Buongiorno! Benvenuto all'Hotel Nazionale.

Good morning! Welcome to Hotel Nazionale.

Pronunciation

ben-ve-NU-to — four syllables, stress on the third.

When to use it

This is what the receptionist says to greet you. Knowing this phrase helps you understand the greeting and respond appropriately.

What it means

'Benvenuto' (welcome) agrees in gender and number with the person being welcomed: benvenuto (m. singular), benvenuta (f. singular), benvenuti (plural). 'All'Hotel' = 'a' + 'l'' contracted before 'H'. The response is typically 'Grazie' or 'Grazie mille'.

Variations

Grazie, è un piacere essere qui.

Thank you, it is a pleasure to be here.

A warm response to the welcome greeting

Grazie del benvenuto.

Thank you for the welcome.

A slightly more formal acknowledgement

Buonasera, siamo felici di essere qui.

Good evening, we are happy to be here.

Use 'siamo' if welcoming on behalf of a group

Mini Dialogue

— Buongiorno! Benvenuto all'Hotel Centrale. — Grazie mille, è un piacere. — Ha già prenotato con noi? — Sì, a nome Clarke, tre notti.

— Good morning! Welcome to Hotel Centrale. — Thank you very much, it is a pleasure. — Have you already booked with us? — Yes, under the name Clarke, three nights.

Cultural Note

Italian receptionists typically use formal 'Lei' address with guests, not 'tu'. The greeting style is warm but professional. Using 'Lei' in return (rather than 'tu') is correct etiquette when speaking with hotel staff.

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