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Describe A Hotel That You Know: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where is it?
  • Why you went there?
  • What is it like?
  • Explain how you felt about it.
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Cue 1:Where is it?

  • Begin by mentioning the location of the hotel, including the city and any notable landmarks nearby.
  • You can also describe the accessibility of the hotel, such as proximity to the airport or public transport.

Example

The hotel I want to describe is the Taj Mahal Palace, located in Mumbai, right next to the Gateway of India. It’s a prominent landmark and easily accessible from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

Cue 2:Why you went there?

  • Explain the reason for your visit, whether it was for leisure, business, or a special occasion.
  • Mention any specific events or experiences that prompted you to choose this hotel.

Example

I went there to celebrate my parents' wedding anniversary. They had always wanted to stay at this iconic hotel, so I decided to surprise them with a weekend getaway.

Cue 3:What is it like?

  • Describe the ambiance and facilities of the hotel, such as the decor, rooms, and services offered.
  • Highlight any unique features that stood out to you during your stay.

Example

The hotel is luxurious, with stunning architecture and elegant interiors. The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated, offering a breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea. The service was impeccable, with friendly staff catering to our every need.

Cue 4:Explain how you felt about it.

  • Share your personal feelings and impressions about the hotel experience.
  • Discuss any memorable moments that made your stay special.

Example

I felt incredibly happy and relaxed during our stay. The highlight was a dinner at their rooftop restaurant, where we enjoyed delicious food while watching the sunset. It was a truly unforgettable experience that made my parents feel cherished.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the Taj Mahal Palace is not just a hotel; it’s a place filled with history and elegance. My experience there was wonderful, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious stay in Mumbai.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer unclear and unengaging. Specific details help the examiner understand your experience better.

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    Tip

    Include specific details about the hotel's location, amenities, and your personal experiences to create a vivid picture.

    2: Ignoring Emotional Impact

    Failing to express your feelings about the hotel can make your response less personal and relatable. Emotions add depth to your answer.

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    Tip

    Share how the hotel made you feel, whether it was relaxing, exciting, or disappointing, to connect with the examiner.

    Lack of Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. A clear structure helps convey your thoughts more effectively.

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    Tip

    Follow the cue prompts in order: start with the location, then your reason for visiting, describe the hotel, and conclude with your feelings.

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    Band 6-7

    In today's world there are a variety of accommodations ranging from hotels to airbnbs but hotels have been there since a very long time and one of the oldest hotels that I have visited and also is my favourite is called Atlantis. It is located in Dubai. I visited it approximately 2-3 years back with my mother and sister. Then we went on a trip to Dubai and stayed there for only a day. With the experience it gave us, it was worthwhile. It did not just feel like a hotel, it was a different experience altogether. It had everything that a person could ever need from comfort to a variety of food options in the buffet, in the dining place as well as it also had a built-in aquarium for its guests with an infinity pool where guests can relax in the evening. Although it was a little too expensive but I feel it was definitely a good choice as it was an unforgettable experience and if got a chance to visit it again, I would definitely and if anybody asks me for any recommendations for any places they should visit, I would prefer and I would suggest them to visit that particular hotel for the comfiest day.

    Band 6-7

    well I vividly remember the last year I went to Dharamsala and I did not booked any hotel or accommodation for myself therefore I took a suggestion from the locals and they mentioned that you have to try the hotel or I would say the hostel is called backpackers it was a quite far away from the main city it I guess seven or eight kilometers but the commutation system is good people would able to commute very easily because there are a lot of transportation to reach out there then I reached over there I booked a hotel I do not have much knowledge about it I do not know how I'm going to feel a comfortable or would they were to provide me a more secure environment but I was wrong and last it was so good for me that if I have to describe it people are so helpful so hospitality is also good the best thing is about the people who are living over there as they all come from a different country and in a night they meet at one place and they share about their experience about the hotel or over the city I'm able to make the friends over there the staff are so nice that they always asked me to sorry they always asked me to help me to do something and furthermore it is required a lot of notion but basically all it was fascinated me and I would definitely ask people to go over there I was surprised when they also mentioned that they have a lot of chance in all the hill stations or any places if you want to go over there they also give me a coupons and discount for my future estate

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about a hotel nearby me, the hotel name was Radhe Krishna Hotel and it is very popular for tourist visitors because it was situated on the bypass of Dhari and New through which travellers go and pause their journey for rest on the hotel. It is right in front of, next to my highway road. I first visited the hotel when I was six years old with my father. It also has a beautiful garden in there, a swimming pool as well and a hot bath steam. It has a club, it has a TV show in this hotel. The restaurant's menu is very good, you have a lot of varieties to choose. You can go for anyone, the most I like is the Malai Paneer and in the non-veg I prefer to go for chicken. I used to go there now regularly to eat eggs to complete my daily protein because I also had gym. So the restaurant is a good place for me.

    Band 6

    When I first visited Pune, I went to this hotel called Sunshine, which is located near the city centre of Pune, mainly near the railway station, which has all the facilities and also there is monument of famous, which is Shaniwar Wada. Furthermore, I enjoyed my stay there because of its cleanliness and also the quiet ambience, which it offers. And I went there, I visited there for my exam, which was during my graduation year, final year, and I enjoyed my stay there because it gave me the opportunity to learn more about the city and to gain an insight of the people they live with. And furthermore to add in this, I once ordered a dish from the hotel, which I liked the most. I also recommend this place with all my friends.

    Band 6

    The hotel is located in Chennai, we were travelling from Tirupati to Chennai because I have exam in my college. We went on a trip, so while returning back from Tirupati we came to Chennai and we are searching for rooms. So then we found the hotel name called Buhari, so we searched so many hotels but finally we got one and we have to stay for only 8 hours. So we have negotiated it to decrease the price and then after we found it, we went there all my friends like we don't have rest before that travelling time. So we found it very unique and excellent, their accommodation is very good. So yeah we stayed till there and their room is very beautiful, like it has everything which we lost in the previous trip, so we don't have proper sleep. So we feel like very good while sleeping there, we slept very good like we slept on a heaven, we feel like we were sleeping on a heaven. And then in the next morning we left the place and we have to go to the hometown.

    Band 6

    I don't visit a hotel that much and I have not stayed in a hotel before too, however about 2-3 years ago I went to a hotel called Kanchanjunga which is situated in Dharan of Nepal. I went there to visit a friend of mine who came from far away to meet me, furthermore when I entered the hotel they greeted me with a great line with a bottle of water which instantly made me think that it has a great servicing facilities. After entering the hotel I got to know that these hotels have had the architecture that used to be in the houses of 90s, it had the great facilities in every sector like drinking water, having a good air conditioner or heating system, you can call for a help when you needed that and you can also give a feedback if you don't like the features of those hotels. And then I went to the room of my friend and there I saw she was welcomed with a rose which is a very hospitable behavior of them, overall that was a great experience of mine and I like that hotel the most.

    Band 6

    Today I am talking about a hotel that I know. I frequently went to the many hotels because I travelled most of the time for the different countries, orders, states. One hotel that I know which is in the Bali, in Indian Asia, we went there for one year ago with my cousins and we booked one room in the hotel. The name is Risata Bali. So it was not a hotel but it also the resort and in the particular hotel there was so amazing swimming pools like activities like indoor or outdoor activities and you also play the chess and badminton and the look was amazed because when we reached there we just felt elevated because there are many trees and the hotel are surrounding all the trees and the nature and the food was delicious and we stayed for three days in the hotel and they provide different types of food which is specially made by the Bali chef and it was popular in the Bali so I feel good and amazed.

    Band 6

    Actually there is a one hotel I am eager to talk about named as Bhaiya Fort near Mardor in Bathinda which is a marriage banquet hall. This fort is from 1980s and it is particularly very old as if we see there are many new hotels in this industry or in Bathinda. However my reviews for this hotel is little bit bad as I got not a good service and as it is also small and the rooms of this hotel is not well furnished with no good service and there are many things told by the other ones that there are many new hotels that can be accomplished during these days and the hotel need to be renovated for the sake of new time as it is built on old vibes and old values which I don't think is a good business and not an accurate thing to do and the future is I think it is acting at low and causing loss for the economy of city.

    Band 6

    So there is a hotel chain in India called The City Loaded so that is an outskirt of Kasauli and that location was beautiful and mesmerizing. The hotel balcony has a great view. So there is a chain of a hotel called Secluded that is in Kasauli. So in February I have been to Kasauli. That is a very beautiful place in Himachal. There we booked a hotel chain and the name is Secluded. It is an outskirt of Kasauli. The hotel view is very mesmerizing and peaceful. So one of my friend came from Canada and we both stayed there for 2 days. That location was very beautiful and the hotel is designed very differently because it is not like a regular hotel. You can say that it is like an apartment or you can say the villa. It is like a home but they put different names and design it according to that. We are in their home called Light and Shadow and it is decorated with shadows or you can say black and grey paintings. It is painted with white colour walls. It is a theme based hotel. We had a great experience there. They made home like food and I totally loved that place. I believe you guys should also go there. Thank you.

    Band 6

    Last year I went to Rishikesh and Mussoorie with my cousin group. There we lived in hostels which is known as Zostel as it is a hostel as well as it is a hotel. So it is bachelor friendly and the amenities were adjusted in a small space but it was designed beautifully. So I really appreciate the architecture of the Zostels and these rooms. The facilities were wonderful there, there was AC, proper bed, storage areas as well as all the facilities like clean washroom, bed sheets and they also provided some toiletries with that. The one most peculiar thing about the place was its location. The Zostel in Mussoorie was located near a water stream. It was so beautiful, it was all rocky road with a flowing water stream and at the bank of the stream the Zostel was located. There were pets and the most crucial thing was there was cat and a dog and they were playing together as they are considered enemies but I saw them playing together and it was very beautiful. The greenery, the nature, the flora around this area, it was wonderful. It helped me to calm, relax and unwind. All my stress and all my anxiety was relieved after I visited the area. Also in Rishikesh it was located besides a hotel.
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