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$3–5 per night. Leave daily on the pillow — different staff may clean each day.
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Hotel Tipping Guide — How Much to Tip for Every Service
Hotel tipping is one of the most commonly forgotten forms of gratuity, yet it makes a genuine difference to the staff who make your stay comfortable. Unlike restaurant servers or delivery drivers, hotel staff work behind the scenes — you may never interact with housekeeping at all, which makes it easy to forget. But these are real workers earning modest wages whose income depends in part on tips.
The hotel tip calculator above covers all six common hotel services. Use the service tabs to switch between housekeeping, bellhop, valet, room service, concierge, and spa, then enter the amount to get the right tip instantly.
Service
Standard Tip
Notes
🛏️ Housekeeping
$3–5 per night
Leave daily — different staff each day
🧳 Bellhop / Luggage
$2–5 per bag
More for heavy bags; tip on delivery
🅿️ Valet Parking
$2–5 per retrieval
Tip when they bring your car back
🍽️ Room Service
15–20%
Check if gratuity already included
🎩 Concierge
$5–20
For reservations or special arrangements
💆 Spa / Massage
15–20%
Check if gratuity included in package
🚗 Airport Shuttle
$2–5 per person
Or $1–2 per bag if they load luggage
🍹 Pool/Bar Server
15–20%
Same as restaurant standard
Housekeeping Tips: Leave Daily, Not at Checkout
The most important hotel tipping rule: leave housekeeping tips daily, not as a lump sum at checkout. Different staff members may clean your room on different days, so a tip left at the end of your stay will only reach the last person who cleaned. Leave $3–5 per night on the pillow or nightstand — ideally with a brief "Thank you for housekeeping" note so it's clearly a tip and not forgotten change.
At luxury or resort properties, $5–10 per night is more appropriate given both the higher service expectations and the higher cost of living in resort areas. If your room is particularly messy after a late checkout or extra guests, consider tipping at the higher end of the range.
Valet, Bellhop & Concierge Tips Explained
Valet: Tip when the car is returned to you, not when you hand it over. The $2–5 range is standard; $5 is appropriate at upscale properties or if the valet was especially quick and courteous. If you're coming and going multiple times during your stay, tip each retrieval.
Bellhop: $2–5 per bag when they deliver your luggage to your room. For a heavy trolley of bags, $10–15 total for the trip is reasonable. You don't need to tip separately when they take bags from the lobby — the tip at delivery covers the full service.
Concierge: No tip is needed for quick, simple requests like directions or printing a boarding pass. However, for meaningful help — securing a restaurant reservation, getting tickets to a sold-out event, or arranging a special experience — $5–20 is appropriate depending on the difficulty of the request.
Frequently Asked Questions
The standard is $3–5 per night at a standard hotel, $5–10 per night at a luxury or resort property. Leave the tip daily since different staff may clean your room each day. A note saying "for housekeeping" helps.
Tip the valet when they return your car, not when you drop it off. The standard is $2–5 per retrieval. If you're using the valet multiple times during your stay, tip each time they bring your car back.
Yes, but first check your bill. Many hotels add a delivery charge or service fee that may already include gratuity. If no gratuity is listed, tip 15–20% of the order total — the same standard as a restaurant.
Tip for meaningful help: $5–10 for a restaurant reservation, $10–20 for a hard-to-get reservation or significant travel arrangement. No tip is needed for quick questions like "where is the gym?" or "what time is checkout?"
Tipping is not required at all-inclusive resorts since gratuities are typically included, but it is always welcomed and appreciated. Staff at all-inclusives often earn low base wages and tips serve as meaningful recognition. $1–5 per service is common.
The standard tip for hotel housekeeping is $3–5 per night at a standard hotel and $5–10 per night at a luxury hotel. Leave cash daily (not at checkout) in an envelope or with a note that says "Housekeeping" — different staff may clean your room each day.
Generally no — front desk staff are not traditionally tipped for routine check-in/check-out. However, if they go above and beyond (upgrading your room, solving a major problem, or securing hard-to-get reservations), a $5–20 tip is a gracious gesture.
Tip room service 15–20% of the food bill, or a minimum of $5 for small orders. Check if a service charge is already included in the room service bill — if so, an additional $2–5 for especially good service is optional but appreciated.
Tip hotel shuttle drivers $2–5 per person for standard airport transfers, or $1–2 per person for short local trips. If the driver handles your luggage, add $1 per bag. For a private car or extended transfer, tip 15–20% of the fare.
At all-inclusive resorts, tipping is still expected and appreciated even though food and drinks are included. Tip your server $1–2 per drink, $5 for meals, $3–5/night for housekeeping, and $5–10 for exceptional service. Many staff at all-inclusives earn low base wages.
Tip the hotel concierge $5–10 for simple requests (restaurant reservations, directions), $15–30 for more involved help (tickets, complex arrangements), and $50+ for extraordinary assistance with a special event or impossible reservation. Tip at the time of the favor, not at checkout.