Japanese for Hotel Reservations: How to Say 'I'd Like to Book a Room for Two Nights'
Learn to reserve a hotel room in Japanese: say 'I'd like to book a room for two nights,' ask about room types, and confirm availability politely.
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Booking a hotel room in Japanese is a practical skill that lets you travel independently. This lesson focuses on making a reservation, not checking in. You'll learn to say 'I'd like to book a room for two nights' and to ask about room types. We'll use polite forms suitable for phone or email, and you'll practice a short dialogue. By the end, you'll be able to handle a basic reservation conversation with confidence.
By the end, you can…
- say 'I'd like to book a room for two nights' in Japanese.
- ask about room types and availability.
- provide my name and contact information for a reservation.
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二泊お願いします。
Two nights, please.
Nihaku onegaishimasu.
Use after stating you want a room; '二泊' means two nights. Note the counter pronunciation: 一泊 is 'ippaku,' 二泊 is 'nihaku,' 三泊 is 'sanpaku.'
部屋を予約したいのですが。
I'd like to book a room.
Heya o yoyaku shitai no desu ga.
Polite way to start a reservation; '〜のですが' softens the request.
シングルルームはありますか。
Do you have a single room?
Shinguru rūmu wa arimasu ka.
Ask about room type availability; replace 'シングル' with 'ツイン' (twin) or 'ダブル' (double). 'ありますか' is the polite question form of 'あります' (to exist/have).
一泊いくらですか。
How much is it per night?
Ippaku ikura desu ka.
Ask for the price per night; '一泊' means one night.
名前は田中です。
My name is Tanaka.
Namae wa Tanaka desu.
Give your name for the reservation; use your actual surname. In Japanese, the surname comes first, so '田中です' means 'I am Tanaka.'
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
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Useful pattern
To say 'I'd like to book a room for [number] nights,' use: [Number]泊 部屋を予約したいのですが。 For example, '二泊部屋を予約したいのですが。' (Nihaku heya o yoyaku shitai no desu ga.) means 'I'd like to book a room for two nights.' You can also say '[Number]泊お願いします。' after mentioning the room. The counter for nights is '泊' (haku/paku). Note the sound changes: '一泊' is 'ippaku,' '二泊' is 'nihaku,' '三泊' is 'sanpaku,' and '何泊' (how many nights) is 'nanpaku.'
When to use it
Use these phrases when calling a hotel or speaking at the front desk for a future stay. For example, start with 'すみません、部屋を予約したいのですが。' (Sumimasen, heya o yoyaku shitai no desu ga.) to get attention politely. Then state the nights: '二泊です。' (Nihaku desu.) and ask about room type: 'シングルルームはありますか。' If you need to confirm, say 'お願いします。' (Onegaishimasu.) to finalize. Avoid using these for check-in; for check-in, you'd say 'チェックインをお願いします。' (Chekku in o onegaishimasu.).
Listen to each line, then take one part and reply out loud.
すみません、部屋を予約したいのですが。
Excuse me, I'd like to book a room.Sumimasen, heya o yoyaku shitai no desu ga.はい、何泊ですか。
Yes, for how many nights?Hai, nanpaku desu ka.二泊お願いします。シングルルームはありますか。
Two nights, please. Do you have a single room?Nihaku onegaishimasu. Shinguru rūmu wa arimasu ka.はい、ございます。お名前は？
Yes, we do. May I have your name?Hai, gozaimasu. Onamae wa?A little context goes a long way
In Japanese hotels, polite language is standard. Using '〜のですが' softens your request and sounds more natural than a direct demand. When giving your name, use your surname first, as is customary in Japan. If you're unsure about room types, it's fine to ask 'どんな部屋がありますか。' (Donna heya ga arimasu ka.) meaning 'What kind of rooms do you have?' Avoid casual forms like '部屋を予約したい' without 'のですが' in formal situations, as it may sound abrupt.
One thing to watch for
Saying '二泊を予約したい' (Nihaku o yoyaku shitai) directly, which sounds like 'I want to reserve two nights' and is less natural.
Try this instead: Use '二泊部屋を予約したいのですが' (Nihaku heya o yoyaku shitai no desu ga) or '二泊お願いします' (Nihaku onegaishimasu). The particle 'を' should mark the room, not the nights.
Your turn
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1How do you say 'I'd like to book a room for two nights' in Japanese?
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二泊部屋を予約したいのですが。 (Nihaku heya o yoyaku shitai no desu ga.)
This uses the pattern [number]泊 + 部屋を予約したいのですが. You could also say 二泊お願いします。 (Nihaku onegaishimasu.) after mentioning the room.
2Ask if a twin room is available.
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ツインルームはありますか。 (Tsuin rūmu wa arimasu ka.)
Replace シングル (single) with ツイン (twin). The pattern [room type]はありますか asks about availability.
3How do you give your name as 'Suzuki' for a reservation?
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名前は鈴木です。 (Namae wa Suzuki desu.)
Use 名前は [surname] です。 to state your name. In Japanese, the surname comes first, and です makes it polite.
To reserve a hotel room in Japanese, start with '部屋を予約したいのですが。' then state the nights with '[number]泊' and ask about room types with '[type]はありますか。' Always use polite forms and give your surname first.
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