Originally Posted by
cyberdad
I basically agree with bitburgr. Tipping in the CL is for going beyond the normal call of duty or otherwise providing exceptional service. I've always made it a point to reward that. However, clearing your plate or handing you the honor bar card to sign doesn't qualify IMHO.
Agree. I was a regular at the Charlotte Marriott City Center, and Gary always treated me well, so I'd show my appreciation at the end of the week. Here are some examples:
- I would always pop down at 8:00 to take a break from working, get some dessert, and decaf. Gary recognized this and would always have a fresh pot of decaf ready for me.
- At one point, I was staying over the weekend, when the lounge is closed. Gary arranged to have a fridge delivered to me room stocked with various diet beverages.
- During a health bout, I was allowed no caffeine... at all. Gary found out and robbed the downstairs bar for beverages with no caffeine that the lounge didn't store.
In reality, Gary would probably do these things for anyone, but I really appreciated the above and beyond service and attitude. (At one point, I followed up with a letter to the GM and F&B manager to compliment him.)