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Italian Phrase

C'è un supplemento per il servizio in camera?

/tʃɛ un sup.pleˈmen.to per il serˈvit.tsjo in ˈka.me.ra/
Meaning"Is there a surcharge for room service?"
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Meaning

This phrase is used to inquire if there's an additional cost or extra fee specifically for using room service. It's a direct and polite way to ask about potential hidden charges before ordering. The 'C'è' (there is) structure is fundamental for asking about existence.

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When to use

You would typically use this phrase when staying at a hotel and considering ordering food or drinks to your room. It's important to ask this before placing an order to avoid unexpected costs on your bill. It can also be adapted to ask about surcharges for other services.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èun supplementoperil servizio in camera

1

C'è (There is)

'C'è' is the singular form of 'esserci' (to be there). It's used to state the existence of something. For plural, you would use 'Ci sono' (There are).

2

un supplemento (a surcharge)

'Supplemento' means an additional charge or supplement. 'Un' is the indefinite masculine article 'a/an'.

3

per (for)

'Per' is a common preposition meaning 'for', 'to', 'in order to', or 'through'. Here, it indicates the purpose or reason for the supplement.

4

il servizio in camera (room service)

'Servizio in camera' is the standard Italian term for 'room service'. 'Il' is the definite masculine article 'the'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Vorrei ordinare la colazione in camera.

I would like to order breakfast to my room.

Certo. C'è un supplemento per il servizio in camera?

Certainly. Is there a surcharge for room service?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • È un supplemento per il servizio in camera?

    Using 'È' (it is) instead of 'C'è' (there is) is incorrect when asking about the existence of something. 'C'è' is essential for 'Is there?'.

  • C'è un supplemento per il servizio di camera?

    The correct idiomatic expression is 'servizio in camera' (service in room), not 'servizio di camera' (service of room).

↔Alternatives

  • Il servizio in camera ha un costo aggiuntivo?

    Does room service have an additional cost?

  • Quanto costa il servizio in camera?

    How much does room service cost?

  • È incluso il servizio in camera?

    Is room service included?

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Cultural Tip

In Italy, service charges (coperto or servizio) are sometimes added to restaurant bills, but for hotel room service, it's less common to have a separate, explicit 'supplemento' unless it's for a specific late-night delivery or a premium item. However, it's always good practice to ask, especially in higher-end establishments, as policies can vary. Italians appreciate directness in such inquiries, as long as it's polite.