Originally Posted by
rittenhousesq
I'm surprised they took your $20. I would think they could get in a lot of trouble for that. They aren't the bartender or the bell hop!
We occasionally tip if the front desk agent does something we appreciate (for example move assigned room to a better location or to accommodate early checkin) or if they even just take time to make recommendations about things to do / places to eat if we are in a new city.
I doubt that there is a no tips policy at any hotel and don't think anyone who accepts a tip would get in a lot of trouble.