# Checking into a hotel

**Language:** German  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Listen in as Felix and Anna talk about the real-world frustrations and perks of checking into a hotel in real, everyday German. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** Felix and Anna find themselves checking into the same boutique hotel in Munich's Schwabing district for an autumn weekend getaway. Standing in the slow-moving reception queue, they strike up a conversation about the hotel's modern quirks, expensive breakfast, and digital check-in systems.

## Lessons

### 1. Complaining about waiting in line

While waiting in a slow-moving queue, Felix and Anna strike up a conversation about Felix's cash-only shop in Berlin.

### 2. Comparing digital and traditional methods

Anna and Felix debate the convenience of digital check-ins versus the simplicity of booking at a traditional counter.

### 3. Discussing simplicity and technology

Felix points out the irony of Anna still waiting in line, prompting a chat about whether digital tools actually save time.

### 4. Talking about your profession

Felix is fascinated to learn that Anna drives regional trains, leading to a discussion about schedules and the slower pace in Bavaria.

### 5. Exchanging names and origins

Felix wonders how Anna knows his name, leading the two to introduce themselves and discuss where they are from.

### 6. Discussing the cost of food

Anna and Felix talk about their previous visits to Munich and discuss the surprisingly high price of the hotel breakfast.

### 7. Making plans to eat together

Shocked by the expensive hotel breakfast, Felix suggests going to a local bakery instead, and Anna asks to join him.

### 8. Asking about parking arrangements

Anna asks Felix where he parked his car and explains how the hotel garage uses an automatic license plate scanner.

### 9. Complaining about complicated technology

Anna admits she is not a big fan of technology, pointing out the overly complicated Wi-Fi password to Felix.

### 10. Discussing difficulties with passwords

Felix and Anna laugh about how difficult it is to type long passwords correctly and decide to ask the receptionist for help.

### 11. Checking in at a hotel

Felix and Anna reach the reception desk to check in, explaining how they booked their rooms.

### 12. Asking about extra hotel fees

Felix grumbles about having to pay an extra tourist tax for his room, while Anna explains that it is normal in the city.

### 13. Proposing a meeting time

Felix and Anna discuss their hotel rooms and suggest meeting up at a bakery the following morning.

### 14. Agreeing on a meeting time

Anna suggests a time that works for her weekend schedule, and she and Felix agree on when to meet before saying goodnight.