The rule I have always heard from other, experienced travelers is $2-$3 US per day. Of course, this presumes average room conditions. I left $20 once for a maid in a suite where I had hosted a cocktail party the previous night.
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by WillTravel:
What's the appropriate amount to tip housekeepers at hotels, particularly budget places? Does it make a difference if you got a discounted rate? Would you tip differently in the following locations (just for an example):
NYC
London
Anaheim
Vancouver
Seattle
Amsterdam</font>
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Brian