🏨 German phrase guide
How to check into a hotel in German
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.
Practice this conversation out loud, free →Key German phrases
| German | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Ich habe eine Reservierung. | I have a reservation. | |
| Auf den Namen… | Under the name… | |
| Für drei Nächte | For three nights | |
| Ist das Frühstück inklusive? | Is breakfast included? | |
| Bis wann muss ich auschecken? | What time is checkout? | |
| Wie ist das WLAN-Passwort? | What's the Wi-Fi password? | |
| Könnte ich ein ruhigeres Zimmer bekommen? | Could I have a quieter room? | |
| Die Klimaanlage funktioniert nicht. | The air conditioning doesn't work. | |
| Kann ich mein Gepäck hier lassen? | Can I leave my luggage here? | |
| Ihren Reisepass, bitte. | Your passport, please. |
Example conversation
Receptionist
Guten Tag und herzlich willkommen! Wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Good afternoon, welcome! How can I help you?
You
Hallo, ich habe eine Reservierung auf den Namen Smith.
Hi, I have a reservation under the name Smith.
Receptionist
Ja, drei Nächte. Ihren Reisepass, bitte.
Yes, three nights. Your passport, please.
You
Bitte schön. Ist das Frühstück inklusive?
Here you go. Is breakfast included?
Receptionist
Ja, von sieben bis zehn Uhr. Sie haben Zimmer 304.
Yes, from seven to ten. Your room is 304.
You
Vielen Dank!
Thank you very much!
Good to know
💡 "WLAN" (said "vay-lahn") is the German word for Wi-Fi. Quiet hours ("Ruhezeit") are taken seriously, especially at night.
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