"I once spent five nights in a hotel room with a broken shower. Five nights of cold water. I knew the front desk would fix it. I just did not know how to ask, in English." Freezing at the front desk is not an English failure — it is travel pressure. Today that changes.
You can book a hotel room with two simple frames. Say: I would like to book a room, and add your dates in words, like the fifth of June. Or ask: Do you have any rooms available. At the front desk, say: I have a reservation under the name, and then your family name. Show your passport, listen for the check-in and check-out times, and take your key card. Three questions make you feel at home in any hotel. Ask: Is breakfast included, What is the Wi-Fi password, and What time does the pool open. If something is wrong, stay calm. First name the problem, then ask politely: The air conditioning is not working. Could someone take a look, please. The front desk is on your side. On the last day, ask: What time is check-out, and Could I see the bill, please. You can also ask for a late check-out or leave your luggage after check-out.
Made for intermediate learners (CEFR B1–B2).
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