hotel receptionist

Meaning

A hotel receptionist is the employee who works at the front desk of a hotel. They welcome guests, handle check-ins and check-outs, and answer questions during your stay.

Examples

• The hotel receptionist was very friendly and gave us a map of the city.

  The hotel receptionist was very friendly and gave us a map of the city.

• If you need extra towels, just ask the hotel receptionist.

  If you need extra towels, just ask the hotel receptionist.

• I'll ask the hotel receptionist what time checkout is tomorrow.

  I'll ask the hotel receptionist what time checkout is tomorrow.

• The hotel receptionist helped us book a taxi to the airport.

  The hotel receptionist helped us book a taxi to the airport.

• You should leave your room key with the hotel receptionist when you go out.

  You should leave your room key with the hotel receptionist when you go out.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I asked the hotel reception for a wake-up call.

  ✓ I asked the hotel receptionist for a wake-up call.

  Use 'receptionist' to refer to the person, and 'reception' to refer to the physical desk or area.

• ✗ The hotel receiptist was very helpful.

  ✓ The hotel receptionist was very helpful.

  'Receiptist' is not an English word. The correct profession is 'receptionist'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The ___ handed me my room key and explained where the elevator was.

  💡 The person working at the front desk.

  Show answer

  hotel receptionist

• If you have any problems with your room, please speak to the ___.

  💡 The employee who handles guest check-ins.

  Show answer

  hotel receptionist