Hotel in French

The "Hotel" in French

You’re tired of traveling and need a place to sleep, but how do you ask for a hotel in French? Luckily this is an easy word to remember, in French it's just hôtel ! In this French audio lesson you’ll learn how to find a suitable hotel in French.

You’ll learn how to ask for different types of French hotel, or perhaps you’d prefer a hostel or a camping ground?

Once you’ve got a recommendation for good accommodation in France, you’ll also find out how to find transport to get there…

French bed and breakfast hotel

Talking about a hotel in French

Can you recommend ...?

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Est-ce que vous pouvez me recommander un bon hôtel ?
Can you recommend a good hotel?
Est ce que vous pouvez me recommander un hôtel pas trop cher ?
Can you recommend an inexpensive hotel?
Est-ce que vous pouvez me recommander un hôtel pour familles ?
Can you recommend a family-friendly hotel?
Est-ce que vous pouvez me recommander un hôtel tranquille ?
Can you recommend a quiet hotel?
Est-ce que vous me recommander un hôtel dans le centre ville ?
Can you recommend a hotel in the city center?

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Types of accommodation

Listen to the link below if you prefer other types of accommodation.

Is there… ?

Est-ce qu'il y a une auberge de jeunesse ?
Is there a youth hostel?
Est-ce qu'il y a un camping ?
Is there a camping ground?
Est-ce qu'il y a un hôtel économique ?
Is there a motel?

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Once you have decided where to stay you need to find out how to get there.
Où est-ce que je dois passer pour arriver à l'hôtel Millennium, s'il vous plaît ?
How do I get to the Millennium Hotel, please?
Où est l'arrêt de taxi, s'il vous plaît ?
Where is the taxi stand, please?
Quelle ligne de bus va à l'hôtel Millennium ?
Which bus goes to the Millennium hotel?
Quelle ligne de tram va à l'hôtel Millennium ?
Which tram goes to the Millennium hotel?
French metro station in front of a hotel
A taxi ride can be quite expensive in France, so you might want to get an idea of the price before you hop in. Public transport is usually punctual and reasonably fast, as most big cities have bus lanes. Here are some important words and phrases for you to remember.
Je voudrais aller à l'hôtel Millennium, s'il vous plaît ?
I would like to go to the Millennium Hotel, please.
Combien coûte le voyage jusqu'à l'hôtel Millennium ?
How much does it cost to the Millennium Hotel...?
Est-ce que c'est loin ?
Is it far?
Plus ou moins ?
More or less?
Est-ce que vous allez à l'hôtel Millennium ?
Do you go to the Millennium Hotel?
Est-ce qu'il y a un arrêt de bus près de l'hôtel ?
Is there a bus stop close to the hotel?
l'arrêt de taxi
the taxi stand
l'arrêt de bus
the bus stop
l'arrêt de tram
the tram stop
le taxi
the taxi

Once you get to the hotel you may want to discuss your hotel booking in French, or ask for directions in French to local attractions. These French vocabulary lessons will point you in the right direction (no pun intended!).

Well, that’s it for now. I hope you found that helpful.

À bientôt!

Marie-Claire Rivière and the Rocket French Team

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