A Room with a Lake View: Booking a Hotel in France
Simple phrases to book a hotel room by phone, check in, ask for what you need and check out.
In French hotels breakfast is often not included in the room price, and every guest pays a small taxe de séjour (tourist tax) per night, collected by the hotel for the town. Check-in usually starts mid-afternoon and you're expected to leave the room by 11 h or noon, though most hotels will keep your luggage. Staff use vous, and saying « Bonjour » before anything else matters.
- 1
Je voudrais réserver une chambre pour deux nuits.
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
- 2
Du 12 au 14 mai, s'il vous plaît.
From the 12th to the 14th of May, please.
- 3
Une chambre double ou à deux lits ?
A double room or a twin room?
- 4
Le petit-déjeuner est compris ?
Is breakfast included?
- 5
C'est combien la nuit ?
How much is it per night?
- 6
La taxe de séjour est en supplément.
The tourist tax is extra.
- 7
J'ai une réservation au nom de Silva.
I have a booking under the name Silva.
- 8
La chambre est disponible à partir de quelle heure ?
From what time is the room available?
- 9
Il faut libérer la chambre avant 11 heures.
You need to check out before 11 o'clock.
- 10
Est-ce que je pourrais avoir une chambre au calme ?
Could I have a quiet room?
- 11
Il y a un ascenseur ?
Is there a lift?
- 12
Quel est le code du wifi ?
What's the wifi password?
- 13
Voici votre clé, chambre 204.
Here's your key, room 204.
- 14
Le petit-déjeuner est servi de 7 h à 10 h.
Breakfast is served from 7 to 10.
- 15
Je peux laisser mes bagages ici ?
Can I leave my luggage here?
- 16
La climatisation ne marche pas.
The air conditioning doesn't work.
- 17
Je pourrais avoir une serviette en plus ?
Could I have an extra towel?
- 18
Il y a un parking à proximité ?
Is there a car park nearby?
- 19
Est-ce que l'annulation est gratuite ?
Is cancellation free?
- 20
Je voudrais régler la note.
I'd like to settle the bill.