Originally Posted by
Often1
It is all about local custom. In the specific case at hand, I would tip the people carting the bags to the front desk and delivering it to the room. While I'm not sure I'd call that particular place 5*, it's worth noting that at places like that, once the staff flag you as "cheap" the service levels can change appreciably for the worse.
Really? That, to me, seems like the kind of thing that could really backfire. Do you have any examples of this actually happening, or is it just something you sense?
Also, FS Santa Barbara isn't 5 stars worthy? When did that happen?