Tipping for in-room check-in
Jun 24, 2006 | 10:47 pm
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Tipping for in-room check-in
I searched the forums (no results) but was just curious whether (and how much) I should tip if I get in-room check-in service. Any thoughts?
Jun 25, 2006 | 6:56 am
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Originally Posted by Doppy
I don't think it's appropriate. One doesn't really tip front desk agents or hotel managers.
At any rate, I've never tipped for in-room check-in but was just curious what other thought.
Jun 25, 2006 | 7:13 am
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Originally Posted by ac-ua
one could argue that's it's an extra service, which may warrant tips.
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a) included in the cost of the room
b) a marketing gimmick of the hotel
It is not undertaken at your specific request but is the arrangement a hotel has for guests in certain rooms grades.
In any case, if I worked on the front desk, I would welcome to opportunity to walk around and chat with guest rather than to stand around waiting to serve guests or be hassled by long queues of guests standing in line waiting to be served.
Jun 25, 2006 | 8:51 am
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If it's not something that hotel usually does, if it's apparently out of the employees job description (if they're hourly), and if it's in a tipping-safe country, then tip away.
Jun 25, 2006 | 10:23 am
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Originally Posted by KenJohn
Errr - I would regard it as either
a) included in the cost of the room
b) a marketing gimmick of the hotel
It is not undertaken at your specific request but is the arrangement a hotel has for guests in certain rooms grades.
a) included in the cost of the room
b) a marketing gimmick of the hotel
It is not undertaken at your specific request but is the arrangement a hotel has for guests in certain rooms grades.
HTB.
Jun 25, 2006 | 10:36 am
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Originally Posted by htb
You mean it's the same as making up/cleaning your room? I always assumed that would be included in the cost of the room as well (never thought of b) though).
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