Originally Posted by
philfna
I am just writing to inquire what other people perceive to be appropriate thank you gifts. I have been in the habit of doing the following:
1. Housekeeping ($5 /night $10/night in a suite)
2. Doorman ($5 / day) or $2-3 / cab he / she calls
3. Concierge $20 / dinner reservation
4. Hotel Manager (Hermes Tie or XMI Tie $170)
5. Business Sales Manager / etc. (box of french handmade chocolates (around $30-40)
Does this seem appropriate or am I the only crazy person who tips?
Phil
i have never been accused of being cheap, but I think your tipping schedule is way too much! A agree with the housekeeping tip and the doorman for hailing a cab. Concierge, depends. As for the rest - no way! What exactly does the hotel manager do to deserve a Hermes tie from a guest? Sales manager? Unless, you actually live at the hotel it all seems a bit excessive.