Hotels
A- Palm Beach Resort
At Palm Beach you will find everything you need for a perfect holiday. Our hotel offers visitors complete peace
and quiet away from the crowds and noise of the city; we have our own private beach where you will always find
plenty of space to relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery, white sand and perfectly clear blue sea. For those who
want to do more than lie in the sun we have our own team of diving instructors who can teach you how to scuba-
dive and take you to the nearby reefs to see the amazing marine life. Wind-surfing, water- skiing and jet skis are
also available. In the evenings there are 3 high quality restaurants to choose from all inside the hotel complex. All
of our 300 luxury rooms have their own balcony with stunning views out to sea. Our reception staff will be happy
to help you organize any excursions around the island.
B- Forest Lodge
Forest Lodge is the ideal place to stay after a day of walking in the hills. The hotel is situated in a secluded area on
the edge of the forest inside the national park. There is wildlife right on our doorstop and it is possible to see a
number of rare birds and plants. The hotel has 240 large rooms on three stories, all with en-suite facilities and a
large restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our aim is to provide you with a place to enjoy the natural
beauty of the area. We are also very conscious of the need to protect the wildlife in the area and try to keep our
impact on the environment to a minimum. We hope our visitors will help us with this by not leaving any litter in
the forest area and recycling waste where possible. As evidence of our commitment to protecting the environment
and in order to welcome guests without cars we will be happy to pick up any guests arriving by train from the
nearest station free of…………..
C- The Tower Hotel
This ultra-modern hotel is located within easy walking distance of all the main sights and just 5 minutes from the
central station. It is the ideal location for anyone looking for a place to rest in total comfort after a busy day
shopping and sightseeing in this amazing city. The hotel was completely renovated last year and is now equipped
with the most up-to-date technology and appliances. The Tower Hotel has 45 rooms all with en-suite bathrooms,
underfloor heating, flat screen TV, Wi-Fi internet access and mini bar. Over 70 per cent of the hotel’s energy needs
are provided by the solar panels on the roof making the Tower Hotel one of the greenest in the city. We are very
proud to be contributing to the city’s sustainable development program. Room service is available 24 hours a day
and we offer breakfast in the Terrace bar overlooking the river. It is also possible to book theatre tickets, boat
trips and city bus tours with our reception staff at a discounted price.
D- Parkside Hotel
As the name suggests the Parkside Hotel is located right next to the city’s largest park, to the west of the city away
from all the noise and crowds of the downtown area but still close enough that if you want to go to the theatre or
spend a day shopping you can get there easily by public transport or taxi. The hotel has its own garden and from
the roof terrace you can enjoy beautiful views of the city, the park and the mountains to the north. There is a large
and fully equipped gym, swimming pool, sauna and spa so this is the perfect place to feel good and stay in shape.
With its large dining room, which can seat over 400 people this hotel is also the perfect place to celebrate your
wedding or any other large party. The Parkside Hotel is also the ideal location to hold a business conference; we
have 2 large conference rooms with all the latest technologies and experienced staff on hand to provide any
additional support you may need.
You are going to read about 4 hotels. For questions a-j choose from the hotels (A-D).
Which hotel:
a) is in the center of a big city? …………………….
b) offers guests the chance to do water sports? …………………….
c) is best for people interested in nature and outdoor activities? …………………….
d) can cater for a very large number of people? …………………….
e) encourages visitors to be environmentally friendly? .…………..……….
f) would be good for a relaxing and quiet holiday? …………………….
g) would suit someone who is interested in keeping fit? …………………….
h) does not have somewhere you can eat dinner? …………………….
i) makes a request about how their guests should behave? …………………….
j) offers free transport for guests? …………………….
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