Short polite phrases and etiquette for Russian hotels
Travel Smart in Russia: A Guide to Airports and Hotels: Short polite phrases and etiquette for Russian hotels
Here are short polite phrases and etiquette you can use in Russian hotels:
Polite Greetings and Expressions
- Здравствуйте (Zdravstvuyte) — Hello (formal)
- Спасибо (Spasibo) — Thank you
- Пожалуйста (Pozhaluysta) — Please / You’re welcome
- Извините (Izvinite) — Excuse me / Sorry
- До свидания (Do svidaniya) — Goodbye
Useful Hotel Phrases
- У вас есть свободные номера? (U vas yest svobodnyye nomera?) — Do you have any rooms available?
- Я забронировал номер. (Ya zabroniroval nomer.) — I have booked a room.
- Можно мне посмотреть номер? (Mozhno mne posmotret nomer?) — Can I see the room?
- До которого часа нужно освободить номер? (Do kotorogo chasa nuzhno osvobodit nomer?) — When is check-out time?
- Спасибо большое. (Spasibo bolshoye.) — Thank you very much.
- Дайте мне, пожалуйста, ключ от номера. (Dayte mne, pozhaluysta, klyuch ot nomera.) — The key for the room, please.
Hotel Etiquette Tips
- Use formal greetings with staff (Здравствуйте).
- A firm handshake with eye contact is customary when meeting.
- Address staff formally unless invited to use first names.
- Politeness and a smile are appreciated.
- Use Спасибо and Пожалуйста often to show respect and gratitude.
These phrases and tips will help ensure polite and smooth interactions in Russian hotels.