jrogow

"C. Nicholson" <noshohcin1@> wrote in message
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> "BOB" <> wrote in message
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>> I have recently given housekeeping a raise from $2-$3 to $5/ night.
>> These people really deserve to be tipped. However, I'm starting to
>> rethink the the whole tipping thing. Perhaps some should be
>> considered part of the the resort fees.
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> We use to leave couple buck too, until we found out from a friend how his
> daughter was paid. She cleaned rooms at a near by respected hotel and they
> would get 2.70 per room they cleaned. If she would not get enough rooms
> that day, she would get minimum wage plus the cost of 2 rooms. I realize
> every place pays different and a different wage. But, he said, tips make
> all the difference and even 2-3.00 was helpful. At that property about
> 25% of the public tipped the housekeeping. So we typically leave more now.
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> Cheryl
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> PS, he said that it made no difference how well they cleaned the room
> because each one is inspected, but tips could make a difference, as they
> were allowed to use discretion for meeting the needs of the customers. So
> could leave extra towels and such was Ok with the management.

We always ask for - and tip well for - extras.
The tip goes directly to the maid's hand.

DH has been known to tip $9 for an $11 cab ride.

Excellent service, especially in Las Vegas, deserves a reward.