Working in front office
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R: Hotel grand marina , anita speaking. Can I help you?
C: I'd like to book a room, please.
R: just a moment. I'll put you through to reservation.
C: thanks
2
C: I'd like to speak to the hotel manager.
R: who's calling, please?
C: Robert cole.
R: I'm afraid he's not in his office at the moment. Could I take a manager?
C: Yes, please. Could you tell him I'm running about 30 minutes late for our meeting?
R: OK. I'll give him the message, Mr cole
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C: hello. I'd like to book a table for dinner.
R: Certainly. Please hold and I'll connect you to the restaurant.
C: Thank you.
4
C: can you try room 256, please?
R: I'm afraid the line's busy. Can I take a message?
C: Yes..er.. Can you ask them to call me back on 07789 364071?
5
R: Room 745. .. There's no answer. Would you like to leave a message on voicemail?
C: Umm... No, thanks. I'll call back later.
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C: I'd like to speak to one of your guests, Silvia Perez. I think she's in room 292.
R: Mrs. Perez. .. That's room 293. I'll put you through. It's ringing for you.
C: Thank you
Customers request
R: Good evening, hotel Sofia. How can I help you?
C: Hello. We have a reservation for tomorrow night, but we'll probably arrive late- after nine o'clock. Could you hold our room?
R: What name is it, please?
C: Carson . Mr and Mrs Carson.
R: Carson. Double room. That 's fine, Mrs carson. I've made a note of your last arrival.
C: Also our young daughter is now traveling with us. Could we have a child bed, please?
R: Yes, of course. I'll arrange an extra bed in your room. Can I help you with anything else?
C: No, I don't think so
R: Are you arriving by car?
C: Oh.. Yes, we are
R: Would you like to reserve a parking space?
C: Yes, please.
R: Can I have your car registration?
C: It's PR07FCB
R: Thank you. Is there anything else?
C: No. Thanks for all your help.
R: You're welcome. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening have a good trip.
2.1 Giving information
R: Good morning, hotel grand marina. Can I help you?
C: Oh, hello.. We have a reservation for tonight. Um..how do you get from the airport to the grand marina?
R: There's a shuttle bus from the airport direct to the hotel.
C: Oh, good. Where does it leave from?
R: The bus stop is just outside the arrivals area, opposite the taxi rank.
C: Is there a charge?
R: No. We offer a free airport transfer to all our guests.
C: And how long does it take?
R: About 40 minutes
C: Great. Um.. What about business services? Is there a business center?
R: Yes. It's on the ground floor, opposite reception. It's open 24 hours.
C: Ok. And i'd like to hire a car for a few days. Can you help with that?
R: Yes.. Just come to the car rental desk, next to reception, when you arrive and we'll arrange that for you.
C: Just one more thing... I'm meeting a client this evening. Can you recommend a restaurant near the hotel?
R: Mm.. I can recommend Gino's in the same street. It's very good international terrace above the restaurant, but inside it's quite.
C: Great, thanks for your help.