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As a frequent traveler, I know how important it is to have some basic knowledge of the local language when staying at a hotel. In this lesson, we will learn some essential phrases and vocabulary commonly used when staying at a hotel in Spanish.

Hotel Vocabulary

Here are some of the most common words and phrases you might encounter when staying at a hotel in a Spanish-speaking country.

Spanish	Pronunciation	English
habitación	ah-bee-tah-see-own	room
reserva	ray-sair-vah	reservation
recepción	ray-sayp-see-own	reception
llave	yah-vay	key
caja fuerte	kah-hah foo-ehr-tay	safe
ascensor	ah-sain-sohr	elevator
limpieza	leemp-yay-thah	cleaning
salida	sah-lee-dah	check-out
entrada	ain-trah-dah	check-in

Here are some phrases that may be useful during your stay:

• Quisiera hacer una reserva. (I would like to make a reservation.)
• ¿A qué hora es el check-in? (What time is check-in?)
• ¿Dónde está mi habitación? (Where is my room?)
• ¿Cómo se usa la caja fuerte? (How do you use the safe?)
• Necesito toallas limpias. (I need clean towels.)
• ¿Dónde está el ascensor? (Where is the elevator?)
• ¿A qué hora es el check-out? (What time is check-out?)

It's also important to know some basic phrases to communicate with the hotel staff:

• ¿Me puede ayudar, por favor? (Can you help me, please?)
• No entiendo. (I don't understand.)
• ¿Habla inglés? (Do you speak English?)
• ¿Hay algún problema? (Is there a problem?)

Learning these phrases will come in handy during your stay and help you feel more confident when communicating with locals.

Additional Tips

Here are some additional tips to make your stay at a hotel in a Spanish-speaking country more comfortable:

• When making a reservation, be sure to confirm the price and any additional fees.
• Take note of your hotel's address and phone number in case you need to communicate with them during your stay.
• Keep your valuables in the hotel safe and take them out with you only when necessary.
• Take some time to explore the local culture and customs. You might discover some hidden gems and make lasting memories.

I hope this lesson has provided you with some useful vocabulary and phrases for your next hotel stay in a Spanish-speaking country. ¡Buen viaje! (Have a safe trip!)

Sources

• Hotel
• Spanish Language

Table of Contents - Spanish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Spanish

• The Spanish Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Nouns and Gender
• Definite and Indefinite Articles
• Subject Pronouns

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Verbs

• Present Tense Verbs
• Ser and Estar
• Reflexive Verbs

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Adjectives

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Demonstrative Adjectives

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Pronouns

• Direct Object Pronouns
• Indirect Object Pronouns

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Common Words and Phrases

• Greetings and Salutations
• Numbers and Counting
• Days of the Week and Months of the Year

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Restaurant Phrases

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Travel and Directions

• Asking for Directions
• Hotel Vocabulary

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Spanish-Speaking Countries

• Spain: History and Culture
• Latin America: History and Culture

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Celebrations and Festivals

• Día de los Muertos
• Cinco de Mayo

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Hispanic Heritage Month

• Notable Hispanic Figures
• Hispanic Influence on Music and Dance