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Checking in at a hotel in English (advanced)

Advanced English for checking in at a hotel. Key line: “Hi, I'd like to *check* *in*—the reservation should be *under* Lin.”

Full script

LinHi, I'd like to check in—the reservation should be under Lin.
ThemOf course—let me pull that up. Could I see your ID and card?
LinSure. And if possible, could I have a quiet room? I'm a light sleeper.
ThemAbsolutely. I've got you away from the elevator, so no midnight suitcase parade.
LinPerfect, thanks. Also, what time does breakfast run till? I don't want to miss it.
ThemIt goes until ten-thirty, and yes, the coffee starts earning its keep by seven.
LinGreat. If I somehow oversleep, could I request a late checkout, just in case?
ThemYou can, depending on availability—though with breakfast and suitcase parades, I think you'll be up.

Key phrases

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Check-in

✓ I'd like to check in.

Use this to start at the front desk

Natural first line at the front desk

Booking name

✓ The reservation should be under Lin.

Say the name on the booking

put the reservation name after under

Quiet room

✓ Could I have a quiet room?

Polite way to ask for a quiet room

more polite than I want

Late checkout

✓ Could I request a late checkout?

Polite way to ask about late checkout

asking first sounds more natural

Quick answers

Check-in: what to say in English

Say “I'd like to check in.” — use this to start at the front desk. Natural first line at the front desk.

Booking name: what to say in English

Say “The reservation should be under Lin.” — say the name on the booking. put the reservation name after under.

Quiet room: what to say in English

Say “Could I have a quiet room?” — polite way to ask for a quiet room. more polite than I want.

Late checkout: what to say in English

Say “Could I request a late checkout?” — polite way to ask about late checkout. asking first sounds more natural.

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