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Practical hotel conversations for check-in, luggage, and arrival times.
There's a minibar charge I don't recognize — Japanese
At checkout, point out a minibar charge you do not recognize and ask staff to check the room record and bill.
I'd like a wake-up call tomorrow morning — Japanese
If you need to leave early, request a hotel wake-up call and clearly state the date, time, and room number.
Can I have a parcel delivered to the hotel? — Japanese
Before sending a purchase or personal parcel to your hotel, check whether it can receive it and what booking details to put on the label.
Is breakfast included in my booking? — Japanese
After checking in, ask whether breakfast is included in your rate, where it is served, and what you need for entry.
When will my hotel laundry be returned? — Japanese
Before using a hotel's laundry service, ask about collection cutoffs and return times, especially if you leave the next day.
I'd like to arrange a housekeeping time — Japanese
If you plan to stay in the room or rest, ask the front desk whether housekeeping can come while you are out.
Could I have an extra blanket? — Japanese
If you feel cold or need more bedding, ask the front desk for blankets and say how many you need.
Is early check-in available? — Japanese
If you arrive early, ask about entering the room itself, separately from storing luggage, and check any extra charge.
The safe in my room won't open — Japanese
A hotel situation for asking in Japanese for help when the room safe will not open, including staff assistance, reset procedures, identity checks, and important items inside.
The air conditioning in my hotel room isn't working — Japanese
A hotel situation for explaining an air-conditioning problem in Japanese and asking for an inspection, repair time, or a room change.
I think I left something in my hotel room — Japanese
A hotel lost-and-found situation for explaining in Japanese what you left behind, identifying your room, and asking the hotel to keep, contact you about, or send the item.
Leaving luggage at a hotel after checkout — Japanese
Ask whether the hotel can hold your bags after checkout, confirm the pickup time and any fee, and check how to collect them. Learn what to say if there is no storage space.
Ask to leave luggage before hotel check-in — Japanese
A hotel conversation for asking whether luggage can be stored when you arrive before check-in time.
Tell a hotel you'll arrive late — Japanese
A hotel conversation for reporting a late arrival and checking the latest possible check-in time.
Ask to change rooms at a hotel — Japanese
A hotel conversation for explaining a room problem and asking the front desk whether you can move to another room.
Ask when a hotel deposit or card authorization will be released — Japanese
A hotel conversation for checking whether a deposit or card authorization is a final charge and when it will be released.
Ask for a late checkout — Japanese
A hotel conversation for asking whether late checkout is available, how late you can stay and whether there is an extra fee.
Ask for help when a hotel room key does not work — Japanese
A hotel conversation for explaining that a room key does not open the door and asking the front desk to reset or replace it.