Does Diamond breakfast include tip ?
Jan 16, 2012 | 1:08 am
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Jan 16, 2012 | 3:46 am
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Jan 23, 2013 | 2:31 pm
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I just noticed the same thing. I was expecting to see a charge for Tip from breakfast, but none appeared. This was at the HR Huntington Beach. I quite enjoy this property, and was pleasantly surprised. Just another reason to stay here again.
Jan 23, 2013 | 5:07 pm
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I don't tip when receiving my diamond breakfast. No discussion about that. An amenity (bonus) for the customer should not come with the obligation to provide tips for the staff.
If I visit the hotel restaurant for regular consumption and I have to pay, of course I will leave 10% as a tip. Everything beyond that is excessive.
If I visit the hotel restaurant for regular consumption and I have to pay, of course I will leave 10% as a tip. Everything beyond that is excessive.
Jan 23, 2013 | 6:42 pm
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I am pretty sure the terms and conditions explicitly state the tip is included.
I am pretty sure the terms and conditions explicitly state the tip is included.
Jan 23, 2013 | 11:09 pm
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I don't tip when receiving my diamond breakfast. No discussion about that. An amenity (bonus) for the customer should not come with the obligation to provide tips for the staff.
If I visit the hotel restaurant for regular consumption and I have to pay, of course I will leave 10% as a tip. Everything beyond that is excessive.
If I visit the hotel restaurant for regular consumption and I have to pay, of course I will leave 10% as a tip. Everything beyond that is excessive.
Jan 24, 2013 | 7:23 am
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Clearly you must need the money more than the person making $2/hr plus tips.
Edit: you should watch the scene from Resevoir Dogs. http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=Z-qV9...%3DZ-qV9wVGb38
Last edited by austin_modern; Jan 24, 2013 at 7:38 am
Jan 24, 2013 | 1:38 pm
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I asked the question of my server at the HR Orange County and they said that they do get a tip from each Diamond breakfast. However, it may not be 15%. I usually write "Diamond Breakfast" in the tip line. It may make me look smug, but I don't think I should have to provide an extra tip for something that is supposedly already covered.
Jan 24, 2013 | 2:16 pm
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I asked the question of my server at the HR Orange County and they said that they do get a tip from each Diamond breakfast. However, it may not be 15%. I usually write "Diamond Breakfast" in the tip line. It may make me look smug, but I don't think I should have to provide an extra tip for something that is supposedly already covered.
Jan 24, 2013 | 2:19 pm
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