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PhrasesChecking Out of HotelGrazie per l'ospitalità. È stato un soggiorno meraviglioso.
A2formal

Grazie per l'ospitalità. È stato un soggiorno meraviglioso.

Thank you for your hospitality. It was a wonderful stay.

Pronunciation

o-spi-ta-li-TÀ — six syllables, stress on the last. The accent indicates the stress.

When to use it

A warm farewell phrase at check-out that will be genuinely appreciated by Italian hoteliers, especially at family-run establishments.

What it means

'Ospitalità' (hospitality) is a culturally charged word in Italy — Italians take great pride in their hospitality traditions. 'È stato' is the passato prossimo of 'essere' used for a completed period. 'Meraviglioso' (wonderful/marvellous) is a stronger word than 'bello'.

Variations

Torneremo sicuramente.

We will definitely come back.

The most gratifying thing you can say to an Italian hotelier

Il personale è stato molto gentile.

The staff have been very kind.

Complimenting specific staff is always appreciated

Consiglierei questo hotel a tutti.

I would recommend this hotel to everyone.

High praise that hoteliers remember

Mini Dialogue

— Grazie per l'ospitalità. È stato un soggiorno meraviglioso. — Grazie a lei! È sempre un piacere avere ospiti così gentili. — Torneremo sicuramente. Arrivederci a tutti. — Arrivederci e buon viaggio!

— Thank you for your hospitality. It was a wonderful stay. — Thank you! It is always a pleasure to have such kind guests. — We will definitely come back. Goodbye to everyone. — Goodbye and have a good journey!

Cultural Note

Saying goodbye properly at an Italian hotel matters. A warm farewell — especially mentioning specific things you enjoyed — makes a lasting impression. Family-run hotels in particular will remember you and may offer their best room on your next visit.