Booking a hotel room in China (酒店, jiǔdiàn) can feel intimidating if you are not confident with Chinese. From asking about availability to understanding room types and negotiating prices, learning key phrases will make your stay smooth and enjoyable.
In this post, we’ll explore common sentences, practical examples, and tips to communicate clearly in Chinese.
Asking for Room Availability
When entering a hotel, the first step is to ask whether there are rooms available. You can start by politely greeting the receptionist and asking about availability.
Example sentences:
您好，请问还有房间吗？ (Nín hǎo, qǐngwèn hái yǒu fángjiān ma?) – Hello, do you have any rooms available?
我们想订一个双人房。 (Wǒmen xiǎng dìng yī gè shuāngrén fáng.) – We would like to book a double room.
请问还有空房吗？ (Qǐngwèn hái yǒu kòng fáng ma?) – May I ask if there are any vacant rooms?
You can also specify your check-in and check-out dates to make the process faster.
我想从明天入住，到后天退房。 (Wǒ xiǎng cóng míngtiān rùzhù, dào hòutiān tuìfáng.) – I want to check in tomorrow and check out the day after tomorrow.
Asking About Room Types and Prices
Different hotels offer various room types (房型, fángxíng) such as single rooms, double rooms, or suites. Asking about prices and amenities helps you choose the best option.
Example sentences:
请问标准间多少钱一晚？ (Qǐngwèn biāozhǔn jiān duōshǎo qián yī wǎn?) – How much is a standard room per night?
有没有带早餐的房间？ (Yǒu méiyǒu dài zǎocān de fángjiān?) – Do you have rooms with breakfast included?
我想要一个带浴室的房间。 (Wǒ xiǎng yào yī gè dài yùshì de fángjiān.) – I want a room with a bathroom.
Asking politely about additional services, like Wi-Fi or parking, ensures you know what to expect.
房间有无线网络吗？ (Fángjiān yǒu wúxiàn wǎngluò ma?) – Does the room have Wi-Fi?
停车方便吗？ (Tíngchē fāngbiàn ma?) – Is parking convenient?
Making a Reservation
Once you have selected a room, it’s important to confirm your booking. Using clear and polite language avoids confusion.
Example sentences:
我想预订这个房间。 (Wǒ xiǎng yùdìng zhège fángjiān.) – I would like to reserve this room.
可以用信用卡付款吗？ (Kěyǐ yòng xìnyòngkǎ fùkuǎn ma?) – Can I pay with a credit card?
请帮我确认预订。 (Qǐng bāng wǒ quèrèn yùdìng.) – Please help me confirm the reservation.
If you have special requests, it’s best to mention them clearly.
我需要一个高楼层的房间。 (Wǒ xūyào yī gè gāo lóucéng de fángjiān.) – I need a room on a high floor.
请给我一间安静的房间。 (Qǐng gěi wǒ yī jiàn ānjìng de fángjiān.) – Please give me a quiet room.
Checking In and Checking Out
When you arrive at the hotel, checking in (入住, rùzhù) and later checking out (退房, tuìfáng) requires some basic sentences.
Example sentences:
我预订了一个房间。 (Wǒ yùdìng le yī gè fángjiān.) – I have a reservation.
可以帮我办入住吗？ (Kěyǐ bāng wǒ bàn rùzhù ma?) – Can you help me check in?
我什么时候需要退房？ (Wǒ shénme shíhòu xūyào tuìfáng?) – When do I need to check out?
Handling Issues During Your Stay
Sometimes you may encounter problems with your room or services. Using simple, polite sentences can solve issues quickly.
Example sentences:
房间的空调坏了。 (Fángjiān de kòngtiáo huài le.) – The air conditioner in the room is broken.
可以换一间房吗？ (Kěyǐ huàn yī jiàn fáng ma?) – Can I change to another room?
请帮我叫一辆出租车。 (Qǐng bāng wǒ jiào yī liàng chūzūchē.) – Please help me call a taxi.
Being polite and using phrases like 请 (qǐng) and 谢谢 (xièxiè) will make interactions smoother.
Practical Tips
When booking hotels in China:
- Always have your ID or passport ready (身份证, shēnfènzhèng / 护照, hùzhào).
- Use numbers clearly when giving dates or room numbers.
- Don’t hesitate to ask for help or clarification if you don’t understand something.
- Keep a copy of your reservation or confirmation number (预订确认号, yùdìng quèrèn hào).
New Words
- 酒店 (jiǔdiàn) – hotel
- 房间 (fángjiān) – room
- 双人房 (shuāngrén fáng) – double room
- 标准间 (biāozhǔn jiān) – standard room
- 入住 (rùzhù) – check-in
- 退房 (tuìfáng) – check-out
- 预订 (yùdìng) – reserve / booking
- 空房 (kòng fáng) – vacant room
- 带早餐 (dài zǎocān) – with breakfast included
- 无线网络 (wúxiàn wǎngluò) – Wi-Fi