🏨 Spanish phrase guide
How to check into a hotel in Spanish
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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| Spanish | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Tengo una reserva. | I have a reservation. | |
| A nombre de… | Under the name… | |
| Para tres noches | For three nights | |
| ¿El desayuno está incluido? | Is breakfast included? | |
| ¿A qué hora hay que dejar la habitación? | What time is checkout? | |
| ¿Cuál es la contraseña del wifi? | What's the Wi-Fi password? | |
| ¿Podría darme una habitación más tranquila? | Could I have a quieter room? | |
| El aire acondicionado no funciona. | The air conditioning doesn't work. | |
| ¿Puedo dejar aquí mi equipaje? | Can I leave my luggage here? | |
| Su pasaporte, por favor. | Your passport, please. |
Example conversation
Receptionist
Buenas tardes, ¡bienvenido! ¿En qué puedo ayudarle?
Good afternoon, welcome! How can I help you?
You
Hola, tengo una reserva a nombre de Smith.
Hi, I have a reservation under the name Smith.
Receptionist
Sí, tres noches. Su pasaporte, por favor.
Yes, three nights. Your passport, please.
You
Aquí tiene. ¿El desayuno está incluido?
Here you go. Is breakfast included?
Receptionist
Sí, de siete a diez. Su habitación es la 304.
Yes, from seven to ten. Your room is 304.
You
¡Muchas gracias!
Thank you very much!
Good to know
💡 "Habitación" is the standard word for a hotel room; you'll also hear "cuarto" in Latin America. "Buenas tardes" works from early afternoon until it gets dark.
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