Could you clean the room later?
po-TRES-te — three syllables, stress on the second.
Ask when you want to sleep in or be in the room while housekeeping does its rounds. Italians consider this entirely normal.
'Potreste' is the conditional plural of 'potere' — more polite than 'potete'. 'Più tardi' = later. Housekeeping ('servizio di pulizia' or 'servizio ai piani') typically cleans between 10am and 2pm. Asking for a later slot requires advance notice.
A che ora passa la cameriera?
What time does the housekeeper come?
Ask to plan your morning around the cleaning schedule
Preferisco che puliscano nel pomeriggio.
I prefer that they clean in the afternoon.
Express a preference and ask if it can be accommodated
Metto il cartello 'non disturbare'. Ok?
I will put up the 'do not disturb' sign. Is that okay?
Using the DND sign is your right — no need to ask permission
Italian hotel housekeeping typically operates from 9am–3pm. If you are still in the room at 11am, a polite knock is standard. Hanging the 'Non disturbare' sign guarantees no entry. You are always entitled to request a specific cleaning time if the standard slot does not suit you.