Hi chance0110,
Thank you for an interesting question. Not a dumb question at all,
here are some basic guidelines for you.
Tipping Etiquette - Gratuitous Tips on Tipping
http://www.findalink.net/tippingetiquette.php
Not knowing the proper tip or gratuity for a service can be very
unsettling. The rest of your party might not know it, but inside you
may feel highly stressed as you walk up to the coat check or curbside
check-in. The challenge is not everyday situations, but when you are
taken out of your normal environment. For example, if you travel only
occasionally, hotel tipping etiquette can be a real mystery
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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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Bell Services/Porter:
http://www.magictrips.com/plan/tipping.shtml
The bellman should normally be tipped $1-2 per bag when delivering
your bags to your room. It's customary to tip on arrival and
departure.
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http://www.leskincaid.com/food/How%20Much%20To%20Tip.html
"TIPS" means--- "To Insure Prompt Service."
Las Vegas was created generally as an amusement and entertainment
center and relies on tips to keep it economically going. Tips are also
known as "tokes" in Las Vegas.
The general rule of thumb says that when in doubt tip 15-25%.
No service or bad service, reduce the tip. Excellent service be
generous. It'll make you both feel good!
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Bellmen - They deliver your luggage when you are checking-in to your
room: $1 per piece of luggage. Minimum $3. After 5 pieces (or $5), add
$1 for every two pieces. Small hand held ladies cosmetic cases, mens'
briefcases and kids plush toys do not count.
Large athletic equipment bags or golf club bags are counted as 1½.
Before you check out, call down to the front desk to send up a
"Bellman". Tell them how many pieces of luggage you have, so he can
bring up a proper sized cart. Same tipping procedure as above.
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Las Vegas Tipping Guide
http://www.vegaswebworld.com/tourism/tip.html
Las Vegas is a "tipping" city. The following is a general tipping
guide for various services in Las Vegas casinos and hotels. These are
just suggestions, not requirements in appreciation of good service!
Dealers:
Players usually tip dealers by placing a bet for them (if the bet
wins, the dealer keeps it). The amount and the frequency is up to you.
Change Persons, Keno Runners, Sports & Race book Personnel, etc.
Giving a portion of your winnings (5-10%) is standard practice. It
also doesn't hurt to tip a dollar occasionally when you don't win.
Bartenders & Cocktail Waitresses:
A dollar a round for a small group (1-4 people), increasing the amount
considering the number of people in your party and the kind of service
you receive.
Bellmen & Bell Captains:
The amount of the tip depends of the amount of luggage that they have
to haul up to your room. $2.00 per bag or $5.00 for 3-4 bags is
standard. Any extra services the bell desk performs for you (travel
arrangements, phone calls, flower delivery, etc.) should also be
rewarded with a coupla bucks.
Room Service
The same as you would tip in a restaurant-15-20% depending on service.
Maids
Leave $1-$3 Dollars per day in your room for good service.
Showroom Maitre d' & Ushers:
In many of the Vegas hotels, showroom seating is now done by
reservation. In the few that still leave the seating up to the
discretion of the Maitre d', a tip of $10-$20 for a dinner show should
put you where you want to be. Check your bill to see if a tip has
already been automatically added in. If not, consider giving a small
tip ($1-$5) to your usher for courteous service.
Valet Parking:
Free valet parking can be found at every major hotel. A tip of around
$2.00-$3.00 to the attendant is standard. Also, remember $5.00 at the
pick-up window will ensure you car is pulled up quickly on a busy
night.
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A Gratuity Guide - How to Tip Everyone From the Hair Dresser to the Bellman
By Lisa A. Goldstein
http://iparenting.com/resources/articles/tip.htm
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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. Bags should
be carried by the bellman. Tip $2 to the doorman when you arrive or
leave; $3 to the bellman; room service 20% of bill, with a $2 minimum;
maid service $2 per night (left on your pillow, so they know it is for
them); $1 to $5 for the bellman who runs an errand for you, depending
upon the time commitment; $1 to the doorman for getting you a cab; $2
to $5 for a doorman who goes out in the rain to get you a cab; $5 to a
concierge who has provided extra-special service.
In a modest hotel: $1 to the doorman when you arrive or leave; $2 to
the bellman or $3 if there is a lot of luggage; 10-15% of the room
service bill (minimum of $1); $1 per night to the maid; 50¢ to $1 for
bellman delivery to your room; $3 to the bellman who provides a
special service; $1 for the doorman who brings your car around.
Best regards,
tlspiegel |
