Originally Posted by
tom tulpe
Nothing strange about wanting a tip on top of a service fee, from the resort's point of view. $90 + 20% tip = $110 is better than just $90, even if $90 is already $75 + 20% service charge.
At least in in the U.S.
No, not strange, per se. Just inconvenient. An unnecessary extension of what is already - by definition - an 'interruption' of one's vacation/holiday.
Most upscale/luxury resorts add a 'tip' or 'additional tip' line to final bill on checkout. Maybe CJ does not, but if not, they definitely should. Infinitely more convenient and less stressful than figuring out a % tip and signing your name several times per day.
Most resorts also nowadays split gratuities between all service employees. If not, that would be the only reason to have individual tip lines on each check.
In short, I love tipping, but I really dislike the 'signing for everything' policy that seems to still be in place at several hi-end resorts. Once, at the end, should be enough.