Master "Hotel Check-in" with Spanish
Updated Dec 9, 2025
We've compiled commonly used Spanish expressions in "Hotel Check-in". Also, learn how to express yourself like a native by looking at real conversation examples.
✍️ Key Phrases and Vocabulary
We've compiled the key phrases and vocabulary from the Hotel Check-in dialogue above. Take a quick look through them.
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~tengo una reservaciónI have a reservation
-Tengo una reservación a nombre de ~.I have a reservation under the name of ~.
-Creo que tengo una reservación para esta noche.I think I have a reservation for tonight.
-Disculpe, tengo una reservación en este hotel.Excuse me, I have a reservation at this hotel.
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~está a nombre de + nombre~is under the name of + name
-Está a nombre de María López.It’s under the name María López.
-La reserva está a nombre de mi esposo.The reservation is under my husband’s name.
-La habitación está a nombre de la empresa.The room is under the company’s name.
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~aquí está + objeto~here is + object
-Aquí está mi pasaporte.Here is my passport.
-Aquí está su recibo.Here is your receipt.
-Aquí está la llave de la habitación.Here is the room key.
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reservaciónreservation
-Tengo una reservación a nombre de James Carter.I have a reservation under the name James Carter.
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tarjeta de créditocredit card
-Aquí está mi tarjeta de crédito.Here is my credit card.
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identificaciónidentification
-¿Podría mostrarme su identificación, por favor?Could you show me your ID, please?
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llavekey
-Aquí tiene la llave de su habitación.Here is the key to your room.
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gastos incidentalesincidental charges
-Necesitamos una tarjeta para los gastos incidentales.We need a card for incidental charges.
💬 Read "Hotel Check-in" Dialogue
Read the dialogue below. Once you memorize all of this content, you'll be able to speak like a native in Hotel Check-in situations! We've also included useful phrases for each response, so be sure to check them out.
A guest walks into the hotel lobby and approaches the front desk where the receptionist greets them with a friendly smile.
Buenas tardes, bienvenido al Hotel Mirador. ¿Tiene una reserva con nosotros esta noche?
Good afternoon, welcome to Hotel Mirador. Do you have a reservation with us tonight?
Sí, tengo una reservación.
Yes, I have a reservation.
Takeaway
"~tengo una reservación" This phrase is essential for hotel check-ins and other booking situations. It allows the speaker to clearly state that they have a reservation without unnecessary words, reflecting natural and polite Spanish usage.
-Tengo una reservación a nombre de ~.I have a reservation under the name of ~.
-Creo que tengo una reservación para esta noche.I think I have a reservation for tonight.
-Disculpe, tengo una reservación en este hotel.Excuse me, I have a reservation at this hotel.
Perfecto, ¿podría decirme el nombre bajo el cual está la reservación y mostrarme una identificación con foto, por favor?
Perfect, could you please tell me the name under which the reservation is made and show me a photo ID, please?
Está a nombre de James Carter.
It’s under the name James Carter.
Takeaway
"~está a nombre de + nombre" This phrase is essential for confirming reservations or bookings in Spanish. It is the standard and polite way to indicate that a reservation, order, or account is registered under a specific person’s name.
-Está a nombre de María López.It’s under the name María López.
-La reserva está a nombre de mi esposo.The reservation is under my husband’s name.
-La habitación está a nombre de la empresa.The room is under the company’s name.
Gracias, señor Carter. ¿Podría también proporcionarme una tarjeta de crédito para los gastos incidentales, por favor?
Thank you, Mr. Carter. Could you also provide a credit card for incidental charges, please?
Sí, aquí está mi tarjeta de crédito.
Yes, here is my credit card.
Takeaway
"~aquí está + objeto" This structure is essential for presenting or handing something to someone in Spanish. It uses the verb “estar” to indicate presence or location, which is the correct and natural choice in this context.
-Aquí está mi pasaporte.Here is my passport.
-Aquí está su recibo.Here is your receipt.
-Aquí está la llave de la habitación.Here is the room key.
Gracias, señor Carter. Todo está en orden. Aquí tiene la llave de su habitación, el número 412, en el cuarto piso.
Thank you, Mr. Carter. Everything is in order. Here is the key to your room, number 412, on the fourth floor.
The guest takes the key and walks toward the elevator with a satisfied smile.
✨ "Hotel Check-in" Practice
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Buenas tardes, bienvenido al Hotel Mirador. ¿Tiene una reserva con nosotros esta noche?
Good afternoon, welcome to Hotel Mirador. Do you have a reservation with us tonight?
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Sí, yo tengo un reservación.
Sí, tengo una reservación.
Total81
Naturality70
Grammar80
Vocabulary100
Score
81(Naturality: 70Grammar: 80Vocabulary: 100)
Summary
The phrase is understandable but slightly unnatural because of the unnecessary pronoun “yo” and the incorrect article “un” before “reservación.” In Spanish, “reservación” is feminine, so it requires “una.” In natural conversation, Spanish speakers usually omit “yo” since the verb form already indicates the subject.
Perfecto, ¿podría decirme el nombre bajo el cual está la reservación y mostrarme una identificación con foto, por favor?
Perfect, could you please tell me the name under which the reservation is made and show me a photo ID, please?
80
Es con nombre James Carter.
Está a nombre de James Carter.
Total80
Naturality70
Grammar90
Vocabulary90
Score
80(Naturality: 70Grammar: 90Vocabulary: 90)
Summary
The phrase “Es con nombre James Carter” is understandable but not natural in Spanish. Native speakers would not use “con nombre” in this context. The correct and natural expression is “Está a nombre de ~,” which is the standard way to indicate a reservation or booking under someone’s name.
Gracias, señor Carter. ¿Podría también proporcionarme una tarjeta de crédito para los gastos incidentales, por favor?
Thank you, Mr. Carter. Could you also provide a credit card for incidental charges, please?
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Sí, aquí es mi tarjeta de crédito.
Sí, aquí está mi tarjeta de crédito.
Total78
Naturality70
Grammar80
Vocabulary90
Score
78(Naturality: 70Grammar: 80Vocabulary: 90)
Summary
The phrase “Sí, aquí es mi tarjeta de crédito” is understandable but grammatically incorrect because “es” (is) refers to identity, not location or presentation. In this context, the correct verb is “estar” since you are indicating where the card is. The natural expression is “aquí está mi tarjeta de crédito.”
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