Mission Statement
To engage the services of others by enlisting the authenticity of courtesy, respect and professionalism FREE OF CHARGE.

Maitre d': $20 or more, if a special service is performed such as getting you a table when you have no reservation and the restaurant is full.

Waiters: 15-20% of the bill, unless a gratuity is already added to the bill. In the United States normally a gratuity is not automatically added unless you have a party of 6 or more.
In a buffet restaurant, add 10% to the bill for gratuity. Many foreign countries automatically add gratuities, so check your bill carefully. Overseas, even if the gratuity is already added, some people like to leave some small change on the table.

Sommelier (Wine Steward): 15% percent of the bottle price

Cocktail Waitress or Bar Waiter: 15% of bill or $1 minimum whichever is greater (i.e. if a drink costs $5, then 15% is 75 cents, but leave $1).

Bartender: if you are served at the bar, 15% of the bill, or $1 minimum, whichever is greater.

Coat Check: $1 per coat in and $1 per coat out

Restroom Attendants: $0.50-$1 per visit

Musician in Lounge: $1-$5.

Parking Valets: $1-$2 when you leave your car and again when they get you your car.

Bell Hop: $1 per bag plus a couple extra if he shows you the room.

Doorman: $1 for hailing a cab; if he helps with luggage, same as Bell Hop.

Concierge: nothing for simple questions. But, if they make restaurant reservations, obtain theater tickets for you, make travel arrangements, then $5-$10 per task performed. Put the gratuity in an envelope with a note of thanks and give to the concierge.

Room Service: 15% of the bill, unless a gratuity is already added, then no additional tip or $1.

Delivery to Room: if you requested something delivered such as a hairdryer: $1-$2.

Housekeepers (maids): $1-2 per day left at the end of your stay.

Spa Services: 15-20%, if a service charge is not already included. Ask that the gratuity be divided among the providers.

Swimming Pool Attendant: No tip for handing out towels, only if special service performed, then $1-$2.

Porters and Skycaps: $1-$2 per bag.

Shoeshine Person: $3-$5.

Cab Drivers: 15% of the bill.

Tour Guide: $2-$5 for a 1-2 hour sightseeing tour or 20% of the tour value.

Pizza Delivery: at $2 per pizza or 15% of the bill.

Furniture Delivery: $10 each person or private delivery-5% to 20% of the purchase value.

Hair stylist: 15% of the bill, or 30% of the stylist value, whichever is more.

Blackjack Dealer: $2-$10 or minimum bet at the table, after you're through playing (click on link below for more details)

Change Person at Slot Machine: 5-10% of your jackpot.
 

Last modified: September 28, 2007