Originally Posted by MikeBOS
OK, so here's a related question: some hotels have taken to adding a mandatory service charge, which is supposed to be in lieu of tips. Do you still tip the bellman despite the service charge?
Definately not. Actually, in most luxury hotels that I stay in, this has become common, and I don't tip at all. Ultimately, the service charge is more than I would tip if giving everybody something, so I see no need to give more.
However, in a cheap Marriott or Rennaissance or something, I will.