by Simon Stopps
SC: The Stars and Diamonds ranking systems – what are they and how do they work?
DC: “Diamonds” are the ranking system used by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Rankings range from one to five diamonds and are awarded annually based on the service performance of a hotel.
The more diamonds a hotel has, the more luxury it provides for its guests. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is one of only three hotels in North America that has maintained a five-diamond designation for 25 consecutive years.
A number of different ranking organizations use “stars.” Rankings usually range from one to five stars – again measuring the level of service and quality of the hotel.
SC: What makes a five-diamond hotel a five-diamond hotel?
DC: Adherence to service standards is what sets a five-diamond hotel apart from the rest. When evaluated by AAA, a hotel must achieve a score of 300 or higher, out of a possible 352 points, to be designated with the prestigious five-diamond award.
Points are given for meeting a series of detailed service-related criteria ranging from friendliness and attentiveness of staff to cleanliness and services available.
Once a year, AAA arrives unannounced and evaluates hotels from a guest's perspective.
SC: If you are booking a room in a different part of the world, how do you know you are really getting a quality hotel?
DC: Ultimately it comes down to a rating system's guidelines as well as the overall preferences of the guest. If a traveler has found a particular rating system useful in the past, they should look for a hotel that meets the standards of that system.
Ask your travel agent or contact the hotel directly. They should be able to provide you with a description of the rooms available and amenities provided by the hotel.
SC: What's the best way to get a deal when you are booking?
DC: Most hotels in the United States have websites where you Can learn about seasonal deals being offered.
Some specials may offer discounts, while others may include exclusive amenities that make the room a better value for its price.
Packages are also a great way to save money. They tend to unite a great room rate with either food and beverages or a cultural experience that is unique to that destination.
These deals can give a guest an all-encompassing view of the city they are visiting.
Grammar
The more diamonds a hotel has, the more luxury it provides for its its guests.
"The more diamonds a hotel has..."
"...the more luxury it provides."
"Subject + verb +object
The more+object +subject+verb
The more phone calls I answer, the more headaches I get.
The more cans the students collect and recycle, the more money they can raise for the class trip.
hospitality-take care of other people and welcome guests.
luxury-high quality, top material and good service
consecutive-year right in the roll, no break.
adherence-faithful devotion to something. stick to it not break it. 坚持，固守。对某事的坚持用to
*Adherence to top quality ingredients makes the restaurant outstanding even after all these years.
*Our principal's adherence to rules is well-known among students.
Close adherence to a study plan usually helps Cheryl get great marks.
designation (n)-Phil has received the "Most Valuable Player" designation three times.
designate (v) 选出，给于某种称谓。designation (n)选派，名称，称呼。
*The resort has the designation of "the best resort in the country for honeymooners" 美名
*His designation as ambassador to France was confirmed today.任命为法国大使
criteria (Pl n)-a set of expectation, regulation, requirement.
Students need to meet three criteria before they are allowed to go on the class trip
attentiveness (n)-give special care of something, well care, pay attention.体贴，留意，殷勤
The attentiveness of the flight attendants made Jordan's trip very comfortable.
*The attentiveness of the flight attendants impressed everyone of us.
*It was Paul's attentiveness that actually won Vivian's heart.
prestigious-has reputation of extremely high quality.
prospective-the view of point.
ultimately (adv)-in the end, at last
Ultimately, Megan can't decide until she has seen the report.
amenity (n)-any make the traveler's life a bid easier 休闲设施.
The resort offers lots of amenities to make visitors feel at home.
*The amenities of the resort include a jacuzzi, pool, and gym, and miniature golf course. 按摩浴池
*The town's amenities need a lot of improvement. 需要大大改进
exclusive (adj)-Not for everyone, only available for certain people. 专用的,独有的.
The bank is offering an exclusive discount to its long-term customers.
*This room is for the exclusive use of our VIPs.贵宾,总裁,高级或豪华的
*This parking space is for the exclusive use of the president.
*The tuition of this exclusive boarding school is twice my father's annual salary.
上流社会专属的学校学费
encompass (v)-include, all in encompass-including everything or everyone. 包含,包刮
Stan's all- encompassing list of the company's problems was presented at the staff meeting.
*His book collection encompasses works of many authors, even foreign ones. 作品
*the entrance exam will encompass all subjects. 包刮许多科目
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set apart- 1. reserved for special purpose. 专门为。。挪出来，搁置一旁
2. His talent sets apart from his classmate 才华凸出
Are you all set?=Are you ready?
set in your ways? -are you flexible or not? set in his way.固执，已定型，固定
Her wedding ring is set in gold镶嵌在金子, the setting of the ring 镶嵌。
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A traveler,they 是很口语的用法.但是若是书写 则前后要一致,后面是複数,前面也要用複数 The travelers, they
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