Amenities
Features or services that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure. In a hotel, these might include a gym, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, or toiletries.
Examples
3 of 5We were impressed by the modern amenities in the guest rooms.
We liked the modern features and services in the bedrooms.
The developer promised to include basic amenities such as a park and a library.
The builder said they would provide basic services like a park and a book room.
The cabin had no amenities at all—no running water and no electricity.
The small house had nothing useful—no water or lights.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Amenities starts with 'Amen' — which you say when you find a hotel with great comforts!
Quick Quiz
The guests were very happy with the free Wi-Fi and other ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: amenities
Examples
We were impressed by the modern amenities in the guest rooms.
everydayWe liked the modern features and services in the bedrooms.
The developer promised to include basic amenities such as a park and a library.
formalThe builder said they would provide basic services like a park and a book room.
The cabin had no amenities at all—no running water and no electricity.
informalThe small house had nothing useful—no water or lights.
Access to urban amenities is a key driver of property prices.
academicBeing close to city services is a big reason why houses cost more.
Our hotels are ranked based on the quality of their amenities.
businessOur hotels are rated by how good their extra services are.
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
standard amenities
services that are expected normally
on-site amenities
services located within the building
complimentary amenities
free services or items
Often Confused With
Facilities usually refers to buildings or large equipment; amenities focuses on the comfort and convenience those things provide.
Usage Notes
Almost always used in the plural 'amenities'. It is common in real estate and hotel advertising.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use the singular 'amenity' when they mean the general set of services.
Memory Tip
Amenities starts with 'Amen' — which you say when you find a hotel with great comforts!
Word Origin
From Latin 'amoenitas', meaning 'pleasantness'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The guests were very happy with the free Wi-Fi and other ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: amenities
Related Vocabulary
More Hospitality & Tourism words
Reservation
B1An arrangement to have something kept for you, such as a room in a hotel or a table in a restaurant. It is a formal promise that a service will be available for you at a specific time.
Accommodation
B1A place to live, work, or stay in, especially when you are traveling. It refers to the physical building or room provided for guests.
Destination
B1The place where someone is going or where something is being sent or taken. In tourism, it refers to the final location of a traveler's trip.
Itinerary
B1A detailed plan or a list of the places you will visit on a journey, often including the times and dates of travel.
Excursion
B1A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity. It is usually organized for a group of people and lasts for a day or less.
Reception
B1The area in a hotel, office, or hospital where guests or patients are greeted and registered when they first arrive.
Souvenir
B1Something that you buy or keep to remember a place you have visited on holiday or a special event.
Sightseeing
B1The activity of visiting interesting places, especially by people on holiday. It involves looking at famous buildings, landmarks, or scenery.
Recommendation
B1A suggestion or advice that someone or something is good and should be chosen. In tourism, it usually refers to advice about which hotels, restaurants, or places to visit.
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