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The Concierge
A new city can be scary. You’ll need information about tourist attractions, restaurants and transportation. You can use your telephone directory to find phone numbers; there’s a fee free call. A better choice is the concierge. The concierge helps guests with planning.
Your first concern should be transportation. The choices may be endless, so get instructions about public transportation, like subway, taxis and buses. For private transportation, like a rental car, talk to the concierge. The concierge will have information about companies with the best prices. The concierge may get you a discount, if the hotel has an agreement with those companies. Another form of transportation for tourists is the shuttle bus. Some hotels will have a free shuttle service to places of interest. If you fly into a city, ask about shuttle service from the airport. Sometimes it is free, but sometimes there is a fee. Ask the concierge about the price and schedule. The concierge will help you plan your departure based on your flight schedule.
If you want to do some sightseeing, the concierge knows a lot about the museums, amusement parks, restaurants, or even city tours. The concierge will be able to tell you hours of operation, admission charges and reservation requirements.
Finally, the concierge is a great source for recommendations on the best restaurants and entertainment. Ask the concierge for directions and transportation to these venues. The concierge is truly the best source of information for the hotel guest.
Dialogue 1.
- Can I help you?
- I just arrived and need information.
- Where have you looked?
- The phone directory, then the Internet.
- That man is the concierge. It is job to help you during your stay.
- Really?
- Yes, it’s a free service for all guests. He may be able to get you some discounted prices.
- Excellent!
Dialogue 2.
- Hello. May I help you?
- Yes. I need some recommendations.
- What do you like?
- I enjoy sightseeing, but I hate busy amusement parks.
- How about a city tour?
- That sounds fun. What about restaurants? I love Asian food.
- There’s an excellent place called Taste of Asia about two blocks north of the hotel.
- How nice! I also love museums and ballet.
- Well, the Art Museum is famous. Also, “Romeo and Juliet” is playing nightly at 7.30 p.m.
- Thanks a lot!
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