饭店前厅部英语对话

Room Reservations 客房预订

1-1 A long Distance call Reservation 长途电话客房预定

Scene: Henry Bellow (B) and Margaret Bellow (M), an American couple, are going to spend their Holidays in China. Now Mr. Bellow is making a reservation at Haitian Hotel in Shanghai through a long distance call.

Reservations (R): Shanghai Haitian Hotel. Reservation Desk. Can I help you? B: I’m calling from New York. I’d like to book a room in your hotel.

R: What kind of room would you like, sir? We have single rooms, double rooms, suites and Deluxe suites in Japanese, British, Roman, French and presidential styles. B: A British suite, please. R: Would you like breakfast? B: No, thanks.

R: Can you give me your name please, sir? B: Bellow. B-E-L-L-O-W.

R: Thank you, Mr. Bellow. And your arrival and departure dates? B: From May 26th to May 29th .

R: Very well, Mr. Bellow. British suite without breakfast from May 26th to May 29th . Am I Correct, Mr. Bellow? B: Yes, thank you.

R: What time will you be arriving, Mr. Bellow? B: Around 5:00 p.m.

R: All right. You’ll be expected to be here then. B: That’s fine. Thank you, madam. Good-bye. R: Good-bye.

1-2 A Group Reservation团队客房预定

Scene: The telephone rings. The Reservations (R) answers the phone.

R: Reservations. May I help you?

Client(C): Yes. The American People-to-people Education Delegation will be visiting Hangzhou At the end of this month. I’d like to book 10 double rooms with twin beds for five days. R: For which dates?

C: For May 23rd , 24th , … and 27th . R: One moment please, sir. (The reservations check the list.)

Yes, we can confirm 10 rooms for five days.

C: Thank you. Is there a special rate for a group reservation? R: Yes, there is a 10 per cent discount. C: That’s fine.

R: By the way, how will they be getting to Hangzhou? Will they be coming by air? C: Yes.

R: Could you give me the flight number, please, in case the plane’s late?

C: Oh, sorry. I don’t know the flight number, but I’ll let you know by phone tomorrow. R: Thank you, sir.

C: Oh, yes. According to the program, they’ll have a meeting on the 25th . Have you got a big? Conference hall?

R: Yes, sir, we have a very nice multi-function hall, but you’ll have to speak to the manager About that. Please hold on a moment and I’ll see if I can put you through.

1-3 A Local Call Reservation 本地电话客房预订

Scene: The Reservations (R) answers the phone as soon as it rings. R: Reception. Can I help you?

Client (C): I’d like to book a single room with shower for Mr. George Smith. He plans to arrive On the 20th of this month. R: How long will he be staying?

C: I don’t know, but it could be anything from seven to ten.

R: Then we can only confirm a room from the 20th to the 27th . I’m afraid we won’t be able to

Guarantee him a room after the 27th . We usually have high occupancies in the peak seasons. C: What if there isn’t any room then?

R: Don’t worry, sir. We can either put him on a waiting list or find him a room in a nearby Hotel.

C: Fine. How much do you charge for a single room with breakfast?

R: For one night, the hotel cost would be 600 yuan. How will he be paying, sir? C: His company will cover all the expenses. We’ll send you a check right away. R: Thank you, sir. C: Thank you. Good-bye.

Word List

Reservation n.保留、预定 Suite n.套房 Roman α.罗马的 Presidential α.总统的 Client n.顾客

Confirm υ.进一步确定、证实 Discount n.折扣 Program n.议程、节目 Reception n.接待，欢迎 Expense n.花费、经费、费用

charge υ.收费

reservationist n.预订处值班员 deluxe n.豪华 list n.表、目录、名单 rate n.价格等级 flight n.飞行、航班 conference n.会议 guarantee υ.保证 check n.支票

Useful Expressions

to make a reservation 预订to check in 登记

by the way 顺便in case 以防（万一），假使 according 根据、按照either…or… 或者…或者 right away 马上、随即 Expressions of offering help

May I be any service to you? Are you being help? Is there anything I can do for you?

At the reception Desk在接待部

2-1 The Registration登记入住

Scene: Mr. Bellow (B) checks in at the Reception Desk. Receptionist (R): Good evening. What can I do for you, sir? B: I booked a twin-bed room with bath three weeks ago. I’m Henry Bellow.

R: Just a moment, please, Mr. Bellow. I’ll check the arrival list. …Sorry to have kept you waiting, sir.

Yes, you have reserved a British suite from today to the 29th . B: Yes, exactly.

R: Could I see your passports, please? (Checking the passports and giving them back) Thank you, sir. And would you mind filling in the registration form? B: I’ll take care of it. (Filling out the form) Here you are. Is it all right?

R: Yes, thanks. How are you going to pay, in cash or by credit card? B: Could I pay with traveller’s checks?

R: Certainly. Here’s the key to Room 908. Please keep it. And the bellman will show you up. (A bellman comes over.)

Have a nice evening, sir. And enjoy your stay. B: Thank you.

2-2 Receiving a Walk-in Guest门市客人接待

Scene: A gentleman steps in, trying to find a room for the night. Receptionist(R): Good afternoon, sir. May I help you? Client(C): Yes, please. I've just arrived from Hong Kong. Could you let me have a room for this evening? R: Have you made a reservation, sir?

C: I’m afraid not.

R: How many people do you have, please? C: Just one. I’m alone.

R: Just a moment, please. I have to check if there’s a room available. … Oh, sorry, Sir, all the rooms are booked up. But I think we’ll be able to arrange for a room after six o’clock this evening. If you need a room right now, would you like me to get in touch with somewhere else for you?

C: No, thanks. I should say I prefer to stay here. A friend of mine highly recommended your hotel to me. I’ll just wait here till six.

R: You are welcome, sir. Perhaps you might feel more comfortable to rest in our lobby after a tiring journey. And if you need any help, do let us know. C: Thank you. No problem.

2-3 Ticket-booking Service 订票服务

Scene: At the Bell Captain’s Disk (BC), the Bellows try to make a flight reservation. BC: Good morning. May I help you?

Mr. Bellow (B): Yes, I’d like to fly to Guilin on Saturday.Could you book tickets for me? BC: Sorry to say all the tickets are booked up. Now it’s the busy season for travelling, you know. B: No tickets! What luck! But I …

BC: I wonder if you’d consider going there by train instead. You can have train tickets and they’re much cheaper.actually.

B: Well, it seems we’ll have to take the train. BC: What time would you like to leave? B: At noon, if possible.

BC: How many tickets do you need? B: Two soft berths, please. BC: (Looking at the timetable) Will 2:15 be all right? B: Yes, that’ll be fine.

BC: Just a moment, while I call the station.

…(After the call)

I’m sorry, there aren’t any more seats left on the 2:15 train, but there is a train leaving on Saturday morning. That’s No.79 special express. It will leave at 7 a.m.. What do you think of it, sir?

B: Well, I suppose I’ll have to take that one. My name is Henry Bellow.And here’s the money for booking.

BC: I wish you a wonderful trip to Guilin.

B: Thank you. They say Guilin leads the world in beautiful scenery. To tell the truth, my wife has been dying to go there.

Mrs. Bellow (M): (Appearing ) and so have you.

Word List

Doorma n. 门卫人员 Tag n.标签

registration n. 登记、注册 receptionist n.接待员 bellman n.应接员 prefer v.喜欢

recommend v.推荐、介绍、建议 tiring a.使疲劳的

trunk n.行李箱（汽车） baggage n.行李 cash n.现金、现款 credit n.信用贷款 available a.可得到的 highly ad.高度的

lobby n.(剧院、旅馆等的）门廊、门厅

Useful Expressions

to pull up （使）停下to have a check 检查、复核 to fill in (out) 填写、填好to take care of 留心 to show sb. Up 领某人上楼to be booked up 预订完了 to get in touch with 与……取得联系to recommend … to 向……推荐……

Expressions of Greetings and Acquainted

Did you sleep well last night? How do you like the city? How is everything going with you?

Word list

Suitcase n.衣箱 Cart n. 小推车 Entrance n. 入口处 Attendant n. 侍者、服务员 Corridor n. 走廊、通路 Decorate v.装饰 Airy a. 通风的 Favourite a. 特别喜爱的 Standard n.标准、规格 Banquet n. 宴会、盛宴

Patio n. 院子（连屋）室外就餐处 Brochure n.小册子 Consider v.考虑 Timetable n. 时刻表

Suppose v. 假定、猜想 Elevator n. 电梯 Duty n. 责任 Service n. 服务 Choose v. 挑选、选择 Spacious a. 广阔的、宽敞的 Souvenir n. 纪念品

Official a. 官方的、公务上的 Restaurant n. 饭店、餐馆 Indoor a. 室内的 Salon n.沙龙、美容室 Convenience n. 便利、方便 Instead ad. 代替 Trip n. 旅程

The Cashier 收银服务

3-1 Foreign Currency Exchange 外汇兑换

Scene: Mr. Bellow (B) is making his way to the foreign exchange counter. He wants to change some US. dollars for FEC.

Cashier(C): Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?

B: I’d like to change some US dollars and I’d like to know today’s exchange rate.

C: According to today’s exchange rate, every US dollar in cash is equivalent to 5.32 yuan , FEC. How much would you like to change, sir?

B: Well, I’ll change two hundred and here’s the money. C: Would you please fill in this form? B: All right.

C: Please write your name, passport number and room number on the slip. B: Here you are.

C: Thank you. You’ll have it right away. Will you sign your name here on this memo?

B: OK, Will you please give me some one-yuan notes? I need some small change. C: All right.

(Changing the money)

Mr. Bellow, here it is. Please have a check and keep the exchange memo. B: Oh, yes, thanks. By the way, can you tell me what I should do with the FEC left? With me?

C: You’ll have to go to the Bank of China or the airport exchange office to change It backs into dollars. B: I see. Thanks. C: You are welcome.

3-2 Checking Out 离店结账

Scene: Mr. Bellow (B) checks out at the Cashier’s Desk. Cashier(C): Good morning, sir. May I help you? B: Is this where I can pay my hotel bills?

C: Yes, please tell me your room number and when you are checking out. B: My room number is 902 and I’d like to check out now. C: Just a moment, please. (Checks files) Are you Mr. Bellow? B: Yes.

C: Did you have breakfast this morning? B: Yes, but I paid cash for it.

C:And have you used any hotel services since breakfast? B: Yes. I used the mini-bar. I drank a can of Coca-Cola. C: All right…

(Giving Mr. Bellow the bill) Here you are sir. Please check it. B: I’m sorry . What’s this for? (Pointing to a figure)

C: That’s for the drinks and phone calls you made from your room. B: Oh, I see. Thank you. Can I pay with traveller’s checks? C: Certainly, sir.

(Mr. Bellow fills out checks and gives them and his passport to the cashier.)

Here are your bill and receipt, Mr. Bellow.We hope you enjoyed your stay with us here and that you’ll have a pleasant trip home.

B: Thank you. And we’ll have a trip to Guilin before we go home.

3-3 Changing a Room 换房

Scene: Mr. Bellow (B) Wants to change a room. He goes to the assistant manager (AM). AM: Good morning, sir. What can I do for you?

B: I’m Bellow, I’m in Room908.Can you change the room for me? It’s too noisy. My wife was

woken up several times by the noise the baggage elevator made. She said it was too much for her.

AM: I’m awfully sorry, sir. I do apologize. Room 908 is at the end of the corridor. It’s possible that the noise is heard early in the morning when all is quiet. B: Anyhow, I’d like to change our room.

AM: No problem, sir. We’ll manage it, but we don’t have any spare room today. Could you wait till tomorrow? The American People-to-people Education Delegation will be leaving tomorrow

morning. There’ll be some rooms for you to choose from.

B: All right. I hope we’ll be able to enjoy our stay in a quiet suite tomorrow evening and have a sound sleep.

AM: Be sure. I’ll make a note of that. Every thing will be taken care of. And of there is anything more you need, please let us know.

PART Ⅱ THE HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT’客房部服务对话

About the Room Facilities 关于房间设施

Scene: The floor attendant (FA) is showing the Bellows the amenities in the room.

FA: (Graciously) Mr.and Mrs. Bellow, here is the light switch, the temperature adjuster, the wardrobe and the mini-bar. Here is drinking water. There is the socket for the electric shaver. Here in Hangzhou it is 220 volt.

Mr.Bellow (B): Oh, it’s much higher than that in the States. My electric shaver is operated by 110 V. FA: Don’t worry, sir. We have transformers on loan. B: Good, may I have one?

FA: Certainly, Mr.Bellow.I’ll bring you one. Here is our hotel’s Servic e Information Booklet.It gives you an idea about our services and facilities. B: Wonderful.Thank you.

FA: The panel on the night stand controls the different devices in the room. That door leads to the bathroom, and there is a laundry bag behind the door. The hot water supply is from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.B: That sounds good. I feel like taking a bath to freshen up after the trans-ocean flight. FA: I’ll bring you a transformer right away, Mr.Bellow.Is there anything else I can do for you before I leave the room?

Mrs. Bellow (M): You have made us feel very welcome. Will you tell up our telephone number? FA: The extension number is just the same as your room number. If you need anything, please dial 8 or press the button over there. B: Thank you very much.

FA: You are always welcome. I hope you’ll enjoy your stay with us.

Making Up the Room 打扫房间

Scene: The room attendant (RA) with a trolley meets the Bellows in the corrior.

RA: Good morning, Mr. and Mrs. Bellow.May I come through, please?

Mrs. Bellow (M): Good morning. It’s almost 11 o’clock, and our room hasn’t been made up yet. RA: I’m so sorry, madam. I was just coming along to your room. I’ll be there as soon as I finish this one.

M: Really. Could you do our room first next time? We always seem to be last.

RA: Well, I have a section of fourteen rooms, and I always do the check-out rooms first unless there is a request.

Mr.Bellow (B): Check-out rooms? What are they? Do you mean that the people who go out early get their rooms done first? If that is so, we were out at 7:30 this morning.

RA: A check-out room means where the guests are leaving the hotel at the end of their stay. We have to get the room ready for sale by the front office.

B: Well, we would like to take a nap after lunch.

RA: Yes, I see. Your room will be ready in half an hour, Mr.and Mrs. Bellow. M: Can you do this for us every day?

RA: Certainly, Mrs. Bellow.We always try to have rooms made up early on request. Just let us know what you need, and if we can, we’ll oblige. Your room number is 902 now? B: How nice of you to remember our name and room number!

RA: Thank you.

B: I suppose there is a lot of work for you. Is the hotel full?

RA: Yes, sir. The occupancy is very high. This is the peak season in Hangzhou. B: Well, thank you for your kindness.

M: We do appreciate the favour of your putting our room first.

RA: My pleasure. I hope you are enjoying your stay with us.

B: Oh, we are, immensely! Goodbye.

RA: Enjoy your lunch, Mr.and Mrs. Bellow.Your room will be ready before you come back from the restaurant, I promise.

Excuse me; please (as the room attendant pushes the trolley in front of the guests).

The Turn-down Service 做晚床

Scene: The Bellows are sitting in the room when a chamber maid (CM) knocks at the door and comes in.

CM: Good evening, madam and sir. May I do the turn-down service for you now?

Mrs. Bellow (M): Oh, thank you. But you see, we are having some friends over. We’re going to have a small party here in the room. Could you come back in three hours? CM: Certainly, madam. I’ll let the overnight staff know. They will come then.

M: That’s fine. Well, our friends seem to be a little late. Would you tidy up a bit in the bathroom? I’ve just taken a bath and it is quite a mess now. Besides, please bring us a bottle of just boiled water. We’d treat our guests with typical Chinese tea.

CM: Yes, madam. I’ll bring in some fresh towels together with the drinking water. M: OK.

CM: (Having done all on request)It’s growing dark.Would you like me to draw the curtains for you,sir and madam?

M:Why not?That would be so cozy.

CM:May I turn on the lights for you?

Mr.Bellow(B):Yes,please.I’d like to do some reading while waiting.

CM:Yes,sir.Is there anything I can do for you?

M:No more.You’re a smart girl indeed.Thank you very much.

CM:I’m always at your service.Goodbye,sir and madam,and do have a very pleasant evening. E: Oh, no. We won’t accept tips, but thank you, anyway.

We wish you a nice stay with us, Mr.Bellow.

Suggesting the Express Service 建议快洗服务

Scene: Mrs Bellow (M) is calling the Laundry Depatrment.

Laundry clerk(C): What can I do for you?

M: Could you send someone up for my laundry, please?

Room 908,Bellow.

C: Certainly, Mrs Bellow.A valet will be up in a few minutes.

M: Good.I also have a silk dress which I don’t think is colorfast. Will the color run in the wash?

C: We’ll dry-clean the dress. Then the color won’t run.

M: You’re sure? Good! And the lining of my husband’s jacket has come unstitched. It might tear over

further while washing.

C: Don’t worry, madam. We’ll stitch it before washing.

M: That’s fine. Now, when can I have my laundry back?

C: Usually it takes about two days to have laundry done.

But would you like express service or same-day?

M: What is the difference in price?

C: We charge 50% more for express, but it only takes 5 hours.

M: And for same-day, will I get the dress and skirt back this evening?

C: Yes, madam. We close at 6 o’clock, and all deliveries will be made before then. M: I’ll have express then. Oh, I think your valet is at the door.

C: Please feel free to ask him anything. Also, please refer to your laundry list for further information.

Thank you for calling and have a nice day.