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a key and a keycard
A key is a specially-shaped piece of metal. A keycard is an electronic device in the shape of a card
a lift and an elevator
‘Lift’is British English. ‘Elevator’ is American English.
checking in and checking out
You check in when you arrive at the hotel. You check out when you leave.
a bill and a receipt
bill - a piece of paper which shows you how much you have to pay. receipt - a piece of paper which shows what you bought and how much you paid
a double room and a twin-bedded room
A double room is a room for two people, with either two beds or one large bed suitable for two people. A twin-bedded room has two separate beds.
full board and half board
Full board means that the hotel provides all your meals as well as your room. Half board includes breakfast and either lunch or supper.
