| Lesson №10 |
| IN A HOTEL |
| УРОК № 10 |
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As in most countries, when traveling in Russia you should make hotel reservations ahead of time. There are no "motels", as we in the US understand that word, where you have a chance of getting accommodations without reservations. In the major cities (Moscow, St. Petersburg and the capitals of the NIS countries), there are many Western-owned and operated hotels which offer all the comforts and services we are accustomed to. You'll feel quite at home there.
When you arrive, tell the desk clerk that you have a reservation:
| Для меня́ заброни́рован но́мер. | I have a reservation. |
When checking in, you'll be asked to show your passport for registration purposes. In the large cities, the desk clerk will give you а про́пуск/ка́рта го́стя room card (with your name and room number on it) together with your ключ room key. Keep this card handy as often you'll be asked to show it to the doorman to get in, especially if you return late in the evening. Most of the major hotels have the magnetic key-card systems, though in the smaller cities you'll get a real key. In hotels in the smaller cities when you go out, you will probably be asked to leave your key with the woman responsible for your floor. She'll ask you to show your room card when you return and want to pick up your key. This procedure is less common, however, in the larger cities, though you will have а дежу́рная floor lady. These are good people to get to know as they can help with all kinds of things, such as getting laundry done, bringing you кипято́к для ча́я hot water for tea in the evening, helping with all sorts of problems you might encounter. They do not expect monetary tips, though a little gift will always be appreciated.
Here are a few words you will find helpful during your stay:
| дежу́рная | floor lady | го́рничная | maid |
| администра́тор | hotel manager | но́мер | room |
| эта́ж | floor | лифт | elevator |
Most major hotels offer you the following services:
|
по́чта |
post office |
|
рестора́н |
restaurant (breakfast is included in the room price in most hotels) |
|
кафе́ |
cafe |
|
буфе́т |
snack bar |
|
туале́т М (мужско́й) Ж (же́нский) |
public restroom Men Women |
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парикма́херская же́нская |
beauty salon |
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парикма́херская мужска́я |
barber shop |
|
бюро́ обслу́живания |
service bureau (which today includes photocopying, fax, secretarial services, travel arrangements, theater tickets, etc.) |
|
бюро́ обме́на валю́ты |
currency exchange |
|
ка́мера хране́ния |
left luggage room |