Elementary - Hotel Upgrade
A: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?
B: I’d like to check in please. I have a reservation
under the name Anthony Roberts.
A: All right R.O.B.E.R.T.S. . . Oh Mr. Roberts we’ve
been expecting you. . . and here is your key card
to the presidential suite.
B: But there must be some mistake; my reservation
was for a standard room.
A: Are you sure? Let me double check.
B: Yeah. . . Here, this is my confirmation number.
A: You’re right Mr. Roberts, there seems to be a mix
up, unfortunately we’re over booked at the moment.
B: So. . .
A: Not to worry. We’re pleased to offer you a complimentary upgrade.
B: Presidential suite baby!. . .
Key Vocabulary
check in Verb, Infinitive register at a hotel or airport
under the name Phrase name used for the reservation
reservation Noun (singular) booking
confirmation Noun (singular) an approval, verification
mix-up Noun (singular) confusion
complimentary upgrade Phrase free improvement of quality
overbooked Adjective full
Supplementary Vocabulary
check out Verb pay and leave a hotel
booking Noun (singular) reservation
concierge Noun (singular) hotel employee that helps guests
deluxe room Noun (singular) hotel room, better than standard
receipt Noun (singular) paper showing payment details