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verb
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advance
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We are advancing steadily toward our goal
of improving customer service at every hotel in the chain.
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noun
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advance
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Clarissa booked the bridal suite in
advance of the hotel's official opening.
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adjective
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advanced
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All hotel employees who do well at their
jobs will be given the opportunity to move up to an advanced position.
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verb
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confirm
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It is wise to confirm your reservation
before you leave for your trip.
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noun
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confirmation
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The confirmation code given to Suzanne
when she booked her room made it easy for her to resolve her problem.
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adjective
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confirmed
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The concierge had the confirmed helpful
manner that is necessary in her position.
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verb
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expect
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We expect to reach our destination by
dinner.
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noun
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expectation
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The guest's expectations were not met, so
he complained to the manager.
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adjective
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expectant
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The
expectant travelers, loaded with luggage, left the hotel for their scheduled
flight.
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verb
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notify
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Please notify the front desk clerk if
there are any problems with your room.
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noun
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notification
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Written notification is required for any
changes in reservations.
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verb
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quote
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When
customers ask for the room rate, just quote them the prices listed on this
sheet.
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noun
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quotation
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The quotation given to me didn't make
sense, so 1 called again to verify it.
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adjective
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quotable
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Our
manager instructed us that the current room rates would be quotable only
until the end of the month, when a rate increase would go into effect.
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verb
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reserve
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We reserved a room well in advance.
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noun
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reservation
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Seeing
the crowds on the highway, 1 decided to pull over and telephone the hotel to
make a reservation.
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noun
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in
reserve
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Like
many other businesses, a hotel must keep some cash in reserve to pay for
emergencies.
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