Great Land hotel. How can I help you?
Hello. Do you have any vacancies?
This is my first time traveling in Africa, and some of my friends told me that your hotel is rated high, so I’m calling to book a room for my husband and I.
Thanks for the compliment. We work hard to provide satisfying experience to all of our customers. Let me check the availability.
Sure.
We still have double rooms left this week and next week.
That’s great. Your location is NO. 198 Canyon Road, right?
Correct.
How much do you charge for one double room?
The price depends on the time.
1Usually, it’s £9.9 per night. Right now, it’s just £8.37 per night.
Sounds fair.
How long will you be staying?
I’m not sure, really. I guess I will stay for 1 night, to see the attractions around here.
2Hmm, that price requires guests to stay at least two nights.
Right. I’m fine with that.
Ok, I will note that down here.
Is breakfast included?
{[Yes, it is. And if you cook, feel free to use the kitchen in your room.
It has stoves, ovens and everything. You can cook your own meals if you don’t want to eat out.][3]}
That’s really nice. Can you teach us how to cook African food?
You can ask our staff at the dining hall for some tips when they are not busy.
Great. Is there anything else I need to prepare for myself? Like toothbrush or slippers?
4We have those in the rooms. But I’m afraid you will have to bring your own soap.
Sure. I will buy one from the shop around the corner. Can I get my room number now?
5We named our rooms with words related to music. And your room is called ... Melody Space.
Thank you. Do you have room service here?
6Yes. If you need that, you can call the reception. There will be someone to answer your calls 24 hours a day.
OK. That would be great. I might need to have my clothes ironed.
7If you have any valuables with you, you can keep them in the safe. It’s in the closet.
Thank you. Can you recommend good places to go near here?
Our hotel actually arranges tours with professional tour guides.
What kinds of tours do you have?
8If you just want to go out for one day, you can visit the city centre.
It has a long history, and you can see a lot of African architecture and customs. Each week, there will be different cultural events.
This week, after you finish the daytime trip, you can see a firework display from 9pm to 10pm every night, near the Civil Square.
Overall, the area is pretty big which takes the whole day, and we highly recommend it!
Sounds fun. I think my husband and I can explore the city on our own since we did some homework about the area before we came.
OK, but our tour guides can explain the history and culture from a local’s perspective.
I believe it will be different from the information posted on the internet.
9If you can go out for two days, I recommend the trip to see whales. You can see different kinds of whales this time of the year.
That sounds exciting! I’ve never seen a whale before. Do we go out on boats or..?
10Well, you can choose a ferry, but most of the visitors are willing to take helicopters.
You get to see them from above as well as a great view of the sea.
Live, interactive in-flight pilot commentary and narration will also be provided.
Right now, there is a discount for two helicopter tickets, it’s a good deal!
OK. We will book that.
Do you need airport pickup? We can arrange that for you.
No, thanks. We’re on our way to your hotel now.
Great!
Price per night: 1 (8.37) pounds
Minimum stay: 2 (two | 2) nights
Each room has a well-equipped 3 (kitchen)
The price does not include 4 (soap)
Each room named by different kinds of 5 (music)
The 6 (reception) desk provides 24-hour service
Each room has a 7 (safe)
One-day trip will focus on: 8 (city centre | city center)
Two-day trip will focus on: watching 9 (whales)
The most popular means of transport: by 10 (helicopter | helicopters)