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Spanish for everyday conversation: Lodging

  • Writer: vega academia
    vega academia
  • Mar 5
  • 3 min read

This series offers everyday conversations in Spanish, detailed by theme, and presents expressions that can be applied in a wide variety of situations while traveling and in everyday life. The goal is to help students improve their language skills and become confident in their use of Spanish in real-life communication.


Hotel check-in

In this post, we will focus on conversation in hotels and other accommodations, learning the expressions and vocabulary necessary for smooth check-in and check-out, and for making inquiries during your stay.


 

Conversation: Checking in at a hotel


The following conversation is an example of what you might expect when checking in at the front desk of a hotel. Mastering this conversation will make the accommodation process easier and your stay more comfortable.


A: ¡Buenas tardes! Tengo una reserva a nombre de Tanaka.

  • Hello. I have a reservation under the name Tanaka.

B: Buenas tardes. Un momento, por favor... Sí, aquí está. ¿Podría mostrarme su pasaporte?

  • Good evening. Please wait a moment... Yes, it's right here. May I have your passport, please?

A: Sí, aquí tiene.

  • Yes, here you go.

B: Gracias. Su habitación es la 305. Aquí tiene la llave.

  • Thank you. Your room is number 305. Here's your key.

A: ¡Gracias! ¿A qué hora es el desayuno?

  • Thank you! What time is breakfast?

B: Se sirve de 7:00 a 10:00 en el restaurante de la planta baja.

  • It is served from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the main restaurant on the ground floor.

A: Perfecto. Muchas gracias.

  • Perfect. Thank you so much.


 

Useful phrases


In this section, we have organized some practical expressions that are frequently used in accommodations. Please remember them not only when checking in or checking out, but also when dealing with various inquiries that may arise during your stay.


Useful expressions at the lodgingAcademia Vega

  • Tengo una reserva a nombre de Miguel García.

    • I have a reservation under the name of Miguel García.

  • El hotel está completo, lo siento.

    • The hotel is fully booked, sorry.

  • Quiero reservar una habitación individual para 3 noches.　

    • I want to book a single room for 3 nights.

  • ¿El desayuno está incluido?

    • Is breakfast included?

  • ¿A qué hora debo dejar la habitación?

    • What time should I check out?

  • ¿Cuál es la clave del wifi?

    • What is the wifi password?

  • Necesito una cuna, por favor.

    • I need a crib, please.

  • ¿Podrían traer toallas?

    • Could you bring towels?

  • ¿Podría tener una habitación con vistas?

    • Could I have a room with a view?

  • ¿Pueden guardar mi equipaje hasta que me vaya?

    • Can you store my luggage until I leave?

 

Essential vocabulary


For smooth communication at your accommodation, you should also keep the following basic vocabulary in mind.


Essential vocabulary at the lodgingAcademia Vega

Hotel

Hotel

Hotel de ... estrellas

... stars hotel

Apartamento

Apartment

Hostal

Hostel

Albergue　

Guesthouse　

Parador　

Spanish hotel chain in historic locations

Camping

Campsite/Trailer park

Tienda de campaña

Tent

Mochilero

Backpacker

Alojarse　

To stay at　

Habitación individual

Single room

Habitación doble

Double room

Habitación triple

Triple room

Cama individual

Single bed

Cama de matrimonio/ doble

Double bed

Cama supletoria　

Extra bed　

Recepción

Reception/Front desk

Vestíbulo　

Lobby　

Hora de entrada

Check-in time

Hora de salida

Check-out time

Desayuno incluido

Breakfast included

Media pensión

Half board

Pensión completa

Full board

Número de habitación

Room number

Detalle de bienvenida

Welcome gift

Caja fuerte

Safe box

Minibar

Minibar

Conexión a internet

Internet connection

Llave de la habitación

Room key

Servicio de habitaciones　

Room service　

Servicio de lavandería

Laundry service

 

Let's use Spanish for everyday conversation!


In this article, you have learned useful Spanish expressions for checking in at your accommodation and for basic inquiries during your stay. Practical use of these expressions will help you have a more fulfilling stay experience. Successful communication in your accommodations will greatly affect the comfort of your trip. We hope you will make use of the phrases and vocabulary in this post and actively try your hand at conversing in the local language.


Please look forward to the next entry in the series, “Spanish for everyday conversation”!


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