20 Essential Japanese Hotel Phrases Every Traveler Should Know

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Japanese	Romaji	Meaning	When to Use
予約しています	Yoyaku shiteimasu	I have a reservation	Use when checking in at the front desk.
チェックインをお願いします	Chekku in o onegaishimasu	I'd like to check in	At arrival.
チェックアウトをお願いします	Chekku auto o onegaishimasu	I'd like to check out	When leaving the hotel.
名前はスミスです	Namae wa Sumisu desu	My name is Smith	State the reservation name.
パスポートです	Pasupōto desu	Here is my passport	During check-in.
Wi-Fiはありますか	Wi-Fi wa arimasu ka	Do you have Wi-Fi?	Ask about internet access.
パスワードは何ですか	Pasuwādo wa nan desu ka	What is the password?	Ask for the Wi-Fi password.
朝食は何時ですか	Chōshoku wa nanji desu ka	What time is breakfast?	Ask about breakfast hours.
部屋は何階ですか	Heya wa nankai desu ka	What floor is my room on?	Ask for your room location.
エレベーターはどこですか	Erebētā wa doko desu ka	Where is the elevator?	Ask for directions.
荷物を預けられますか	Nimotsu o azukeraremasu ka	Can you store my luggage?	Before check-in or after check-out.
タクシーを呼んでください	Takushī o yonde kudasai	Please call a taxi	Ask the front desk.
タオルをお願いします	Taoru o onegaishimasu	More towels, please	Request amenities.
部屋を掃除してください	Heya o sōji shite kudasai	Please clean my room	Housekeeping request.
部屋の鍵が使えません	Heya no kagi ga tsukaemasen	My room key doesn't work	Report a problem.
エアコンが動きません	Eakon ga ugokimasen	The air conditioner isn't working	Report an issue.
もう一泊できますか	Mō ippaku dekimasu ka	Can I stay one more night?	Extend your stay.
近くにおすすめのレストランはありますか	Chikaku ni osusume no resutoran wa arimasu ka	Is there a good restaurant nearby?	Ask for recommendations.
ありがとうございます	Arigatō gozaimasu	Thank you very much	Thank hotel staff.
よろしくお願いします	Yoroshiku onegaishimasu	Thank you in advance / I appreciate your help	Polite phrase after making a request.

20 Essential Japanese Hotel Phrases Every Traveler Should Know

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Understanding Japanese Hotel Phrases

20 Essential Hotel Phrases

1. 予約しています

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2. チェックインをお願いします

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3. チェックアウトをお願いします

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4. 名前はスミスです

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5. パスポートです

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6. Wi-Fiはありますか

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7. パスワードは何ですか

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8. 朝食は何時ですか

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9. 部屋は何階ですか

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10. エレベーターはどこですか

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11. 荷物を預けられますか

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12. タクシーを呼んでください

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13. タオルをお願いします

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14. 部屋を掃除してください

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15. 部屋の鍵が使えません

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