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PhrasesExtending Your StayPosso tenere la stessa camera?
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Posso tenere la stessa camera?

Can I keep the same room?

Pronunciation

'Stessa' — stress the first syllable: 'STES-sa'. Double S. 'Tenere' — 'te-NE-re'.

When to use it

Ask when you want to stay in the same room rather than moving. Moving rooms is disruptive, especially if you have unpacked for a long stay.

What it means

'Tenere' = to keep/hold. 'La stessa camera' = 'the same room'. 'Stessa' (same, feminine) agrees with 'camera' (feminine noun). This is a natural follow-up to agreeing to extend the stay.

Variations

Devo cambiare camera se resto?

Do I have to change rooms if I stay?

Asks the question in reverse — confirms whether a room move is required

La mia camera è già riservata per altri ospiti?

Is my room already reserved for other guests?

Asks the reason why a room change might be needed

Preferisco non cambiare camera — è possibile?

I prefer not to change rooms — is it possible?

States a preference politely

Mini Dialogue

Posso tenere la stessa camera se prolungo? Mi dispiace — la camera 302 è occupata domani. Ne avete un'altra disponibile? Sì, la 308 è simile e anche con vista sul giardino.

Can I keep the same room if I extend? I am sorry — room 302 is occupied tomorrow. Do you have another available? Yes, 308 is similar and also has a garden view.

Cultural Note

Italian hotels will always try to accommodate a guest's preference for the same room. If unavoidable, the room change is typically offered at no extra charge and with porter assistance. In Italian hospitality, inconveniencing a guest unnecessarily is considered poor 'ospitalità'.