When traveling to Japan, understanding a few key phrases related to hotels and accommodations can make your stay much smoother. Whether you’re checking in, requesting services, or checking out, these phrases will help you communicate effectively with hotel staff.
予約 (よやく – Yoyaku) – Reservation
This term is essential when you want to talk about a booking or reservation.
このホテルを予約したいです。
部屋 (へや – Heya) – Room
Refers to a room within any accommodation.
部屋にエキストラベッドを追加してもらえますか？
チェックイン (Chekku in) – Check-in
Used when you arrive and want to register at the hotel.
チェックインの時間は何時からですか？
チェックアウト (Chekku auto) – Check-out
Used when you are ready to leave the hotel and need to settle your bill.
明日の朝、早めにチェックアウトしたいです。
フロントデスク (Furonto desuku) – Front desk
The reception area of a hotel where guests go for check-in, check-out, and other inquiries.
フロントデスクに荷物を預けたいです。
キャンセル (Kyanseru) – Cancel
Use this when you need to cancel your reservation.
予約をキャンセルする必要があります。
宿泊 (しゅくはく – Shukuhaku) – Stay (overnight)
Refers to staying overnight at a hotel or any other accommodation.
今夜、ここに宿泊する予定です。
空室 (くうしつ – Kuushitsu) – Vacancy
This word is used when there are rooms available in a hotel.
空室はありますか？
満室 (まんしつ – Manshitsu) – No vacancy
Use this when the hotel is fully booked.
申し訳ありません、今夜は満室です。
料金 (りょうきん – Ryoukin) – Fee/Charge
This refers to the cost or charge for the room or service.
部屋の料金はいくらですか？
キー (Kii) – Key
The key to your hotel room.
部屋のキーをもらえますか？
朝食付き (ちょうしょくつき – Choushoku tsuki) – Includes breakfast
This phrase indicates that breakfast is included with the accommodation.
このプランは朝食付きですか？
禁煙室 (きんえんしつ – Kin’en shitsu) – Non-smoking room
A room where smoking is not allowed.
禁煙室を予約したいです。
喫煙室 (きつえんしつ – Kitsuen shitsu) – Smoking room
A room designated for smokers.
喫煙室はありますか？
設備 (せつび – Setubi) – Facilities
Refers to the facilities provided by the accommodation.
ホテルの設備について教えてください。
プールがありますか？ (Pūru ga arimasu ka?) – Is there a pool?
A question often asked by guests who wish to know if there is a swimming pool.
このホテルにはプールがありますか？
ルームサービス (Rūmu sābisu) – Room service
The service that allows guests to order food and drinks to be delivered to their room.
ルームサービスで夕食を注文したいです。
緊急 (きんきゅう – Kinkyuu) – Emergency
Used in situations where immediate assistance is needed.
緊急の事態が発生しました。助けてください。
Wi-Fi無料 (Wi-Fi muryou) – Free Wi-Fi
Indicates that Wi-Fi is available at no additional cost.
この部屋ではWi-Fiは無料ですか？
荷物 (にもつ – Nimotsu) – Luggage
Refers to guests’ personal belongings.
荷物を部屋まで運んでいただけますか？
支払い方法 (しはらいほうほう – Shiharai houhou) – Payment method
This refers to the way you can settle your bill (e.g., cash, credit card).
支払い方法は何がありますか？
Understanding these phrases can enhance your travel experience in Japan by making your interactions at hotels and accommodations much easier. Whether it’s a simple check-in or dealing with an emergency, being prepared with the right vocabulary is key.
