How to Tip in Las Vegas Hotels

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By Yamila Abraham
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Tipping at Las Vegas hotels isn't much different than at other hotels and resorts. There are a few elements that make Las Vegas unique, however.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Cash

Step 1

Tip with cash or casino chips at Las Vegas hotels.
Step 2

Tipping $1 at Las Vegas hotels to the bellhop who opens the hotel door is optional unless you need extra help. A Las Vegas doorman may earn his dollar tip with banter or advice. Tip $1 for him to hail a cab. Add $2 for loading luggage.
Step 3

Tip a minimum of $5 to the bellhop who brings your bags to your room. This may not be the same person who lugged your bags from the taxi to the front desk. Tip this person $2 to $5 depending on the effort. Wait until after your bags are in your room to tip if it's the same bellhop for both jobs.
Step 4

Try to accompany the bellhop to your room. She can tell you about the hotel or maybe about some Vegas deals going on that week. Add $1 to your tip for helpful advice.

The $5 tip covers three carry-on sized bags or two big ones. Tip $1 more for each additional bag. Tip $5 more if your luggage doesn't fit in the bell cart.
Step 5

Tip $1 when you're brought something that should have been in the room, but was missing, like soap. Remember that the person bringing it probably isn't the same one who forgot to put it in your room.

Tip $2 for extra hotel amenities you request. Tip $2 for a rollaway bed or $3 to $5 in total if the employee sets it up. The same applies to a mini-fridge.
Step 6

Tip $1 when you're brought something that should have been in the room, but was missing, like soap. Remember that the person bringing it probably isn't the same one who forgot to put it in your room.

Tip $2 for extra hotel amenities you request. Tip $2 for a rollaway bed or $3 to $5 in total if the employee sets it up. The same applies to a mini-fridge.
Step 7

Check your room-service bill to see if gratuity is included. Tip 10 percent to 15 percent if it isn't. The gratuity on the bill may not be going to the person who brought up the tray. Consider tipping him $2.
Step 8

Tip housekeeping $1 per person per day. Two people staying at a Vegas hotel four days would tip $8. Leave this tip in your room when you check out.

This tip may seem inadequate compared to how you're tipping others. Remember that guest room attendants in Las Vegas normally aren't paid minimum wage (or a base below minimum wage for waitstaff). They rely less on tips for their income.

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on 4/23/2009 I believe it's so important to know how to tip, especially in places like Las Vegas hotels, Thank you for the helpful ideas with bellhops, clerks, and cleaning room service,,, 5* and recommended