I. Say the same in some other words

1. If you have a chance to put up at a hotel you are lucky.

2. Very often at the period most wanted hotels are full up and tourists can see a notice “All reserved”.

3. When travelling it is better to reserve a roomin advance.

4. We’d like a room for two for a fortnight with a pleasant view out of the window.

5. If money allows you you can occupy even the most luxurious apartment in the hotel.

6. For the single room we charge ₤ 29 a night not counting the service.

7. When staying at the hotel we had our breakfast in the refreshment room downstairs.

8. The hotels render different kinds of services for the guests to feel the utmost of comfort.

9. Guests must tell the clerkin advance about leaving.

II. Complete the sentences:

1. The best way is to reserve rooms по телефону или телеграммой заблаговременно.

2. When you stay at the hotel you должны заполнить листок прибытия.

3. The duties of the desk-clerk are регистрировать посетителей, предоставлять им номер, вручать ключи от номера.

4. At the hotel guests will find номера на одного, на двоих, а также номера класса “люкс” с великолепным видом из окна.

5. When going out guests должны оставлять ключи у портье.

6. The charge for a double room is 53 фунта за сутки, включая обслуживание.

7. В фойе у газетного киоска you can find a lot of guest buying newspapers, cigarettes and souvenirs.

8. The attendants осуществляет обслуживание номеров.

9. At the hotel the following services are available: стирка и утюжка белья, уборка номеров, заказ железнодорожных билетов, междугородные телефонные переговоры.

TEXT B. The Grand Hotel “Europe”

Welcome to the Grand Hotel – one of the world’s truly “Grand Hotels”. Located in the very heart of St. Petersburg’s historic central shopping and business district, the Hotel combines all the charm of a bygone agewith deluxe modern facilities and the highest international standards of service.

We are delighted to offer you the very finest in Russian hospitality. From the moment you arrive, we promise to envelop you in our time-honoured traditions of gracious Russian luxury. With a history that dates back to the 1820^s the Grand Hotel “Europe” has played a central role of the city of St. Petersburg since the time of the Tsars. Great care was taken in the renovation of the Hotel, completed in 1991.

The Hotel’s fully equipped Business Centre and support facilities and services make it an ideal base to do business from in St. Petersburg. The Grand Hotel “Europe” can provide you with secretarial assistance, interpreters, translators, a private meeting room or temporary office. International communications including postal and courier service are all available through the Hotel. Our Concierge will be happy to arrange transportation, make onward travel arrangements, reconfirm airline tickets and advise on restaurants for corporate entertainment.

Our private function rooms are ideal for important meetings, discreet negotiations, presentations, seminars and training sessions. Our Banqueting Department will be happy to assist you with all arrangements including the supply of audio-visual aids and simultaneously translation equipment.

Throughout its history the Grand Hotel “Europe” has been the venue for many grand occasions. Today our Banqueting team upholds this fine tradition. Whether it is for a small private dinner, a conference, product launch or an elaborate dinner dance, they are on hand to provide the careful organization, considered advice and the attention to detail essential to a successful event.

Organizers have a choice of the Krysha Ballroom with its glass roof to let in the spectacular summer spell of the White Nights, the cosy warmth of the Billiard Room, the traditional charm of the Lidvall Room and Caviar Bar or the light and airy meeting rooms in the Conference Centre. In addition, the Grand Hotel “Europe” can also arrange and cater special events at the many palaces and other historic venues in St. Petersburg and surrounding countryside.

Variety and quality are in the heart of the Hotel’s dining options. Restaurant “ Europe” offers the finest in modern Russian and international gourmet [‘ɡuəmei] cuisine amid breath-taking turn of the century décor. The Brasserie is an informal Bistro-style restaurant, while SADKO’s is the place to meet in St. Petersburg. This American style bar/restaurant also features nightly performances by the local bands. For a spicy alternative try Chopsticks, the Hotel’s authentic Chinese restaurant. Enjoy a leisurely traditional Afternoon Tea on The Mezzanine or unwind before dinner over a quiet drink in the Lobby Bar.

The Grand Hotel “Europe” has played host throughout its lifetime to the great names of Russian history and to celebrities from over the world. A favourite haunt of Tchaikovsky, Anna Pavlova and Maxim Gorky, the Hotel continues to this day to attract the rich, famous and talented from around the globe.

As the City of St. Petersburg reawakens to its vibrant history and its tradition as one of the cultural centres of Europe, the Grand Hotel “Europe” will help you discover a unique blend of the City’s new-found vitality and its natural warmth, while guaranteeing the very standards of hospitality and service.

. We look forward to welcoming you to our Hotel and to our beautiful City..

Text-based activity

Read “Room Description” and say what room you would like to book, give your grounds for the choice. Use the expressions:

I prefer/ I’d prefer … I’d rather take/ book … I like them both/ all, but… I can’t decide on any of these rooms … I haven’t got any particular preference… I can’t say I prefer any in particular …	They both have certain advantages and disadvantages … It depends on… I leave it to you/ It’s up to you to decide. It’s all the same to me. I merely can’t afford.
Grand Hotel “Europe” (Room Description)
Standard Classic rooms	– Grand lit – Twin – Double – No real triple exists – Tastefully decorated in yellow and green – Two armchairs – Writing desk	– Mini- Safe – Mini-Bar – Heated tile bathroom floor – Satellite TV/remote control – One phone set/ two points – Hair drier – Small entrance foyer	$ 260-300
Belle Chambers	– Twin – Double – Two Grand lit – Parquet Floors	– Partly historical furniture & paintings – More guest supplies – View facing Nevsky Prospect	$ 340-380
Terrace rooms	– Same as Classic rooms – Terraces overlooking the roofs of St. Petersburg	$ 340-380
Penthouses	– Modern “high tech” – Split level	$ 450-490
Suites	– Different in size, location, views – More guest supplies	$ 1000

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