Amount to Tip for Hotel Services

When staying at a hotel, a tip is customary for those who provide services to you, such as parking your car, carrying your luggage and cleaning your room. The correct tip amount to give to hotel staff will depend on the type of service you receive.

Valet Staff

The valet is a person who parks and retrieves your car during the hotel stay. The tip for valet staff should be $2 to $3 for each transfer of the car.

Bell Staff

A bellhop carries your luggage from the front desk or your car to the hotel room. This person should be tipped $1 to $2 per bag.

Doorman

A doorman, who normally is employed at upscale hotels, will carry luggage, hail cabs and open doors for you. The appropriate tip for a doorman is $1 to $2 for carrying luggage, and/or $1 to $2 for hailing a cab. There is no need to tip the doorman for opening the door.

Housekeeping Service

An appropriate tip for housekeeping service is $2 to $3 per night. Because housekeeping staff can change each day, tipping daily will ensure the money will go to a specific employee.

Room Service

When food is ordered to your room, a tip of 15 to 20 percent is proper. If gratuity is included in room service, there is no need to give an additional tip.

References

• Good Housekeeping: Hotel Service Tipping
• Emily Post: General Tipping Guidelines