Hi js2020,
Thank you for your interesting question.
The name bellman, baggage porter, and baggage handler are basically
interchangeable.
In answer to the first part of your question on how to use a baggage
porter when checking into a hotel. Generally there are no set rules
because the bellman or front desk will communicate with you regarding
what you prefer.
He can escort you to your room (with the luggage) and you, as the
guest would follow him.
Or, after checking in he can place the luggage in your room. For
example, you may want to go back outside to your car, or have other
things to do before going to your room. You'll arrive at your room
and the luggage will be there.
Now, if the baggage porter isn?t waiting inside or outside your room
when you arrive at the room - you won?t want to go trying to track him
down because he?s going to be busy with other guests. You can either
leave the tip at the front desk, requesting they give it to the
bellman or ask at the front desk where the bellman desk is and you can
leave your tip with them.
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Tipping Etiquette
http://www.findalink.net/tippingetiquette.php
At the hotel
"Before you arrive at a nicer hotel or resort, inquire as to whether
gratuities are included in the price of the room. Some hotels are now
charging a daily fee that covers all tipping for hotel services. If
there is not a daily fee, these rates are appropriate:
- Bellman - When he helps you with your bags, tip $1-2 per bag. Give
him the tip when he shows you your room. If he just carries the bags
to the front desk and then disappears, save it for the person who
carries the bags to your room. Upon checkout, tip a bellman who helps
with your bags. Tip more for additional services."
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How much should you tip a bellman?
http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20011018.html
"The World Tipping Guide is a great resource for gratuity information
for many countries. This site notes that North American porters expect
about $1 a bag in ordinary hotels or $2 a bag in first-class places.
In most other countries, the standard tip for bellmen ranges from 50
cents to $1 or $2 (or equivalent local currency) per bag.
But be careful, because tipping isn't accepted everywhere. In Japan
and South Korea, it's considered rather insulting to leave a tip. In
Vietnam and Argentina, tipping is officially illegal, although people
will expect tips anyway, so you'll need to be discreet. And in some
countries, hotels automatically add a service charge to your bill
that's supposed to cover bellman costs.?
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Tipping Guide: Checking In
http://hotels.about.com/od/hotelsecrets/a/tipping_2.htm
- Porter/Doorman - $1-$2 per bag they help you with (more if it is
very heavy). Tiping is not required for just opening a door (a smile
and thank you is always appreciated).
- Bell Staff - $1-$2 per bag if they bring the bags to your room. If
they prepare your room and show you around, tipping $5-$10 should
cover everything (including the bags).
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TIPPING AROUND THE WORLD
http://www.bremercommunications.com/Tipping.htm
?At hotels, give the bellhop $5.00 to $10.00 for bringing your luggage
to your room.?
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I answered a similar question:
Q: Getting the best service from Las Vegas Hotel Bellmen
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=347318
?Bellman - When he helps you with your bags, tip $1-2 per bag. Give
him the tip when he shows you your room. If he just carries the bags
to
the front desk and then disappears, save it for the person who carries
the bags to your room. Upon checkout, tip a bellman who helps with
your bags.?
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Tipping
http://www.bravoseattle.com/se/helpfulhints/accomm_tipping.html
?In a first-class hotel: In a nice hotel, you should not carry even
one small bag around, unless you are very late for a flight.?
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
