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Category: Hotel Chinese

  • Hotel Check-out Chinese

    Hotel check-out in China is usually efficient and well organized.

    Even if you do not speak Chinese, simple phrases can help you confirm payment, request receipts, or ask for assistance before leaving.

    🏨 I want to check out now.

    Chinese: 我现在办理退房。

    Pinyin: wǒ xiànzài bànlǐ tuìfáng.

    English: I want to check out now.

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    💬 Example:

    A: I want to check out now.

    A: 我现在办理退房。

    B: Please give me your room card first.

    B: 请先把房卡交给我。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this sentence when you finish your stay and prepare to leave the hotel.

    🏨 What time is the latest check-out time?

    Chinese: 最晚几点退房？

    Pinyin: zuì wǎn jǐ diǎn tuìfáng?

    English: What time is the latest check-out time?

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    💬 Example:

    A: What time is the latest check-out time tomorrow?

    A: 明天最晚几点退房？

    B: Standard check-out time is 12 noon.

    B: 标准退房时间是中午 12 点。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask this to avoid extra half-day room charges for late departure.

    🏨 Can I delay my check-out for a few hours?

    Chinese: 我可以延迟几小时退房吗？

    Pinyin: wǒ kěyǐ yánchí jǐ xiǎoshí tuìfáng ma?

    English: Can I delay my check-out for a few hours?

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    💬 Example:

    A: My flight is in the afternoon, can I delay my check-out for a few hours?

    A: 我的航班下午起飞，我可以延迟几小时退房吗？

    B: Yes, there will be an extra hourly fee.

    B: 可以，需要收取额外小时房费。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this if you need to stay longer than the official check-out deadline.

    🏨 Can I pay by credit card?

    Chinese: 可以刷信用卡吗？

    Pinyin: kěyǐ shuā xìnyòngkǎ ma?

    English: Can I pay by credit card?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Can I pay by credit card instead of cash?

    A: 我可以刷信用卡，不用现金吗？

    B: Sure, we accept all major international credit cards.

    B: 没问题，我们支持所有主流国际信用卡。

    💡 Tip:

    Confirm acceptable payment methods before settling your hotel bill.

    🏨 Please give me an invoice.

    Chinese: 请给我开一张发票。

    Pinyin: qǐng gěi wǒ kāi yì zhāng fāpiào.

    English: Please give me an invoice.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Please give me an invoice after I finish payment.

    A: 结账之后请给我开一张发票。

    B: Okay, wait one minute for me to print it.

    B: 好的，请稍等一分钟，我打印给您。

    💡 Tip:

    Request an invoice for reimbursement or personal expense records after checkout payment.

    Travel Tip

    Hotel check-out in China is usually quick and smooth.

    If you are unsure about your bill or procedures, simply show written Chinese phrases on your phone to hotel staff.

    Most hotels are used to international travelers and will assist you efficiently.

  • Hotel Breakfast Chinese

    Most hotels in China offer breakfast, often in buffet style.

    Even if you are not familiar with Chinese food, simple phrases can help you ask about dishes, timing, or available options.

    🏨 Is breakfast included in my room rate?

    Chinese: 房费包含早餐吗？

    Pinyin: fángfèi bāohán zǎocān ma?

    English: Is breakfast included in my room rate?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Is breakfast included in my room rate?

    A: 房费包含早餐吗？

    B: Yes, two breakfast tickets are provided every morning.

    B: 包含的，每天提供两张早餐券。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask this at check-in to confirm whether free breakfast is covered by your booking.

    🏨 What time does breakfast start and end?

    Chinese: 早餐几点开始、几点结束？

    Pinyin: zǎocān jǐ diǎn kāishǐ, jǐ diǎn jiéshù?

    English: What time does breakfast start and end?

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    💬 Example:

    A: What time does breakfast start and end tomorrow?

    A: 明天早餐几点开始、几点结束？

    B: Breakfast is available from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

    B: 早餐供应时间早上 7 点到 9 点半。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this to avoid missing the hotel’s breakfast service hours.

    🏨 Where is the hotel breakfast restaurant?

    Chinese: 酒店早餐餐厅在哪里？

    Pinyin: jiǔdiàn zǎocān cāntīng zài nǎlǐ?

    English: Where is the hotel breakfast restaurant?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Where is the hotel breakfast restaurant?

    A: 酒店早餐餐厅在哪里？

    B: It’s on the first floor next to the lobby.

    B: 在一楼大厅旁边。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask staff for directions to the dining area when you want to have breakfast.

    🏨 Can I take breakfast to my room?

    Chinese: 我可以把早餐送到房间吗？

    Pinyin: wǒ kěyǐ bǎ zǎocān sòng dào fángjiān ma?

    English: Can I take breakfast to my room?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Can I take breakfast to my room? I don’t want to go downstairs.

    A: 我可以把早餐送到房间吗？我不想下楼。

    B: We offer room service breakfast for an extra fee.

    B: 我们提供客房送餐早餐，需要额外收费。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this sentence if you prefer eating breakfast inside your room instead of the restaurant.

    🏨 Do you have vegetarian breakfast options?

    Chinese: 有素食早餐吗？

    Pinyin: yǒu sùshí zǎocān ma?

    English: Do you have vegetarian breakfast options?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Do you have vegetarian breakfast options?

    A: 你们有素食早餐吗？

    B: Yes, we have fruits, vegetables and porridge for vegetarians.

    B: 有的，我们有水果、蔬菜和粥可供素食者选择。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this if you do not eat meat and need plant-based breakfast food.

    Final Advice

    Try to check breakfast time in advance, as it may vary between hotels.

    If you have dietary preferences, simple communication is usually enough to get help from hotel staff.

  • Hotel Room Problems Chinese

    Even in well-managed hotels, small problems may occur during your stay.

    Knowing simple Chinese phrases can help you communicate issues clearly and get support from hotel staff quickly.

    🏨 The air conditioner in my room is broken.

    Chinese: 我房间的空调坏了。

    Pinyin: wǒ fángjiān de kōngtiáo huài le.

    English: The air conditioner in my room is broken.

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    💬 Example:

    A: The air conditioner in my room is broken, it can’t cool the room.

    A: 我房间的空调坏了，不制冷。

    B: I will send maintenance staff to repair it right away.

    B: 我马上派维修人员过来修理。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this sentence to tell the front desk when the air conditioner cannot cool or heat normally.

    🏨 The toilet cannot flush.

    Chinese: 马桶冲不了水。

    Pinyin: mǎtǒng chōng bù liǎo shuǐ.

    English: The toilet cannot flush.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, the toilet cannot flush in my bathroom.

    A: 您好，我卫生间的马桶冲不了水。

    B: We will arrange a worker to check it within 10 minutes.

    B: 我们十分钟内安排工作人员上门查看。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this when the toilet is clogged or the flushing function fails.

    🏨 The faucet is leaking water.

    Chinese: 水龙头漏水。

    Pinyin: shuǐlóngtóu lòu shuǐ.

    English: The faucet is leaking water.

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    💬 Example:

    A: The faucet is leaking water all night.

    A: 水龙头一整晚都在漏水。

    B: Sorry for the trouble, maintenance will come soon.

    B: 非常抱歉给您带来不便，维修人员马上到。

    💡 Tip:

    Report this problem if the bathroom tap keeps dripping water.

    🏨 There is no hot water in my room.

    Chinese: 房间里没有热水。

    Pinyin: fángjiān lǐ méiyǒu rè shuǐ.

    English: There is no hot water in my room.

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    💬 Example:

    A: There is no hot water in my room, I want to take a shower.

    A: 我房间没有热水，我想洗澡。

    B: I will check the water heater immediately.

    B: 我立刻去检查热水器。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this phrase when you only get cold water while bathing.

    🏨 My room card cannot open the door.

    Chinese: 房卡打不开房门。

    Pinyin: fángkǎ dǎ bù kāi fáng mén.

    English: My room card cannot open the door.

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    💬 Example:

    A: My room card cannot open the door, could you help me?

    A: 我的房卡打不开房门，能帮我一下吗？

    B: Bring your card here and I will reactivate it for you.

    B: 把房卡拿过来，我帮您重新激活。

    💡 Tip:

    Speak this to the front desk when your access card stops working.

    Final Advice

    Do not hesitate to report any room problems during your stay.

    Clear communication helps hotel staff resolve issues faster and improves your overall travel experience in China.

  • Hotel Services Chinese

    Hotels in China usually offer a wide range of services for guests, including housekeeping, room service, and technical support.

    Even if you do not speak Chinese, simple phrases can help you request what you need quickly and effectively.

    🏨 Can you send someone to clean my room?

    Chinese: 可以派人打扫我的房间吗？

    Pinyin: kěyǐ pài rén dǎsǎo wǒ de fángjiān ma?

    English: Can you send someone to clean my room?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Can you send someone to clean my room right now?

    A: 现在可以派人打扫我的房间吗？

    B: Housekeeping will arrive at your room in 20 minutes.

    B: 保洁人员 20 分钟内会到您房间。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this phrase to ask the front desk for daily room cleaning service.

    🏨 I need extra towels.

    Chinese: 我需要多几条毛巾。

    Pinyin: wǒ xūyào duō jǐ tiáo máojīn.

    English: I need extra towels.

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    💬 Example:

    A: I need extra towels for two more people.

    A: 我还需要多几条毛巾，多两个人使用。

    B: I will send towels to your room immediately.

    B: 我马上把毛巾送到您的房间。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this when the towels placed in your room are insufficient.

    🏨 What is the WiFi password?

    Chinese: 无线网络密码是什么？

    Pinyin: wúxiàn wǎngluò mìmǎ shì shénme?

    English: What is the WiFi password?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, what is the WiFi password?

    A: 您好，无线网络密码是什么？

    B: The WiFi password is printed on your room card cover.

    B: 无线网络密码印在您的房卡套上。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask hotel staff this sentence to get the internet access code for your room.

    🏨 The air conditioner in my room is broken.

    Chinese: 我房间的空调坏了。

    Pinyin: wǒ fángjiān de kōngtiáo huài le.

    English: The air conditioner in my room is broken.

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    💬 Example:

    A: The air conditioner in my room is broken, it cannot cool down.

    A: 我房间的空调坏了，无法制冷。

    B: Maintenance staff will come to fix it soon.

    B: 维修人员很快会上门维修。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this to report faulty air conditioning that cannot work normally.

    🏨 The toilet is broken.

    Chinese: 马桶坏了。

    Pinyin: mǎtǒng huài le.

    English: The toilet is broken.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Excuse me, the toilet is broken and cannot flush.

    A: 您好，马桶坏了，冲不了水。

    B: I will arrange maintenance staff to check it at once.

    B: 我立刻安排维修人员过来检查。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this sentence to inform the front desk when the bathroom toilet malfunctions.

    🏨 The faucet is broken.

    Chinese: 水龙头坏了。

    Pinyin: shuǐlóngtóu huài le.

    English: The faucet is broken.

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    💬 Example:

    A: The faucet is broken, it keeps leaking water.

    A: 水龙头坏了，一直在漏水。

    B: We will send someone to repair it within ten minutes.

    B: 我们十分钟内派人来修理。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this when the bathroom tap cannot turn off or has water leakage issues.

    Final Advice

    Do not hesitate to ask hotel staff for help during your stay.

    Simple communication is usually enough to solve most service-related requests in Chinese hotels.

  • Hotel Check-in Chinese

    Hotel check-in is the first step after arriving at your accommodation in China.

    While many hotels have English-speaking staff, using simple Chinese phrases can make the process faster and more efficient.

    This guide helps you handle common hotel check-in situations with ease.

    🏨 I have a reservation.

    Chinese: 我有预订。

    Pinyin: wǒ yǒu yùdìng.

    English: I have a reservation.

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    💬 Example:

    A: I have a reservation under my name.

    A: 我用自己名字做了预订。

    B: Please show me your passport for verification.

    B: 请出示您的护照核对信息。

    💡 Tip:

    Say this first when you arrive at the hotel front desk if you booked a room online in advance.

    🏨 I would like to check in.

    Chinese: 我想要办理入住。

    Pinyin: wǒ xiǎng yào bànlǐ rùzhù.

    English: I would like to check in.

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    💬 Example:

    A: I would like to check in, I booked a double room.

    A: 我想要办理入住，我订了一间双人房。

    B: Okay, I will complete the registration for you right now.

    B: 好的，我现在为您办理登记。

    💡 Tip:

    Standard opening sentence to start your hotel check-in process at reception.

    🏨 Here is my passport.

    Chinese: 这是我的护照。

    Pinyin: zhè shì wǒ de hùzhào.

    English: Here is my passport.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Here is my passport, please help me register.

    A: 这是我的护照，请帮我登记。

    B: Thank you, wait a moment.

    B: 谢谢，请稍等。

    💡 Tip:

    All hotels in China require foreign visitors to submit passports for identity registration.

    🏨 How many nights is my stay?

    Chinese: 我要住几晚？

    Pinyin: wǒ yào zhù jǐ wǎn?

    English: How many nights is my stay?

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    💬 Example:

    A: How many nights is my stay according to the reservation?

    A: 我的预订是住几晚？

    B: Your reservation is for three nights.

    B: 您的预订是三晚。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this to confirm your accommodation duration if you forget your booking length.

    🏨 Is breakfast included?

    Chinese: 包含早餐吗？

    Pinyin: bāohán zǎocān ma?

    English: Is breakfast included?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Is breakfast included in the room price?

    A: 房费里面包含早餐吗？

    B: Yes, two free breakfast tickets are provided every morning.

    B: 包含的，每天提供两张免费早餐券。

    💡 Tip:

    Confirm whether free breakfast service is covered in your room rate.

    🏨 What time is breakfast?

    Chinese: 早餐几点供应？

    Pinyin: zǎocān jǐ diǎn gōngyìng?

    English: What time is breakfast?

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    💬 Example:

    A: What time is breakfast tomorrow morning?

    A: 明天早上早餐几点供应？

    B: Breakfast is from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

    B: 早餐早上 7 点到 9 点半供应。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask this to avoid missing the hotel’s breakfast service hours.

    🏨 What is the WiFi password?

    Chinese: 无线网络密码是什么？

    Pinyin: wúxiàn wǎngluò mìmǎ shì shénme?

    English: What is the WiFi password?

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    💬 Example:

    A: What is the WiFi password for my room?

    A: 我房间的无线网络密码是什么？

    B: The password is printed on your room card sleeve.

    B: 密码印在您的房卡套上面。

    💡 Tip:

    Use this sentence to ask front desk staff for hotel internet access credentials.

    🏨 Which floor is my room on?

    Chinese: 我的房间在几楼？

    Pinyin: wǒ de fángjiān zài jǐ lóu?

    English: Which floor is my room on?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Which floor is my room on?

    A: 我的房间在几楼？

    B: Your room is on the 12th floor, take the elevator on the left.

    B: 您的房间在 12 楼，坐左边电梯。

    💡 Tip:

    Ask this after receiving your room number to find the correct elevator.

    🏨 Can I have a room with a view?

    Chinese: 可以给我一间观景房吗？

    Pinyin: kěyǐ gěi wǒ yì jiān guānjǐng fáng ma?

    English: Can I have a room with a view?

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    💬 Example:

    A: Can I have a room with a view if available?

    A: 如果有空房，可以给我一间观景房吗？

    B: We have one sea view room left, I can upgrade you.

    B: 我们还剩一间海景房，可以给您升级。

    💡 Tip:

    Request a room with nice scenery during check-in if you prefer better views.

    🏨 Thank you.

    Chinese: 谢谢。

    Pinyin: xièxie.

    English: Thank you.

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    💬 Example:

    A: Here is your room card and breakfast voucher.

    A: 这是您的房卡和早餐券。

    B: Thank you.

    B: 谢谢。

    💡 Tip:

    Basic polite phrase to show gratitude to hotel staff after receiving help.

    Final Advice

    Always prepare your passport and booking information before arriving at the hotel.

    Clear communication and simple phrases are usually enough to complete check-in smoothly in most hotels in China.

  • Hotel Chinese Phrases

    Traveling in China is much easier when you know a few useful hotel phrases.

    Whether you are checking in, asking for hotel services, reporting room problems, or checking out, these practical Chinese phrases can help you communicate with hotel staff more confidently.

    Choose a topic below to learn the most useful hotel Chinese for your stay in China.

    Hotel Topics

    🏨 Hotel Check-in Chinese

    Useful phrases for checking into your hotel and confirming your reservation.

    👉 Learn Hotel Check-in Chinese

    🛎 Hotel Services Chinese

    Useful phrases for requesting towels, WiFi, room cleaning, and other hotel services.

    👉 Learn Hotel Services Chinese

    🚨 Hotel Room Problems Chinese

    Useful phrases for reporting problems with your room.

    👉 Learn Hotel Room Problems Chinese

    🍳 Hotel Breakfast Chinese

    Useful phrases for asking about breakfast and dining services.

    👉 Learn Hotel Breakfast Chinese

    🚪 Hotel Check-out Chinese

    Useful phrases for checking out and paying your bill.

    👉 Learn Hotel Check-out Chinese

    Why Learn Hotel Chinese?

    Many hotel staff in major Chinese cities can speak some English, but this is not always the case.

    Knowing a few simple Chinese phrases can help you:

    • Check in faster
    • Ask for hotel services
    • Solve room problems
    • Request assistance
    • Check out smoothly

    Even if your pronunciation is not perfect, showing the Chinese characters on your phone can help hotel staff understand you.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do hotel staff in China speak English?

    Some hotel staff speak English, especially in larger cities, but this is not guaranteed.

    Can I use translation apps in hotels?

    Yes, but knowing a few simple Chinese phrases often makes communication easier.

    Can I show Chinese phrases on my phone?

    Absolutely. Many travelers simply show the Chinese text to hotel staff when they need assistance.