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Tipping At Hotel Front Desk - Some Marriott and Hyatt Properties
Posted on 1/3/25 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 1/3/25 at 5:56 pm
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A new tipping practice is sparking outrage among hotel guests.
Some Marriott and Hyatt properties have started asking for tips at the front desk during check-in - a move many find off-putting.
Traditionally, hotel guests might tip for services like luggage assistance or leave cash for housekeeping.
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Hotel chains have argued that prompting their guests to tip is an effective way to boost staff pay without having to raise wages.
According to travel expert Gary Leff tipping at the front desk is only typical in Las Vegas, because it is an understood custom for requesting a room upgrade.
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Posted on 1/3/25 at 5:58 pm to Nolalakeview
That’s a no for me. I’m a great valet and bellhop tipper. You know, people that actually do something to help me. And an extra 20 to valet will get your shite much quicker
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:01 pm to Nolalakeview
What in the actual frick.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:07 pm to Nolalakeview
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prompting their guests to tip is an effective way to boost staff pay without having to raise wages.
This is why businesses are pushing this BS. We are being played.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:11 pm to Nolalakeview
shite like this is going to make me quit tipping where I should, just to make a point.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:13 pm to Nolalakeview
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According to travel expert Gary Leff tipping at the front desk is only typical in Las Vegas, because it is an understood custom for requesting a room upgrade.
The best thing to avoid the tipping scam is to book online, check in online, get a digital room key on your phone, and you never have to interact with the hotel staff. Now if you want freebies then I guess you have to ask, but I was grateful for the experience and free stay.
When I went to Vegas in 2023, that was how I booked at an MGM property. The only time I had to interact with someone was when I got my free play for the trip activated at the cage and to get paid for a handpay jackpot I won.
This post was edited on 1/3/25 at 6:15 pm
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:19 pm to Nolalakeview
Hell yeah. I’ve been looking for new places to tip.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:20 pm to Nolalakeview
I don't draw a lot of lines with tipping, but this would be one.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:23 pm to Nolalakeview
I’ve never tipped for an upgrade but that’s about the only thing I’d consider tipping for just to check in.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:29 pm to Nolalakeview
quote:At the hotels, I leave the tipping for the maids. That really has to be the worst job in the world.
Tipping At Hotel Front Desk - Some Marriott and Hyatt Properties
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:38 pm to Big Scrub TX
No thanks, not at the prices they're charging nowadays for a room...
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:49 pm to justjoe906
quote:Weird
No thanks, not at the prices they're charging nowadays for a room...
Posted on 1/3/25 at 6:59 pm to Nolalakeview
ok, so true road warriors know that tipping the front desk folks will get you a bad arse upgrade. its a bit of a gamble, but I have had multiple instances where I got corner suites and damn near presidential suite type upgrades by slipping the front desk agent a $100.
This is only worth it at fancy hotels, of course, and you kinda have to linger a bit before picking the grizzled veteran type desk agent to help ensure a successful attempt.
I would never do this as a routine at a fricking Home 2 in Bawcomville though. This shite is getting out of control.
This is only worth it at fancy hotels, of course, and you kinda have to linger a bit before picking the grizzled veteran type desk agent to help ensure a successful attempt.
I would never do this as a routine at a fricking Home 2 in Bawcomville though. This shite is getting out of control.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 7:13 pm to UnitedFruitCompany
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true road warriors
Have status and get upgraded for free
This post was edited on 1/3/25 at 7:14 pm
Posted on 1/3/25 at 7:15 pm to Nolalakeview
Tipping culture is completely out of control.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 7:20 pm to Nolalakeview
I'll tip receptionist up to $20 if they upgrade me to a jr suite or something but only then.
I'm titanium marriott and hhonors diamond but I usually stay at courtyards and hamptons or alofts where upgrades aren't much of a thing anyhow.
I'm titanium marriott and hhonors diamond but I usually stay at courtyards and hamptons or alofts where upgrades aren't much of a thing anyhow.
This post was edited on 1/3/25 at 7:21 pm
Posted on 1/3/25 at 7:21 pm to biscuitsngravy
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Tipping culture is completely out of control.
It was out of control a decade ago. It’s reached the point of satirical hilarity.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 7:24 pm to tigerfoot
I tip the vallets. Tipped the one at Ruby Slipper $20.
Not tipping hotel front desk.
In the hotel restuarant, absolutelly.
Not tipping hotel front desk.
In the hotel restuarant, absolutelly.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 7:28 pm to Nolalakeview
frick Off with that nonsense.
Posted on 1/3/25 at 7:28 pm to Tempratt
Why would I tip the front desk when I have the best suite available?
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