Originally Posted by jimbo99
Generally I will never tip. I think its a backward practice that should be eliminated. Its patronising to staff and in some cases bordering on corruption - ie a means of securing resources from a provider that you're not entitled to. I have my contract with the service provider, not with staff in their employment.
101% agree ^
As far as the OP's case goes, that's an expected service and doesn't warrant tipping. If there is a problem with room service or any other request which is efficiently and unbegrudgingly granted by the hotel staff, yes without doubt.
It's going the extra mile which makes the difference, if they do it with the attitude that you're inconveniencing them and they're doing you a favour - they should rightly receive some short shrift and sod off. :-:
