When you’re traveling to the Netherlands or any Dutch-speaking region, knowing some essential hospitality and hotel-related vocabulary can significantly enhance your experience. Here’s a list of useful Dutch terms and phrases that will help you navigate hotels and accommodations smoothly.
Hotel – The Dutch word for hotel.
Ik heb een kamer gereserveerd in het beste hotel van de stad.
This means “I have reserved a room in the best hotel in the city.”
Reservering – Reservation. This term is crucial when you need to book accommodations.
Kunt u mijn reservering bevestigen?
This translates to “Can you confirm my reservation?”
Receptie – Reception. The place at a hotel where guests go to check in and out and ask for information.
U kunt de sleutel ophalen bij de receptie.
This means “You can pick up the key at the reception.”
Sleutel – Key. Used to access the room you are staying in.
Heeft u de sleutel van kamer 204?
This translates to “Do you have the key to room 204?”
Kamer – Room. The individual units in a hotel where guests stay.
De kamer heeft een prachtig uitzicht op de zee.
This means “The room has a beautiful view of the sea.”
Bed – Bed. Essential furniture in a hotel room.
Het bed in onze hotelkamer was erg comfortabel.
This translates to “The bed in our hotel room was very comfortable.”
Badkamer – Bathroom. The room containing a shower and/or bathtub, and possibly a toilet.
De badkamer is net naast de slaapkamer.
This means “The bathroom is right next to the bedroom.”
Ontbijt – Breakfast. Often included in the room rate and served in a common dining area.
Is het ontbijt inbegrepen in de prijs?
This translates to “Is breakfast included in the price?”
Uitchecken – Check-out. The act of leaving the hotel and returning the room key.
Hoe laat moeten we uitchecken?
This means “What time do we need to check out?”
Inchecken – Check-in. The act of registering at the hotel upon arrival.
We kunnen vanaf 3 uur inchecken.
This translates to “We can check in from 3 PM.”
Balie – Counter. The desk at the reception where guests are assisted.
Kunt u deze formulieren aan de balie invullen?
This means “Can you fill out these forms at the counter?”
Gast – Guest. A person who stays at a hotel or a similar establishment.
We verwachten vandaag meer dan 100 gasten.
This translates to “We are expecting over 100 guests today.”
Verblijf – Stay. Refers to the duration of time spent at a hotel.
Hoe was uw verblijf in ons hotel?
This means “How was your stay at our hotel?”
Lift – Elevator. A transport device used to move people between the floors of a building.
De lift is aan het einde van de gang.
This translates to “The elevator is at the end of the hallway.”
Boeking – Booking. The act of making a reservation.
Uw boeking is bevestigd voor de volgende week.
This means “Your booking is confirmed for next week.”
Annuleren – To cancel. Terminating a reservation.
Ik moet mijn reservering annuleren.
This translates to “I need to cancel my reservation.”
Bezet – Occupied. Indicates that a room is not available.
Sorry, deze kamer is bezet.
This means “Sorry, this room is occupied.”
Vrij – Available. Indicates that a room is available for booking.
Heeft u een kamer vrij voor vanavond?
This means “Do you have a room available for tonight?”
Klantenservice – Customer service. Assistance provided to guests to enhance their stay.
Onze klantenservice staat altijd klaar om u te helpen.
This translates to “Our customer service is always ready to assist you.”
By familiarizing yourself with these terms, you can navigate Dutch-speaking hospitality environments more effectively and ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable stay. Whether you’re booking a room, checking in, or needing assistance during your stay, these words and phrases will surely come in handy.
