Chinese Hotel Check-in Phrases
Learn Mandarin phrases for hotel check-in, reservations, passports, rooms, and breakfast.
Useful phrases
我有预订。
Wǒ yǒu yùdìng.
I have a reservation.
可以入住吗？
Kěyǐ rùzhù ma?
Can I check in?
早餐几点开始？
Zǎocān jǐ diǎn kāishǐ?
What time does breakfast start?
How to use this pattern
For hotels, “我有预订” and “可以……吗？” cover most opening needs.
Practice routine
Swap “早餐” for checkout, check-in, or elevator to practice different hotel questions.
Common mistake
“预订” is reservation, while “预约” is more often appointment booking.
FAQ
How do I say check in and check out?
Check in is “入住”. Check out is “退房”.
What if the front desk does not understand me?
Show your booking information and say “我有预订”.
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