Does the room have air conditioning?
a-ria con-di-tzio-NA-ta — six syllables total, stress on the fifth.
Essential to ask in summer, especially in cities like Rome, Florence, or Naples where temperatures exceed 35°C in July and August.
'Aria condizionata' is the standard Italian term for air conditioning, often abbreviated to 'A/C' in writing. The verb 'avere' (to have) is used for amenities. Note that 'condizionata' is a past participle used as an adjective, meaning 'conditioned'.
Come si accende l'aria condizionata?
How do you turn on the air conditioning?
Ask when you cannot find the remote or controls
L'aria condizionata ha un costo extra?
Does air conditioning cost extra?
Some hotels charge extra for A/C in peak summer months
Il riscaldamento è incluso?
Is heating included?
Ask in winter — important in older Italian buildings
Italian hotels often restrict A/C to summer months (usually June–September) and may turn it off after midnight to save energy. If you need A/C outside these periods, ask specifically whether it can be activated. Some hotels also charge per hour of use.