English Conversation: How to Check In at a Hotel

  Here we are for another essential English conversational skill: how to check in at a hotel.
  Let's dive in and quickly learn this must know conversation skill.

  Checking in means that you go to the reception of a hotel to register and get your room key.
  This is the first thing you do when you arrive at a hotel.

  Let's create a scenario: you've booked a hotel room online and now you've arrived at the hotel.
  Let's walk through the process step by step:
    You enter the hotel.
    Now, you are in the hotel lobby.
    You walk towards the reception where a hotel receptionist is waiting for you.

  "Hi, welcome to 'Hotel XYZ'."
  "Hi, thank you."
  "How may I help you?"
  "I'd like to check in. I have a reservation under 'Your Name Lastname'."
  "Thank you Mr./Mrs. Lastname. Let me check that for you."

  After the receptionist receives your name, they will check it in their system. They may ask you ID or passport and credit card.
  Some hotels may ask you to fill out some information about yourself on a form and sign it.
  Once the procedure is completed, they will return your ID and credit card along with your room key or room card.

  "Could I have your ID and credit card, please?"
  "Sure, here's my ID and credit card."
  "Thank you. Here's you key. If you need any assistance during your stay, don't hesitate to ask. Enjoy your stay."
  "Thank you."

  That's it.
  You've just checked in and you are ready to go to your room and enjoy your stay.