BraveSpeaking: At the Hotel

Noun an attendant in a hotel who performs services such as carrying guests' luggage

bellhop
A bellhop was there to bring my luggage up to my room.

Verb make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have something at a later time

booked
I'm on vacation and my parents booked a room for me at a nice hotel!

Verb report one's presence or arrival, e.g. at hotels or airports

checked in
I checked in and was given my room key.

Verb pay one's hotel bill before leaving

checked out
I returned my room key when I checked out. That room service was expensive!

Noun a light breakfast in a hotel that usually includes baked goods, jam, fruit and coffee

continental breakfast
The continental breakfast was the perfect way to start my first full day in a new city.

Noun the main desk at a hotel where visitors are greeted and assisted

front desk
I asked the woman at the front desk if she could recommend a good restaurant in the area.

Noun a department within a hotel that oversees the cleaning of rooms and provides necessities

housekeeping
I needed a new towel so I called housekeeping and they brought one to my room.

Noun a large open area inside and near the entrance of a public building

lobby
This lobby is beautiful with lots of comfortable places to sit and relax!

Adjective (of a bed) larger or longer than normal size but smaller or shorter than king-size

queen-sized
My room has a queen-sized bed and it's all mine!

Noun the serving of food, drinks, etc., to a guest in a hotel room

room service
It was late and we were really hungry. Nice to order room service and have a lovely meal, in bed!