🏨 French phrase guide
How to check into a hotel in French
Checking in is a conversation you can rehearse before you arrive. Here's what the receptionist will ask, what you'll want to ask back, and how to sort out a problem with your room.
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| French | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| J'ai une réservation. | I have a reservation. | |
| Au nom de… | Under the name… | |
| Pour trois nuits | For three nights | |
| Le petit-déjeuner est compris ? | Is breakfast included? | |
| À quelle heure faut-il libérer la chambre ? | What time is checkout? | |
| Quel est le mot de passe du wifi ? | What's the Wi-Fi password? | |
| Est-ce que je pourrais avoir une chambre plus calme ? | Could I have a quieter room? | |
| La climatisation ne marche pas. | The air conditioning doesn't work. | |
| Je peux laisser mes bagages ici ? | Can I leave my luggage here? | |
| Votre passeport, s'il vous plaît. | Your passport, please. |
Example conversation
Receptionist
Bonjour, bienvenue ! Je peux vous aider ?
Good afternoon, welcome! How can I help you?
You
Bonjour, j'ai une réservation au nom de Smith.
Hi, I have a reservation under the name Smith.
Receptionist
Oui, trois nuits. Votre passeport, s'il vous plaît.
Yes, three nights. Your passport, please.
You
Voilà. Le petit-déjeuner est compris ?
Here you go. Is breakfast included?
Receptionist
Oui, de sept heures à dix heures. Vous êtes à la chambre 304.
Yes, from seven to ten. Your room is 304.
You
Merci beaucoup !
Thank you very much!
Good to know
💡 "Compris" and "inclus" both mean included. Many French hotels add a small "taxe de séjour" (tourist tax) per night when you pay.
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