Band 9: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time. Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter thank the manager and his staff give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my satisfaction with the excellent experience I had during my recent stay at Everest Hotel from 3rd to 9th July.

I would like to thank the manager for the outstanding performance in overseeing the overall hotel facilities and personnel. Additionally, I am grateful to the staff for their friendly attitude, which created a sense of belonging for me during my stay.

My entire experience at the hotel was amazing, particularly because the breakfast buffet stood out for me. I loved the fact that there were a wide range of food options I could choose from. This enabled me not to visit external restaurants for my morning meal. Moreover, the room service was exceptional because the cleaning staff made sure that my room was properly cleaned and organised every day, assisted with taking care of my laundry and never tampered with any of my belongings.

As a result of these wonderful services, I posted a positive review about your organization on Booking.com, which is a famous online platform for tourists, who are looking for accommodation during their trip. I hope my feedback encourages them to book a stay at your establishment.

I recommend that you keep up the good work, and I hope to visit again for my next vacation.

Yours faithfully,

Anastasia Igbena.