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Introduction
Are you planning to travel or teach English related to hotels and tourism? This post will help you practice and review hotel vocabulary through engaging ESL exercises.
If you haven’t learned the words yet, check out our main vocabulary list here:
Hotel Vocabulary Exercises with Answers
1. Matching Exercise: Hotel Vocabulary Practice
Match the words with their meanings.Word Meaning 1. Concierge a. The place where guests check in and get their room keys 2. Reception b. A person who helps guests with bookings, transport, and local tips 3. Suite c. A room with one bed for two people 4. Housekeeping d. A hotel worker who carries guests’ luggage 5. Reservation e. An arrangement to have a room ready for a guest 6. Double room f. A large, luxurious set of rooms in a hotel 7. Bellboy g. The staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining rooms
2–a
3–f
4–g
5–e
6–c
7–d
2. Gap-Fill: Complete the Sentences
Fill in the blanks with the correct hotel vocabulary word.
(Use: minibar, check in, amenities, receptionist, lobby, key card, vacancy)
- When you arrive at the hotel, you need to ___________ at the front desk.
- The hotel has a ___________ with snacks and drinks in every room.
- I asked the ___________ for an extra towel.
- This hotel offers great ___________ like a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.
- Sorry, we’re fully booked — no ___________ tonight.
- Please wait for me in the hotel ___________; I’ll be right there.
- You need your ___________ to enter your room and use the elevator.
2. minibar
3. receptionist
4. amenities
5. vacancy
6. lobby
7. key card
3. Multiple Choice Quiz
Choose the correct answer.
- What do you do when you leave the hotel?
- a) Check out b) Check in c) Check on
- Which word means “a person staying in a hotel”?
- a) Tenant b) Guest c) Customer
- What does “room service” mean?
- a) Cleaning the lobby b) Ordering food to your room c) Making a reservation
- What is a “single room”?
- a) A room for one person b) A room for two c) A room with two bathrooms
- Which place is usually on the ground floor?
- a) Balcony b) Reception c) Rooftop
- If you want to leave your luggage before check-in time, you ask about…
- a) Laundry service b) Luggage storage c) Shuttle service
- What does “fully booked” mean?
- a) No rooms are available b) All rooms are clean c) Rooms are on sale
2–b
3–b
4–a
5–b
6–b
7–a
4. Dialogue Completion
Complete the hotel dialogue with the correct words.
(Use: stay, breakfast, reservation, check-out, credit card, bellboy, view, form)
- Receptionist: Good evening! Do you have a ___________?
- Guest: Yes, a double room under the name Smith.
- Receptionist: Great. Please fill in this ___________ and show me your ID.
- Guest: Sure. Can I pay with my ___________?
- Receptionist: Of course. Would you like a room with a sea ___________?
- Guest: Yes, please! What time is ___________ tomorrow?
- Receptionist: At 12 p.m. It is served from 7 to 10 a.m. Enjoy your ___________!
2. form
3. credit card
4. view
5. check-out
6. breakfast
7. stay
5. Speaking Practice
Work in pairs and act out these situations:
- You’re checking into a hotel. Ask about Wi-Fi and breakfast.
- You’re calling the reception because there’s no hot water.
- You’re booking a room on the phone for next weekend.
- You want to complain because your room hasn’t been cleaned.
- You’re asking for a wake-up call at 7 a.m.
- You’re asking how to get to the nearest shopping mall.
- You’re checking out and asking for a taxi to the airport.
6. Writing Activity
Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) about your last hotel stay. Include these words: room, reception, service, breakfast, comfortable.
Example:
- Last summer, I stayed at a small hotel by the beach. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff at reception were very friendly, and the breakfast was delicious. I really enjoyed the service.
Quick Recap: Essential Hotel Vocabulary
Here are some useful words to remember before you start the exercises:
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| People | receptionist, guest, concierge, bellboy, housekeeper |
| Rooms & Lodgings | single room, double room, suite, vacancy, key card |
| Hotel Areas | reception, lobby, restaurant, gym, swimming pool |
| Services | room service, wake-up call, laundry service, luggage storage |
| Verbs | check in, check out, book, reserve, stay |
| Things / Amenities | minibar, Wi-Fi, towel, pillow, air conditioning |
| Payments & Booking | reservation, credit card, bill, receipt, deposit |
💡 Tip: Review these words before doing the exercises below. Try to picture what each one looks like or when you would use it during a hotel stay.
Conclusion
Practicing hotel vocabulary helps you communicate confidently when you travel or work in hospitality. Review the exercises above, and then visit our main Hotel Vocabulary page for definitions and examples.
