You want to book a hotel that one of your friends recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside. Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements. In your letter, explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay ask what will be included in the price enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel

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Dear Sir, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to seek information about the booking arrangements that were highly recommended by my friend. I have heard a lot about your "
five star
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five-star
" hotel, and I would like to stay in a private suite with my family. I prefer a suit that has a balcony at the back, and it would be ideal if it is located on the second floor so that we can enjoy the clear views of
sea
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the sea
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. I would like to know whether it is possible to book it for one week, from 10th May 2026?. Can you please explain what services will be covered in the price
.
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I believe meals, Wi-Fi, access to the swimming pool, and parking facilities should be included. I would
also
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really appreciate it if you could provide the information about the beach activities
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Additionally
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,
Is
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are
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there any places for children to visit? We are
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interested in exploring the local shops
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or parks nearby. I would be grateful for the details you can share. I look forward to your prompt response. Yours faithfully, Sam

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task response
Task response: You answer all parts, but ask more direct questions about price and what is in it.
task response
Task response: Use the right word forms, for example 'suite' not 'suit'.
coherence cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: Your letter is easy to follow, with clear parts for each point.
coherence cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: Some links can be better. Use simple words like 'also', 'so', and 'because' to join ideas.
task response
Task response: You cover stay time, room needs, price items, and things to do near the hotel.
coherence cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: The greeting, ending, and paragraphing are good and fit a formal letter.
Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite
Topic Vocabulary:
  • I am writing to make a booking
  • My friend highly recommended your hotel
  • family holiday
  • seaside hotel
  • a double room
  • a family room
  • sea view
  • from [date] to [date]
  • How much does it cost?
  • What is included in the price?
  • breakfast included
  • evening meal
  • free Wi-Fi
  • car park
  • swimming pool
  • places of interest
  • near the hotel
  • things to do
  • for adults and children
  • I look forward to your reply
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