concierge desk
/koʊnˈsjerʒ desk/
Meaning
A concierge desk is a dedicated service counter in a hotel lobby where guests can get help with booking tours, making restaurant reservations, arranging transportation, or getting local recommendations. The staff there are experts on the local area and can arrange exclusive experiences.
Examples
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Let's stop by the concierge desk to see if they can get us tickets for tonight's show.
Let's stop by the concierge desk to see if they can get us tickets for tonight's show.
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The concierge desk recommended a fantastic local seafood restaurant down the street.
The concierge desk recommended a fantastic local seafood restaurant down the street.
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You can arrange a private airport shuttle directly through the concierge desk.
You can arrange a private airport shuttle directly through the concierge desk.
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I dropped off my postcards at the concierge desk, and they offered to mail them for me.
I dropped off my postcards at the concierge desk, and they offered to mail them for me.
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The line at the reception was long, but there was no one waiting at the concierge desk.
The line at the reception was long, but there was no one waiting at the concierge desk.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I went to the concierge table to ask for a map.
✓ I went to the concierge desk to ask for a map.
In hotels, service stations are referred to as 'desks' (e.g., reception desk, front desk, concierge desk), not 'tables'.
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✗ The concierge desk booked for me a taxi.
✓ The concierge desk booked a taxi for me.
The direct object ('a taxi') should immediately follow the verb 'booked' before the prepositional phrase ('for me').
Related Expressions
Practice
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If you need to make a reservation at a fully booked restaurant, the ___ might be able to help.
💡 The hotel station for guest assistance and bookings.
Show answer
concierge desk
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We picked up a city map and some tour brochures from the ___ in the lobby.
💡 The desk where you get local travel advice and bookings.
Show answer
concierge desk