I only tip the executive lounge concierge if he/she does something very special for me. I do always tip the housekeeping staff. However, I have noticed something lately. I have had several occasions where I have left a tip for housekeeping, have returned to find my room not cleaned, but the tip gone. I have started to watch for this and have in 2 of my last 4 European stays, found a repair person in my room or leaving my room and the tip gone. I have also reported this. What do you do then? Leave another tip because you know the housekeeper didn't get one and then pay twice what you are willing. Or leave nothing more and appear to be a cheapskate?
Originally Posted by margaretlb
I do not tip the consierge for making standard dinner reservations. I would for someplace special; but standard bistros? No. That is, afterall, their job isn't it? I always tip the maid E4 and the turn down service E2 (in the States $5 and $2). And I leave these tips everyday as I usually have long stays and feel it's unfair to leave a large tip for someone at the end - I like to be sure the person who offers the service gets the tip. Other hotel staff I tip on an "as approriate" basis (laundress, special "housekeeping" requests) and room service even though service is included in the exorbitant charge.