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Describe A Special Hotel You Stayed In: 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.
  • Describe the surroundings briefly to give context about the area.

Example

The special hotel I stayed in is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, right near the famous Hawa Mahal. The vibrant streets filled with local shops and the aroma of traditional Rajasthani cuisine made the location even more appealing.

Cue 2:Why you went there?

  • Explain the reason for your visit, whether it was for a vacation, a special occasion, or work.
  • Share any expectations you had before arriving at the hotel.

Example

I went there to celebrate my anniversary with my partner. We wanted to experience the royal hospitality of Rajasthan, and I had heard great things about this hotel, which is known for its luxurious ambiance.

Cue 3:What is it like?

  • Describe the hotel's features, such as the architecture, decor, and amenities.
  • Mention any unique aspects that made your stay memorable.

Example

The hotel was a beautiful heritage property, with intricate carvings and vibrant colors reflecting Rajasthani culture. The room was spacious and elegantly decorated, and we enjoyed a stunning view of the city from our balcony. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel like royalty.

Cue 4:Explain how you felt about it.

  • Share your emotions and thoughts during your stay, focusing on what made it special.
  • Reflect on how this experience impacted your overall trip.

Example

I felt truly pampered during my stay. The hospitality was exceptional, and every moment felt like a dream. It was a perfect blend of comfort and luxury, and it made our anniversary celebration unforgettable. I left the hotel with wonderful memories and a desire to return.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, my stay at the special hotel in Jaipur was an extraordinary experience. The combination of its beautiful location, luxurious amenities, and exceptional service made it a highlight of my trip. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience the charm of Rajasthan.

    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: Lack of Specific Details

    Avoid vague descriptions that do not provide specific details about the hotel. This can make your answer less engaging and informative.

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    Include specific features of the hotel, such as its location, unique amenities, or decor, to create a vivid picture.

    2: Ignoring Personal Feelings

    Neglecting to express your personal feelings about the hotel can make your response less relatable and impactful.

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    Share your emotions and experiences, such as excitement or relaxation, to connect with the listener and enhance your answer.

    Rushing Through the Answer

    Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear communication and missed opportunities to elaborate on your points.

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    Take your time to structure your response, pausing to emphasize key points and ensuring clarity in your speech.

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    The hotel I visited is one of the most beautiful hotels in my tour, which I was very bamboozled due to the high and luxurious feel that I felt when I entered the hotel. And it was MGM Hotel in Andhra Pradesh near to Tirupati, a famous temple which is visited by several people. The hotel was outstanding and its amenities was top class. Even the quality of workers and the services provided to me were one of the best services I have ever felt. The atmosphere around the hotel is one of the most beautiful and the garden near the hotel is one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever seen. There were birds and animals, small small animals that they own like ducks. They were one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen and the hotel also provided with a swimming pool and lot of amenities that I do like. And the hotel room service was one of the best and the catering and hotel provided food for me 3 meals a day. I stayed only 2 days and it was one of the best experience I could ever get from a hotel at that place. I didn't even expect the hotel to be good at the start when I was booking my trip. It gave me one of the beautiful memories in my life.

    Band 6-7

    During my last summer vacation in the month of June, I decided to visit Minnali with my blossom buddy. It was a beautiful hill station in northern India. We had been planning this trip for months and as our vacation began, we packed our bags and set off. The journey itself was surprising. We took a long road trip, stopping at small towns along the way. Once we reached Minnali, we stayed in a hotel surrounded by snow-covered mountains. We did all kinds of fun activities like snowball fights and paragliding. Moreover, we explored local markets and tried traditional foods. One of my favorite moments was sitting around a bonfire at night and talking with each other. It gave me much needed break from my hectic schedule. I also got to spend time with my close friends and some beauty made it even more special. The peaceful environment fresh air made me feel completely relaxed and refreshed. All in all, it was a perfect holiday and a memory I will always cherish.

    Band 6-7

    So, recently the place I had visited was with my college mates, that was in Chikmangalore. So this is basically a resort. So the resort was named as Ravishing Retreats and this was situated, you know, by the coffee plantations and it had a huge amount of plantations and the resort was situated exactly in the centre of those plantations. The lot of fresh air we had and that was a like typical place for us to, you know, just chill and relax and it had a lot of outdoor and indoor games. So that could keep us occupied with ourselves. We had lot of enjoyment, we had lot of fun and there was a music system. So there was music, dance and people who had come with us were also like very genuine and the food there was really great and we entirely had this cottage for ourselves so that we could enjoy to the fullest. That was like basically we had been there for my friend's bachelorette party. So we could enjoy and we could spend some quality time there and amidst all of the chaos that we had to live in the city and the work pressure we had, that was just an escape for us in the resort that we had. So that is it.

    Band 6-7

    The hotel I stayed in, the special hotel that would be Ravishing Retreat Resort, which is renowned for its beautiful nature and ambience, soothing ambience, that is in the Coorg, which is renowned as Scotland of India, so I went on trip last year because I wanted to soothe my mind calm, so I and my friends went on a vacation to Coorg, at that time I searched for some hotels, I found this very fascinating, I oftenly don't go on trips, once in a blue moon I will go for trips and all, so at that time I chose this Ravishing Retreat Resort to stay in Coorg, that was my best decision I made whenever I went on trip, they provided us with good meal, 3 times meal a day and some snacks and all, there are activities covered by the resort like paragliding and swimming, they have separate swimming pool for each rooms and very beautiful balcony and then they provided us a lot of activities like running and the musical chair and stuffs like that, so I definitely wanted to visit that hotel again if I got a chance means, maybe I can sponsor them as well because you know in now a days there are so much competition in that field particularly, so I wanted that hotel to be a shine, so yeah that would be a special hotel I stayed since my childhood.

    Band 6-7

    Last year, in the December month, May and May, I was traveling with my friends. We went to Shimla for a short tour. We stayed at Hotel Paradise in the Lajpat Nagar. That hotel was amazing. I had visited twice there. We are a group of five people and we had booked the three rooms for ourselves. That hotel service and staff was very much cooperative. I forgot my wallet at the hotel and we went to visit a tourist place in Shimla. The hotel staff took that purse and kept it with them. When we returned to the hotel, they returned it back to me. The hotel was also luxurious and gives a very royal feeling. I liked that hotel to get visited.

    Band 6-7

    I have been to Hampi lately with my friends and we have decided to stay in Bamboo house stay which included the surroundings such as riverside view. It was all greenery everywhere. We decided to stay there because it has pretty much of lavish rooms. Also it was surrounded by greenery as I earlier said. Furthermore it was convenient for us to reach the tourist destinations from that one spot. Also though I would like to say the important part of that Bamboo house stay was there was no AC, no fan in that particular room and still we are getting so cool wind over there or the atmosphere was very low whereas the outside temperature was very high as Hampi is located in the southern region of the India. It was a very very very comfortable experience for us to stay over there. Thank you so much.

    Band 6-7

    So, it's about last year when I visited Kolkata, there is a place in Kolkata called Digha. It has a beach, it is a beach site and I stayed in a hotel called Olives over there. It is a mainly sea facing hotel and it's a hotel and a resort in it. So, it has many good facilities such as pool, rain water dance parties and talking about my room, it is on the 7th floor of the hotel. It is a sea facing view and from my room, if you woke up early in the morning at 4 am, so you can see the sunrise directly from the balcony of your room. It is the main attraction of that hotel because it is in front of the sea, it has the most prime location. The hotel staff was also good and there are many good facilities included with your room services such as you had a gym included in it and it is a huge property and in the hotel, it has its own private beach. The beach was very neat and tidy and there was no external crowd. It's just like if you are allowed to pay a good amount, then you can have the best facilities that a hotel can give.

    Band 6-7

    Last year we went on a family trip to Bali. It was a vacation and we stayed there in this huge hotel which felt like a palace. Because it was so huge, it had a backyard, a front yard, it had lots of buildings inside and it had a lot of rooms. There was a big swimming pool which was very clean and there was a bar by the side of the pool. There were few gardens inside the hotel and nearby was all the market area. The room which we booked was a family bedroom and it had a small play area inside where my child enjoyed a lot. There were a lot of facilities inside the hotel. As there was a swimming pool, we could enjoy swimming for a few days and there was a spa center where we went and got some massage. There was also a separate day care area where I left my child for few hours and they took good care of my child. When I came back, he was not ready to come out of the day care as he was enjoying his time there. Overall it was a very good stay and the service was extremely useful. The food inside the hotel was very good. We had a buffet for our breakfast and we enjoyed the food, the ambience and the service. Overall it was a very good stay.

    Band 6

    In the last month, I visited Lohaghat fort with my friends. During our journey, we stayed in a hotel named Lakeshore. It was a wonderful hotel with a very calm environment. What we attracted most is the receptionist behavior and the hotel premises. It was very neat and tidy. They are all supportive persons. They helped us for navigating each step of our journey. Moreover, the hotel was located in a natural place. So, we could enjoy everything from the hotel itself. It was a very highlighting and fascinating beauty of that hotel. The food that they served for us was very tasty and affordable. Overall, the hotel charges are also affordable to us. So, if we are planning to move and go furthermore, I will suggest that hotel. The main tourist attraction was neat and cleanliness. It also captivated the beauty of Lohaghat fort. All the walls of the hotel were awarded with the mythology and history of Lohaghat fort. So, it was a very knowledgeable and understanding one. The facilities they provided during the entire hostel stay was very good and neat.

    Band 6

    I went Manali on a girl's trip and I stayed there in Taj that was really a great experience being a being on a girl's trip that was literally the amazing trip and of course the stay was awesome I stayed there in a sorry we stayed there in a cottage it has one common area with open kitchen then we have a room with attached washroom and we have a open sitting space just outside our cottage and in night we had bonfire in the premises of the hotel and this day was good we have great great food there in the morning we had aloo parathas with coffee then in lunch we had some Indian food that was literally good then in night we enjoyed our bonfire under the sky with four girls that was literally nice and our hotel has a facility of taxi through which we went Rohtang pass we had great fun there like overall we had a great great stay in that hotel
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