I would like to book a room, please.
'Vorrei' — stress the second syllable: 'vor-REI'. It is the conditional of 'volere' and sounds more polite than 'voglio'.
Use as your opening line when calling a hotel, B&B, or agriturismo. It immediately signals your purpose and sets a polite tone.
'Vorrei' (I would like) is the first-person singular conditional of 'volere'. It is the standard polite form for making requests in Italian. 'Prenotare' = to book/reserve. 'Una camera' = a room. This sentence is the fundamental phrase for phone bookings.
Buongiorno, chiamo per una prenotazione.
Good morning, I am calling about a reservation.
Alternative opening — states the purpose without making the request yet
Avete camere disponibili per questo weekend?
Do you have rooms available for this weekend?
Starts by checking availability
Mi può dire se avete disponibilità?
Can you tell me if you have availability?
More open inquiry before committing
In Italy, phone bookings are still common, especially for agriturismi, family-run hotels, and smaller B&Bs that may not have robust online booking systems. Calling also allows you to negotiate rates and confirm specific room features. Always confirm by email after a phone booking.