Learning key phrases in Danish related to accommodation and lodging is incredibly useful when traveling in Denmark or any Danish-speaking area. Understanding and utilizing these phrases will not only make your stay more convenient, but it will also help you navigate through booking rooms, asking for amenities, and interacting with the staff. Below is a list of essential Danish phrases and vocabularies that you’ll likely use while finding and staying at an accommodation.

Hotel
A “hotel” is where you often stay when you are traveling. It’s a building with many rooms, often offering amenities like meals, entertainment, and services for guests.
Kan du anbefale et godt hotel i nærheden?
(Can you recommend a good hotel nearby?)

Værelse
“Værelse” translates to “room” in English. It’s the most basic unit of accommodation, which can vary in size and luxury.
Jeg har brug for at reservere et enkeltværelse.
(I need to reserve a single room.)

Reservation
A “reservation” is the act of pre-arranging to have something (like a room) kept for one’s use. It is important while traveling to secure lodging in advance.
Har du lavet en reservation?
(Have you made a reservation?)

Indtjekning
“Indtjekning” means “check-in,” the process you go through when you first arrive at your hotel or accommodation.
Hvordan tid kan vi foretage indtjekning?
(What time can we check in?)

Udtjekning
Conversely, “udtjekning” means “check-out,” which is what you do at the end of your stay when you are ready to leave.
Senest udtjekning kl. 11 om formiddagen.
(Check-out is at 11 in the morning at the latest.)

Nøglekort
A “nøglekort” is a key card, a card used instead of a traditional metal key to unlock your room.
Jeg har mistet mit nøglekort til værelset.
(I have lost my key card to the room.)

Reception
The “reception” is the area or desk where guests go to check in and out and get information.
Du kan spørge i receptionen efter anvisninger.
(You can ask at the reception for directions.)

Døgnåben reception
A “døgnåben reception” refers to a 24-hour reception, meaning assistance is always available regardless of the time.
Er der døgnåben reception i hotellet?
(Is there a 24-hour reception at the hotel?)

Morgenmad inkluderet
This phrase means “breakfast included” and indicates that the room rate also includes a meal in the morning.
Er morgenmad inkluderet i prisen?
(Is breakfast included in the price?)

Gratis Wi-Fi
“Gratis Wi-Fi” simply means free Wi-Fi, an important feature for many travelers who wish to stay connected.
Tilbyder I gratis Wi-Fi på hotellet?
(Do you offer free Wi-Fi at the hotel?)

En suite badeværelse
An “en suite badeværelse” refers to a private bathroom that is directly connected to a bedroom.
Jeg vil gerne have et værelse med en suite badeværelse.
(I would like to have a room with an en suite bathroom.)

Enkeltværelse
A “enkeltværelse” is a single room, typically meant for one person.
Jeg skal booke et enkeltværelse for min forretningsrejse.
(I need to book a single room for my business trip.)

Dobbeltværelse
On the other hand, a “dobbeltværelse” is a double room, usually for two people and often containing a double bed or two single beds.
Vi vil gerne reservere et dobbeltværelse med havudsigt.
(We would like to reserve a double room with an ocean view.)

Fuld pension
“Fuld pension” means full board, implying that all meals are provided within the room cost.
Tilbyder dette sted fuld pension, eller skal vi finde mad selv?
(Does this place offer full board, or do we need to find food ourselves?)

Halvpension
“Halvpension” translates to half board, which usually includes breakfast and either lunch or dinner.
Vi har booket ophold med halvpension på hotellet.
(We have booked a stay with half board at the hotel.)

Roomservice
“Roomservice” is a service that allows guests to order food and drinks to be delivered to their room.
Kan vi bestille roomservice til morgenmad?
(Can we order room service for breakfast?)

Remember, practice makes perfect! Try to use these phrases next time you’re in a Danish-speaking country, and you’ll not only enhance your language skills but also enjoy a smoother travel experience. Held og lykke! (Good luck!)