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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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    During my journey to Kashmir, I was able to stay in one of the hotel which located in water. So, its location itself was very special as it was a floating hotel. It was not like a houseboat or something but it was made in water, made top of the water. So it was really epic as it was different from other hotels. It was very cold inside and we have to wear 4 to 3 blankets extra to keep us warm. Fireworks were also provided inside the hotel. So more interestingly, there were several kind of water themed activities were also there which made the hotel really really really special to me. So it was on top of Dal lake, one of the famous lake in Kashmir. So it was such a beautiful hotel and I strongly recommend you to have a journey to Kashmir and stay in the same hotel.

    Band 6

    and it was one of the finest hotel i was ever stayed is club mahindra in uvarkana it's it's one of the finest properties in kerala and it's managed by club mahindra the view from the club mahindra hotel room was very nice and towards the seaside and the cliff was very much viewable from the balcony of our room i went there with my friends for a two-day trip it was very happy moment for us the room was very clean and neat and the facilities provided by the hotels it's very nice yeah we have however the trip we went there for a two-day trip but we enjoyed the hotel room more than the views and other activities in the park like cliff

    Band 6

    I went to Udaipur this, in April month. My hotel name was City View. It was for my birthday. The place was very beautiful, you know, like from the roof, from the rooftop of the hotel you can see a city palace view, which is so peaceful for your eyes that when you see all the lightings of the city and you can see the whole city from one view, which gives you that mesmerizing view. It was a very special moment for me and I was able to reconnect with myself on this trip in that hotel. The hotel was relaxing, staff was so nice, kind. When we asked them about any guidance they wanted to give us, because we were a tourist, we wanted to travel somewhere and they have approached us very well. And hotel food was also nice, because I have been travelling in Udaipur, we tried different cuisines from different restaurants, but we didn't like it much, but the restaurant food was so delicious that we tried most of the food and it was cost effective too. And I felt like the place was great, because it all had a view, staff was great, room was very nice, food was good, so we decided that we will come back and we have also given 5 stars for the hotel where we have stayed.

    Band 6

    One of the special hotels that I stayed in was Nivasa located in Dehradun. I went there with my joint family including my family and my cousin's families. It was a trip to Haridwar and then Dehradun. So when we when we reached Dehradun we stayed in that Nivasa hotel. It was explicitly amazing experience. The area the atmosphere was peaceful. The services were delightful and and the most amazing part I found was the view from their balcony. It was so fascinating. At the evening when you stand there and look at the scenery outside it was really an overwhelming experience. I can still remember it like it happened yesterday. It was a total worth it experience. I spent we spent two nights there and it really felt like a home. The beds, the cleanliness and the food like everything was up-to-date. It was amazing and the services as I've mentioned it was really good. Additionally they had this thing that they usually provide sweet dishes at the dinner time from their own from their own things. So it was really a good experience.

    Band 6

    I would I would definitely stay in the hotel hotel again because because of wonderful experience I had the combination of excellent services accommodation and comfortness made a made it is a place I would like I would love to return to it feel like a perfect retreat and I would highly recommended it to others as well as come in it a hotel the hotel name was Agarwal Agarwal suites and restaurants so other people so next time I would prefer the other peoples to visit there the hotel was very hotel was very comfortness and all facilities are there like best cooking best food services like like fast food or Indian food Indian food western culture food and like Italian food etc so the taste of food was very brilliant and and taste of tongue and there is a there in the hotel there was the cleaning of rooms was very interested and the whole of the hotel's rooms was very clear and painted with a painted with a vibrant color so there was a soothing in nature

    Band 5-6

    So, I want to tell about a special hotel stay, so last month I went to the Nainital with my friends for visiting some of place, some of temples, so that I stayed in one hotel that name is Paraglide Hotel, that near that one river, near the Nainital river you can enjoy so many there, you can enjoy there local food, that is outside of the city, so there is very calm and quiet area, you can enjoy, you can do party, you can allow to bring food from outside at night time, we are, we were four friends, so we sit and we just ask the manager to, for arrange some food, arrange some extra tables, so that guy arrange for us, he is a very good guy, and what is like, I like the most, that there is no boundaries for you, if you want to, now in India, most of the hotels that you cannot bring food from outside, there is also no problem, you can bring the food from outside, that local persons are also very good, very helpful, so when we are going, whenever we are going, so there we have one problem, we didn't find the location, so we ask the local to help, so they help, that one guy come with his bike, and he showed the way, where we have to go, and that you know mountain driving is very hard, so.

    Band 5-6

    Describe a special hotel you stayed in. Describe a special hotel you stayed in Manali and it was my first experience in hotel and I felt like, I was felt like very excitement when I entered. The grand entry is there in the hotel and a lot of waiters they help for us and the quality of room is too much good, the view that we have seen through the window is, scenery The hotel was situated near a lake and it was my first experience in the hotel.

    Band 5-6

    The best hotel I have visited ever definitely I will choose the Ashoka Hotel which is in Delhi approximately 10 to 12 years back we went there for as my mother was receiving national award for from as a best teacher national award from president of India and prime minister government have booked the most five most luxurious five star hotel named as the Ashoka the great Ashoka Hotel and we stayed there for most three to four days the luxury life the the hotel is as luxurious as the hotels compared to London and the swimming the private swimming pools the topmost balcony of we stayed in room number 402 which is almost 70th floor up and the scenario through that room was really awesome mind-blowing and the waiters and really the waiters as they gesture us they represent us before us as they are they are mean to be serve everything they want they mean to be serve everything and the day the hotel was so huge that it has almost however the hotel was so huge that it has almost 9 to 10 kitchens with 4,000 rooms and yeah that was the excellent experience in saying that multi-luxury

    Band 5

    Recently, I visited a hotel named known as the Shadab Unni Hotel, which is located in the New Delhi. We visited that hotel while we went to our trip on a New Delhi, while we are having our cousin's wedding. I felt that hotel is looking like a palace because the decorative and the space and the surroundings nature, we feels like it is a like palace, but it's like a hotel. We had a delicious food and the people around the hotel are very caring and the numerous people have been seen there. The palace, the hotel we have stayed there, I enjoyed a lot because we have all the cousins we had met and we are enjoyed thoroughly due to the swimming pool we had, we enjoyed a lot in the swimming pool and I thoroughly confess that it is looking like a palace because the nature surrounds it and the people who were living around them, it was very precious and the hotel we had stayed in the New Delhi because of the cousin's wedding, which is located near to it.

    Band 5

    Yeah, it doesn't say if you are staying in your hotel, which is better in my advice. Hotel, usually I don't stay at that kind of places. The main purpose of meeting my brother's friend, so I had a call to meet him. So, I went to hotel, which is better than hotel. I want to build a hotel. That's it.
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