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Asking for early check-in in English

What to say when asking if you can check in early at a hotel.

Full script

Lin
Hi, I have a reservation. Is early check-in possible?
Them
Let me check. Check-in is usually at three.
Lin
I know. My flight landed really early.
Them
Your room isn't ready yet, I'm afraid.
Lin
No problem. Can I pay extra to get in sooner?
Them
There is a room at noon for $20.
Lin
Deal! I'll take it.
Them
Great. I'll text you when it's ready.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Direct and polite
✓ Is early check-in possible?

Ask if you can check in before the usual time.

early check-in = before check-in time; late check-out = leave later

Landed too early
✓ My flight landed really early.

Reason: you arrived very early.

land = arrive by plane; a reason helps

Money helps
✓ Can I pay extra to get in sooner?

Pay extra for earlier check-in?

pay extra = pay more; sooner = earlier

Quick yes
✓ Deal! I'll take it.

Accept the offer clearly.

Deal = agreed; I'll take it = accept the option

Quick answers

Direct and polite: what to say in English

Say “Is early check-in possible?” — ask if you can check in before the usual time. early check-in = before check-in time; late check-out = leave later.

Landed too early: what to say in English

Say “My flight landed really early.” — reason: you arrived very early. land = arrive by plane; a reason helps.

Money helps: what to say in English

Say “Can I pay extra to get in sooner?” — pay extra for earlier check-in. pay extra = pay more; sooner = earlier.

Quick yes: what to say in English

Say “Deal! I'll take it.” — accept the offer clearly. Deal = agreed; I'll take it = accept the option.

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