Originally Posted by
BlissWorld
At ultra luxury hotels like Four Seasons and most of the Park Hyatts I have been to, there are usually hosts (most of the time, guest experience managers) who escort me to my room/suite when checking in. Now, I normally tip the bellmen who take my luggages to my room and show me around, but it is my understanding that you do not tip these "hosts" who escort you to your rooms at ultra luxury hotels. The bellman usually follows the hosts to my room and I do make sure I tip them, but I do not tip the hosts.
Is this the correct tipping etiquette, or have I been embarrassing myself all these times?
I believe it depends on your cultural background. Americans tend to tip for many things, Europeans rather not.
For me, it's quite easy: no tips under normal circumstances. I tip only if I get some really special service. No tips for opening the door, recommending me a restaurant, or such wishi washi things.
For "ultra luxury hotels" I am even more strict. Why should I tip in such expensive hotels?
PS: I wouldn't count Park Hyatt's as "ultra luxury hotels"