You might be surprised to learn that most people dont.
Rules and etiquette around tipping have changed rapidly over the past few years.
Everyone has always known to tip the big three: servers,hair stylists, and bartenders.
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And most folks know to tip valets,nail technicians, and bellhops, too.
But now its also standard to be asked for tips ontakeout ordersor when we order food at a counter.
But the one hospitality worker who seems to always get stiffed?
According to a survey from Bankrate, only 23% of hotel guests leave a tip for housekeepers.
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There are several reasons such a low number of hotel guests tip their housekeepers.
One is sheer ignorance of this etiquette rule.
Another is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind mentality.
Unlike valets and bellhops who interact directly with guests, we hardly ever come face-to-face with our housekeepers.
It can be easy to forget all their hard work when youre rushing to check out on time.
Here’s why you should tip your housekeeper and how much.
If thats notworth a little gratitude, we dont know what is.
How Much Should You Tip Your Hotel Housekeeper?
Guests should tip housekeeping anywhere between $1 to $5 per night for a mid-range or business hotel.
Forluxury hotelswhere the staff offers daily cleaning services and nightly turndown services, guests should leave a little more.
As a rule of thumb, the bigger the mess, the more you should tip.
If youve got toddlers who are hellbent on feeding themselves, an extra $5 bill wouldnt hurt.
The same applies if youre traveling with a furry friend.
What If Your Room Wasn’t Cleaned?
However, leaving a tip is still a good practice.
There are several acceptable ways to tip your housekeeper.
The desk and nightstand are both good spots; just steer clear of the bed.
Tips can easily be lost as the sheets are getting stripped.
Just be sure to tell the concierge which room you were in so they can evenly distribute the gift.
Gillespie L.Survey: 66% of Americans have a negative view of tipping.
