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Avete camere per famiglie?

Do you have family rooms?

Pronunciation

'Famiglie' — stress the second syllable: 'fa-MI-glie'. The GL makes a soft palatal sound.

When to use it

Use when booking with children. Italian family rooms (camere famiglia) may be larger rooms or connecting rooms.

What it means

'Camera per famiglie' or 'camera famiglia' = family room. Italian hotels may also offer 'camere comunicanti' (connecting rooms). Children under a certain age often stay free in the parents' room.

Variations

Avete camere comunicanti?

Do you have connecting rooms?

'Comunicanti' = connecting — two rooms with an internal door

I bambini hanno un supplemento?

Is there a surcharge for children?

Asks about any extra charge for children

Avete un letto aggiunto per i bambini?

Do you have an extra bed for children?

'Letto aggiunto' or 'letto extra' = extra bed/cot

Mini Dialogue

Avete camere per famiglie? Sì, abbiamo una camera famiglia con letto matrimoniale e due singoli. Perfetto — siamo in quattro: due adulti e due bambini di sei e otto anni. I bambini sotto i dodici anni non pagano il supplemento.
Do you have family rooms? Yes, we have a family room with a double bed and two singles. Perfect — there are four of us: two adults and two children aged six and eight. Children under twelve do not pay a supplement.

Cultural Note

Italy is exceptionally welcoming to families. Many hotels offer 'baby kit' (cot, bottle warmer, baby bath) free of charge. Restaurants routinely accommodate children with high chairs and simpler menu options. Family-friendly hotels (hotel per famiglie) often provide gardens, pools, and children's menus.

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