Dear Sir or Madam,

I would like to book a single room at your hotel for the week of 4th-11th March. I require a room with a view of the gardens, a telephone, and a private bathroom with shower.

I should be grateful if you would confirm my booking as soon as possible, and if you could give me an indication of your rates per night including breakfast.

Should you have no vacancies, please could you give me the address of a suitable hotel in the Birmingham area.

Yours faithfully,

Jerry Dodger