Originally Posted by
tsastor
Hi,
planning another trip to the U.S. (California) and this time I would like to try not having to tip
anyone during the entire trip.
Last time:
- used cab - had to tip
- stayed at Hiltons on breakfast inclusive rate, got coupons for breakfast, still had to tip
- tipped housekeeping
- stayed at Embassy Suites, tipped bartender during happy hour
- ate at restaurants, tipped waiter
Next time:
- will use airport shuttle / public transportation
- stay at HI Express, do I have to tip at breakfast?
- no need to tip housekeeping?
- eat only at fast food places (no table service) - no tip
- use minibar to take drinks down to the lounge - no tips
- fly an European airline, no need to tip for drinks in the lounge
How about that strategy
?
Good strategy. For restaurants, you can get away with no tipping if you get your own food or it is buffet. So if the HI Express breakfast is buffet style, you are safe.
I wouldn't try to take drinks to the lounge. Standard tip for my area is a buck a drink, and drinks usually run about $5. Seems like a better deal than the minibar, if you want to be in the lounge. I can't think of anywhere public that you can go and have a alcoholic drink without tipping.