How do you decide how much to tip hotel staff? You probably know the typical tip for restaurant service and have a standard number you give your hairdresser or barber. But since many people travel only a few times a year, they may be unsure how much they should tip those who assist them at hotels. In fact, they may not even know who they should tip.
We can clear up all those uncertainties. Here’s a rundown on who you should tip, and how much, when you travel to hotels.
This helpful crew ensures your bags get where they need to go. A good rule of thumb is $1 or $2 per bag, depending on the size of your luggage — the larger and more unwieldy, the bigger the tip.
The person who brings you to your hotel from the airport and back out to other destinations deserves a $1 to $2 tip per person. Keep in mind the tip should always be commensurate with the service, so if you found someone go above and beyond your expectations, take this into consideration when tipping.
You can tip $1 to $5 per day — and this is one tip you should distribute each morning, because someone different may clean your room each day. Seal the money in a clearly marked envelope so the staff knows it is meant for them.
Tip the valet $4 to $5, but don’t feel you need to do this every time you pick up your car, because you may do that several times a day. Instead, offer it just once with a drop-off or pick-up.
Now that you know which hotel employees you should tip and how much to give them, here are a few additional “tipping tips” to ensure things go smoothly:
Showing your appreciation for the hotel staff is a great way to say “thank you” for excellent service and encouraging it to continue. When you visit us at the Warehouse Hotel in Lancaster, PA, that’s exactly the kind of service we hope to offer. Get in touch today to book your room with us.