Reception
The area in a hotel, office, or hospital where guests or patients are greeted and registered when they first arrive.
Examples
3 of 5I'll meet you in the hotel reception at 9:00 AM.
I will see you at the front area of the hotel at nine in the morning.
The reception staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you.
The workers at the front desk are there all day and night to help.
Wait at reception while I check our booking.
Stay in the lobby area while I look at our reservation.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Reception is where you are 'Received' when you arrive.
Quick Quiz
If you need a towel, just call ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: reception
Examples
I'll meet you in the hotel reception at 9:00 AM.
everydayI will see you at the front area of the hotel at nine in the morning.
The reception staff are available 24 hours a day to assist you.
formalThe workers at the front desk are there all day and night to help.
Wait at reception while I check our booking.
informalStay in the lobby area while I look at our reservation.
Wait times at reception were measured as part of the efficiency study.
academicHow long people waited at the front desk was part of the research.
Our reception area has been redesigned to look more professional.
businessThe place where we greet clients has been changed to look better.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
reception is open
the front desk is working
go to reception
walk to the front desk for help
reception bell
the small bell used to get attention
Often Confused With
A receipt is a piece of paper showing you paid; reception is the place where you check in.
Usage Notes
In hospitality, 'reception' is most commonly used for the front desk. It can also mean a formal party (e.g., a wedding reception).
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'the receipt' when they mean 'the reception'.
Memory Tip
Reception is where you are 'Received' when you arrive.
Word Origin
From Latin 'receptio', the act of receiving.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many budget hotels in Europe, reception might close at night, requiring a code to enter.
Quick Quiz
If you need a towel, just call ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: reception
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.
Amenities
B1Features or services that provide comfort, convenience, or pleasure. In a hotel, these might include a gym, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, or toiletries.
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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