Knowing how to request room cleaning is essential for a comfortable stay at a hotel in Korea. This guide provides the key Korean phrases you’ll need to communicate effectively with hotel staff regarding housekeeping services, from simple requests to specific needs and timing inquiries.
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Core Expression
This is the most standard and polite way to ask for your hotel room to be cleaned.
- Expression: 객실 청소 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: Gaeksil cheongso butakdeurimnida.
Meaning: I’d like to request room cleaning, please. (Formal)
Making the Request
Here are various ways to ask for room cleaning services.
- Expression: 방 청소해 주세요.
Pronunciation: Bang cheongsohae juseyo.
Meaning: Please clean the room. (Polite) - Expression: 객실 청소가 필요해요.
Pronunciation: Gaeksil cheongso-ga piryohaeyo.
Meaning: The room needs cleaning. - Expression: 오늘 방 청소 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: Oneul bang cheongso ganeunghangayo?
Meaning: Is room cleaning possible today? - Expression: 제 방을 청소해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: Je bang-eul cheongsohae jusil su innayo?
Meaning: Could you please clean my room? - Expression: 언제 방 청소를 받을 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: Eonje bang cheongso-reul badeul su isseulkkayo?
Meaning: When can I get my room cleaned? - Expression: 청소 서비스 요청하고 싶습니다.
Pronunciation: Cheongso seobiseu yocheonghago sipseumnida.
Meaning: I would like to request cleaning service. - Expression: 지금 바로 청소해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: Jigeum baro cheongsohae jusil su innayo?
Meaning: Can you clean it right now? - Expression: 외출했을 때 청소해 주세요.
Pronunciation: Oechulhaesseul ttae cheongsohae juseyo.
Meaning: Please clean it while I am out. - Expression: 몇 시쯤 청소하러 오시나요?
Pronunciation: Myeot si-jjeum cheongsohareo osinayo?
Meaning: Around what time do you come to clean? - Expression: 방 번호는 [Number]호입니다.
Pronunciation: Bang beonho-neun [Number]-hoimnida.
Meaning: My room number is [Number]. - Expression: 청소 상태가 좋지 않아요. 다시 청소해 주세요.
Pronunciation: Cheongso sangtae-ga jochi anayo. Dasi cheongsohae juseyo.
Meaning: The cleaning condition isn’t good. Please clean it again. - Expression: 이따가 오후에 청소해 주시면 좋겠습니다.
Pronunciation: Ittaga ohue cheongsohae jusimyeon joketseumnida.
Meaning: I would appreciate it if you could clean it later this afternoon.
Specifying Cleaning Needs
Use these phrases to ask for specific items or areas to be cleaned.
- Expression: 수건 좀 더 주세요.
Pronunciation: Sugeon jom deo juseyo.
Meaning: Please give me more towels. - Expression: 새 수건으로 교체해 주세요.
Pronunciation: Sae sugeon-euro gyochehae juseyo.
Meaning: Please replace the towels with new ones. - Expression: 침대 시트 갈아주세요.
Pronunciation: Chimdae siteu gara-juseyo.
Meaning: Please change the bed sheets. - Expression: 쓰레기통 비워주세요.
Pronunciation: Sseuregitong biwo-juseyo.
Meaning: Please empty the trash can. - Expression: 욕실 청소 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: Yoksil cheongso butakdeurimnida.
Meaning: Please clean the bathroom. - Expression: 바닥 청소해 주세요.
Pronunciation: Badak cheongsohae juseyo.
Meaning: Please clean the floor. - Expression: 진공청소기로 청소해 주세요.
Pronunciation: Jingong-cheongsogiro cheongsohae juseyo.
Meaning: Please vacuum clean. - Expression: 샴푸/린스/비누가 필요해요.
Pronunciation: Syampu/rinseu/binu-ga piryohaeyo.
Meaning: I need shampoo/conditioner/soap. - Expression: 생수 좀 더 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: Saengsu jom deo jusil su innayo?
Meaning: Could you give me some more bottled water? - Expression: 화장지 리필해 주세요.
Pronunciation: Hwajangji ripilhae juseyo.
Meaning: Please refill the toilet paper. - Expression: 커피/차 리필해 주세요.
Pronunciation: Keopi/cha ripilhae juseyo.
Meaning: Please refill the coffee/tea. - Expression: 이 얼룩 좀 지워주세요.
Pronunciation: I eolluk jom jiwo-juseyo.
Meaning: Please remove this stain.
Asking About Cleaning Time
Inquire about the timing or schedule for room cleaning.
- Expression: 청소는 보통 몇 시에 하나요?
Pronunciation: Cheongso-neun botong myeot si-e hanayo?
Meaning: What time do you usually clean? - Expression: 오늘 청소 서비스는 몇 시까지 운영하나요?
Pronunciation: Oneul cheongso seobiseu-neun myeot si-kkaji unyeonghanayo?
Meaning: Until what time does the cleaning service operate today? - Expression: 제가 없는 동안 청소해 주실 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: Jega eomneun dongan cheongsohae jusil su innayo?
Meaning: Can you clean while I’m not here? - Expression: [Time] 시 이후에 청소해 주세요.
Pronunciation: [Time] si ihue cheongsohae juseyo.
Meaning: Please clean after [Time] o’clock. - Expression: [Time] 시 전까지 청소 완료될 수 있을까요?
Pronunciation: [Time] si jeonkkaji cheongso wallyodoel su isseulkkayo?
Meaning: Can the cleaning be finished before [Time] o’clock? - Expression: 청소하는 데 시간이 얼마나 걸리나요?
Pronunciation: Cheongsohaneun de sigan-i eolmana geollinayo?
Meaning: How long does cleaning take? - Expression: 지금 청소 중이신가요?
Pronunciation: Jigeum cheongso jung-isingayo?
Meaning: Are you cleaning now? - Expression: 오늘은 청소 안 해주셔도 괜찮아요.
Pronunciation: Oneureun cheongso an haejusyeodo gwaenchanayo.
Meaning: It’s okay if you don’t clean today. - Expression: ‘방해 금지’ 표시를 걸어두겠습니다.
Pronunciation: ‘Banghae geumji’ pyosi-reul georeodugesseumnida.
Meaning: I will hang the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign. - Expression: 청소 원할 때 다시 연락드릴게요.
Pronunciation: Cheongso wonhal ttae dasi yeollakdeurilgeyo.
Meaning: I will contact you again when I want cleaning. - Expression: 청소 시간을 예약할 수 있나요?
Pronunciation: Cheongso sigan-eul yeyakhal su innayo?
Meaning: Can I schedule a cleaning time? - Expression: 특정 시간에만 청소가 가능한가요?
Pronunciation: Teukjeong sigan-eman cheongso-ga ganeunghangayo?
Meaning: Is cleaning only possible at specific times?
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding cultural nuances can enhance your hotel experience in Korea.
- Standard Cleaning Schedule: Most hotels clean rooms daily, usually between late morning and mid-afternoon. However, policies can vary, especially in budget accommodations or with eco-friendly initiatives.
- ‘Do Not Disturb’ (방해 금지 – Banghae Geumji): Use the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign if you don’t want cleaning or wish to sleep in. Staff generally respect this sign. If you need service later, you’ll usually have to call reception.
- Requesting Service: While daily cleaning is common, explicitly requesting it by calling the front desk or housekeeping ensures your needs are met, especially if you have specific timing preferences. Using polite language like
-해 주세요 (-hae juseyo)or-부탁드립니다 (-butakdeurimnida)is recommended. - Tipping: Tipping housekeeping staff is not customary or expected in South Korea. Excellent service is considered part of the standard hospitality.
- Amenities: Standard amenities (water, towels, toiletries) are usually replenished daily during cleaning. If you need extras, don’t hesitate to ask reception.
Real Conversation Example
This example shows how a guest might request room cleaning over the phone.
- Situation: A hotel guest (A) calls the front desk (B) in the morning to request room cleaning while they are out.
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Roles:
- A: Hotel Guest (투숙객 – Tusukgaek)
- B: Front Desk Staff (프런트 직원 – Peureonteu Jigwon)
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Expression: B: 프런트 데스크입니다. 무엇을 도와드릴까요?
Pronunciation: Peureonteu deseukeuimnida. Mueoseul dowadeurilkkayo?
Meaning: Front desk. How may I help you? - Expression: A: 안녕하세요, 805호 투숙객입니다. 객실 청소 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: Annyeonghaseyo, par-gong-o-ho tusukgaegimnida. Gaeksil cheongso butakdeurimnida.
Meaning: Hello, this is the guest in room 805. I’d like to request room cleaning, please. - Expression: B: 네, 805호 청소 요청 알겠습니다. 혹시 원하시는 특정 시간대가 있으신가요?
Pronunciation: Ne, par-gong-o-ho cheongso yocheong algesseumnida. Hoksi wonhasineun teukjeong sigandae-ga isseusingayo?
Meaning: Okay, noted room cleaning request for room 805. Do you have a specific time you’d prefer? - Expression: A: 저희가 곧 외출할 예정인데, 저희 없는 동안 청소해 주시면 좋겠습니다. 한 3시간 정도 후에 돌아올 것 같아요.
Pronunciation: Jeohuiga got oechulhal yejeong-inde, jeohui eomneun dongan cheongsohae jusimyeon joketseumnida. Han se sigan jeongdo hue doraol geot gatayo.
Meaning: We are planning to go out soon, so it would be great if you could clean while we are out. We expect to be back in about 3 hours. - Expression: B: 알겠습니다. 외출하시는 동안 객실 청소해 놓도록 하겠습니다. 추가로 필요하신 것 있으신가요? 수건이나 비품 같은 것들이요.
Pronunciation: Algesseumnida. Oechulhasineun dongan gaeksil cheongsohae notorok hagesseumnida. Chugaro piryohasin geot isseusingayo? Sugeon-ina bipum gateun geotdeuriyo.
Meaning: Understood. We will have the room cleaned while you are out. Is there anything else you need? Like extra towels or amenities? - Expression: A: 괜찮습니다. 그냥 기본 청소만 잘 부탁드립니다.
Pronunciation: Gwaenchanseumnida. Geunyang gibon cheongso-man jal butakdeurimnida.
Meaning: No, that’s okay. Just the basic cleaning is fine, thank you. - Expression: B: 네, 알겠습니다. 편안한 하루 보내십시오.
Pronunciation: Ne, algesseumnida. Pyeonanan haru bonaesipsio.
Meaning: Very well. Have a pleasant day. - Expression: A: 감사합니다.
Pronunciation: Gamsahamnida.
Meaning: Thank you.
Practice Tips
Practice makes perfect~! Try using these phrases in different scenarios. You can role-play with a friend or even practice saying them aloud when you’re alone. When you stay at a hotel in Korea, try calling the front desk to make the request yourself! Listening to how hotel staff respond in K-dramas can also be helpful. Don’t be afraid to use them – hotel staff appreciate clear communication! 화이팅 (Hwaiting – You can do it!)!
