Originally Posted by
fwfdan
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.
Yes that makes perfect sense. You tip to reward good service, but I've never considered giving a check in agent $20 and saying "can you find me a suite?" That seems different. I'm not making a judgment here, if that is a successful strategy, go for it! It just seemed to me like something a hotel manager might frown upon.