Tipping maids while on a business trip (paycheck, wage, office)

[Mightyqueen801]

Is maid tipping anything like cow tipping?

[arwenmark]

TIpping housekeeping maids is something you are suppose to do, let's put it that way, there are plenty of people out there that never tip anyone. The maids get low wages and usually only part time hours. Two dollars per person per night is about the standard unless you make a huge mess or something.

[z28lt1]

Originally Posted by macroy

I always do (business or leisure). Albeit the amount will differ depending on how much the room was actually 'used'.

I also hear that if you do so, you should do it everyday (as opposed to the day you checkout). Your room may not be serviced by the same person for your entire stay.

Yes, I do it every day, because 1) as you mentioned, if your checkout day is the person who serviced your room all week's day off, they got hosed, and 2) I've been amazed at how far a 2-3 dollars on the nightstand goes. Certainly not at every hotel, and particularly not at a very business focused hotel like a Courtyard, but I've gotten all sorts of "presents" from the house keeping staff tipping everyday. Extra bottles of water, chocolates, toiletries reserved for the club level, and even a fruit basket once. Again, that doesn't happen every time, maybe 1 in 20, and it is not the reason to tip, but it shows they appreciate the every day tips.

[D. Scott]

Yes, The maid should be tipped. Don't leave the room looking like Motley Crue partied there. If you want to really be extra nice put the sheets in the pillowcase and leave it in the middle of the room and leave just a few dollars if it's the budget/cash issue. They will sing your praises the next day. Trust me.

[Ghengis]

I always tell the maid first thing, that there won't be any money, but when they die, on their deathbed, they will receive total consciousness. So they got that goin', which is nice.

[canewbie]

$2-$3 per day on the nightstand with a note that says Thanks.

[Ted Bear]

Originally Posted by Ghengis

I always tell the maid first thing, that there won't be any money, but when they die, on their deathbed, they will receive total consciousness. So they got that goin', which is nice.

I wondered what was going on in the checkout line at the grocery store the other day. I only overheard a portion of the conversation, but the lady trying to buy the groceries with this story of perpetual nirvana was sure she had been told it had infinite value--anywhere she told it.

Turns out, it didn't buy squat.

[ccm123]

If they do a good job, I tip them. Usually $5-$10 and I expense it on my expense report.

[manderly6]

I only do it at the end. And not nearly as much as some have posted.

[jaypee]

Originally Posted by Ghengis

I always tell the maid first thing, that there won't be any money, but when they die, on their deathbed, they will receive total consciousness. So they got that goin', which is nice.

I thought you'd tell her to look both ways before crossing the street? Or never to wear brown shoes with black pants? 'Cause those are great tips, too.