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What is the hotel front desk called in French?

The hotel front desk is la réception.

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  1. La salle de bain
  2. La chambre
  3. La réception ✔

Why: La réception is the hotel desk where you check in. La salle de bain is the bathroom, and la chambre is your room.

Huh, didn't know that: La réception comes from recevoir, to receive.

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Answer: La réception. La réception is the hotel desk where you check in. La salle de bain is the bathroom, and la chambre is your room.

  1. Le Robert, réception dictionnaire.lerobert.com/definition/reception
    Bureau, service où sont reçus des clients, des usagers. La réception d'un hôtel.
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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