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Tell a hotel you'll arrive late — Japanese

A hotel conversation for reporting a late arrival and checking the latest possible check-in time.

Quick answer
到着が遅くなります。チェックインは何時までですか?
Meaning I'll be arriving late. What time is the latest I can check in?
Tōchaku ga osoku narimasu. Chekkuin wa nanji made desu ka?

When to use it

Use this when a flight, train, or other delay means you may reach the property later than planned.

Core phrases

到着が遅くなります。チェックインは何時までですか?
Tōchaku ga osoku narimasu. Chekkuin wa nanji made desu ka?
I'll be arriving late. What time is the latest I can check in?
23時ごろ到着予定です。
Nijūsanjigoro tōchakuyoteidesu.
I expect to arrive around 11 p.m.
さらに遅れる場合は、もう一度連絡したほうがいいですか?
Saraniokureru bāi wa, mō ichidorenrakushitahōgaiidesu ka?
Should I contact you again if I'm delayed further?

What you may hear

24時までチェックインできます。
Nijūyojimade chekkuin dekimasu.
You can check in until midnight.
遅れる場合は必ずご連絡ください。
Okureru bāi wa kanara zugo renrakukudasai.
Please contact us if you'll be later.

How to respond

わかりました。遅れる場合は連絡します。
Wakarimashita. Okureru bāi wa renrakushimasu.
Understood. I'll contact you if I'm later.
予約名は○○です。
Yoyakumei wa ○○desu.
The reservation is under the name ___.

Mini conversation

You
到着が遅くなります。チェックインは何時までですか?
Tōchaku ga osoku narimasu. Chekkuin wa nanji made desu ka?
I'll be arriving late. What time is the latest I can check in?
Other person
24時までチェックインできます。
Nijūyojimade chekkuin dekimasu.
You can check in until midnight.
You
わかりました。遅れる場合は連絡します。
Wakarimashita. Okureru bāi wa renrakushimasu.
Understood. I'll contact you if I'm later.

More natural

Give the reservation name and expected arrival time together.

Good to know

Late-arrival rules and final check-in times vary by property, so follow the terms of your reservation and the hotel's instructions.

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