🏨 Italian phrase guide
How to check into a hotel in Italian
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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| Italian | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Ho una prenotazione. | I have a reservation. | |
| A nome di… | Under the name… | |
| Per tre notti | For three nights | |
| La colazione è inclusa? | Is breakfast included? | |
| A che ora bisogna lasciare la camera? | What time is checkout? | |
| Qual è la password del wi-fi? | What's the Wi-Fi password? | |
| Potrei avere una camera più tranquilla? | Could I have a quieter room? | |
| L'aria condizionata non funziona. | The air conditioning doesn't work. | |
| Posso lasciare qui i bagagli? | Can I leave my luggage here? | |
| Il passaporto, per favore. | Your passport, please. |
Example conversation
Receptionist
Buon pomeriggio, benvenuto! Come posso aiutarla?
Good afternoon, welcome! How can I help you?
You
Salve, ho una prenotazione a nome di Smith.
Hi, I have a reservation under the name Smith.
Receptionist
Sì, tre notti. Il passaporto, per favore.
Yes, three nights. Your passport, please.
You
Ecco. La colazione è inclusa?
Here you go. Is breakfast included?
Receptionist
Sì, dalle sette alle dieci. La sua camera è la 304.
Yes, from seven to ten. Your room is 304.
You
Grazie mille!
Thank you very much!
Good to know
💡 "Salve" is a handy polite greeting when you're unsure whether to use "ciao" or "buongiorno". Most Italian cities add a "tassa di soggiorno" (tourist tax) at check-out.
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