Leaving a hotel

I’d like to check out, please.

Certainly, sir. What was your room number?

322

Thank you. Let me see. Room 322. Mr Binder.

That’s right.

I’ll just print out the invoice. One moment… Could you please check that everything is in order?

Thanks. It all looks fine.

That will be €465. Would you like to settle that with the card you used to check in?

Yes, please.

Could you put in your pin number, please, Mr Binder? Thank you. I’ll get your receipt.

Is there somewhere I could store this suitcase until later today?

Certainly. We have a storeroom behind reception. I’ll just attach this tag to your case.

Thanks. I have a laptop in my case. Will it be safe?

The only people who have access to the storeroom are hotel staff. It should be perfectly safe.

That sounds fine. I’ll be back around three o’clock.

I’ll be leaving for the airport around 5 p.m. What’s the traffic like at that time of day? I was thinking of getting a cab.

That’s rush hour. It could take you up to 90 minutes to get to the airport by cab at that time.

What are the alternatives?

You could take the metro, which would take about 45 minutes. With your heavy suitcase, though, you may want to take a cab a few blocks to the main station. You can get a high-speed train from there to the airport.

I think that’s the answer. Can you book a cab for me for 4.45?

Certainly, sir. It will be in the taxi rank just near the hotel entrance.

Are you leaving now, sir?

Yes, my cab should be here in a few minutes.

Was this the first time you’ve stayed with us?

Yes, it was.

And how was your stay?

It was good. The only slight complaint I have is that the window in the room can’t be opened fully. I’m not that keen on air conditioning. I like to have fresh air in the room at night.

It’s a question of safety. We don’t want any children or objects falling out the window.

I understand that. But even the upper louvres could be opened only a crack.

I’ll make a note of your concern, sir.

Otherwise, everything was fine.