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Checking Out

Use these phrases when you leave a hotel and pay your bill.

Key Phrases

Voice
Announcing checkout · 2 ways to say it

I'd like to check out, please.

polite

Say this at the front desk when you are ready to leave.

We're checking out now.

neutral
Asking for the bill · 2 ways to say it

Can I get the check?

neutral

US English — use this at the front desk.

Could we have the bill?

polite

UK English — more polite; good with hotel staff.

Questioning a charge

Can you explain this charge?

neutral

Point to the item on the bill when you ask.

Disputing a charge

I didn't order this.

neutral

Keep a calm tone — staff will check the record.

Asking about payment method

Can I pay by card?

neutral
Asking to store luggage

Can I leave my bags here for a few hours?

neutral

Most hotels will store bags until the end of the day.

Giving positive feedback · 2 ways to say it

Everything was great, thanks.

casual

A short, warm way to say you enjoyed your stay.

The room was very comfortable.

neutral
Giving mild negative feedback

The Wi-Fi was a bit slow.

neutral

Polite and honest — staff can pass this to the manager.

Asking about checkout time

What time do I need to be out by?

casual

Ask this the night before if you need extra time.

Practice Dialogue

Guest
Hi, I'd like to check out. Room 214.
Staff
Sure. Let me pull up your bill.
Guest
Okay. What's this charge here — eighteen dollars?
Staff
That's for the minibar. Two waters and a snack.
Guest
Oh, right. I did take those. Can I pay by card?
Staff
Of course. Just tap here.
Guest
Got it. Can I leave my bags here for a few hours?
Staff
Sure — we can keep them until six.
Guest
Perfect. The room was very comfortable, by the way.
Staff
Thank you! We hope to see you again.

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