The air conditioning in my hotel room isn't working — Korean
A hotel situation for explaining an air-conditioning problem in Korean and asking for an inspection, estimated repair time, or a room change.
Quick answer
객실 에어컨이 작동하지 않아요.
Meaning The air conditioning in my room isn't working.
gaek-sil e-eo-keon-i jak-dong-ha-ji an-a-yo.
When to use it
Use this when the room is too warm, the air conditioner will not turn on, or it is running without producing cool air. Mention what you already tried so staff can troubleshoot faster.
Core phrases
객실 에어컨이 작동하지 않아요.
gaek-sil e-eo-keon-i jak-dong-ha-ji an-a-yo.
The air conditioning in my room isn't working.
온도를 낮춰도 방이 너무 더워요.
on-do-reul nat-chwo-do bang-i neo-mu deo-wo-yo.
The room is very warm even though I lowered the temperature.
ppal-li hae-gyeol-doe-ji an-eu-myeon da-reun gaek-sil-lo om-gyeo-deu-ril su it-seum-ni-da.
If it can't be fixed quickly, we can move you to another room.
More natural
In Korean, 고장 났어요 means it is broken, but 작동하지 않아요 or 찬바람이 나오지 않아요 is safer when you only know the symptom. 시설 담당 직원 refers to maintenance or facilities staff.
Good to know
Some hotels use central heating or cooling controls, so the system may operate differently by season. Give the room number, current condition, and temperature setting. If repairs will take time, ask whether a room change is available.
