Checking into a Hotel
These are the essential phrases you need to check into a hotel smoothly, confirm your room details, and ask about amenities in French.
Key Phrases
J'ai une réservation au nom de Thomas.
neutralI have a reservation under the name Thomas.
The standard, simple way to announce your arrival at the front desk.
Bonjour, j'ai réservé une chambre au nom de Thomas.
politeHello, I booked a room under the name Thomas.
Uses the passé composé (past tense) for a polite opening.
Voilà ma carte d'identité.
casualHere is my ID card.
Use 'voilà' to hand something over naturally.
Est-ce que vous avez besoin de mon passeport ?
politeDo you need my passport?
A polite way to offer your ID before being asked.
C'est bien une chambre avec un grand lit ?
neutralIs it indeed a room with a double bed?
Use 'c'est bien...' to double-check information you believe is true.
Le petit-déjeuner est à quelle heure ?
casualWhat time is breakfast?
Putting the question phrase at the end is very common in spoken French.
À quelle heure est le petit-déjeuner, s'il vous plaît ?
politeWhat time is breakfast, please?
The standard structure for asking the time.
Quel est le mot de passe pour le wifi ?
neutralWhat is the password for the wifi?
A direct and essential question for internet access.
Je dois partir à quelle heure demain ?
casualWhat time must I leave tomorrow?
Uses 'devoir' (must) to casually ask about check-out time.
À quelle heure est-ce que je dois rendre la clé ?
politeWhat time do I have to return the key?
A slightly longer, standard question form for check-out.