Daily Life - Hotel Upgrade (0003)

A: Good afternoon. What can I do for you?
B: I'd like to check in please. I have a reservation under the name Anthony Roberts.
A: All right R.O.B.E.R.T.S... Oh, Mr. Roberts we've been expecting you… and here is your keycard to the presidential suite.
B: But there must be some mistake; my reservation was for a standard room.
A: Are you sure? Let me double check .
B: Yeah…Here, this is my confirmation number.
A: You're right Mr. Roberts, there seems to be a mix-up, unfortunately we're overbooked at the moment .
B: So…
A: Not to worry. We're pleased to offer you a complimentary upgrade.
B: Presidential suite baby!

Key Vocabulary

check in principle verb, infinitive register at a hotel or airport
under the name phrase name used for the reservation
reservation common noun, singular booking
confirmation common noun, singular an approval, verification
mix-up common noun, singular confusion
complimentary upgrade phrase free improvement of quality
overbooked Adjective full

Supplementary Vocabulary

check out verb pay and leave a hotel
booking common noun, singular reservation
concierge common noun, singular hotel employee that helps guests
deluxe room common noun, singular hotel room, better than standard
receipt common noun, singular paper showing payment details