Just back from Japan

(OK, I was at the Westin because Mr. Marriott's staff isn't bright enough to have ANY hotels in Osaka prefecture even though its population is almost the same as the five boroughs of NYC. Don't get me started on Tokyo.)

My point... it was so nice to have outstanding service from the bellman, the concierge, the wait staff, etc. all without needing even the tiniest of gratuities.

If I'm going to pay a top dollar price for the room, it is the responsibility of the management to make sure the staff is appropriately paid... not mine!