Spanish Phrase
Pregunta en la recepción del hotel.
Meaning
A directive telling someone to ask (for information, services, or assistance) at the hotel’s reception desk. It’s an informal command that can be used when giving advice to a traveler.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to suggest that a guest go to the front desk for help—e.g., asking for directions, extra towels, or restaurant recommendations. It’s common in informal conversation or travel guides.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Preguntaenlarecepcióndelhotel
Imperative of preguntar
‘Pregunta’ is the informal (tú) affirmative command of the verb ‘preguntar’, formed by dropping the infinitive ending -ar and adding -a.
Prepositional phrase
‘en la recepción del hotel’ is a prepositional phrase indicating location; ‘del’ is the contraction of ‘de + el’.
Accent on recepción
The word ‘recepción’ carries an accent on the í to mark the stress on the penultimate syllable.
🗨In Conversation
¿Dónde puedo conseguir un mapa de la ciudad?
Where can I get a city map?
Pregunta en la recepción del hotel.
Ask at the hotel reception.
✕Common Mistakes
Preguntas en la recepción del hotel.
‘Preguntas’ is the present‑tense form (you ask) not the command. Use ‘Pregunta’ for the imperative.
Pregunta en la recepcion del hotel.
Missing the accent on ‘recepción’; the accent is required for correct pronunciation and spelling.
Pregunta en la recepción de el hotel.
In Spanish the preposition ‘de’ + article ‘el’ contracts to ‘del’.
↔Alternatives
Consulta en la recepción del hotel.
Check with the hotel reception.
Pide información en la recepción del hotel.
Request information at the hotel reception.
Dirígete a la recepción del hotel.
Go to the hotel reception.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries the front desk is called ‘recepción’ and staff are accustomed to helping guests with a wide range of requests. Using polite expressions such as ‘por favor’ or ‘gracias’ will make the interaction smoother, especially in more formal hotels.