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re: A Year in Hotels - Tipping the Housekeepers
Posted on 3/19/18 at 11:28 am to inmybasement
Posted on 3/19/18 at 11:28 am to inmybasement
I managed hotels for a very long time for Hilton and Marriott. As such, I've got a couple of tips for you and anyone else who travels frequently:
*As others have stated, try to stay with one or two chains to make the most of your frequent traveler points. In your case it would add up quickly.
*Most housekeepers do make at least minimum wage and have a per hour rate with annual merit increases. Many are full time employees but almost as many are part-time. So tips are appreciated. In some instances housekeepers prefer to work and be paid by the room. If they are really quick and do excellent work it's a savings for the hotel but the housekeeper can turn a full time job into part time hours by working quickly and efficiently.
*If staying somewhere less than a week, $5-$10 is a great tip for the housekeeper. If staying longer than a week always tip at the end of the week, preferably on Fridays and the same amount each week, $5-$10.
*You won't always have the same housekeeper every day on a long stay so try to make sure you get your tip to the correct housekeeper. You can ask the housekeeping supervisor/manager or hotel general manager to give them an envelope with your tip in it with their name on it and any compliment you have. They really appreciate the time it takes to recognize them. Also there are always incentives for employees to receive small bonuses for great comments from guests for extraordinary service. Be sure to recognize when any hotel staff goes above and beyond to make your stay the best.
*It is very acceptable to leave a note for the housekeeper to keep any unopened items (cokes, snacks, etc.). Some hotels frown on this but if unopened with a factory seal in place is not a problem usually. Never liquor or any kind though. Japanese travelers will often leave a little gift carefully wrapped. It is usually some small token of appreciation such as a small gift card, movie passes, etc. It's a personal touch.
*If you are experience bad service it's easy to tell a manager but remember to always tell the manager of excellent service too. They live for that.
*By the way pens, note pads, soap, shampoo, basically anything of minor value with a logo is encouraged for you to keep. It's very cheap advertising for their brand. Help yourself! Just don't take the obvious things.
Hope this helps you and anyone else who travels.
*As others have stated, try to stay with one or two chains to make the most of your frequent traveler points. In your case it would add up quickly.
*Most housekeepers do make at least minimum wage and have a per hour rate with annual merit increases. Many are full time employees but almost as many are part-time. So tips are appreciated. In some instances housekeepers prefer to work and be paid by the room. If they are really quick and do excellent work it's a savings for the hotel but the housekeeper can turn a full time job into part time hours by working quickly and efficiently.
*If staying somewhere less than a week, $5-$10 is a great tip for the housekeeper. If staying longer than a week always tip at the end of the week, preferably on Fridays and the same amount each week, $5-$10.
*You won't always have the same housekeeper every day on a long stay so try to make sure you get your tip to the correct housekeeper. You can ask the housekeeping supervisor/manager or hotel general manager to give them an envelope with your tip in it with their name on it and any compliment you have. They really appreciate the time it takes to recognize them. Also there are always incentives for employees to receive small bonuses for great comments from guests for extraordinary service. Be sure to recognize when any hotel staff goes above and beyond to make your stay the best.
*It is very acceptable to leave a note for the housekeeper to keep any unopened items (cokes, snacks, etc.). Some hotels frown on this but if unopened with a factory seal in place is not a problem usually. Never liquor or any kind though. Japanese travelers will often leave a little gift carefully wrapped. It is usually some small token of appreciation such as a small gift card, movie passes, etc. It's a personal touch.
*If you are experience bad service it's easy to tell a manager but remember to always tell the manager of excellent service too. They live for that.
*By the way pens, note pads, soap, shampoo, basically anything of minor value with a logo is encouraged for you to keep. It's very cheap advertising for their brand. Help yourself! Just don't take the obvious things.
Hope this helps you and anyone else who travels.
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Posted on 3/19/18 at 11:31 am to inmybasement
A year in hotels. Average 3 dollar tip x 365 days equals $1095. Damn what a waste
Posted on 3/19/18 at 11:37 am to Nado Jenkins83
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A year in hotels. Average 3 dollar tip x 365 days equals $1095. Damn what a waste
It's not a waste if someone is providing you a service taht you appreciate and want them to be compensatedfor
Posted on 3/19/18 at 11:40 am to fatboydave
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Just think of all the people that check in to hotels and find $5 in the fridge or microwave because they weren't checked or cleaned after each use.
I would use this as my tip for housekeeping.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 11:47 am to inmybasement
We travel often for business so we end up in hotels for a week at a time. I let them know all I need is them to vacuum every few days and do the linens. I usually make friends with housekeeping. I always thank them for their help
We personally thank them with a card (and money inside) as well as filling out a comment card that compliments the housekeeper on how she cared for us.
We personally thank them with a card (and money inside) as well as filling out a comment card that compliments the housekeeper on how she cared for us.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 12:03 pm to gingerkittie
that's sweet kittie
Posted on 3/19/18 at 12:29 pm to Nado Jenkins83
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A year in hotels. Average 3 dollar tip x 365 days equals $1095. Damn what a waste
I'd gladly tip someone 3 bucks a day to come clean up my master bedroom and bathroom
Posted on 3/19/18 at 12:34 pm to inmybasement
Thanks for all the replies. I can't really go back and quote all. Here's the rundown.
Florida, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Kansas, Houston, Arizona, Oklahoma, back to Arizona, to Houston. Now I'm on my way to Galveston for 30 days of fishing/relaxation therapy!
It was fun at first. I enjoyed living like a Rockstar. Now, not so much. I don't even unpack anymore. I can't eat hotel food either. I try to stay as far from the room as possible until it's time to sleep.
I work for a Realtor as a photographer. Most of the houses and new commercial properties I photograph are brand new.
330 days in hotels. The other days were on a couch or in my vehicle at a rest stop.
lol... I know right. The Four Seasons was a special treat. My boss booked that room for his self. He backed out and I got the room. It was the nicest place out of all of them. Two weeks of being spoiled.
I would of loved to use a chain of hotels. I never had a choice. Not once was I asked where I'd like to stay. I just went where they sent me.
I'll do this for one more year and then be done. I'll start my own business.
Florida, Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, Kansas, Houston, Arizona, Oklahoma, back to Arizona, to Houston. Now I'm on my way to Galveston for 30 days of fishing/relaxation therapy!
It was fun at first. I enjoyed living like a Rockstar. Now, not so much. I don't even unpack anymore. I can't eat hotel food either. I try to stay as far from the room as possible until it's time to sleep.
I work for a Realtor as a photographer. Most of the houses and new commercial properties I photograph are brand new.
330 days in hotels. The other days were on a couch or in my vehicle at a rest stop.
lol... I know right. The Four Seasons was a special treat. My boss booked that room for his self. He backed out and I got the room. It was the nicest place out of all of them. Two weeks of being spoiled.
I would of loved to use a chain of hotels. I never had a choice. Not once was I asked where I'd like to stay. I just went where they sent me.
I'll do this for one more year and then be done. I'll start my own business.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 12:36 pm to inmybasement
We don't think to tip the housekeeper as you never see them. I always tip the housekeeper on a daily basis, even if its 1 or 2 bucks. Frankly, I enjoy seeing the thankful note that they leave on the table when I return.
When I travel with kids, I tip $5 a day. If they turn the room into a disaster I will tip more. The appreciation that they show is providing extra towels/soap/and extra bottles of water (some hotels provide 1 or 2 bottles for free per day). If I see them in the hallway they make a point to see if I need anything or anything else, even though they are knowingly about to enter a war zone.
Showing a little bit of appreciation goes a long way. Also, it reduces the chances of theft of the important items
I stayed at the Royal Sonesta in the FQ for business and the clients were heavy drinkers. I was hammered. I woke up the next morning with projectile vomit. I left $25 and a apology note. I was embarrassed...luckily I checked out that day.
When I travel with kids, I tip $5 a day. If they turn the room into a disaster I will tip more. The appreciation that they show is providing extra towels/soap/and extra bottles of water (some hotels provide 1 or 2 bottles for free per day). If I see them in the hallway they make a point to see if I need anything or anything else, even though they are knowingly about to enter a war zone.
Showing a little bit of appreciation goes a long way. Also, it reduces the chances of theft of the important items
I stayed at the Royal Sonesta in the FQ for business and the clients were heavy drinkers. I was hammered. I woke up the next morning with projectile vomit. I left $25 and a apology note. I was embarrassed...luckily I checked out that day.
This post was edited on 3/19/18 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 3/19/18 at 12:38 pm to barry
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I'd gladly tip someone 3 bucks a day to come clean up my master bedroom and bathroom
Sound like your wife needs a tip
Posted on 3/19/18 at 12:46 pm to crimsonsaint
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I’m racking up points at Hiltons.
I work in O&G and travel a bunch to look at work with the last 3 months having to be tied to one specific job to get it back on the rails from being a borderline trianwreck. I live in Hiltons 100% of my stays and made Diamond finally. Probably gonna cash out my points on a nice vacation this Summer.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 1:24 pm to inmybasement
Damn how much are they paying you for a schedule like that?
Posted on 3/19/18 at 1:33 pm to inmybasement
I have never tipped ever. Why should I?
Posted on 3/19/18 at 1:33 pm to Wermanium
I have seen lots of posts from people who don't tip waiters and housekeepers. People from LA are cheap.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 1:37 pm to ctiger69
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I have never tipped ever. Why should I?
I never have. I usually just put the Don't Disturb Sign on the door for days on end until I need new towels and such. I figure if they don't have to clean my room, that is a reward. However, I don't really stay in the room much. I am either at work or at the gym when out of town so I don't make much of a mess to clean up anyway.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 1:37 pm to barry
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I'd gladly tip someone 3 bucks a day to come clean up my master bedroom and bathroom
Plus the hourly wage?
Posted on 3/19/18 at 1:47 pm to inmybasement
I’m still confused. You don’t have a house and live out of hotels?
Posted on 3/19/18 at 1:57 pm to Jack Daniel
I've never left a tip at a hotel. I always leave the Do Not Disturb sign up. I'd prefer to not have someone making minimum wage rummaging through my room while i'm not there.
Tipping in any form or fashion is stupid imo. Yes i tip at restaurants, and i think it's stupid that i have to.
just tell me how much the service costs and i'll pay it. If you want to leave it up to me how much i want to pay for the service, then i want free service.
Tipping in any form or fashion is stupid imo. Yes i tip at restaurants, and i think it's stupid that i have to.
just tell me how much the service costs and i'll pay it. If you want to leave it up to me how much i want to pay for the service, then i want free service.
Posted on 3/19/18 at 2:00 pm to TeddyPadillac
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Tipping in any form or fashion is stupid imo. Yes i tip at restaurants, and i think it's stupid that i have to.
just tell me how much the service costs and i'll pay it. If you want to leave it up to me how much i want to pay for the service, then i want free service.
I agree with you here. Most of us tip in restaurants because we have to - as dictated by our society. We are face to face with the person too.
Businesses really should have a service fee or build the cost into the price to eliminate all this bullshite.
I mean, the dude above who managed hotels just said there's a chance your tip isn't going to the right person so you should find the name of your housekeeper, then housekeeping manager and give them the money in an envelope with your housekeeper's name on it.. Who the hell is spending that much time at their hotel?
Posted on 3/19/18 at 2:11 pm to inmybasement
I prefer IHG chain.
I tip 5$-10$ a week. I have enough points to call all inclusive for 60 days at any resort.
I tip 5$-10$ a week. I have enough points to call all inclusive for 60 days at any resort.
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