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Formal Complaint Letter #6
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have just returned from a holiday. You are unhappy with the quality of the hotel you stayed in and want to complain to the travel agency that arranged the holiday.

Write a letter to the manager of the travel agency. In your letter,

  • say about the holiday and where you stayed
  • mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed
  • say what you would like the travel agency to do

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

One box per bullet, then compare with Band 9.
162 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I hope this letter finds you well.

Bullet 1

say about the holiday and where you stayed

During my recent holiday, I stayed at the hotel your agency had recommended in Bali. The location was beautiful, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. However, I was disappointed with the overall quality of the hotel.

Bullet 2

mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed

The main reason for my dissatisfaction with the hotel was the cleanliness and maintenance issues. The room I was provided with had a musty smell, the bathroom tiles were cracked, and there were stains on the beddings. Additionally, the air conditioning was not working properly, making it uncomfortable to stay in the room.

Bullet 3

say what you would like the travel agency to do

I kindly request that the travel agency look into the quality of the accommodations they recommend to future clients. As a gesture of goodwill, I would appreciate a partial refund for the inconvenience and disappointment caused by the substandard hotel.

Closing

I trust that you will address this matter promptly and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your attention to this issue.

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