Can I get more towels?
Towel request
Use this phrase to politely ask for extra towels in any hospitality or guest situation.
En 15 segundos
- A polite request for extra linens at hotels or homes.
- Use 'Can I get' to sound friendly and natural.
- Perfect for travel, gyms, pools, and guest stays.
- Add 'please' at the end for the best results.
Significado
This is a polite way to ask for extra towels when you are staying at a hotel, a gym, or someone's house.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Calling hotel housekeeping
Hi, can I get more towels sent to room 402, please?
Hi, can I get more towels sent to room 402, please?
At a friend's house after a shower
Hey, can I get more towels? This one is a bit small.
Hey, can I get more towels? This one is a bit small.
At a high-end luxury resort
Excuse me, could I possibly get more towels for the pool area?
Excuse me, could I possibly get more towels for the pool area?
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, particularly in the US, providing multiple towels is a sign of high-quality hospitality. The phrase reflects a 'service-oriented' culture where guests are encouraged to ask for what they need to feel comfortable. Interestingly, many hotels now have signs about 'saving the planet' by reusing towels, but this phrase remains the standard way to bypass that if you truly need fresh ones.
The 'Specific' Trick
If you need a specific type, say it! Use `hand towels`, `washcloths`, or `bath towels` to get exactly what you want.
Don't be too blunt
Avoid saying 'I want towels.' It sounds like a command. Always use 'Can I' or 'Could I' to keep it friendly.
En 15 segundos
- A polite request for extra linens at hotels or homes.
- Use 'Can I get' to sound friendly and natural.
- Perfect for travel, gyms, pools, and guest stays.
- Add 'please' at the end for the best results.
What It Means
This phrase is your go-to request for more linens. It is simple, direct, and very common. You are asking for permission to receive more items. It sounds much nicer than just saying Give me towels.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase with staff or hosts. Start with Excuse me to be extra polite. You can add the number of towels you need. For example, Can I get two more towels? works perfectly. It is a standard 'request' structure in English.
When To Use It
Use this at a hotel front desk. Use it when calling housekeeping from your room phone. It is also great at the local swimming pool or gym. If you are staying at a friend's house, it is a safe way to ask. It works whenever you are the guest and they are the host.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this in a restaurant. Unless you spilled a whole gallon of water, it sounds strange. In a store, use Can I buy instead of Can I get. Avoid using it with a very demanding tone. You want to sound like a guest, not a boss. Don't use it if you are the one hosting the party!
Cultural Background
In Western hotels, 'more' is usually expected and free. Asking for extra items is a normal part of the service industry. Americans especially love having many fluffy towels. It is not considered rude or greedy to ask. Most hotels actually prefer you ask rather than using one towel for everything. It shows you value cleanliness and comfort.
Common Variations
You might hear Could I have some extra towels? for more formality. Friends might say Do you have any spare towels? at home. If you are in a rush, I need more towels is okay but less polite. May I have is the most formal version. Any chance of more towels? is a very casual, British-style variation.
Notas de uso
This phrase sits right in the middle of the formality scale. It is perfect for 90% of situations. Just remember to smile and add 'please' to ensure great service.
The 'Specific' Trick
If you need a specific type, say it! Use `hand towels`, `washcloths`, or `bath towels` to get exactly what you want.
Don't be too blunt
Avoid saying 'I want towels.' It sounds like a command. Always use 'Can I' or 'Could I' to keep it friendly.
The Floor Secret
In many US hotels, if you want fresh towels, you must leave the dirty ones on the floor. If they are hanging up, they won't replace them!
Ejemplos
6Hi, can I get more towels sent to room 402, please?
Hi, can I get more towels sent to room 402, please?
Standard professional request for a hotel stay.
Hey, can I get more towels? This one is a bit small.
Hey, can I get more towels? This one is a bit small.
Casual and direct with someone you know well.
Excuse me, could I possibly get more towels for the pool area?
Excuse me, could I possibly get more towels for the pool area?
Using 'could' and 'possibly' makes it more formal.
Can I get more towels from your stash? I forgot to do laundry!
Can I get more towels from your stash? I forgot to do laundry!
Very informal and slightly desperate.
Can I get more towels? I think I brought half the pool home with me!
Can I get more towels? I think I brought half the pool home with me!
Using humor to explain why you need so many.
Can I just get more towels? I really need a long hot shower.
Can I just get more towels? I really need a long hot shower.
The word 'just' emphasizes the simple need for comfort.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the request for a hotel receptionist.
Excuse me, ___ I get more towels for my room?
'Can' is the modal verb used to request permission or ask for something in this context.
Make the request more polite by choosing the right ending.
Can I get more towels, ___?
Adding 'please' is the standard way to make any request polite in English.
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Formality Levels of Requesting Towels
Used with friends or family.
Got any extra towels?
The standard way to ask anywhere.
Can I get more towels?
Used in luxury hotels or with strangers.
May I request some additional towels?
Where to use 'Can I get more towels?'
Hotel Room
Calling housekeeping
Public Gym
At the front desk
Beach Club
Asking the attendant
Guest Room
Staying at an Airbnb
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is very common in spoken English. While teachers might prefer May I have, Can I get is what native speakers actually use daily.
You can specify the number. Say Can I get four more towels? or use the word extra like Can I get some extra towels?.
Absolutely. You can say Can I get more water? or Can I get more pillows?. It is a universal request pattern.
Not at all. As long as your tone is friendly and you add please, it is a perfectly polite request.
Could is just a bit more formal and 'softer'. Use Could if you want to be extra polite to a stranger.
Both work! More implies you used the ones you had. Extra implies you want a surplus just in case.
It is the same! Just walk up to the towel station and say, Can I get two more towels for the pool?.
In an email to an Airbnb host, it is fine. For a formal hotel booking, you might say We would appreciate extra towels in the room.
A washcloth is a very small, square towel for your face. If you need those, ask for them specifically: Can I get more washcloths?.
Forgetting the word more. If you say Can I get towels?, they might think you don't have any at all.
Frases relacionadas
Extra linens
A more formal way to refer to towels and bed sheets.
Fresh towels
Towels that have just been cleaned.
Turndown service
When a hotel cleans your room and replaces towels in the evening.
On the house
Something provided for free (like the towels).
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