Is breakfast included in the price?
'Colazione' — stress the third syllable: 'co-la-ZIO-ne'. 'Inclusa' — stress the second syllable: 'in-CLU-sa'.
Always ask this during a phone booking — breakfast is sometimes included and sometimes an optional extra at a daily charge.
'Inclusa' is the feminine adjective agreeing with 'colazione' (feminine noun). 'Nel prezzo' = 'in the price'. Italian hotels may describe rates as 'B&B' (camera e colazione), 'solo camera' (room only), or 'mezza pensione' (half board — room, breakfast, and dinner).
Avete anche la mezza pensione?
Do you also have half board?
'Mezza pensione' = half board (breakfast + dinner)
Quanto costa aggiungere la colazione?
How much does it cost to add breakfast?
When breakfast is optional
La colazione si fa in hotel o fuori?
Is breakfast at the hotel or outside?
Clarifies where it is served — some B&Bs send guests to a bar
Italian breakfast (colazione) is traditionally light — coffee and a cornetto. However, hotel buffets have adapted to international guests and now often include savoury options, fruit, and eggs. 'Agriturismo' breakfasts are particularly special, featuring homemade jams, local cheeses, and fresh bread.