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! 💼🏝