Why do people tip housekeepers at hotels? Who is the tip supposed to be for - the person who cleaned it before you got there or the person who cleans it when you leave? How much of a tip should people leave?
2007-01-31 05:07:50 · 10 answers · asked by megan nichole 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I never leave a tip for the housekeeping people. Isn't that included in the price of staying there?
2007-01-31 05:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by Angela C 6 · 0⤊ 7⤋
I don't because I don't have them clean my room while I'm staying there. I put up the sign that says no maid service needed and hang my towels for environmental purposes. I don't want that much waste because of me. Housekeepers get paid an hourly wage, but I don't have them do anything extra that would make me tip them, and I keep my rooms clean. I also bring my own blankets and make the bed, and remake it when I leave. I'm sensitive to some detergents so it's easier this way. I bring my own towels for my body, but use the hotels for my hair. I try to make everything easy for the maids, and I always thought that was just as appreciated as giving a tip. if you want a tip, I'll pig out and leave trash everywhere. I'll string the sheets all around, and leave a wad of dripping towels on the carpet. I'll even be sure to spill something sticky on the counters, so you have something to clean and leave you a dollar per person. If that's what housekeepers want, I'll do it. I just thought I was being nice because I know it's time consuming to pick up a room. But if that's what they want . . .and no offense, it's your job, if you want more money find a better paying job, and never one that may depend on tips. I know I'm a barista and NEVER gripe about not getting tips. I don't get a lot of tips and tell people it's not necessary b/c it's not! I get an hourly wage and that's okay w/ me.
2016-03-28 22:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tip a hotel housekeeper for the same reason you tip a waiter or anyone else: to ensure good service. The word tip is actually an acronym for "to ensure prompt service", though promptness is sort of irrelevant in housekeeping.
I always leave a tip for the housekeeping staff that took care of my room during my stay. Generally, the tip is for the staff who took care of you. However, even on a one night stay, I would leave a tip intended for the staff who prepared the room for my arrival.
Because tips are typically given after services are rendered, it's more of a "in good faith" kind of thing. Anticipation of a good tip will motivate someone to provide good service. Repeated dissapointment will eventually eliminate that motivation, the service will be lousy and the tip, if any, will reflect it.
2007-01-31 05:22:26 · answer #3 · answered by nyboxers73 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Just like a waitress, housekeepers provide a service @ a low wage. The tip of 15 - 20% is for the maid that cleans up after you.
2007-01-31 05:20:20 · answer #4 · answered by femcon 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This is more an European tradition than American.
Housekeepers provide a service and are paid a low salary. If you assume each room occupant gives them a dollar each day, it totals out to a nice amount for a job that usually gets no thanks.
From a more cynical standpoint, that little extra may be just enough to keep them honest. If they get a total of $25 per day in tips, they would be less likely to swipe that $20 bill someone accidental left out. Also, if they are inclined to steal, I would figure they would be less likely to steal from the room where they get a tip each day vs the room that stiffs them.
2007-01-31 05:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you had to clean up after all those nasty rude people I think they deserve a tip. I tip $3 - $10 a night depending where I stay and how the room looked when I arrived or if I needed something.
2007-01-31 05:55:36 · answer #6 · answered by Boomrat 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think if your stay is a bit extended and the bathroom is always fully stocked with towels and toiletries, it's a nice gesture, not requirement to tip. Besides, a hotel housekeeper probably does not make a high salary and a tip is a thoughtful "thank you". For example, while on our honeymoon, our housekeeper made flower petal arrangements on our bed every single day. She left us many many towels and we could tell the difference because on her day off, there were no flowers on the bed and only two towels. My point? If someone is especially attentive to you, and makes your stay extra comfortable, it's a nice way to say thanks.
2007-01-31 05:18:39 · answer #7 · answered by UptheCreek 1 · 7⤊ 0⤋
A maid in a hotel should be tipped daily because you don't know if the same one will be there everyday. If it's just two of you a couple dollars a day would be fair.
2007-01-31 16:31:53 · answer #8 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tip them because I know they work very hard and don't get paid nearly what they deserve. I just like to show my appreciation.
2007-01-31 06:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by ♪ ♫Jin_Jur♫ ♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You tip them just to show that you really appreciated their service. Just like you would at a restaurant.
2007-01-31 10:13:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋