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PhrasesChecking Into HotelLa colazione è inclusa nel prezzo?
A2formal

La colazione è inclusa nel prezzo?

Is breakfast included in the price?

Pronunciation

in-CLU-sa — three syllables, stress on the second.

When to use it

Ask at check-in if it was not clear from your booking. Breakfast pricing varies widely between Italian hotels.

What it means

'Inclusa' is the feminine past participle of 'includere' (to include), agreeing with 'colazione' (feminine noun). The construction 'è inclusa nel prezzo' (is included in the price) is used for any service you want to confirm is covered.

Variations

Quanto costa la colazione?

How much does breakfast cost?

Ask this if it is not included, to decide whether to eat at the hotel or a nearby bar

Il parcheggio è incluso?

Is parking included?

Important to check if you are arriving by car

Il Wi-Fi è gratuito?

Is Wi-Fi free?

Wi-Fi is standard in Italian hotels but always good to confirm

Mini Dialogue

— La colazione è inclusa nel prezzo? — Sì, la colazione è inclusa. — E il parcheggio? — Il parcheggio costa cinque euro al giorno. C'è un garage qui vicino.

— Is breakfast included in the price? — Yes, breakfast is included. — And parking? — Parking costs five euros per day. There is a garage nearby.

Cultural Note

In Italy it is often cheaper to skip the hotel breakfast and have a 'caffè e cornetto' (espresso and croissant) at a local bar — usually €1.50–€2.50 standing at the counter, versus €10–€20 for a hotel breakfast.