酒店英语实训文摘

Hotels and other accommodations are as diverse as the many family and businesstravelers they accommodate. The industry includes all types of Iod ging、from upscalehotels to RV （Recreation Vehicle） parks. Motels、resorts、 casino hotels、 bed-and-breakfast inns, and boarding houses also are included. Establishments vary greatly in size and in the services they provide. Hotels and motels comprise the majority of establishments and tend to provide more services than other lodging places. There are five basic types of hotels - commercial、resort、residential、extended-stay、and casino. Most hotels and motels are commercial properties that cater mainly to business people、tourists、and othe rtravelers who need accommodations for a brief stay. Commercial hotels and motels usually are located in cities or suburban areas and operate year round. Larger properties offer a variety of services for their guests、including a range of restaurant and beverageservice options from coffee bars and lunch counters to cocktail lounges and for malfinedining restaurants. Some properties provide a variety of retail shops on the premisessuch as gift boutiques、newsstands、drug and cosmetics counters、and barber and beauty shops. An increasing number of full-service hotels now offer guests access to laundry and valet services、swimming pools、and fitness centers or health spas. A small, but growing number of luxury hotel chains also manage condominium units in combination with the irtransient rooms, providing both hotel guests and condominium owners with access to the same services and amenities.