Starting check-in
안녕하세요. 체크인하고 싶어요.
Annyeonghaseyo. Chekeuinhago sipeoyo.
Hello. I would like to check in.
You may hear
예약자 성함이 어떻게 되세요?
What name is the reservation under?
성함 is the respectful word for name. Show the booking confirmation if needed.
All situations
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Korean Hotel Phrases: Check-in, Luggage, Room Problems, and Checkout
Hotel staff often speak some English, but a short Korean phrase helps when the lobby is busy or you need to describe one specific room problem.
These phrases use polite Korean suitable for most adult travel interactions. Service details can change, so confirm schedules, eligibility, fees, and emergency availability with the linked official source.
Use in order
Phrases for this situation
9 practical phrases
Giving the reservation name
제 이름으로 예약했어요.
Je ireumeuro yeyakhaesseoyo.
The reservation is under my name.
You may hear
여권을 보여 주세요.
Please show me your passport.
Point to the exact romanized name used in the booking.
Storing bags before check-in
체크인 전에 짐을 맡길 수 있어요?
Chekeuin jeone jimeul matgil su isseoyo?
Can I leave my luggage before check-in?
You may hear
네, 여기 맡기시면 돼요.
Yes, you can leave it here.
Use 체크아웃 후에 instead of 체크인 전에 for after checkout.
Asking about breakfast
조식은 몇 시부터예요?
Josigeun myeot sibuteoyeyo?
What time does breakfast start?
You may hear
아침 7시부터 10시까지예요.
It is from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
부터 means from, and 까지 means until.
Getting the Wi-Fi password
와이파이 비밀번호가 뭐예요?
Waipai bimilbeonhoga mwoyeyo?
What is the Wi-Fi password?
You may hear
객실 카드에 적혀 있어요.
It is written on the room card.
비밀번호 means password.
Reporting a room issue
방에 문제가 있어요. 에어컨이 작동하지 않아요.
Bange munjega isseoyo. Eeokeoni jakdonghaji anayo.
There is a problem with the room. The air conditioner is not working.
You may hear
직원이 확인하러 갈게요.
A staff member will come check it.
Replace 에어컨 with 온수 for hot water or 조명 for lighting.
Requesting more towels
수건 두 장 더 받을 수 있을까요?
Sugeon du jang deo badeul su isseulkkayo?
Could I get two more towels?
You may hear
객실로 가져다드릴게요.
We will bring them to your room.
장 counts flat items such as towels. 더 means more.
Requesting late checkout
늦게 체크아웃할 수 있을까요?
Neutge chekeuathal su isseulkkayo?
Would late checkout be possible?
You may hear
추가 요금이 있어요.
There is an additional charge.
Ask for the exact time and fee before agreeing.
Getting a taxi
택시를 불러 주실 수 있어요?
Taeksireul bulleo jusil su isseoyo?
Could you call a taxi for me?
You may hear
어디로 가세요?
Where are you going?
Have the destination ready in Korean.
Field notes
Lead with the room number
When calling the front desk, say your room number first, then one short problem. This gives staff the two details they need immediately.
Confirm fees before agreeing
Late checkout, laundry, minibar items, and some deliveries may have extra charges. Ask 추가 요금이 있어요? before confirming.
Before you go
Quick checklist
- Reservation name matches the passport
- Hotel address saved in Korean
- Room issue photographed if useful
- Extra fee and checkout time confirmed
Official sources and current details
Language checked 2026-07-10. Follow the source for time-sensitive operating information.