这次我们来分享如何订到好房间。看过《花儿与少年2》的小伙伴肯定忘不了郑爽一口中式英语订酒店，一行人还因酒店问题闹了不少争执，那么怎样才能订到满意的房间呢？



Hotel Reservation 酒店预订



Booking a hotel room is kind of like buying a big-screen television. You need to do your homework beforehand to findthe best combination of features, quality, and price.

如何选择一个合适的酒店就像购买一台电视机一样，你会去了解它的性能，质量和价钱。你会去寻找最好的性价比。

And here are some tips to assure you can book a better hotel before booking.

这里有几个秘诀确保你预订到更好地房间。

Browsing travel websites浏览各种旅游网站

Many trips and hotel bookings are purchased through travel websites such as 'Expedia.com', 'agoda.com' and 'tripadvisor.com'. Make sure to look up the sites for the best deal.

Take a look at cancellation policies阅读酒店取消预订条文

Remember to check their cancellation policy if you book a hotel on a commercial website.You need to make sure you will not be charged any fees if you have to cancel the hotel.

Read the reviews阅读顾客对于酒店的评价

Check out consumer reviews(评价) like Tripadvisor.com, which collects reviews of hotels by former guests.

建议大家多去浏览Tripadvisor.com，因为这个网站把所有的评价按照the type of stay进行了分类，so you can search for people most like yourself and see what they said about the hotel.



Make Reservation 预订



Here are some typical phrases and expressions to use when a guest makes a booking to stay at your hotel.

当你预订酒店的时候可能用到这些短语和表达。

PS：句子不算复杂，在这里就不做翻译！Front Desk Receptionist(前台)

1.Enterprise Hotels, Lisa speaking. How can I help you?

2.What date are you looking for?

3.How long will you be staying?

4.How many adults will be in the room?

5.I'm afraid we are booked that weekend.

6.There are only a few vacancies left.

7.We advise that you book in advance during peak season(旺季).

8.Will two double beds be enough?

9.Do you want a smoking or non-smoking room?

10.The dining room is open from 4 pm until 10 pm.

11.We have an indoor swimming pool and sauna(桑拿).

12.We serve a continental breakfast(欧式早餐,including bread, juice, coffee, butter and jam).

13.Cable television is included, but the movie channel is extra.

14.Take Exit 8 off the highway and you'll see us a few kilometers up on the left hand side.

15.The rate I can give you is 99.54 with tax.

Guest

1.I'd like to make a reservation for next week.

2.Is it necessary to book ahead?

3.Do you charge extra for two beds?

4.How much is it for a cot?

5.Do you offer free breakfast?

6.Is there a restaurant in the hotel?

7.Do the rooms have refrigerators?

8.Do you do group bookings?

9.Is there an outdoor pool?

10.Do you have any cheaper rooms?

11.When is it considered off- season(淡季)?

Making Reservations（示范）

R (Receptionist): Good morning. Welcome to the Grand Woodward Hotel.

C (Client): Hi, good morning. I'd like to make a reservation for the third weekend in September. Do you have any vacancies(空房)?

R: Yes sir, we have several rooms available for that particular weekend. And what is the exact date(具体日期) of your arrival?

C: The 24th.

R: How long will you be staying?

C: I'll be staying for two nights.

R: How many people is the reservation for?

C: There will be two of us.

R: And would you like a room with twin beds or a double bed?

C: A double bed, please.

R: Great. And would you prefer to have a room with a view of the ocean(海景房)?

C: If that type of room is available, I would love to have an ocean view. What's the rate(价格) for the room?

R: Your room is five hundred and ninety dollars per night. Now what name will the reservation be listed under?

C: Charles Hannighan.

R: Could you spell your last name for me, please?

C: Sure. H-A-N-N-I-G-H-A-N

R: And is there a phone number where you can be contacted?

C: Yes, my cell phone number is 555-26386.

R: Great. Now I'll need your credit card information to reserve the room(保留房间) for you. What type of card is it?

C: Visa. The number is 987654321.

R: And what is the name of the cardholder(持卡人)?

C: Charles H. Hannighan.

R: Alright, Mr. Hannighan, your reservation has been made for(已经被确认) the twenty-fourth of September for a room with a double bed and view of the ocean. Check-in is at 2 o'clock. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call us.

C: Great, thank you so much.

R: My pleasure. We'll see you in September, Mr. Hannighan. Have a nice day.