TravelIntermediate
The AC in your hotel room is broken in English
Everyday English for the AC in your hotel room is broken. Key line: “Hi, could someone *check* the *AC* in my *room*?”
Full script
Lin
Hi, could someone check the AC in my room?
Them
Of course. Is it not cooling, or is it making noise?
Lin
It's blowing air, but it feels like a hairdryer.
Them
Got it. What's your room number, and when did it start?
Lin
Room 512. I noticed it after I got back tonight.
Them
Thanks. I can send maintenance up in about ten minutes.
Lin
Perfect. If they can't fix it, could I switch rooms?
Them
Absolutely. We'll cool things down before you melt into soup.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
repair
✓ Could someone check the AC in my room?Ask staff to inspect the AC
A polite hotel request
problem
✓ It's blowing air, but it feels like a hairdryer.It’s blowing air, but hot
Say what happens first
return
✓ I got back tonight.when found
get back = return
move
✓ Could I switch rooms?ask to move
Useful if it can't be fixed
Quick answers
repair: what to say in English
Say “Could someone check the AC in my room?” — ask staff to inspect the AC. A polite hotel request.
problem: what to say in English
Say “It's blowing air, but it feels like a hairdryer.” — it’s blowing air, but hot. Say what happens first.
return: what to say in English
Say “I got back tonight.” — when found. get back = return.
move: what to say in English
Say “Could I switch rooms?” — ask to move. Useful if it can't be fixed.