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German phrases at a hotel
From check-in to check-out: the ten sentences you will actually say at a hotel front desk.
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| # | English | German |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I have a reservation. | Ich habe eine Reservierung. |
| 2 | I would like a room for two nights. | Ich hätte gern ein Zimmer für zwei Nächte. |
| 3 | What time is breakfast? | Um wie viel Uhr gibt es Frühstück? |
| 4 | What is the Wi-Fi password? | Wie lautet das WLAN-Passwort? |
| 5 | The air conditioning does not work. | Die Klimaanlage funktioniert nicht. |
| 6 | Could I have an extra towel? | Könnte ich noch ein Handtuch haben? |
| 7 | What time is check-out? | Um wie viel Uhr muss ich auschecken? |
| 8 | Where is the elevator? | Wo ist der Aufzug? |
| 9 | Can I leave my luggage here? | Kann ich mein Gepäck hier lassen? |
| 10 | Can you call me a taxi? | Können Sie mir ein Taxi rufen? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | German |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | Können Sie das bitte wiederholen? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Sprechen Sie bitte langsamer. |
| I do not understand. | Ich verstehe nicht. |
Tips
- Start with a greeting. Walking up and asking a question without one comes across as rude in all five languages.
- Have your booking name ready to say. It is the first thing they will ask.
- For anything broken, say what is wrong and then ask for help. The staff will take it from there.
These sentences use Sie, the polite form, which is right with anyone you do not know. Use du only with friends, children and people who offer it.
More German phrases by situation
How do you say “I have a reservation” in German?
“Ich habe eine Reservierung.”.
What are the most useful German phrases at a hotel?
“Ich habe eine Reservierung.” (I have a reservation.) “Ich hätte gern ein Zimmer für zwei Nächte.” (I would like a room for two nights.) “Um wie viel Uhr gibt es Frühstück?” (What time is breakfast?) “Wie lautet das WLAN-Passwort?” (What is the Wi-Fi password?) “Die Klimaanlage funktioniert nicht.” (The air conditioning does not work.)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in German?
Say “Ich verstehe nicht.” (I do not understand.), then “Sprechen Sie bitte langsamer.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “Können Sie das bitte wiederholen?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these German phrases quickly?
Say each sentence out loud, not just read it. Ten sentences a day for a week is plenty before a trip. 4ToSpeak has you hear each one, build it, and say it aloud with feedback.
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