Checking into a Hotel
Essential phrases for checking into a Korean hotel, handling your reservation, and requesting room features or amenities.
Key Phrases
내가 예약했어.
casualnaega yeyakhaesseo.
I made the reservation.
Only use this with your travel companion (friends/family), NEVER with the hotel staff.
제가 예약했어요.
neutraljega yeyakhaesseoyo.
I booked the room.
Polite enough for staff; uses standard everyday Korean.
제 이름으로 예약했습니다.
politeje ireumeuro yeyakhaetseumnida.
The reservation is under my name.
Formal register, making it very appropriate for hotel front desks.
체크인할게요.
neutralchekeuinhalgeyo.
I'd like to check in.
The most common and natural way to announce you are checking in.
체크인 부탁드립니다.
politechekeuin butakdeurimnida.
I would like to check in, please.
A slightly more formal version often used in luxury hotels.
여기 제 여권이요.
neutralyeogi je yeogwoniyo.
Here is my passport.
A quick, natural way to hand something to the receptionist.
제 여권과 예약 확인서입니다.
politeje yeogwongwa yeyak hwaginseoimnida.
Here are my passport and booking confirmation.
혹시 고층 방으로 바꿀 수 있을까요?
neutralhoksi gocheung bangeuro bakkul su isseulkkayo?
Is it possible to change to a high-floor room?
Using '혹시' (by any chance) softens the request perfectly.
조용한 객실로 부탁드립니다.
politejoyonghan gaeksillo butakdeurimnida.
A quiet room, please.
보증금은 이 카드로 할게요.
neutralbojeunggeumeun i kadeuro halgeyo.
I'll put the deposit on this card.
숙박비는 이미 결제했습니다.
politesukbakbineun imi gyeoljehaetseumnida.
The room rate is already paid.
조식은 몇 시부터예요?
neutraljosigeun myeot sibuteoyeyo?
What time does breakfast start?
체크아웃 시간은 언제입니까?
politechekeuaut siganeun eonjeimnikka?
What is the check-out time?
수건 좀 더 주실 수 있어요?
neutralsugeon jom deo jusil su isseoyo?
Can you give me some more towels?
체크인 전에 짐을 좀 맡겨도 될까요?
neutralchekeuin jeone jimeul jom matgyeodo doelkkayo?
Can I leave my bags here before check-in?