Hello fellow FTs -

This had been a question that always strike me every time I stay at a hotel.

[1] I stay at hotels from Mon-Thurs for work and used the concierge lounge for just getting water bottles. Now I stay at hotels where they offer free breakfast and hors d'oeuvres at concierge lounge. The food is served buffet style. I usually serve myself and take my dishes back to the cart. In all previous hotels I stayed, there were more than one person in the concierge and they just sit in a corner. In this hotel he walks around and occasionally asks if I need anything. Of course, he does greets me whenever I enter the lounge. I have seen people who take booze, tip him. I don't take booze in the lounge, I prefer the bar. Do you think I should tip person at the lounge for that? There is no tipping jar. How much, if I had to tip?

[2] The other thing that confuses me is the complimentary shoe shine they provide here. I drop the shoe at the bell boy. Sometimes he calls me that the shining is done and I go pick up myself, but other times he just knocks on the door to deliver the shined shoe. Should I tip for shoe shine even if it is complimentary?

[3] How much do you tip for daily house keeping? For my room, the TV is turned ON with the lounge dress neatly laid in the bed with a chocolate with the next days temperature handwritten on a card, when I return in the evening.

[4] What is the tip for room service? They take about 45 mins for room orders and the food price starts at $20. They add a 20% service charge for room service. Should I add a tip on top of it?

Also my company does not reimburse me for any tips or gratuity, it comes out of my pocket.

Thanks and appreciate your answers!