Spanish Phrases for Hotel Check-In

Feeling nervous about checking into a hotel en español?

Whether you’re heading to Mexico for a sunny vacation or landing in Madrid for work, that first conversation at the front desk can feel intimidating if your Spanish is rusty (or non-existent).

But don’t worry. In this episode of Speaking Spanish for Beginners, we’ve got your back.

We’ll walk you through essential Spanish phrases and vocabulary so you can handle your hotel check-in with confidence.

No awkward silences, no Google Translate panic.

Ready to sound like a pro at reception? ¡Vamos!

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Hotel vocabulary in Spanish

This is a basic hotel vocabulary list, most of these words you’ll learn in context in the episode of our podcast.

You’ll find the English word and its Spanish equivalent of hotel in Spanish situations.

Reservation: Reserva
Front desk / Reception: Recepción
Check-in: Registro de entrada (though “check-in” is more commonly used in Spanish nowadays)
Check-out: Registro de salida (same, using just “check-out” is fine)
Room: Habitación
Guest: Huésped
Key: Llave
Bed: Cama
Floor: Piso
Room service: Servicio a la habitación
Breakfast: Desayuno

Check-in Dialogue

In this episode, you’ll find a basic dialogue featuring Jessica, a person from Colombia, as she goes through the check-in process at a hotel in Chile, South America.

This dialogue reflects the typical situations you would encounter at the front desk during a check-in. ¡Vamos!

Spanish (Original)	English (Translation)
Recepcionista: Buenas tardes.	Receptionist: Good afternoon.
Huésped: Buenas tardes	Guest: Good afternoon.
Recepcionista: Bienvenida al hotel Latin ELE. ¿En qué la puedo ayudar?	Receptionist: Welcome to Hotel Latin ELE. How can I help you?
Huésped: Tengo una reserva.	Guest: I have a reservation.
Recepcionista: ¿A nombre de quién?	Receptionist: Under what name?
Huésped: A nombre de Jessica Elejalde.	Guest: Under the name Jessica Elejalde.
Recepcionista: Jessica… ¿Su apellido cuál es?	Receptionist: Jessica… What’s your last name?
Huésped: Elejalde.	Guest: Elejalde.
Recepcionista: ¿Cómo se deletrea?	Receptionist: How do you spell that?
Huésped: E-L-E-J-A-L-D-E	Guest: E-L-E-J-A-L-D-E.
Recepcionista: Jessica Elejalde.. Ah sí, acá está, de Colombia. ¿Me permite su pasaporte?	Receptionist: Jessica Elejalde… Ah yes, here it is, from Colombia. May I have your passport?
Huésped: Acá está mi pasaporte.	Guest: Here is my passport.
Recepcionista: Perfecto. A ver… Todo en orden. Una habitación con cama king una noche, ¿sí?	Receptionist: Perfect. Let’s see… Everything is in order. A room with a king bed for one night, right?
Huésped: Así es.	Guest: That’s right.
Recepcionista: Muy bien. Su habitación es la 202. Está en el segundo piso. El desayuno en el hotel es a partir de las 6 de la mañana. Si necesita servicio a la habitación, puede llamar directamente a recepción. El check out es hasta las 11 de la mañana.	Receptionist: Very good. Your room is 202. It’s on the second floor. Breakfast at the hotel starts at 6 a.m. If you need room service, you can call reception directly. Check-out is by 11 a.m.
Huésped: Muchísimas gracias	Guest: Thank you very much.

Useful phrases

In this section, we’ve gathered a collection of useful phrases in Spanish that sum up key elements from the dialogue you heard in the podcast.

This compilation of basic Spanish vocabulary will equip you with practical expressions to enhance your hotel experience.

Let’s take a look:

Tengo una reserva / reservación (I’ve got a reservation). Another alternative is tengo reservada una habitación.

¿A nombre de quién? (Under whose name?)

A nombre de + nombre y apellido (Under + name and last name)

¿Me permite su pasaporte? (May I have your passport?)

¿Por cuántas noches? (For how many nights?)

Spelling Your Name and Last Name at the Front Desk

Native Spanish speakers may not be familiar with English names, so it is crucial to know how to spell at least your first and last name in Spanish. The receptionist may ask you the following questions to ensure accurate spelling:

¿Cómo se deletrea su nombre / apellido? (How do you spell your first name / last name?)
¿Cómo se escribe su nombre / apellido? (How do you write your first name / last name?)

In the episode, you’ll find the corresponding segment for each letter of the alphabet. Feel free to practice your pronunciation along with the audio to confidently communicate your name in Spanish.

Enjoy your Stay!

Whether you’re planning a trip to a Latin American country or simply seeking to improve your language skills, we sincerely hope that this blog entry has provided valuable assistance.

By familiarizing yourself with the phrases and scenarios presented, you’ll be better prepared to interact with native speakers and speak fluent Spanish during your travels.

Remember, effective communication is the key to a rewarding tourism experience, especially when staying at a hotel. So go ahead and enjoy your hotel, confidently engage with locals, and make lasting memories during your exploration of Latin America.

¡Disfruta tu estadía! (Enjoy your stay!)

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