Meaning
Reserving accommodation.
Cultural Background
During the Lunar New Year (Tết), 'đặt phòng' must be done months in advance as prices skyrocket and availability vanishes. In rural homestays, 'đặt phòng' often happens via Zalo rather than official websites. Politeness markers like 'ạ' at the end of 'Tôi muốn đặt phòng ạ' are essential for good service. Karaoke culture uses 'đặt phòng' just as much as the hotel industry.
Book in advance
Always 'đặt phòng trước' during Vietnamese holidays to avoid 3x price hikes.
Check the type
Make sure to specify 'phòng đơn' (single) or 'phòng đôi' (double) when you 'đặt phòng'.
Meaning
Reserving accommodation.
Book in advance
Always 'đặt phòng trước' during Vietnamese holidays to avoid 3x price hikes.
Check the type
Make sure to specify 'phòng đơn' (single) or 'phòng đôi' (double) when you 'đặt phòng'.
Use Zalo
Many small Vietnamese hotels prefer you to 'đặt phòng' via Zalo for a more personal discount.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to complete the sentence: 'Tôi muốn ___ phòng khách sạn.'
Tôi muốn ___ phòng khách sạn.
'Đặt' is the correct verb used with 'phòng' to mean booking.
Which phrase is used to book a table at a restaurant?
Which phrase is used to book a table at a restaurant?
'Bàn' means table, while 'phòng' means room.
Complete the dialogue between a guest and a receptionist.
Guest: Chào em, anh muốn ___ phòng. Receptionist: Dạ, anh muốn đặt phòng mấy đêm ạ?
In a hotel context, 'đặt phòng' is the standard way to initiate a reservation.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are on a travel app and want to secure a room.
Travel apps use 'Đặt phòng' for hotel listings.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTôi muốn ___ phòng khách sạn.
'Đặt' is the correct verb used with 'phòng' to mean booking.
Which phrase is used to book a table at a restaurant?
'Bàn' means table, while 'phòng' means room.
Guest: Chào em, anh muốn ___ phòng. Receptionist: Dạ, anh muốn đặt phòng mấy đêm ạ?
In a hotel context, 'đặt phòng' is the standard way to initiate a reservation.
Situation: You are on a travel app and want to secure a room.
Travel apps use 'Đặt phòng' for hotel listings.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, it is perfectly natural to use 'đặt phòng' for any short-term accommodation, including Airbnbs.
In Vietnam, 'booking' is an English loanword used informally. 'Đặt phòng' is the standard Vietnamese term.
You say 'Tôi muốn hủy đặt phòng'.
It is neutral. It is appropriate for both a casual hostel and a 5-star hotel.
Often yes, called 'tiền cọc'. You might hear 'Đặt phòng cần đặt cọc không?'
Related Phrases
Đặt bàn
similarTo book a table
Đặt vé
similarTo book a ticket
Hủy phòng
contrastTo cancel a room
Nhận phòng
builds onTo check in
Trả phòng
builds onTo check out
