Rank your favourite kinds of place to stay — hotel, hostel, a friend's spare room, camping — and tell me why.

B Natural answer

My favourite is a hotel, then a friend's spare room, then camping, and hostels are last for me. I like hotels because I can sleep well and have hotel breakfast in the morning. A friend's spare room is good when I want a simple trip and a friendly atmosphere. Camping can be great too, especially if I want to be outside, but it needs more planning. Hostels are okay for short stays, yet I usually want a bit more privacy. For me, the best place depends on whether I want comfort or adventure, but camping feels peaceful when I need a break.

Key phrases in this answer

• hotel breakfast — the breakfast served by a hotel“I like hotel breakfast because it is easy and saves time in the morning.”
• a bit more privacy — slightly more personal space and less being around others“After a long trip, I usually want a bit more privacy.”
• camping feels peaceful — camping seems calm and relaxing“For me, camping feels peaceful when I want to get away from the city.”
• save money — spend less money than usual“I usually choose a cheaper place to stay so I can save money for food and trips.”
• stay with a friend — sleep in a friend's home for a short time“When I visit the city, I like to stay with a friend instead of booking a hotel.”
• a place to crash — a very informal place to sleep for a night or two“After the concert, I just needed a place to crash.”