Ho una prenotazione a nome Ferrari.

I have a reservation under the name Ferrari.

Pronunciation

pre-no-ta-TZYO-ne — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

When to use it

The first thing you say at hotel reception when checking in. Always give your last name, not your first name, as Italian hotels file reservations by surname.

What it means

'Ho una prenotazione' literally means 'I have a reservation' — 'ho' is the first person of 'avere' (to have). 'A nome di' (under the name of) is the standard phrase used in all formal Italian contexts from hotels to restaurant bookings to doctor appointments.

Variations

Ho prenotato online.

I booked online.

Useful to clarify if the reception seems confused about your booking

Ho una prenotazione per tre notti.

I have a reservation for three nights.

Specify duration upfront to avoid confusion at check-in

È possibile fare il check-in anticipato?

Is it possible to check in early?

Ask this if you arrive before the standard 3pm check-in time

Mini Dialogue

— Buongiorno, ho una prenotazione a nome Rossi. — Buongiorno. Un momento... Sì, camera doppia per due notti. — Esatto. È possibile avere una camera con vista? — Vediamo cosa abbiamo disponibile. Mi dà un documento, per favore? — Certo, ecco il passaporto.

— Good morning, I have a reservation under the name Rossi. — Good morning. One moment... Yes, double room for two nights. — Exactly. Is it possible to have a room with a view? — Let us see what we have available. Can I have an ID document, please? — Of course, here is my passport.

Cultural Note

Italian hotels are legally required to register all guests with the police within 24 hours of arrival. This is why they always ask for your passport or ID — it is not optional. Your document will be returned promptly.

Vorrei fare il check-in, per favore.

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