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Checking into a hotel B1

Arriving, staying, and leaving.

Arriving

I have a reservation under — give your booking nameI have a reservation under Santos. (neutral)
Hi, should be a booking under Santos? (casual)

make a reservation — book (a table, room, ticket, etc.)A: Did you make a reservation for the hotel?
B: Yes, I booked us a room for two nights.

spend the night — stay overnightA: Are you coming back tonight?
B: No, I'll spend the night at Tom's place and head home in the morning.

Before you leave

what time is check-out — ask about check-outWhat time is check-out, please? (polite)
When do we have to be out by? (casual)

check out — leave a hotelA: What time do we have to check out tomorrow?
B: The front desk said noon, so we have some time.

Checking in

You: Hi, I have a reservation under Santos.

Reception: Welcome! Let me find your booking.

You: We made the reservation online last week.

Reception: Got it — you're in room 304.

On the last morning

You: Morning — what time is check-out?

Reception: Eleven, but you can leave your bags here after.

You: Perfect. We only spent the night, so we'll check out by ten.

Reception: Lovely — I'll have your bill ready.

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