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10 phrases · Chinese (Simplified) with romanization, English and audio

  1. 请问有空房间吗？

    Qǐng wèn yǒu kōng fáng jiān ma?

    Do you have any vacant rooms?

    Usage

    Asking for available rooms on arrival without a reservation

    Grammar Note

    "空" = vacant/empty. "房间" = room. "请问" = polite opener. In China, hotels require passport registration for foreign guests — this is a legal requirement reported to local police.

  2. 一晚上多少钱？

    Yī wǎn shang duō shao qián?

    How much is it per night?

    Usage

    Asking for the nightly rate at a hotel

    Grammar Note

    "一晚上" = one night. "多少钱" = how much. China offers excellent value hotels, especially 3-4 star properties. Booking platforms like Ctrip (携程) and Meituan offer competitive prices.

  3. 我要办理入住手续。

    Wǒ yào bàn lǐ rù zhù shǒu xù.

    I would like to check in.

    Usage

    Checking in at the hotel front desk

    Grammar Note

    "办理入住手续" is the formal way to say check in. More casually: "我要check-in". Chinese hotels require passport registration. Some high-end hotels have automated check-in kiosks.

  4. 请给我一个安静的房间。

    Qǐng gěi wǒ yī gè ān jìng de fáng jiān.

    Please give me a quiet room.

    Usage

    Requesting specific room requirements — a quiet room

    Grammar Note

    "安静" = quiet/peaceful. "给我" = give me. "的" connects adjective to noun. In busy Chinese cities, request a room on a high floor or facing a courtyard for more quiet.

  5. 房间里有网络吗？

    Fáng jiān lǐ yǒu wǎng luò ma?

    Is there internet access in the room?

    Usage

    Checking for internet access in the hotel room

    Grammar Note

    "网络" = network/internet. "有...吗" = is there...? China's Great Firewall blocks many foreign websites (Google, Facebook, etc.), so travelers may need a VPN arranged before arrival.

  6. 空调不工作了，请帮我修一下。

    Kōng tiáo bù gōng zuò le, qǐng bāng wǒ xiū yī xià.

    The air conditioning is broken, please fix it.

    Usage

    Reporting a broken appliance to hotel staff

    Grammar Note

    "空调" = air conditioner (lit. "air control"). "不工作了" = stopped working ("了" marks state change). "一下" softens the request. "修" = repair/fix. Essential vocabulary for hotel complaints.

  7. 我要续住两晚。

    Wǒ yào xù zhù liǎng wǎn.

    I would like to extend my stay for two more nights.

    Usage

    Requesting a two-night extension of stay

    Grammar Note

    "续" = continue/extend. "续住" = extend hotel stay. "两晚" = two nights. It is good practice to request extension the day before checkout to allow the hotel to prepare accordingly.

  8. 请问早餐包含在房费里吗？

    Qǐng wèn zǎo cān bāo hán zài fáng fèi lǐ ma?

    Is breakfast included in the room rate?

    Usage

    Checking if breakfast is included in the hotel rate

    Grammar Note

    "包含" = include. "房费" = room rate. "里" = inside/in. Many Chinese hotels offer buffet breakfasts. Check if it is included when booking, as it often adds value to the stay.

  9. 我要退房。

    Wǒ yào tuì fáng.

    I would like to check out.

    Usage

    Checking out at the hotel front desk

    Grammar Note

    "退房" = check out (lit. "leave room"). Simple and direct. Most Chinese hotels have a checkout time of noon (12:00). Early checkout can be requested, sometimes for a fee.

  10. 这个酒店离市中心远吗？

    Zhè gè jiǔ diàn lí shì zhōng xīn yuǎn ma?

    Is this hotel far from the city center?

    Usage

    Asking about a hotel's location relative to the city center

    Grammar Note

    "酒店" = hotel (the common word for a hotel in modern Chinese; originally "a shop that serves wine"). "离" = from (distance preposition). "远" = far. China's large cities have good public transit, so hotels near metro stations are convenient.

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