German Phrase
Ist das für Hotelgäste kostenlos?
Meaning
The sentence asks whether a particular service or item (e.g., Wi‑Fi, breakfast, parking) is provided free of charge for people staying at the hotel. It is a polite, neutral way to inquire about possible extra costs.
When to use
Use this question at the hotel reception, in a booking email, or when speaking with hotel staff about amenities such as Wi‑Fi, breakfast, parking, or shuttle service.
✦Grammar Breakdown
IstdasfürHotelgästekostenlos?
Verb "sein" in Fragen
The verb "sein" (to be) is placed first in yes‑no questions, followed by the subject.
Demonstrative pronoun "das"
"das" refers to a neuter noun previously mentioned (e.g., Wi‑Fi, Frühstück).
Preposition "für" + Accusative
"für" always takes the accusative case; "Hotelgäste" stays in its plural form.
Predicative adjective "kostenlos"
When used after "sein", adjectives like "kostenlos" are not declined and appear in their base form.
🗨In Conversation
Entschuldigung, ist das für Hotelgäste kostenlos?
Excuse me, is that free for hotel guests?
Ja, das WLAN ist für alle Gäste kostenlos.
Yes, the Wi‑Fi is free for all guests.
✕Common Mistakes
Für Hotelgäste ist das kostenlos?
The word order is technically possible but sounds stilted; the standard yes‑no question starts with the verb.
Ist das für Hotelgäste kostenfrei?
"Kostenfrei" is correct but less common in everyday speech; "kostenlos" sounds more natural.
Ist das für Hotelgast kostenlos?
"Hotelgast" is singular; you need the plural "Hotelgäste" when referring to all guests.
↔Alternatives
Ist das für Gäste des Hotels kostenlos?
Is that free for guests of the hotel?
Gehört das zu den kostenlosen Leistungen für Hotelgäste?
Is that part of the free services for hotel guests?
Ist das für Hotelgäste ohne Aufpreis?
Is that free of extra charge for hotel guests?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking hotels many basic services (Wi‑Fi, breakfast, bottled water) are often included, but it’s common to have a separate charge for things like minibar items or spa access. Asking politely with "Ist das für Hotelgäste kostenlos?" shows you’re attentive to possible extra fees without sounding demanding.