front desk

noun

: the desk in a building where visitors are greeted

We checked into the hotel at the front desk.

Examples of front desk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thankfully, a member of the team—a former hotel front desk employee who, after learning about the team’s project, offered to quit his job and do their business development—wouldn’t take no for an answer. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

While people may not realize it, running an office requires many front desk people making many different types of calls. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Insider tip Guests can check the availability of washing machines and the public bath right from the TV in each room, saving a trip downstairs or a call to the front desk. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

Check the windows and balcony doors, too, and contact the front desk if anything isn’t working properly. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026

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