Check-in Phrases:

1. “I’d like to check in, please” — Je voudrais m’enregistrer, s’il vous plaît — The standard polite way to start your hotel arrival
2. “My reservation is under [name]” — Ma réservation est au nom de [nom] — Use “under” not “my name is” for hotel bookings
3. “I have a confirmation number” — J’ai un numéro de confirmation — Your proof of booking; keep it on your phone or printed

Polite Requests:

4. “Could I have…?” — Pourrais-je avoir…? — Use for any simple request instead of “I want”
5. “Is it possible to…?” / “Would it be possible to…?” — Est-il possible de…? / Serait-il possible de…? — Use for bigger requests like late checkout or room upgrades
6. “Could you recommend…?” — Pourriez-vous recommander…? — Ask hotel staff for local tips on restaurants or transport

Handling Problems:

7. “There seems to be a problem with…” — Il semble y avoir un problème avec… — Polite, non-accusatory way to report an issue
8. “The [thing] isn’t working / doesn’t work” — Le/La [chose] ne fonctionne pas — Be specific about what’s broken
9. “Could someone take a look at it?” — Quelqu’un pourrait-il y jeter un coup d’œil ? — Polite way to ask for maintenance help

Checking Out:

10. “I’d like to check out, please” — Je voudrais régler mon départ, s’il vous plaît — Quick and professional checkout opener
11. “Could I see an itemised bill?” — Pourrais-je voir une facture détaillée ? — Always review charges before paying
12. “Could I leave my bags here?” — Pourrais-je laisser mes bagages ici ? — Useful when your flight is later in the day

Quick Rules:

• Always use “I’d like” or “Could I have” — never “I want.” It sounds rude in English hotels.
• Keep your confirmation number accessible — it solves most check-in problems instantly.
• When reporting problems, stay calm and use “There seems to be a problem with…” — polite communication gets faster results.