Accommodation

1. I have a reservation. My name is Smith.

   Usage

   The first phrase you say at a hotel front desk when checking in

   Grammar Note

   "I have a reservation" states a pre-booked stay. Follow with "My name is ~" to identify yourself

2. Can I see the room first?

   Usage

   Used when you want to inspect the room before committing

   Grammar Note

   "Can I ~?" is a polite request for permission or assistance

3. Is breakfast included?

   Usage

   Used to ask if breakfast is part of the room rate

   Grammar Note

   "included" is a past participle used as an adjective meaning "part of the deal"

4. Can I have a late check-out?

   Usage

   Used when you want to check out later than the standard time

   Grammar Note

   "late check-out" is a standard hotel term; the phrase concisely conveys the request

5. Is there an elevator?

   Usage

   Used when you have heavy luggage or cannot use stairs

   Grammar Note

   American English uses "elevator"; British English uses "lift"

6. Could I get an extra pillow?

   Usage

   Used to politely request an additional pillow from the front desk or housekeeping

   Grammar Note

   "could" is more polite than "can" for requests and ideal for hotel staff

7. The air conditioning is not working.

   Usage

   Used to report a malfunctioning air conditioner to the front desk

   Grammar Note

   "is not working" uses present progressive negative to report an ongoing problem

8. What time is check-out?

   Usage

   Used to confirm the check-out time with reception

   Grammar Note

   "What time is ~?" concisely asks for the scheduled time of an event

9. Is there parking available?

   Usage

   Used to ask whether the hotel has parking facilities

   Grammar Note

   "Is there ~ available?" simultaneously asks about existence and accessibility

10. Can I store my luggage here?

    Usage

    Used to ask the hotel to hold your bags before check-in or after check-out

    Grammar Note

    "luggage" is uncountable; say "pieces of luggage" rather than "a luggage"

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