TravelIntermediate
Asking about the hotel pool in English
Everyday English for asking about the hotel pool. Key line: “Hi, could you tell me about the pool hours?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could you tell me about the pool hours?
Them
Sure—it's open from seven a.m. till ten nightly.
Lin
Great, and do you provide towels, or should I bring one?
Them
We provide them by the pool, so you're all set.
Lin
Nice. One more thing—is the water heated? I freeze fast.
Them
Yes, it's heated year-round. You won't turn into ice.
Lin
Perfect. Do I need a swim cap, or just courage?
Them
No cap—just courage. The deep end looks dramatic, though.
Key phrases
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Ask the hours
✓ Could you tell me about the pool hours?Polite way to ask pool times
hours = opening times
About towels
✓ Do you provide towels?Ask if towels are provided
Common in hotels
Water temp
✓ Is the water heated?Ask if the pool is heated
"heated" sounds more natural
Swim cap
✓ Do I need a swim cap?Ask if a swim cap is needed
need + noun
Quick answers
Ask the hours: what to say in English
Say “Could you tell me about the pool hours?” — polite way to ask pool times. hours = opening times.
About towels: what to say in English
Say “Do you provide towels?” — ask if towels are provided. Common in hotels.
Water temp: what to say in English
Say “Is the water heated?” — ask if the pool is heated. "heated" sounds more natural.
Swim cap: what to say in English
Say “Do I need a swim cap?” — ask if a swim cap is needed. need + noun.