Checking into a Hotel
Use these essential phrases to check in smoothly, provide your details, and ask about hotel amenities like breakfast, wifi, and check-out times.
Key Phrases
Hei. Jeg har en reservasjon her.
neutralHi. I have a reservation here.
The most common way to announce you are checking in.
Hei! Jeg har et rom her.
casualHi! I have a room here.
A slightly more casual alternative.
Jeg har en reservasjon på Smith.
neutralI have a reservation under Smith.
Use 'på' (on) before your name when claiming a reservation.
Vær så god, her er passet.
neutralHere you go, here is the passport.
You can also say 'legitimasjon' for ID, but 'pass' (passport) is universally understood.
Jeg har et dobbeltrom, ikke sant?
neutralI have a double room, right?
'ikke sant' is a very common tag question, meaning 'right?' or 'isn't it?'
Når er frokosten her på hotellet?
neutralWhen is breakfast here at the hotel?
Breakfast (frokost) is often included in Norwegian hotel stays.
Har dere gratis wifi på rommet?
neutralDo you have free wifi in the room?
Hotels almost always offer free wifi, but it's good to check.
Hva er passordet til wifi her?
neutralWhat is the password for the wifi here?
You will usually find the password printed on the key card folder.
Når er utsjekking i morgen?
neutralWhen is check-out tomorrow?
Check-out in Norway is typically at 11:00 or 12:00.
Er dette nøkkelkortet til rommet mitt?
neutralIs this the key card for my room?
Physical keys are rare; expect a key card (nøkkelkort).