To ask for an iron in a hotel, the most direct method is to call the front desk or "Housekeeping" using the in-room telephone. You can simply say, "Hello, could you please send an iron and an ironing board to room [your number]?" Most modern hotels provide these in the closet by default, but in European or budget boutique hotels, they are often kept in a central supply and brought up upon request. If you are in a foreign country and don't speak the language, the word for "iron" is often similar (e.g., "plancha" in Spanish, "fer à repasser" in French, or "bügeleisen" in German). If the hotel does not allow irons in the rooms due to fire safety (common in some historic UK hotels), they will likely have a dedicated "Ironing Room" or a laundry room located on one of the floors. Alternatively, you can ask for "valet pressing" service, where the hotel staff will iron the garment for you for a fee. If you prefer to avoid the call, many high-end hotels now allow you to request items like irons through their official mobile app or a tablet located on the bedside table.