Tipping etiquette at hotels has always varied by country and property type, but even domestically, some of the standard advice you'll find online is a few years stale. Here's a more current breakdown.
Who to Tip and How Much
- Housekeeping: A few dollars per night, left daily rather than as one lump sum at checkout — staff often rotate, so a daily tip is more likely to reach the person who actually cleaned your room.
- Bell staff/porters: A modest per-bag amount is standard when they help with luggage.
- Valet: Typically tipped when your car is returned, not when you drop it off.
- Concierge: Not required for basic questions, but appreciated for anything requiring real effort — hard-to-get reservations, special requests.
What's Changed
More hotels now include a resort fee or service charge that partially covers staff gratuities — worth checking your folio, since tipping heavily on top of an included service charge isn't necessary. Digital tipping options (QR codes, app-based tipping) have also become more common, particularly at larger chain properties.
Our Take
When in doubt, a modest daily tip for housekeeping is the one that matters most and is most often skipped. Check for an included service charge before assuming you need to tip on everything separately.
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