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JG1222 · 09-16-2006, 09:54 PM

Having experience in the hotel/lodging industry, the only time I've seen a gratuity of any kind automatically charged is when it's negotiated by a larger group. Even at larger convention hotels, it's never been more than a few dollars per room per night (and even then, it's covered by the group hosting the conference and billed seperately).

I agree with other posters - unless it's a policy disclosed when making the reservation, then it should absolutely be optional. I generally tip $2-$3 per night.

Housekeepers/Room Attendants at all of the hotel's I've worked at clean between 10-15 rooms per day. At 40 bucks per room per weekend, that's a cool $400 - $600 per weekend in addition to their hourly wage. If that's the case, I'm definitely in the wrong business!

I would call the hotel and have them explain the charge and show you where it was disclosed.

PS - Someone mentioned tipping a cleaner when you rent a house. All the vacations rentals I've rented had a cleaning fee of $50 - $75. As far as I'm concerned, no gratuity is required if you're already paying for it.

09-16-2006, 09:54 PM	#19
JG1222 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pelham, NH Posts: 347 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Whoa! Having experience in the hotel/lodging industry, the only time I've seen a gratuity of any kind automatically charged is when it's negotiated by a larger group. Even at larger convention hotels, it's never been more than a few dollars per room per night (and even then, it's covered by the group hosting the conference and billed seperately). I agree with other posters - unless it's a policy disclosed when making the reservation, then it should absolutely be optional. I generally tip $2-$3 per night. Housekeepers/Room Attendants at all of the hotel's I've worked at clean between 10-15 rooms per day. At 40 bucks per room per weekend, that's a cool $400 - $600 per weekend in addition to their hourly wage. If that's the case, I'm definitely in the wrong business! I would call the hotel and have them explain the charge and show you where it was disclosed. PS - Someone mentioned tipping a cleaner when you rent a house. All the vacations rentals I've rented had a cleaning fee of $50 - $75. As far as I'm concerned, no gratuity is required if you're already paying for it.