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Ask to change rooms at a hotel — Korean

A hotel conversation for explaining a room problem and asking the front desk whether you can move to another room.

Quick answer
방을 바꿀 수 있을까요?
Meaning Could I change rooms?
Bangeul bakkul su isseulkkayo?

When to use it

Use this when a room problem, such as a broken air conditioner or excessive noise, makes you want to request another room.

Core phrases

방을 바꿀 수 있을까요?
Bangeul bakkul su isseulkkayo?
Could I change rooms?
에어컨이 작동하지 않아요.
Eeokeoni jakdonghaji anayo.
The air conditioner isn't working.
방이 너무 시끄러워요.
Bangi neomu sikkeureowoyo.
The room is too noisy.

What you may hear

먼저 확인해보겠습니다.
Meonjeo hwaginhaebogetseumnida.
We'll check it first.
다른 방을 준비해드릴 수 있습니다.
Dareun bangeul junbihaedeuril su itseumnida.
We can prepare another room.

How to respond

감사합니다. 언제 옮기면 될까요?
Gamsahamnida. eonje omgimyeon doelkkayo?
Thank you. When can I move?
먼저 확인해주셔도 괜찮습니다.
Meonjeo hwaginhaejusyeodo gwaenchanseumnida.
You can check it first.

Mini conversation

You
방을 바꿀 수 있을까요?
Bangeul bakkul su isseulkkayo?
Could I change rooms?
Other person
먼저 확인해보겠습니다.
Meonjeo hwaginhaebogetseumnida.
We'll check it first.
You
감사합니다. 언제 옮기면 될까요?
Gamsahamnida. eonje omgimyeon doelkkayo?
Thank you. When can I move?

More natural

Explain the specific problem first, then ask about changing rooms so the front desk can offer the available solution.

Good to know

Depending on room availability and hotel policy, staff may inspect the problem first or may not be able to move you immediately.

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