Tipping staff members is a normal part of a hotel evaluation. However, you have to always remember that you are tipping with the client’s money, and clients carefully examine this expense.
Clients have established the following tipping guidelines. Tips that exceed the amounts listed below will not be reimbursed by the client.
| Department | Amount |
| Cabs/Drivers | 15% rounded to the next dollar. Cab fares between check-in and check-out are not reimbursable. |
| Valets | $20 maximum for the entire stay. $10 maximum for car dropoff or car pickup. Do not tip for in-and-out use during the stay. |
| Doorman (at the curb) | $10 maximum per stay. $5 maximum on arrival and departure. This is only applicable when there is no valet or bellman present at the location. |
| Bellman (in the room) | $16 maximum per stay $2 per bag, maximum of two bags per guest. $8 maximum on arrival and departure. |
| Room Service Staff | Do not additionally tip room service servers with cash. It is always included in the bill. |
| Restaurant Servers | 15%-20% of the net check. For all inclusive locations, no more than $2 per outlet. |
| Bartenders | 15%-20% of the net check. |
| Housekeeping | $5 maximum per night. This is capped at 4 nights. No more than $20 maximum will be reimbursed. |
| Deliveries | $5 maximum for the entire stay and all deliveries. |
| Pool Attendants | $5 maximum for the entire stay. |
| Restroom Attendants | $1 |
It can be reasoned that evaluators that tip often and tip generously will receive better service, which is counter-productive to your purpose for being there. These are typical amounts, and you are trying to represent a typical guest.
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