Spanish Phrase
¿Es gratis para los huéspedes del hotel?
Meaning
This question asks whether something (e.g., Wi‑Fi, breakfast, parking) is provided at no cost for the people staying at the hotel. It is a polite, neutral way to inquire about complimentary services.
When to use
Use this phrase at the front desk, in a hotel lobby, or when speaking with staff about amenities. It works for both formal and informal contexts, as long as you keep a respectful tone.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Esgratisparaloshuéspedesdelhotel?
Ser vs. Estar
"Es" (ser) is used for inherent characteristics like cost; "está" (estar) would refer to a temporary state.
Gratis
"Gratis" is an invariable adjective meaning "free"; it does not change with gender or number.
Preposition para
"Para" introduces the beneficiary of an action, here "para los huéspedes del hotel" (for the hotel guests).
Article and noun agreement
"Los huéspedes" uses the masculine plural article "los" with the noun "huéspedes".
Contraction del
"Del" is the contraction of "de + el" meaning "of the".
🗨In Conversation
¿Es gratis para los huéspedes del hotel?
Is it free for the hotel guests?
Sí, el desayuno está incluido sin cargo para todos los huéspedes.
Yes, breakfast is included at no charge for all guests.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Está gratis para los huéspedes del hotel?
Use "es" (ser) for permanent characteristics like cost; "está" would imply a temporary condition.
¿Es gratis para los huéspedes del hoteles?
The noun "hotel" is singular; the article "los" already marks the plural of "huéspedes," so "hoteles" is incorrect here.
¿Es gratises para los huéspedes del hotel?
Do not add an "s" to make it plural; "gratis" is invariable.
↔Alternatives
¿Es sin costo para los huéspedes del hotel?
Is it without cost for the hotel guests?
¿Es gratuito para los huéspedes del hotel?
Is it free for the hotel guests?
¿No tiene precio para los huéspedes del hotel?
Is it free of charge for the hotel guests?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries "gratis" is the most common word for "free," but in formal settings you may also hear "sin cargo" or "gratuito." When speaking to hotel staff, a courteous tone and a smile go a long way; avoid sounding demanding by prefacing the question with "Disculpe" or "Perdón." Additionally, note that "¿Es gratis?" refers to the inherent nature of the service, while "¿Está gratis?" can be used when the free status might change (e.g., a promotion that ends soon).