Originally Posted by
work2fly
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.
If delivery charge and gratuity are included, why on earth should anyone tip?
I once stayed in a hotel in Pleasanton and there is a tip envelop for housekeeping

, and a tip plate for the omlette cook during breakfast

.