B1 Writing · Lesson 20

Write a Restaurant or Hotel Review

Learn to write a fuller B1 review with a brief description, specific details, supported opinions, a balanced comment, and a recommendation.

B1Restaurant or hotel review25 min110–120 words
Lesson progress
Explanation · 1 / 4

Study the structure and model before completing the three exercises.

Write a well-organised review that identifies the subject, summarises the experience, develops positive and negative points, and finishes with a recommendation.

Model text

Last weekend, I stayed at Riverside House during a city break. The location was excellent because it was only a ten-minute walk from the old town, and my room was clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and gave me useful restaurant recommendations. Breakfast was simple but fresh, with fruit, bread, eggs, and good coffee, and it was included in the price. The only problem was that my room faced a busy street, so it was a little noisy at night. Overall, I had a positive experience because the hotel offered good value and a convenient location. I would recommend it for a short stay, especially to travellers who plan to spend most of the day exploring the city.

How to write

1
Introduce what you reviewed

I recently...

2
Give a short description or summary

The story follows...

3
Develop two specific positive points

The location was...

4
Add a balanced or negative point

Its biggest advantage is...

5
Finish with an overall judgement and recommendation

I especially liked...

Useful phrases

I recently...
The story follows...
The location was...
Its biggest advantage is...
I especially liked...
I enjoyed... because...
However,...
The only problem was...
Overall,...
I would recommend...

Language focus

Build connected B1 writing:

Use clear topic sentences and support them with specific details.

Connect ideas with words such as because, however, for example, although, finally when they fit the task.

Develop, do not only list:

Explain why, add an example, or show a result.

Use a mix of simple and longer sentences, but keep every sentence easy to understand.

Remember:
At B1, your reader should be able to follow the text from beginning to end without guessing how the ideas connect.
Specific details and reasons make your writing stronger than general statements.
Exercises:
Exercise 1 · Language

Choose the best B1 language

Choose natural language that fits this writing task.

Practise useful language.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4

You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6 to complete this exercise.

1
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
2
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
3
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
4
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
5
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
6
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
Exercise 2 · Structure

Build the text in a clear order

Choose the clearest organisation for this type of B1 writing.

Practise the five-step structure.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4

You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6 to complete this exercise.

1
What should you do first?
2
What is the best second step?
3
Which step belongs in the middle of the text?
4
What should come before the final sentence or closing?
5
What is the best final step?
6
Which order is clearest?
Exercise 3 · Writing

Write a Restaurant or Hotel Review

Learn to write a fuller B1 review with a brief description, specific details, supported opinions, a balanced comment, and a recommendation.

Complete the twentieth B1 Writing lesson.
Exercise 3 · 4 / 4

Write about 110–120 words and develop your ideas clearly.

Your task

Write a review of the type named in this lesson. Include a short description, specific details, supported opinions, one balanced comment, and a recommendation.

  • Identify what you are reviewing.
  • Give a short description or summary.
  • Include at least two specific details.
  • Give at least two opinions.
  • Include a negative or balanced point.
  • Finish with a recommendation.
I recently...The story follows...The location was...Its biggest advantage is...I especially liked...I enjoyed... because...However,...The only problem was...Overall,...I would recommend...
Your writing
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Write about 110–120 words
Identify the review subject
Give a description or summary
Include specific details
Give at least two opinions
Include a balanced point
Finish with a recommendation
Use clear complete sentences and connected ideas
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