LODGING

HOTELS

740 A hotel desk clerk greeting a guest

May I help you?

How can I serve you? (formal)

(A) room for how many?

How many people?

How many beds?

How many are in your group?

How many are in your party?

party = group

How long will you be staying?

How long will you be with us?

How many nights will you be staying?

Do you have a reservation?

I’m sorry, there’s no vacancy.

You will have to wait until your room is ready.

Do you mind waiting while your room is being readied?

741 Requesting a room for one at a hotel

I need a room, please.

I’d like a single.

Do you have any singles?

I need a room with a single bed.

I need a room for the night.

Do you have any vacancies?

Do you have a single available?

A double please.

It has to be a nonsmoking room.

A room with a bath, please.

Can I reserve a room?

Can I book a room?

I have a reservation.

Do you have a reservation for Smith?

742 Requesting a larger room at a hotel

I’d like a double.

a double = a room for two; a room with a double bed

Double occupancy.

= Two in a room.

Do you have a room with two double beds?

I need a room for two.

I need a room with two single beds.

I need a room with a double bed.

I’d like a room with a king(-sized bed).

I’d like a room with a queen(-sized bed).

We will need a crib for the baby.

Can we get a rollaway (bed) for the two children?

743 A hotel desk clerk finding out a guest’s preferences

Would you like a room with a view of the (swimming) pool?

Would you like a smoking or a nonsmoking room?

All of our rooms have bath or shower.

Would you prefer a nonsmoking room?

Smoking or nonsmoking?

Smoking or non?

744 Special requests at a hotel

I’d like a room at the front.

I’d like ≈ I need, I’ll need, Do you have (?), Can I have (?)

I’d like a room at the rear.

I’d like the quietest room you have.

I’d like a room with a view of the city.

I’d like a suite.

I’d like a room for the week.

I’d like a wake-up call, please.

I’m staying the weekend.

745 Questions asked of a hotel clerk

Does that have a shower?

Where is the ice machine?

Are there vending machines available?

Do you have a pool?

Where is the pool, please?

Is there a pool?

Do you have a fax machine available?

What are the rates?

How much is this room?

Do you serve meals?

Is there a restaurant?

How do I get room service?

Are pets allowed?

746 Checking out of a hotel

When do I have to be out of the room by?

What time is checkout?

When’s checkout?

Is there a penalty for late checkout?

I need to check out.

Please have my luggage brought down.

Please call me a taxi.

747 Asking about payment at a hotel

Do you take credit cards?

The bill, please.

I’d like a receipt, please.

748 Listing the special rules at a hotel

No pets allowed.

The pool closes at midnight.

The restaurant is open until 11 p.m.

The restaurant is located just off the lobby.

You’ll find the restaurant just around the corner.

Checkout (time) is (at) 11 a.m.

749 Completing the hotel check-in

Here is your key.

Do you need a bellboy?

I’ll have someone bring your luggage up.

I’ll have someone bring your baggage up.

Your luggage will be there shortly.

Enjoy your stay.

ROOMS AND APARTMENTS

750 Requesting rooms from a rental agent

I’m looking for a studio (apartment).

I’m looking for = Do you have (?), I’d like to rent, I
need, I want, I’d prefer

I’m looking for an efficiency.

an efficiency = a one-room apartment

I’m looking for a one-bedroom (apartment).

I’m looking for a two-bedroom.

I’d like a view of the lake.

I’d like a view of the ocean.

751 General questions for a rental agent

What’s the rent?

How much is the rent?

What floor is it on?

Is there a security system?

Are smoke detectors provided?

Are utilities included?

utilities = the cost of heat, water, and electricity

Does that include utilities?

How much does the electricity usually cost a month?

Do you require a deposit?

Do you require a security deposit?

What kind of neighborhood is it?

Is it safe to walk at night?

Is there a storage area in the basement?

Is this an elevator building?

Is this a quiet neighborhood?

Does the building have a security system?

Does the building have security?

Does the building have an attendant?

Can I see the place now?

Is there a laundry available?

Are laundry machines available?

Is a washer and dryer available?

When can I take occupancy? (formal)

When can I move in?

752 Questions about the convenience of transportation

Is it close to public transportation?

it = lodging you propose to rent

How far from the bus is it?

How close to the subway is it?

Is it near the train?

753 Questions about rules in rental lodging

Can I bring pets?

Are pets OK?

Are pets allowed?

Are children allowed?

Are waterbeds permitted?

754 A rental agent’s statements about the payment of rent

We require the first and last months’ rent and a security deposit up front.

The security deposit is a month-and-a-half’s rent.

Rent is due by the fifth of the month.

If your rent comes in past the fifth, a late charge will be added.

755 Additional costs in the rental of lodgings

All utilities are included.

utilities = the cost of gas, heat, and electricity

Utilities aren’t included.

You have to pay for electricity.

You have to ≈ You must, You will, You are required

You have to pay your own electric.

You have to pay gas.

You have to pay heat.

You have to pay electricity.

Rent doesn’t include gas.

756 Special information about lodgings

There’s a laundry in the basement.

There’s a laundromat across the street.

laundromat = a commercial do-it-yourself laundry

The units come with a washer and dryer.

Each unit has its own air-conditioning.

Each unit is centrally air-conditioned.

Each unit has a window air-conditioner.

The unit is air-conditioned.

Garbage is collected on Wednesday.

The trash collector comes on Wednesday.

Each unit has a trash compactor.

The incinerator chute is at the end of the hall.

You can move in immediately.

It’s available for immediate occupancy.

It’s available on the first of the month.

There is an attendant on duty 24 hours in the lobby.

We have no studios available.

What is your price range?

Sign here, please.

757 Describing the availability of transportation

It’s two blocks from the subway.

it = the lodging you propose to rent

It’s two blocks from the bus.

It’s near transportation.

There is a long walk to the train.

758 Special rules for rooms and apartments

No children.

No pets.

You can have tropical fish.

No waterbeds.

Cats only.

Dogs only.

759 Complaining about lodgings

It’s too cold.

It’s too hot.

There’s no heat.

The heat is out.

The furnace is out.

The electricity isn’t working.

The roof is leaking.

The roof leaks.

The toilet is running.

The toilet runs all the time.

The sink is backed up.

The sink is clogged.

One of the windows is broken.

The storm windows need to be put in.

760 Responding to a tenant’s complaints about lodgings

Here’s the name and phone number of the superintendent.

I’ll have someone out (there) Monday to fix it.

The exterminator is coming on Tuesday, so remove everything from your kitchen shelves.

761 Concerning payment of rent

I’m going to be a little late with the rent.

Your rent is due.

Your rent is past due.

If you don’t pay by this Friday, you’re out.

That will come out of your security deposit.

Your rent is always late.