Can I have an iron?
FER-ro da STI-ro — stress on the first syllable of each word.
Request an iron when you need to press clothes. Italian hotels keep irons in storage rather than in rooms — you must request them.
'Ferro da stiro' = iron (literally 'smoothing iron'). 'Posso avere' = can I have. Italian hotels at 3-star and above typically have irons available on request. Some higher-end hotels have irons in every room; others have ironing rooms on each floor.
C'è un asse da stiro?
Is there an ironing board?
Ask for the ironing board to go with the iron
Avete un servizio di stiratura?
Do you have an ironing service?
Higher-end hotels offer professional pressing service for business clothes
Posso usare il ferro in camera?
Can I use the iron in the room?
Always confirm this is permitted — some hotels only allow ironing in designated areas
Italian elegance ('la bella figura') extends to clothing — appearing well-dressed in Italian hotels and restaurants matters culturally. Hotel staff understand requests for irons and never judge why you need one. Business travellers should note that Italian shirts iron beautifully when slightly damp.