Booking a Room
Essential phrases for booking a hotel room, from checking availability to confirming the final details.
Key Phrases
Bonjour, avez-vous une chambre libre pour ce soir ?
politeHello, do you have a free room for tonight?
A polite and standard way to ask the receptionist.
Bonjour, je cherche une chambre pour la nuit.
neutralHello, I am looking for a room for the night.
A slightly more direct but still very common opening.
Je vais rester du lundi au mercredi.
neutralI am going to stay from Monday to Wednesday.
Use the near future (aller + infinitive) to talk about your plans.
C'est pour trois nuits.
casualIt is for three nights.
A short, everyday way to give the duration of your stay.
Nous sommes deux adultes et un enfant.
neutralWe are two adults and one child.
On est deux.
casualThere are two of us.
In spoken French, 'on' is very often used instead of 'nous'.
Je veux une chambre avec un grand lit.
neutralI want a room with a large bed.
Using 'vouloir' (to want) is direct, but perfectly fine at this level to state your needs.
Quel est le prix pour une nuit ?
politeWhat is the price for one night?
C'est combien pour la nuit ?
casualHow much is it for the night?
The most common way to ask about price in everyday speech.
Est-ce que le prix comprend le petit-déjeuner ?
neutralDoes the price include breakfast?
Hotels often charge extra for breakfast, so it is good to check.
D'accord, je vais prendre cette chambre.
neutralAlright, I am going to take this room.
A natural way to accept the offer and confirm your choice.
Est-ce que je peux changer ma réservation ?
neutralCan I change my booking?
Use 'pouvoir' (can) to ask if a change is possible.