What are common Chinese phrases for hotel and restaurant interactions

For common Chinese phrases used in hotel interactions, typical expressions include greetings, reservation inquiries, requests for services, and checking out. Some examples are:

• 您好，欢迎光临！ (Hello, welcome!)
• 我有预订一个房间。 (I have a reservation.)
• 请问有空房吗？ (Do you have any available rooms?)
• 房间多少钱一晚？ (How much is the room per night?)
• 我可以用信用卡支付吗？ (Can I pay by credit card?)
• 请问早餐几点开始？ (What time does breakfast start?)
• 请帮我叫辆出租车。 (Please call me a taxi.)
• 我要办理退房手续。 (I want to check out.)

For restaurant interactions, common phrases include making reservations, ordering food, asking about menu items, and requesting the bill. Examples are:

• 请问几位？ (How many people?)
• 有空位吗？ (Do you have a table available?)
• 请给我菜单。 (Please give me the menu.)
• 推荐一下招牌菜。 (Please recommend the specialties.)
• 我要点菜。 (I want to order.)
• 有素食选择吗？ (Are there vegetarian options?)
• 请结账。 (Please bring the bill.)

These phrases cover typical interactions in hotels and restaurants for everyday Chinese communication. They provide both polite expressions and practical questions or requests often used by travelers and diners. If you want, more specialized or formal phrases can be provided too.

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