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Leaving luggage after checkout in English

What to say when leaving your luggage at a hotel after checkout.

Full script

Lin
Hi, can I leave my luggage here until four?
Them
Of course. Are you checking out today?
Lin
Yes, my flight is tonight.
Them
No problem. Here's your claim ticket.
Lin
Thanks. Is there a fee?
Them
It's free for our guests.
Lin
Great! I'll pick it up this afternoon.
Them
Sounds good. Enjoy your last day!

Key phrases

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

After checking out, go to the front desk or concierge
✓ Can I leave my luggage here?

Ask to store your bags here

Add a time to be clear: until four / until 6 p.m.

They may ask: Are you checking out today?
✓ My flight is tonight.

Say why you need storage

If by train: My train is at 5.

After you get the claim ticket
✓ Is there a fee?

Ask if you need to pay

The slip is called a claim ticket—don't lose it

Before you go
✓ I'll pick it up this afternoon.

Say when you'll come back for it

pick up = get it back; you can use an exact time too

Quick answers

After checking out, go to the front desk or concierge: what to say in English

Say “Can I leave my luggage here?” — ask to store your bags here. Add a time to be clear: until four / until 6 p.m.

They may ask “Are you checking out today”: what to say in English

Say “My flight is tonight.” — say why you need storage. If by train: My train is at 5.

After you get the claim ticket: what to say in English

Say “Is there a fee?” — ask if you need to pay. The slip is called a claim ticket—don't lose it.

Before you go: what to say in English

Say “I'll pick it up this afternoon.” — say when you'll come back for it. pick up = get it back; you can use an exact time too.

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