Checking into a Hotel
Use these authentic Norwegian phrases to smoothly handle checking into a hotel, finding your way around, and requesting key services without sounding like a textbook.
Key Phrases
Hei, vi har bestilt et rom på navnet Berg.
neutralHi, we have booked a room under the name Berg.
The most standard way to introduce your booking at reception, using the present perfect tense.
Hei, vi skal sjekke inn.
casualHi, we are checking in.
A slightly more direct, everyday way to start the check-in process.
Når og hvor serveres frokosten?
neutralWhen and where is breakfast served?
Uses the passive voice ('serveres') to sound naturally polite without adding unnecessary words.
Når er frokosten?
casualWhen is breakfast?
Short and direct; perfectly acceptable and very common in Norway.
Hvilken etasje er rommet på, og hvor er heisen?
neutralWhich floor is the room on, and where is the elevator?
A natural, unpadded way to ask for directions to your room.
Når må vi senest sjekke ut?
neutralWhat is the latest we can check out?
A polite way to confirm the hotel's checkout policy.
Når er utsjekk?
casualWhen is checkout?
The quickest and most common spoken way to ask for the checkout time.
Er det mulig å få litt senere utsjekk?
neutralIs it possible to get a slightly later checkout?
A polite request that avoids over-explaining your reasons.
Kan du reservere et bord for to i restauranten i kveld?
neutralCan you reserve a table for two in the restaurant tonight?
Uses natural Norwegian syntax ('Kan du...') instead of literally translating 'Is it possible for you to...'.
Går det an å få noen ekstra håndklær på rommet?
neutralIs it possible to get some extra towels for the room?
Uses the very common everyday expression 'Går det an å' (Is it possible to).
Kan jeg be om en ekstra pute?
politeMay I ask for an extra pillow?
A softer, slightly more formal way to request an amenity.
Hva er passordet til det trådløse nettet?
neutralWhat is the password for the wireless network?
The standard, completely neutral phrase for asking about Wi-Fi.
Hvordan logger jeg meg på wifi?
casualHow do I log on to the Wi-Fi?
Uses the reflexive verb 'logge seg på'.
Er det et sted vi kan sette fra oss bagasjen?
neutralIs there a place we can leave our luggage?
A very common phrase when arriving before the room is ready.
Kan vi la koffertene stå her litt etter utsjekk?
casualCan we leave the suitcases here for a bit after checkout?
Natural phrasing using the verb 'stå' (stand) for suitcases.