EY Y02 L32 Hotels

  1. When was the last time you stayed at a hotel? Why did you go there? What was the hotel like?
  2. Was it a good experience? Why?
  3. There are many features of Japanese style hotels (ryokans, minshuku) that are rare or unheard of in Western style hotels (resort hotels, luxury hotels). Name one.
  4. There are many features of Western style hotels (resort hotels, luxury hotels) that are rare or unheard of in Japanese style hotels (ryokans, minshuku). Name one.
  5. Which do you prefer; Japanese style hotels or Western style hotels, why?
  6. Have you every stayed in any of these types of hotel; capsule hotel, love hotel, ryokan, resort hotel, business hotel, minshuku, youth hostel? How was it? Why?

Question 1

I stayed in a hotel in 2019. We went to Bentencho because my wife wanted a change in scenery. I was happy because we also got to watch the Rugby World Cup final on a big TV in our room.

Question 2

It was a nice experience as it was my son's first time away from home. He was very young but he was fine. My wife enjoyed being away from home and I enjoyed watching the rugby.

Question 3

I think Japanese capsule hotels are unique. They are small and for solo travellers. I think it is a great idea.

Question 4

I think Japanese hotels have all Western hotel features.

Question 5

I prefer Western hotels as that is what I am comfortable with.

Question 6

I have stayed in a Youth Hostel and capsule hotel. They were cheap but clean and good value for money.

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
change in scenery 景色の移り変わり
good value for money お買い得