Basic English vocabulary for staying at a Hotel 🏨

Are you traveling for vacation or work? 🌍✈️ Whether you’re visiting an English-speaking country for the first time or just want to feel more confident during your stay, here’s a helpful guide with basic hotel vocabulary in English. With just a few key words and phrases, you’ll be ready to check in, ask questions, and enjoy your trip stress-free.

🛎 At the reception / front desk

When you arrive, you’ll talk to the staff at the reception or front desk. This is where most of the communication happens.

🔹 Useful phrases:

• “I have a reservation under the name [your name].”

• “What time is check-in?”

• “Do you need my ID or passport?”
  

🔹 Vocabulary:

• Reservation – A booking made in advance

• Check-in / Check-out – Arriving or leaving

• Receptionist – The person who helps you at the front desk

🛏 In your room

After check-in, you’ll receive a key card for your room. Here are some basic words to help you understand or ask for things inside the room.

🔹 Common words:

• Single room / Double room

• Twin beds – Two separate beds

• Pillow, blanket, bedside table, lamp

• Bathroom, towels, soap, shampoo

• Wi-Fi, air conditioning, TV
  

🔹 Useful phrases:

• “Can I have extra towels, please?”

• “The Wi-Fi isn’t working.”

• “There’s a problem with the air conditioning.”

🧳 Hotel services and facilities

Hotels usually offer extra services. It’s good to know how to ask for them.

🔹 Vocabulary:

• Room service – Food delivered to your room

• Housekeeping – Staff who clean your room

• Breakfast included – Ask what time it’s served

• Laundry service, gym, pool, spa

• Concierge – Someone who helps you with local info or bookings
  

🔹 Example phrases:

• “Is breakfast included?”

• “Can I order room service?”

• “Where’s the gym?”

🚪 When checking out

On your last day, you’ll need some key phrases and words to check out smoothly.

🔹 Useful phrases:

• “I’d like to check out, please.”

• “Can I leave my luggage here for a few hours?”

• “Could I get a receipt, please?”
  

🔹 Vocabulary:

• Bill – The final payment

• Late check-out – Leaving after the usual time

• Luggage storage – A service to keep your bags safe

With just a bit of this vocabulary, you’ll feel more confident and ready to enjoy your trip! 💼🏝