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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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    Tip

    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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    So in my entire life, I have only stayed at one hotel. I as a person don't really like to travel, so I don't stay at hotels that often. So the hotel that I stayed at is Hyatt Hotel. So when I went for a trip with my family, it was around two to three years ago, we went to Gurdwara Shri Anandpur Sahib and we stayed at Hyatt Hotel which is nearby the Gurdwara. Hyatt Hotel, it was a new experience for me because I have never stayed at a hotel before and it felt very comforting. I chose Hyatt Hotel because it had best reviews on the OYO app and at many other apps, people said that Hyatt Hotel is the best hotel out of them all. I wanted to experience comfort, I wanted to experience something new. So that's why I chose a hotel that I'm going to stay in. While staying there, it was a completely new experience, it was beautiful. The hotel is very luxurious, it has a gym, it has a swimming pool, it has their own very amazing bakery, they cook really good food. Even today, I miss their cheesecakes, they have the best bakery in the world. Also the staff is very friendly, people who stayed there, they also said the same things that the hotel is very great. I felt very amazing there. I think this experience is something that I'm going to always take with me throughout my life. I'm going to remember it. In the future, even when I want to travel, I'm always going to go with the Hyatt Hotels. They are located in many various locations in India and across the world. Even in the future, I'm going to choose this hotel. That's how good my experience was with the Hyatt Hotels.

    Band 6

    So last year we went to Vrindavan. We planned an itinerary of covering all the spiritual places in that particular area. So we booked a hotel named Shri Radha Giri on MakeMyTrip application. So we booked while looking at the ratings and the reviews. So when we visited the hotel, it was really really awesome experience. And the hotel really provided many kind of beverages and food and all kinds of help that we needed. And it also had a gym which you can do at a particular time. It was having a time which was written on the gate of the gym. So I liked one thing of the hotel was the rooms which they gave us was very spacious. Because when you go to a hotel, they only have one bed and one bathroom. But the room that they gave us was really very spacious. It was having a big hall. It was also having a kitchen, modular kitchen and it was having a bedroom as well. And two bathrooms. So it was similar to our home. So it was not like we are living in a hotel but it was more of like we are living in a home. So the experience was really very good. I also rated them 5 stars on Google as well as on their website. So that hotel really was amazing and really has an impact in our mind as well.

    Band 6

    Last month I got a opportunity to attend a workshop in question related to food processing and technology so that I have to stay in the hostel with my friends. Actually in starting it was planned, my stay was planned in the girls hostel due to some refurbishment in the hostel, they planned our stay in a hotel nearby the institution. At the starting I was more nervous about my stay in the hotel because it is a new place, I don't know many things about that, so I got nervous but when I went there the hotel was very amazing and the infrastructure was so good and I got many facilities and it was quite amazing. I enjoyed the scenery stayed and I spent a lot of good time with my friends. Actually the service in the hotel was also good, however there are some things I don't like about the hotel, the main thing was the food. Actually I don't like the food they served and it was not that much good, I don't expect that they will serving the food like that and moreover it was quite a pleasant stay I had with my friends. Actually the hotel was surrounded by many trees and in the morning I heard many birds chirping and it was a new feeling I had because in my hostel I used to stay, I don't hear that much noises but there when I listen to that music in the morning it makes me more relaxed and I feel good.

    Band 6

    The hotel that I stayed in was a courtyard by Marriott at Nehrul near Deewar Patil Stadium. So I went there on January 17th. As on 18th of January, there was an event at Deewar Patil Stadium of a Coldplay. The hotel had a very welcoming staff which made us very comfortable and they were very supportive. We booked our suit on 22nd floor as we would see the event from the hotel. The hotel had a spacious lobby which was very welcoming with a very crisp reception. It was beautifully designed and spacious. As we entered further, the passage separated us from the rooms and the main lobby which was again the best part of it. The passages were lit up very carefully so that it could not get dark during the day time. Altogether, the hotel was 41 floors with 15 suits per floor. They accommodated the people very carefully. A large number of people could attend the hotel. The dine was very aesthetically designed which was again the best part of the hotel.

    Band 6

    The hotel I preferred, I was at a hotel in Singapore and the name is Marina and I love the hotel. The main reason is I'm going with my family to there and I'm staying like 3-4 days and the main criteria I loved in the hotel like 4-5 things I need to tell you about this hotel. This is the first is the breakfast. I love the breakfast. There are so many persons around me for served food and all and second one thing is swimming pool. I love the place. I love, seriously I love this place. The main reason is for the swimming pool. If I'm swimming in the swimming pool, I saw lots of trees, plants around me and I feel like relax and on that time I preferred used to the meditation as well and today is situated in Singapore. That's the marine drives.

    Band 6

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    Band 6

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    Band 6

    It was the time in 2005 when I got married and my husband's elder brother has planned a honeymoon for us and they sent us to Ooty where there was the beautiful hotel we have stayed over there and I must say the room was master bedroom accompanied with the windows ventilations and all over the greenery I could see through the windows I enjoyed my trip very much but moreover the room that I got was I feel so fascinated with the ambience of this hotel I would I would even add up over here about the food that they have served over here the tidiness of the room and even they used to serve time and time and

    Band 5-6

    I started I visited a hotel I visited a hotel that was in Telangana it was a beautiful hotel why I went there because as a part of my tour program in a school and it was situated in a urban area there were more hotel near to them and there were more tourists near to that hotel and most of the tourists of Telangana are going to that hotel because it was a famous hotel in that locality there we can see some gardens and some parks near to that hotel and that hotel is situating and locating near to a famous temple and there was Saint Philomena church near to that hotel and there were some beautiful tourist place near to that hotel so most of the tourists are attracted to that hotel so

    Band 5-6

    So the way to stay in Monorth is to look beautifully from around the nature, like for the mountain hills. So under the swimming pools there are so many natures available so I like it. Because we are visiting for the tourist site visit site. And the other Wi-Fi connection is available and also TV provided. And the very large rooms are available with ACs and fans are also available and water heaters are available in both rooms. And food, they also provide food. It's very much tasty and useful. But little bit scary in night, we are staying for the hotels. Because it's too dark in the outside. I feel enjoying that we are staying in the hotel.
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