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La tassa di soggiorno è già inclusa?

Is the tourist tax already included?

Pronunciation

SOJ-jor-no — three syllables, stress on second. 'tassa' = TAH-ssah, double 's'.

When to use it

Use at hotel restaurants or when dining as part of a hotel package. The tourist tax is a municipal hotel charge, but this question shows awareness of potential surcharges.

What it means

'Tassa di soggiorno' = tourist/stay tax. This is a municipal tax charged per night per person by hotels in Italian cities. It does not typically apply to restaurants, but the question is relevant when checking out of hotels with restaurant services included.

Variations

La colazione è inclusa nel prezzo della stanza?

Is breakfast included in the room price?

Hotel breakfast inclusion check.

C'è un supplemento per il servizio in camera?

Is there a surcharge for room service?

Room service pricing question.

Posso addebitare il pasto alla camera?

Can I charge the meal to my room?

Requesting room-charge billing in a hotel.

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: La tassa di soggiorno è già inclusa nel conto dell'hotel? Receptionist: No, la tassa di soggiorno si paga separatamente al check-out. Sono due euro per persona per notte. Cliente: Capisco. E il ristorante è incluso nella mezza pensione? Receptionist: Sì, cena inclusa — solo le bevande sono extra.

Client: Is the tourist tax already included in the hotel bill? Receptionist: No, the tourist tax is paid separately at check-out. It's two euros per person per night. Client: I understand. And is the restaurant included in half board? Receptionist: Yes, dinner is included — only drinks are extra.

Cultural Note

The 'tassa di soggiorno' varies by city and hotel category — Rome charges up to €10 per person per night at 5-star hotels. Venice and Florence also have high tourist taxes. This tax goes to the municipality and is separate from hotel accommodation prices.