How to Say 'I'd Like to Book a Room' in Spanish: A Beginner's Guide to Hotel Reservations
Learn to reserve a hotel room in Spanish. Practice 'I'd like to book a room for two nights' and understand room types.
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In this lesson, you'll learn how to reserve a hotel room in Spanish. We'll focus on the key phrase 'I'd like to book a room for two nights' and other essential expressions for making a reservation. You'll also learn common room types and how to specify your needs. This is for beginners, so we'll keep it simple and practical. By the end, you'll be able to make a basic hotel reservation in Spanish.
By the end, you can…
- say 'I'd like to book a room for two nights' in Spanish.
- ask about room types and availability.
- provide my name and contact information for a reservation.
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Quisiera reservar una habitación para dos noches.
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
kee-SYEH-rah reh-sehr-BAR OO-nah ah-bee-tah-SYOHN PAH-rah dohs NOH-chehs
Use 'quisiera' (I would like) for polite requests. This is a common way to make a reservation.
¿Tienen habitaciones disponibles?
Do you have rooms available?
TYEH-nehn ah-bee-tah-SYOH-nehs dees-poh-NEE-blehs
Use this to ask if there are any rooms free. 'Disponibles' means available.
Una habitación individual, por favor.
A single room, please.
OO-nah ah-bee-tah-SYOHN een-dee-bee-DWAL por fah-BOR
Use 'individual' for a single room. In some regions, 'sencilla' is also used.
Una habitación doble, por favor.
A double room, please.
OO-nah ah-bee-tah-SYOHN DOH-bleh por fah-BOR
Use 'doble' for a double room. This can mean a room with two beds or one double bed, depending on the hotel; if you need two separate beds, ask for 'una habitación con dos camas'.
¿Cuánto cuesta por noche?
How much does it cost per night?
KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah por NOH-cheh
Use this to ask the price per night. 'Por noche' means per night.
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Useful pattern
To make a polite request, use 'Quisiera' + infinitive. For example, 'Quisiera reservar' means 'I would like to book.' You can also use 'Me gustaría' + infinitive, as in 'Me gustaría reservar una habitación.' Both are polite. To specify the number of nights, add 'para' + number + 'noches': 'para dos noches' (for two nights). To specify room type, use 'una habitación' + adjective: 'una habitación individual' (a single room), 'una habitación doble' (a double room).
When to use it
Use these phrases when you call or visit a hotel to reserve a room. Start with a greeting: 'Buenos días' (good morning) or 'Buenas tardes' (good afternoon/evening). Then say 'Quisiera reservar una habitación.' If you need to ask about availability, say '¿Tienen habitaciones disponibles?' To specify dates, say 'para el' + date, e.g., 'para el 5 de mayo' (for May 5th). If you need to ask about amenities, like a bathroom, say '¿Tiene baño privado?' (Does it have a private bathroom?).
Listen to each line, then take one part and reply out loud.
Buenos días, quisiera reservar una habitación para dos noches.
Good morning, I'd like to book a room for two nights.BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs kee-SYEH-rah reh-sehr-BAR OO-nah ah-bee-tah-SYOHN PAH-rah dohs NOH-chehsClaro, ¿qué tipo de habitación necesita?
Of course, what type of room do you need?KLAH-roh keh TEE-poh deh ah-bee-tah-SYOHN neh-seh-SEE-tahUna habitación doble, por favor. ¿Cuánto cuesta por noche?
A double room, please. How much does it cost per night?OO-nah ah-bee-tah-SYOHN DOH-bleh por fah-BOR KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah por NOH-chehCuesta cincuenta dólares por noche. ¿A nombre de quién?
It costs fifty dollars per night. In whose name?KWEHS-tah seen-KWEHN-tah DOH-lah-rehs por NOH-cheh ah NOHM-breh deh KYENA little context goes a long way
In Latin America and Spain, it's common to make reservations by phone or in person. 'Quisiera' is very polite and widely used. In some countries, like Mexico, you might hear '¿Me puede dar una habitación?' (Can you give me a room?), which is also polite. In Spain, 'Quisiera reservar' is also used, and 'reservar' is the standard verb. Always use 'por favor' and 'gracias' to be polite. Tipping is not expected for reservations, but a small tip for exceptional service is appreciated.
One thing to watch for
Using 'Quiero' instead of 'Quisiera' for polite requests.
Try this instead: 'Quiero' means 'I want' and can sound abrupt. Use 'Quisiera' (I would like) for politeness. For example, say 'Quisiera reservar una habitación' instead of 'Quiero reservar una habitación.'
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1How would you say 'I'd like to book a room for three nights' in Spanish?
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Quisiera reservar una habitación para tres noches.
This uses the polite 'quisiera' and the pattern 'para' + number + 'noches'. You can also say 'Me gustaría reservar una habitación para tres noches.'
2What is the Spanish word for a 'double room'?
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Una habitación doble.
'Doble' means double. In some regions, 'matrimonial' is used for a room with a double bed, but 'doble' is widely understood. If you need two separate beds, ask for 'una habitación con dos camas'.
3How would you ask 'How much does it cost per night?' in Spanish?
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¿Cuánto cuesta por noche?
This is the standard way to ask for the price per night. You can also say '¿Cuál es el precio por noche?'
Remember to use 'Quisiera reservar una habitación para [number] noches' to make a polite reservation. Specify the room type with 'individual' or 'doble', and ask '¿Cuánto cuesta por noche?' to know the price. Practice these phrases to feel confident when booking a hotel in Spanish.
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