Originally Posted by
evergrn
Somewhat unrelated to the OP's question. But are we supposed to tip as if it's a regular sit-down meal (15-20%), or as if it's a buffet (10%)? HGI's breakfast is essentially a self-serve buffet, except the server brings you the omelette.
Good question.
As a confused European travelling in many countries, I
think I know the rules about tipping. In most countries I visit, the position is clear. I recognise that the US does things in a different way. I know that wait staff earn two bucks an hour plus tips and normally tip appropriately. But in a self service buffet such as at the DT Times Square where the service is bringing a pot of coffee, what's the score? (I tip $10 on a '$60' free breakfast for two, so about 16.67%.)
Originally Posted by
ILovetheReds
The DT Times Square does give you the chit where you can charge the tip to your room. However you need cash if you order an omlette to tip the omlette chef.
(Gulp!) Tip the short order cook where you have to stand in line? I'd better tell my wife.
