Originally Posted by
PointWeasel
The only Sheraton Club Lounge where this has been an ongoing issue is the Maria Isabel Mexico City. The old guy is obsessed with having people sign a zero folio and his intent is obvious. This may have changed recently after complaints, as the most recent visit he stayed in the back corner.
The other property with an unnecessary and annoying process is the Sheraton Sao Paulo, where you need to provide your room number and then sign the guest room list. Why? If you have a key card to the Club Lounge, then leave it at that.
Further to the comment about the Sheraton Montreal property, during my stay in June there was no request for a tip at all. YMMV.
This is not uncommon in the Latin America Starwood lounges I've visited., even for complimentary breakfast. Sometimes there are extra guests that will be charged, etc. I typically $0 the thing out and leave a cash tip as appropriate. BTW, I've found the lounge service at the Maria Isabel to be quite good.