10 Korean Phrases You Can Use at Korean Hotels · Essential Phrases for a Comfortable Stay

Feel at ease even on your first trip to Korea!

A collection of useful Korean phrases to make your hotel stay much easier✨

One of the pleasures of traveling to Korea is spending time at a wonderful hotel, isn’t it?

However, you may feel anxious if you cannot speak Korean, whether during check-in or when dealing with problems in your room…

To ease those concerns, we have carefully selected Korean phrases that are genuinely useful at Korean hotels.

Just memorizing these 10 phrases will make communication with hotel staff much smoother and reduce anxiety during your stay.

There is no need for your pronunciation to be perfect.

If you speak slowly with a smile, you’ll be understood more easily😊

🏨 10 Essential Phrases to Know During Your Stay at a Hotel in Korea

① 예약했어요（イェヤケッソヨ）｜I have a reservation

When to use: A phrase to say first at the front desk when checking in

This is the first phrase you will need when you arrive at the hotel.

Meaning “I have a reservation,” it is an essential expression for making the check-in process go smoothly.

If you smile and tell the front desk staff “예약했어요（イェヤケッソヨ）,” your reservation will be confirmed smoothly.

It is even more reliable to present your reservation confirmation and passport together.

② 와이파이 비밀번호가 뭐예요?（ワイパイ ビミルボノガ モエヨ?）｜What is the Wi-Fi password?

When to use: When you need to connect to the internet after entering your room

While traveling in Korea, you will want to share photos on social media and look up your next destination on a map app… Wi-Fi is essential, isn’t it?

If you remember this phrase, you can quickly ask for your room’s Wi-Fi password.

Many hotels list the password in the room, but if you cannot find it, call the front desk and use this phrase.

“와이파이” is pronounced just like “Wi-Fi,” making it an easy word for Japanese speakers to pronounce.

③ 에어컨 켜주세요（エオコン キョジュセヨ）｜Please turn on the air conditioner

When to use: When you need to adjust the temperature in your room

Summers in Korea can be hotter than in Japan, while winters can also get quite cold.

This phrase is useful when you do not know how to operate the air conditioner and want to enjoy a comfortable room temperature.

“에어컨（エオコン）” means air conditioner, while “켜주세요（キョジュセヨ)” means “please turn it on.”

Conversely, if you want someone to turn it off, say “에어컨 꺼주세요（エオコン ッコジュセヨ）.”

④ 수건 더 주세요（スゴン ト ジュセヨ）｜Please give me one more towel

Usage: When there are not enough towels or you would like them replaced

A useful phrase when staying for a long period or sharing a room with multiple people.

「수건（スゴン）」means towel, 「더（ト）」means “more” or “additional,” and 「주세요（ジュセヨ）」means “please give me.”

As an application of this phrase, saying 「물 더 주세요（ムル ト ジュセヨ）」 means “Please give me more water,” while 「베개 더 주세요（ペゲ ト ジュセヨ）」 means “Please give me an additional pillow.”

Remembering 「더 주세요」 is convenient because you can use it in a variety of situations.

⑤ 방이 너무 추워요/더워요（パンイ ノム チュウォヨ / トウォヨ）｜The room is too cold/hot

Usage: When the room temperature is uncomfortable

A suitable room temperature is important for a comfortable night's sleep.

This phrase can be used when adjusting the air conditioner does not solve the problem or when the heating or cooling is too strong.

「방（パン）」means room, 「너무（ノム）」means “very” or “too,” 「추워요（チュウォヨ）」means “it is cold,” and 「더워요（トウォヨ）」means “it is hot.”

If you tell the staff this phrase, they will take appropriate action.

⑥ 짐 맡아주세요（ジム マタジュセヨ）｜Please store my luggage

Usage: When sightseeing after checkout or arriving early in the morning

When you want to make the most of your trip to Korea even after checkout, it is helpful to be able to leave your heavy luggage behind.

「짐（ジム）」means luggage, and 「맡아주세요（マタジュセヨ）」means “please store it for me.”

Many hotels offer a complimentary luggage storage service.

Even on your final day after checkout, you can enjoy shopping in Myeongdong or Gangnam without carrying heavy luggage.

⑦ 택시 불러주세요（テクシ プルロジュセヨ）｜Please call a taxi

Usage: When you need transportation or the weather is bad

At hotels in Korea, it is common for the front desk to call a taxi for you.

This is a convenient phrase to use especially on rainy days, when you have heavy luggage, or when traveling to the airport.

「택시（テクシ）」means “taxi,” while 「불러주세요（プルロジュセヨ）」means “Please call one for me.”

It will be smoother if you show the destination address or map while explaining.

⑧ 이 근처에 편의점 있어요?（イ クンチョエ ピョニジョム イッソヨ?）｜Is there a convenience store nearby?

When to use: When you need to make a small purchase

Many convenience stores in Korea are open 24 hours, offering everything from snacks and drinks to daily necessities.

They are very convenient for making unexpected purchases, as many remain open late at night.

「이 근처에（イ クンチョエ）」means “near here,” 「편의점（ピョニジョム）」means “convenience store,” and 「있어요?（イッソヨ?）」means “Is there?”

If you ask for the location of a convenience store near your hotel, you will have no trouble shopping during your stay.

⑨ 체크아웃이요（チェクアウシヨ）｜Check-out, please

When to use: When completing the check-out process

Your enjoyable trip to Korea is coming to an end, and it is finally time to check out.

This simple phrase is all you need to begin the check-out process.

Tell the front desk 「체크아웃이요（チェクアウシヨ）」 and return your room key to complete the process.

If there are any additional charges, be sure to settle them as well.

⑩ 영수증 주세요（ヨンスジュン ジュセヨ）｜A receipt, please

When to use: At checkout or when you need to submit expenses

This phrase is useful for business trips or when you need to submit expenses.

「영수증（ヨンスジュン）」means “receipt,” while 「주세요（ジュセヨ）」means “please give me.”

Electronic receipts are common in Korea, but if you need a paper receipt, use this phrase.

You can ask for proof of accommodation in the same way.

💡 Tips for Mastering Korean Phrases

Don’t Worry About Perfect Pronunciation

Don’t worry even if you’re not confident in your Korean pronunciation.

Hotel staff are accustomed to foreign tourists, so they will understand slight differences in pronunciation.

The important thing is to communicate slowly and clearly with a smile.

Using gestures together with your words will help ensure that your message gets across.

Make Use of the 메모장（Notes）App

If you’re really not confident in your pronunciation, it’s also a good idea to write the phrase in your smartphone’s notes app and show the screen.

Korean hotel staff are accustomed to assisting Japanese tourists, so showing them the words on your screen will be more than enough to get your message across.

Learn 감사합니다（Thank You）Too

It will leave an even better impression if you also remember 「감사합니다（Thank you）」, which means “Thank you.”

Adding 「감사합니다」 after communicating your phrase will make for a pleasant interaction.

🌟 To Make Your Stay at a Korean Hotel More Comfortable

Make Use of Translation Apps

There may be complex situations that cannot be handled with basic phrases alone.

In such cases, it is also a good idea to use a translation app as a supplement.

Using the voice translation features of apps such as 「Papago／Google Translate」 allows you to communicate more detailed information.

Check for Japanese-language services at the hotel

More and more hotels in Korea now have staff who can assist in Japanese.

Checking whether Japanese-language services are available when making your reservation will help you enjoy a more comfortable stay.

Add the hotel’s official LINE account in advance

Many hotels in Korea operate official LINE accounts.

If you add the account in advance, you may be able to communicate in Japanese via chat, which is extremely convenient.

Conclusion: Enjoy a comfortable stay at Korean hotels with these 10 phrases

What did you think of these 10 useful Korean phrases for Korean hotels?

Simply learning these basic phrases will make your hotel stay much more comfortable and your trip to Korea even more enjoyable.

By communicating proactively without fearing the language barrier,

you’ll be able to fully experience Korea’s warm hospitality.

Even if your pronunciation isn’t perfect, a smile and sincerity will always get your message across.

On your next trip to Korea, be sure to try using these phrases.

Enjoy a memorable trip to Korea with a wonderful hotel stay✨

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