A2 Expression 中性 3分钟阅读

Do you have any rooms available?

Room availability

Use this phrase to check for empty hotel rooms when you don't have a reservation.

15秒了解

  • Ask this to find a place to stay tonight.
  • Use it at hotels, motels, or hostels.
  • Polite, clear, and works everywhere in the world.

意思

You use this phrase to ask if a hotel or guesthouse has any empty rooms where you can stay for the night.

关键例句

3 / 6
1

Arriving at a hotel late at night

Hi there, do you have any rooms available for tonight?

Hi there, do you have any rooms available for tonight?

🤝
2

Calling a bed and breakfast

Hello, I'm calling to ask: do you have any rooms available this weekend?

Hello, I'm calling to ask: do you have any rooms available this weekend?

💼
3

Checking for a specific room type

Do you have any rooms available with two queen beds?

Do you have any rooms available with two queen beds?

😊
🌍

文化背景

The concept of 'vacancy' is deeply tied to the American road trip culture of the 1950s. Neon signs flashing 'Vacancy' or 'No Vacancy' became iconic symbols of hospitality. In many English-speaking regions, walking in without a booking is called 'walk-in' business, which is less common now due to the internet but still very much accepted.

💡

The 'No Vacancy' Sign

If you see a sign outside that says 'No Vacancy', it means the hotel is 100% full. Save your energy and don't go inside to ask!

⚠️

Watch the Plural

Always use 'rooms' (plural) even if you only want one. It sounds more natural when asking about general availability.

15秒了解

  • Ask this to find a place to stay tonight.
  • Use it at hotels, motels, or hostels.
  • Polite, clear, and works everywhere in the world.

What It Means

This is your go-to question for finding a place to sleep. It is simple, direct, and very clear. When you say Do you have any rooms available?, you are asking if the hotel is full or if they can take you in. It covers everything from a cheap hostel to a five-star luxury resort.

How To Use It

Walk up to the front desk and smile. Start with a polite greeting like Hello or Good evening. Then, ask the phrase exactly as it is. You can add for tonight at the end to be specific. If you need a certain type of room, you can say Do you have any double rooms available?. It is like a magic key that starts the check-in process. Just don't expect a room if there's a giant convention in town!

When To Use It

Use this when you arrive at a hotel without a reservation. It is perfect for road trips when you get tired of driving. You can also use it over the phone to check last-minute space. It works at Bed and Breakfasts, motels, and even boutique hotels. If you are standing in a lobby with a suitcase, this is the most natural thing to say.

When NOT To Use It

Do not use this at a restaurant or a cinema. For those places, you would ask about tables or seats. Avoid using it if you already have a booking. In that case, say I have a reservation. Also, do not use it for long-term apartment hunting. For that, you would ask if they have units or apartments for rent.

Cultural Background

In English-speaking countries, people value directness but appreciate politeness. Saying Excuse me before the phrase makes a great impression. Many hotels now use 'No Vacancy' signs to answer this question before you even walk in. If the sign is lit up, the answer to your question is probably 'no'. It is a classic 'traveler's phrase' used for decades across the globe.

Common Variations

If you want to sound a bit more casual, try Got any rooms?. For a more formal touch, use Would you happen to have any vacancies?. You might also hear people ask Is there any space for tonight?. If you are looking for a specific size, you could ask Do you have a single room available?. All of these will get you to the same comfortable bed eventually.

使用说明

This is a neutral, universally accepted phrase. It works in almost any lodging context. The only 'gotcha' is to ensure you use the plural 'rooms' to sound like a native speaker.

💡

The 'No Vacancy' Sign

If you see a sign outside that says 'No Vacancy', it means the hotel is 100% full. Save your energy and don't go inside to ask!

⚠️

Watch the Plural

Always use 'rooms' (plural) even if you only want one. It sounds more natural when asking about general availability.

💬

The Power of 'Please'

In English-speaking cultures, adding 'please' at the end of this question can sometimes help you get a better room or a small discount.

例句

6
#1 Arriving at a hotel late at night
🤝

Hi there, do you have any rooms available for tonight?

Hi there, do you have any rooms available for tonight?

Adding 'for tonight' makes your request immediate and clear.

#2 Calling a bed and breakfast
💼

Hello, I'm calling to ask: do you have any rooms available this weekend?

Hello, I'm calling to ask: do you have any rooms available this weekend?

Used over the phone for future planning.

#3 Checking for a specific room type
😊

Do you have any rooms available with two queen beds?

Do you have any rooms available with two queen beds?

You can specify the room type within the phrase.

#4 A tired traveler at a motel desk
💭

I'm so exhausted! Please tell me, do you have any rooms available?

I'm so exhausted! Please tell me, do you have any rooms available?

Shows urgency and personal feeling.

#5 Asking at a very fancy hotel
👔

Good evening, would you happen to have any rooms available at the moment?

Good evening, would you happen to have any rooms available at the moment?

Adding 'would you happen to' makes it more formal.

#6 A humorous moment during a storm
😄

It's pouring outside! Do you have any rooms available, or should I start building an ark?

It's pouring outside! Do you have any rooms available, or should I start building an ark?

Using humor to break the ice during bad weather.

自我测试

Complete the question to ask for a room.

Excuse me, do you ___ any rooms available?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: have

The subject 'you' requires the base form of the verb 'have'.

Choose the correct word to finish the phrase.

Do you have any rooms ___?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: available

'Available' is the standard term used in the hospitality industry for empty rooms.

🎉 得分: /2

视觉学习工具

Formality of Room Inquiries

Informal

Short and quick

Got any rooms?

Neutral

Standard and polite

Do you have any rooms available?

Formal

Polite and indirect

Would you have any vacancies for this evening?

Where to use 'Do you have any rooms available?'

Room Inquiry
🏨

Hotel Lobby

Checking in as a walk-in guest.

📞

Over the Phone

Calling ahead during a trip.

🎒

Hostel Reception

Looking for a cheap bunk.

ℹ️

Tourist Office

Asking staff to help find a hotel.

常见问题

10 个问题

Not really. For apartments, say Do you have any units for rent? or Is there an apartment available?.

It is better to include it. If you just say Do you have rooms?, it sounds a bit incomplete, though people will still understand you.

It is a more formal word for an available room. You will often see it on signs or hear it in very fancy hotels.

You can say Do you have a single room available? or simply use the standard phrase and specify later.

Yes, it is perfectly polite. If you want to be extra formal, you can say I was wondering if you have any rooms available?.

That means they have no rooms. You can ask Do you know any other hotels nearby? to get help.

No, for a restaurant, use Do you have a table for two? or Do you have any free tables?.

It is very casual. Use it at a roadside motel or a hostel, but avoid it at a professional business hotel.

Use the plural any rooms. It sounds more natural in English when you are asking about general stock.

On Airbnb, it is better to ask Is your place available for these dates? since it is usually a whole home.

相关表达

I'd like to book a room

A direct way to start a reservation.

What are your rates?

Asking how much the rooms cost per night.

Is breakfast included?

Asking if you get a free morning meal with the room.

Do you have any vacancies?

A slightly more formal version of the same question.

有帮助吗?
还没有评论。成为第一个分享想法的人!

免费开始学习语言

免费开始学习