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Korean
Accommodation check-in
❃ Accommodation check-in
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예약을 하고 싶은데요.
[ Yeyageul hago sipeundeyo ] -
I'd like to make a reservation
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요금에 조식은 포함되어 있나요?
[ Yogeume josigeun pohamdoeeo innayo? ] -
Does the room charge include breakfast?
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더블 /싱글 룸 있나요?
[ Deobeul /Singgeul innayo? ] -
Do you have a single/double room?
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예약했습니다.
[ Yeyakaetseumnida ] -
I have a reservation
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오늘밤 빈방은 있습니까?
[ Oneulbam binbangeun itseumnikka? ] -
Can I get a room for tonight?
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조용한 방으로 부탁합니다.
[ Joyonghan Bangeuro butakhamnida ] -
I'd like a quiet room.
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체크인하고 싶어요.
[ Chekeuinhago sipeoyo. ] -
I would like to check in.
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제 이름으로 예약했습니다.
[ Je ireumeuro yeyakhaetseumnida. ] -
I have a reservation under my name.
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여권을 보여 주시겠어요?
[ Yeogwoneul boyeo jusigesseoyo? ] -
Could you show me your passport?
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이 서류를 작성해 주세요.
[ I seoryureul jakseonghae juseyo. ] -
Please fill out this form.
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보증금을 내야 하나요?
[ Bojeunggeumeul naeya hanayo? ] -
Do I need to pay a deposit?
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신용카드로 결제할게요.
[ Sinyongkadeuro gyeoljehalgeyo. ] -
I will pay by credit card.
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조식은 몇 시부터인가요?
[ Josigeun myeot sibuteoingayo? ] -
What time does breakfast start?
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조식이 포함되어 있나요?
[ Josigi pohamdoeeo itnayo? ] -
Is breakfast included?
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객실 키는 여기 있습니다.
[ Gaeksil kineun yeogi itseumnida. ] -
Here is your room key.
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객실은 오 층입니다.
[ Gaeksireun o cheungimnida. ] -
Your room is on the 5th floor.
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엘리베이터는 저쪽에 있습니다.
[ Ellibeiteoneun jeojjoge itseumnida. ] -
The elevator is over there.
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짐을 방까지 올려다 줄 수 있나요?
[ Jimeul bangkkaji ollyeoda jul su itnayo? ] -
Can you bring my luggage up to the room?
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조용한 방으로 부탁해요.
[ Joyonghan bangeuro butakhaeyo. ] -
A quiet room, please.
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금연 객실 맞나요?
[ Geumyeon gaeksil matnayo? ] -
Is it a non-smoking room?
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트윈 베드로 바꿀 수 있나요?
[ Teuwin bedeuro bakkul su itnayo? ] -
Can I change to a twin bed?
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늦게 체크인해도 되나요?
[ Neutge chekeuinhaedo doenayo? ] -
Can I check in late?
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하룻밤 더 묵을 수 있을까요?
[ Harutbam deo mugeul su isseulkkayo? ] -
Can I stay one more night?
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와이파이 비밀번호가 뭔가요?
[ Waipai bimilbeonhoga mwongayo? ] -
What is the Wi-Fi password?
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관광 지도가 있나요?
[ Gwangwang jidoga itnayo? ] -
Do you have a tourist map?
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편안한 시간 보내세요.
[ Pyeonanhan sigan bonaeseyo. ] -
Enjoy your stay.
Checking into accommodation in South Korea is characterized by remarkable efficiency, robust security, and a strict adherence to rules. When you arrive at the front desk of a hotel or guesthouse, you simply state your intention by saying 체크인하고 싶어요 (Chekeuinhago sipeoyo - "I want to check in"). By law, the receptionist must request to see your passport (여권 - Yeogwon) for identity verification, so have it readily available. One major difference Western tourists might encounter is the inflexibility regarding check-in times. While hotels in Europe or the US might casually allow you to enter your room an hour early if it is clean, Korean establishments usually adhere rigidly to the official 3:00 PM check-in time. If you arrive early, you cannot force your way in, but the staff will be more than happy to securely store your luggage (짐 - Jim) so you can explore the city unburdened. Upon check-in, you might also be asked to leave a credit card deposit (보증금 - Bojeunggeum) for incidentals. Furthermore, there is a fascinating cultural nuance regarding the word "Motel" (모텔). In Western media, motels are often depicted as cheap, rundown lodgings on the side of a highway. In South Korea, however, motels (also branded as "Boutique Hotels") are ubiquitous, hyper-modern, incredibly clean, and located right in the middle of bustling city centers. Because it is a cultural norm for young Korean adults to live with their parents until marriage, these motels provide an affordable, private space for young couples to date, watch Netflix, and relax. Staying in a highly-rated Korean motel is actually a very popular, economical, and comfortable choice for budget-conscious travelers!
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