secluded
/sɪˈkludɪd/Quiet and private because it sits far from other buildings and people rarely pass by.
Example: We rented a secluded cabin at the end of a rough track.
C215 words · Proficient
Hotels & Booking vocabulary — C2
Hotel booking vocabulary for luxury and its conditions, including a bespoke, opulent and secluded stay, plus the small print of waive and forfeit.
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15exorbitant
/ɪɡˈzɔrbɪtənt/Much too expensive; unreasonably high in price.
Example:
The last-minute room came at an exorbitant price.
bespoke
/bʊˈspoʊk/Made or arranged specially to fit one customer's exact needs.
Example:
The concierge arranged a bespoke itinerary for the couple.
opulent
/ˈɑpjələnt/Extremely comfortable and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example:
The lobby was opulent, with marble floors and chandeliers.
boutique
/buˈtik/Small, stylish and fashionable, especially describing a hotel.
Example:
We stayed in a boutique hotel in the old town.
forfeit
/ˈfɔrfɪt/To lose money or a right because you have broken a rule or missed a deadline.
Example:
If you cancel late, you will forfeit your deposit.
waive
/weɪv/To officially say that a rule, fee, or right does not need to be followed or paid.
Example:
The hotel agreed to waive the cancellation fee.
gratuity
/ɡrəˈtuɪti/An amount added to a bill as a tip for service.
Example:
A twelve per cent gratuity is added automatically to every bill.
concierge
/ˌkɑnsiˈɛrʒ/The member of hotel staff at a desk who arranges tickets, tables and taxis for guests.
Example:
Ask the concierge to book us a table for tonight.
opulence
/ˈɑpjələns/Great wealth and luxury, shown in a very obvious way.
Example:
The lobby was decorated with real opulence.
sumptuous
/ˈsʌmptʃwəs/Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.
Example:
We were served a sumptuous breakfast on the terrace.
palatial
/pəˈleɪʃəl/Like a palace; very grand and spacious.
Example:
The suite was almost palatial in size.
exclusivity
/ˌɛksˌkluˈsɪvəti/The quality of being available only to a limited, often wealthy, group.
Example:
Guests pay heavily for the resort's total exclusivity.
plush
/plʌʃ/Luxurious and expensive-looking, especially soft furnishings.
Example:
We sank into the plush sofas in the lobby.
salubrious
Pleasant and healthy to stay in.
Example:
The area around the station is less salubrious than the brochure suggests.
