Well, obviously it varies country to country, but my general take is:
Originally Posted by
micke100
1: The bellboy, how much?
€1 (or equiv) for bags I couldn't carry myself, if delivered quickly. Nothing otherwise.
2: If the receptions staff follow you to your room and offers to help you with your bag?
Nothing, unless exceptional.
Check whether service is included. If not, tip for good service only.
Will you tip even if you only ask for ice?
No.
At the Hyatt hotels you can get the complimentary coffee in the room. Do you tip?
Goodness me, no.
Nothing, unless you're exceptionally, exceptionally slovenly.
5:Breakfast included. Do you leave something on the table?
Only in exceptional circumstances.
6: Valet parking. Do you tip both when they park and when you pick up the car?
Depends on the level of service. I don't usually tip on either occasion.
I also find it a little bit cheap to give coins when I tip. In Germany and UK the smallest note is 5 so if I need to tip a lot it can be a little bit pricey. I´m not a rich guy and we only stay at 5 star hotels when it´s a true bargain. Any opinion here?
You don't need to tip a lot. And €5 would be a ridiculous amount. And £5 is only the smallest note in England and Wales - £1 notes exist in other places.
Don't forget the people you are dealing with, in Western Europe at least, are getting a healthy wage. In some places, they may not even be able to accept a tip (I've worked in more than one job that stipulates that...)