Spanish Phrase
¿A qué hora cierra el servicio de habitaciones?
Meaning
This question asks for the exact time when the hotel’s room‑service stops being available. It’s a polite, neutral way to get practical information about hotel amenities.
When to use
Use it at the front desk, with a concierge, or when speaking to hotel staff about dining options. It works in any Spanish‑speaking hotel, from budget hostels to luxury resorts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Aquéhoracierraelserviciodehabitaciones?
¿A qué hora?
The phrase '¿A qué hora?' is the standard way to ask 'at what time?' and always carries an accent on 'qué' because it is an interrogative pronoun.
cierra (cerrar)
Cierra is the third‑person singular present of cerrar ‘to close’. It agrees with the singular noun phrase ‘el servicio de habitaciones’.
el servicio de habitaciones
A compound noun meaning ‘room service’. The preposition de links the service to the rooms (habitaciones).
🗨In Conversation
¿A qué hora cierra el servicio de habitaciones?
At what time does room service close?
Cierra a las diez de la noche, pero podemos hacer un pedido hasta las once si lo solicita con antelación.
It closes at ten p.m., but we can take an order until eleven if you request it in advance.
✕Common Mistakes
¿A que hora cierra el servicio de habitaciones?
The interrogative ‘qué’ always carries an accent; without it the phrase is grammatically wrong.
¿A qué hora cierra el servicio de habitación?
‘Habitaciones’ is plural because the service covers all rooms; using the singular changes the meaning.
¿Qué hora cierra el servicio de habitaciones a?
The preposition ‘a’ belongs to the time expression ‘¿A qué hora…?’, not after the verb.
↔Alternatives
¿Hasta qué hora está disponible el servicio de habitaciones?
Until what time is room service available?
¿Cuál es el horario de cierre del servicio de habitaciones?
What is the closing time for room service?
¿Podría decirme a qué hora dejan de atender el servicio de habitaciones?
Could you tell me at what time room service stops being served?
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking hotels, room service typically ends between 10 p.m. and midnight. In Latin America, it’s common to ask politely with ‘por favor’ or ‘¿Podría…?’ to show respect. Remember that in some boutique hotels the service may be limited to certain days, so confirming the exact schedule is always a good idea.