Originally Posted by
Emma1420
The biggest thing I try to avoid is room service. Because there is already a gratuity included in the bill, along with a delivery charge, a service fee, etc. And yet, there almost always the expectation of a tip from the person who delivers the food. It drives me a little nuts.
This is true at some hotels. However, I can think of a few around the Bay Area where they'll tell you the delivery charge and gratuity has already been included. There's still a line for 'tip' but no expectation that you do so. I think this is how it should be done.