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10 Phrasal verbs used at the hotel

Phrasal Verb Meaning Examples
Check in To register as a guest at a hotel
  • We need to check in at the hotel reception.
  • Guests can check in from 3:00 PM onwards.
  • She checked in online before arriving at the hotel.
  • Please provide your ID when checking in.
  • They checked in late due to traffic.
Check out To leave a hotel after paying the bill
  • We have to check out by 11:00 AM.
  • Don't forget to return your room key when checking out.
  • Guests can check out at the front desk.
  • They checked out early to catch their flight.
  • Please settle any outstanding bills before checking out.
Book in To reserve a room in advance
  • We booked in for three nights at the hotel.
  • Guests are advised to book in advance during peak season.
  • She booked in a deluxe suite for her anniversary.
  • Please book in early to secure your preferred room type.
  • They booked in online and received a confirmation email.
Cancel out To annul a reservation or booking
  • We had to cancel out our reservation due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Guests can cancel out their booking up to 24 hours before arrival.
  • She canceled out her room reservation and decided to stay elsewhere.
  • Please notify the hotel if you need to cancel out your reservation.
  • They canceled out their booking without any penalty.
Settle in To become accustomed to a new environment, especially a hotel room
  • It took a while to settle in after checking into the hotel.
  • Guests are encouraged to settle in and make themselves comfortable.
  • She settled in quickly and unpacked her belongings.
  • Please take your time to settle in and relax.
  • They settled in for the night after a long day of sightseeing.
Wake up To rouse from sleep
  • We need to wake up early for our flight tomorrow.
  • Guests can request a wake-up call from reception.
  • She woke up refreshed after a good night's sleep.
  • Please set your alarm to wake up on time.
  • They woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside.
Turn down To reduce the volume or intensity of something
  • Can you please turn down the TV volume?
  • The hotel staff turned down the lights for a romantic atmosphere.
  • She turned down the air conditioning before going to bed.
  • Please turn down the heating; it's too warm in here.
  • They turned down the music to avoid disturbing other guests.
Check over To inspect or examine something, often to ensure it's correct or in good condition
  • Before leaving the room, please check over your belongings.
  • The housekeeping staff will check over the room for any damages.
  • She checked over the bill to make sure there were no errors.
  • Please check over the room amenities upon arrival.
  • They checked over the reservation details to ensure everything was correct.
Hang up To put clothes or towels on a hook or hanger
  • Don't forget to hang up your wet towel after showering.
  • She hung up her coat in the closet.
  • Please hang up your clothes neatly in the wardrobe.
  • They hung up their swimsuits to dry on the balcony.
  • Guests can hang up their laundry for hotel staff to collect.
Turn in To go to bed
  • We're tired; let's turn in early tonight.
  • She turned in after a long day of meetings.
  • Guests are reminded to turn in their room keys at reception when checking out.
  • Please turn in your keycard before leaving the hotel.
  • They turned in for the night and slept soundly.