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Tipping Tips
General rules to follow for tipping... and if you've got a question on tipping, you can look in our tipping trivia or ask a local in our forums!
- Hotel Chambermaid - $5 minimum a night (consider $7 to $9 a night)
- Room Service Waiter - 15% of bill
- Bellhop - $1.50 - $2.00 per bag
- Desk Clerk - None unless special service is given during long stay, then $5.
- Concierge - $5-%10 Average. More for special services or favors.
- Restaurant Waiter or Waitress - 15% of bill. 20% If it is a 4 star+ restaurant or for large parties.
- Headwaiter/Maitre d' - None unless special services are provided; then about $5.
- Wine Steward - 15% of wine bill.
- Bartender- 10-15% of bar bill.
- Servers at counter - 15% of bill.
- Coat Check Attendant - $1 for one or two coats.
- Rest Room Attendant - $.50
- Car Park Attendant - $1
- Taxi Driver - 15% of fare, no less than $.25
- Parking Garage Attendant - $1; if attendant helps with luggage/packages then $5 is customary.
- Parking Attendant - $10 to $20 each. Tip generously if you care about your vehicle.
