Read the information from a newspaper about Oxford hotels. Match the hotel and the guests.
1. A lawyer and his friend want to spend a weekend in Oxford to walk, talk, and play golf.
2. A company director wants to have a two-day meeting in Oxford with managers from other European offices.
3. A family with a dog wants to travel to Scotland, but they want to stay the night in Oxford because their journey is too long for one day.
| HOTELS IN OXFORD | ||
| Westwood Country Hotel Hinksey Hill Top, Oxford OXI 5 BG 14 double rooms, 6 single rooms Car park Restaurant Bar Cable / satellite television Near golf course | Old Black Horse Hotel 102 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AR 9double rooms, 1 single room Restaurant Car park Television Pet welcome Near motoway | The Randolph Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN 7 suites, 63 doubles, 39 singles Conference centre 24-hour room service Cable / satellite TV Car park Restaurant 100 km from airport |
2. You are going to read some information about hotels. For questions below choose from the types of accommodation (A-E). Some of the types of accommodation may be chosen more than once. There is an example at the beginning. Which hotel(s):
| is for people who like sport? | D | |
| are not recommended for tourists? | ||
| is for those who don’t mind how much they spend? | ||
| can offer services to non-guests? | ||
| offer free accommodation for the homeless? | ||
| is for people who want to be near a park? | ||
| is for those who want to prepare their own hot drinks? | ||
| are for those who plan a long stay in London? | ||
| is for those who prefer a cheap stay? | ||
| is for people who want to socialize? | ||
| is for those who prefer to feel like at home? | ||
| only has single rooms? | ||
| has religious origins? |
A The City Refuge
This Refuge was started in the 19th century in the East End of London. Traditionally, the East End has always been the poorest part of London and the people who started this Refuge helped those who had no money, and nowhere to sleep. The Refuge still runs today on the same basis. There is no charge to stay there, and there is even tea and toast in the morning. But the people who have been drinking alcohol or taking drugs are not accepted. They will only take people who are in desperate need of somewhere to sleep.
B Long Term Hotels
There are several streets around an area of London called King’s Cross that only have this type of accommodation. They used to be for tourists who wanted to be centrally located. But this has now changed. King’s Cross has become an area famous for crime of all kinds, and tourists are advised not to go there at all. Long Term Hotels are quite cheap and have a bed and a wash-basin in the room. They are often dirty, damp and dangerous. You can stay there for a long time, but these hotels are not for the clean-living visitors!
C The Bayswater Hotels
This area of London is a few minutes’ bus away from Hyde Park. The hotels are reasonably priced and the area is a safe one which attracts many tourists. The Bayswater Hotels are small hotels with a warm, friendly atmosphere. The rooms are kept very clean and have the tea-tray which enables guests to make themselves a cup of tea or coffee at no extra charge. These hotels have a bar and a restaurant which can be used by people who are not even staying in the hotel.
D The YMCA
The Young Men’s Christian Association has a very impressive complex in the heart of London’ West End. Originally the YMCA met together for religious studies, but it has now grown into a huge organization. The YMCA has some of the best facilities in London with a gym, squash courts and a swimming pool. It is a long term hotel and many residents stay there for months. The rooms are very comfortably furnished and have their own bathroom. It rather expensive to live, but if you want lots of things to do and want to meet lots of people in a safe, central environment, then this is for you.
E The Dorchester Hotel
The Dorchester, situated in the heart of London, is one of the most luxurious and expensive hotels in the world. The services they offer are the best you can find, from serving you tea to driving you around London. The staff have a strict dress-code and always wear a uniform. The rooms are absolutely luxurious, with televisions, Jacuzzis, a fully-stocked bar, fresh flowers and fruit. Definitely a hotel for people with taste and a large bank account.
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