Originally Posted by Kettering Northants QC

Do you receive a per diem that could be used to cover tips?

I don't believe you should be out of pocket (by way of tips for example) for services you are obliged to use by your employer because you are away over night.

i.e. Where mandatory Service charges are added (I'm not sure room service is something you're obliged to use, restaurant service maybe) I wouldn't add anything.

Housekeeping, again if your employer is requiring you to stay overnight at a hotel and doesn't provide you with a per diem why should you have to tip the housekeeper from your own pocket? It's plain wrong IMO.

As for services like shoe cleaning - I think if you use that service a tip is reasonable even if it is free. There is nothing stopping you putting shoe polish in your own bag and buffing your own leather - presumably that's what you would do at home.