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Describe A Hotel You Have Stayed In: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where is it?
  • Why did you go 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 stayed in is located in the heart of Jaipur, just a few minutes away from the famous Hawa Mahal. It was very convenient as it was close to many tourist attractions and easily accessible from the airport.

Cue 2:Why did you go there?

  • Explain the reason for your visit, whether it was for leisure, business, or a special occasion.
  • You can also mention if it was a family trip, a honeymoon, or a solo adventure.

Example

I went there for a family vacation during the Diwali holidays. We wanted to explore the rich culture and heritage of Rajasthan, and staying in a nice hotel made the experience even more enjoyable.

Cue 3:What is it like?

  • Describe the hotel's ambiance, decor, and facilities, such as the rooms, dining options, and any special features.
  • Mention any unique aspects that stood out to you, like the hospitality or the view from your room.

Example

The hotel was beautifully decorated with traditional Rajasthani art. Our room was spacious and had a stunning view of the city. The staff were incredibly friendly and the food at the restaurant was delicious, especially the local Rajasthani dishes.

Cue 4:Explain how you felt about it.

  • Share your personal feelings about your stay, including what you enjoyed the most.
  • You can also mention any memorable experiences or interactions you had during your stay.

Example

I felt very relaxed and happy during my stay. The hospitality was exceptional, and I particularly enjoyed the evening cultural performances organized by the hotel. It made our trip truly memorable.

Conclusion

    Example

    Overall, my experience at the hotel in Jaipur was fantastic. It not only provided comfort and luxury but also allowed us to immerse ourselves in the local culture. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city.

    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. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the hotel experience.

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

    2: Neglecting Emotions

    Failing to express your feelings about the hotel can make your response less personal and relatable. Emotions help to connect with the listener.

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    Share your feelings about the hotel, such as excitement or disappointment, to add depth to your answer.

    Ignoring Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Jumping between topics without a clear structure can weaken your answer.

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    Tip

    Follow a clear structure: start with the location, then explain why you went, describe the hotel, and conclude with your feelings.

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    Band 7

    On my recent friend's trip to Alibaug I stayed in this very good hotel which was in suits. The best part of booking this hotel for my girls trip was because the entire hotel staff was female. We could get a whole women staff which made us feel very very comfortable to stay in that place and enjoy our vacation. Also the ambience of the hotel was pretty good. It was well equipped with facilities such as refrigerators, kettle, laundry service along with swimming pool which made us stay very comfortable and easy to go. In the morning we were given fresh breakfast with a lot of options that made the entire experience more fulfilling. Also it was in the center of city so it was easy for us to visit more and more places and lose less time and money on traveling. Apart from that the staff was very hospitable. They provided us help and guidance in exploring the city. Also they provided us help in booking taxis and autos for our travel which made our journey more and more easier. I would suggest people to stay at that place because the rooms were perfectly clean. They were well maintained. The housekeeping facilities were impromptu and so the entire experience was great staying in that place. I also enjoyed the trip because it was a friend's trip so we were able to stay in a room. One room could occupy three people because the bed size was quite big which helped us to save a lot of money on our stays. We were six people so we could occupy two rooms and stay well in those rooms.

    Band 7

    Hi, well a hotel that I have stayed in and really liked is FX Hotel. It is located in Thailand and it has been one of my favourite destinations. The reason behind why this hotel has been my favourite is that the hospitality of the staff, location of the hotel and the cleanliness in the hotel. Everything was wonderful, the food items, the food arrangements, the buffet in the morning. We had very delightful breakfast and the staff was very supportive. Each and everything, the rooms were fantastic, there was pool area in the hotel, we really enjoyed it. The reason, they provided food near the pool area and there was a ride, there was a slide ride near the pool, you just get up to the slide and when you slide down, you just get into the pool directly. So it was very fun being there and exactly near the hotel, there was 7-11, if you really want to eat something, it was 24-7 open. So if you wanted to eat something, even when the eating area of the hotel was closed, you can go to the 7-11 and have a great time over there.

    Band 7

    A hotel that I really enjoyed staying in was called Hotel Candelim Regina in Candelim Goa. We booked that hotel through a website called Make My Trip because it had great reviews. People were praising it for exceptional staff service and it is very close to the Candelim beach so we decided to book the property. As soon as we reached the property, we were greeted to a very warm welcome by the staff. The check in process was smooth, we were offered welcome drinks, our room was pretty neat and clean, every toiletry and every item was neatly arranged and the best part about it was we were travelling as a group of 4 people and we were provided 2 connecting rooms. So it kind of felt like we were staying in a big villa or a big suite all of us together because we would keep the door of the connecting room open so it allowed us to interact with each other and feel like we are a part of, like we can enjoy as a group because that is the most important part of any trip. Furthermore, the hotel also had a great pool. We spent a lot of our time in the pool and I can't even begin to describe the variety that was provided in the breakfast buffet that was my personal favourite. It was like the highlight of the trip, the breakfast buffet, we all keep talking about it and as I already mentioned earlier that it was really close to the beach that made it very convenient for us to travel. We were able to rent out cabs, we could even go by foot to be honest but we were tired so we got cabs and scooties, we rented them and we enjoyed the beach. Overall, we had a great stay there.

    Band 7

    So, the hotel that I visited when I was 10 years old was located in a coastal area of Sri Lanka and we went there due to my dad's seminar which was held in the hotel for 4 days. So, my mom accompanied him to that place, while he was busy working, we explored a lot of new things in the surrounding area as well as what the resort provided us with. There were various amenities like a swimming pool, access to a private beach, barbecues, indoor pools etc. which really kept us very busy and didn't bore us at all. We had a really great time in exploring the whole resort and the staff and the services that the hotel provided us were excellent. I would really love going there again and I always recommend this hotel to all my relatives and close ones as I think it is very important for them to have that experience once at least in their life.

    Band 6-7

    Last year on my birthday, me and my friend went to a Jaipur. There we stayed in a 4-star property called Chandigarh Fort. And that fort was immensely beautiful and delightful. There we stayed for 2 days and those days are the best days of my life. Because I still remember, the fort looked so beautiful in day and very elegant during night. The fort is decorated with the hand painting of Jaipur in walls. The rooms are so clean and tidy. Apart from that, in room also they give the royal touch so that we can feel the royalty there. And I still remember because there is a pool nearby. Oh, he is mad, let him speak. The next morning also we went to the pool. The water is very clean and sulphuric. I love the vibe of the hotel. However, the food was not great because I am not a fan of Rajasthani thali. It's too heavy for me. But I love the authenticity and I love the culture of that place. I totally loved it.

    Band 6-7

    The hotel I have stayed in is Athithi Inn at Guduvada. I went there with my cousin. We went there to worship a god named Shri Kondalamma Thalli. There is a temple of that god. We went there to worship. As there is a crossing heat wave, we took a hotel. We went to a hotel. We took a room there. The room service is good. The staff and the cleaning service, everyone, everything is good. The people there received us in a very good manner. We booked the room online. There are offline services too. The room looks so clean and good. They have provided us with many facilities. They have also provided us with food.

    Band 6-7

    There are several hotels that I have stayed in during my travel because I hold a special position for travelling in my life. I do really like to travel a lot but among them Victoria Green located in the city of Puri in Orissa makes the top of the list. I visited this hotel during a family vacation. It was really located in a very nice position near the sea beach which provided a clear sea view from our rooms. The hotel was equipped with modern facilities and amenities providing us with a very airy and roomy rooms with a good amount of amenities present. The hospitality and service of this hotel received a mention of course and the meals of the hotel were very good as well. The restaurant of the hotel is something that was really commendable. It provided us with our native meals along with those that included the flavours of Orissa. The hotel that I stayed in really excelled my view because it provided excellent service. Not only that the staffs were very hospitable and they were very nice so I think that is something that was really enjoyable. It was one of a kind of experience for me.

    Band 6

    The hotel which I have stayed in and to always remembers in my memory is hotel or the resort Elysium Gardens in which is situated in the state of Kerala that too in the district of Munnar. Kerala as we all know is always known to be the heaven on earth and Munnar is the best hill stations or the travel destinations for all the tourists of India and out of India everywhere. So, we all had been there to take a family vacation, me, my father, my mother and a cousin family or a family friends, we were all together there at Elysium Gardens, we stayed there for two days in Munnar to take up the whole tour of the Munnar to look at different places over there and it was really a blessed stay to be there, that is why I enjoyed being in Munnar a lot. We had a complimentary breakfast for all the days we were staying there and the breakfast tasted really really good, it involved all the basic necessities being there, there was a beautiful view from the room we stayed and it had a balcony, everyday morning it would be covered with a complete lot of smog or the completely covered with the fog and the windows of our room would usually be covered with whole of the frost and all of the whole of the cottage or the resort was surrounded with so much of greens and so we enjoyed staying there a lot. We were also exposed to different kinds of you know decorative plants and fruits like the bell flowers, the passion flowers, the passion fruits and the mini cherry farms over there in the resort which helped us refresh our minds a lot, the stay was really good.

    Band 6

    This is the hotel in where I have stayed for at least 3 weeks and it is based in USA and the name of the hotel is Lowe's Philadelphia Hotel. It was 33 floors building and it had an amazing view and that city had a big history and that specific building was a bank earlier and now they have converted that bank into a four star property and that is something incredible and that is something what tourists are attracted to and people go there to see how they have converted that specific bank place to a luxurious hotel and I was one of them who went there to see how they have constructed a huge building and it is basically one of the biggest building in that area because there is one of the buildings which through which you see the whole city, you see how the New Jersey river and it has an amazing view, the hospitality was so well, food quality was so good and it was worth spending every penny on that and I thoroughly enjoyed the 3 weeks whatever I have spent up there all by myself and at the end of my trip, I couldn't believe that I have already been here for 3 weeks. I thought that I was here for a decade and I did not feel like leaving the city.

    Band 6

    My recent visit to Udupi during my summer vacations, where we went to zone 51 Kodi, it is a small homestay located in the district of Udupi, which is around 300 km from Bangalore, which is the capital city of Karnataka. However, we reached there by 4 am in the morning. We had taken train from Bangalore to Udupi and then we took a taxi from the railway station to the hotel. We were a family of eight members including our cousins and my grandmother also had accompanied us to that vacation. We were really happy seeing the hotel for the first time because it was not an ordinary hotel. It was just in front of the beach and we were on cloud nine seeing the beautiful setup. It had a very serene environment with the soothing sound of the waves. We could just run into the beach and experience the waves on our feet. It kept us on toes to experience the new adventure activities that the hotel had like snorkeling and scuba diving and also it offered some speedboat racing also. We checked in around 5 am in the morning. It was an early check-in and then we had breakfast which included an array of coastal breakfast items. For example, the puttu idli and some groundnut chutney. The dish was delicious and then we soon headed to the beach and
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