Mr Smith.

Guest

Thank you very much. Have a nice evening.

Receptionist

You too. Welcome to Blue Sky Hotel!

Tip: Practice polite questions: “Could I…?”, “Would you like…?”, “Can I…?”.