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Splinty

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Hilton CEO says he doesn't tip

The CEO of Hilton Just Made a Stunning Admission About the 1 Thing He Doesn't Do in Hotels


"It's Chris's view that every Hilton Team Member works hard. Rather than selectively reward some Team Members, he is focused on providing meaningful economic opportunities for all 400,000 Team Members.

That's why Hilton is the No. 1 place to work in the US and No. 2 in the world, as voted by our own employees."

So a bunch of people that also don't tip freak out and accuse him of being rich and blah blah blah

the American Hotel & Lodging Association suggests leaving "$1 to $5 a night" for housekeepers.

"The tip should be left daily (preferably in an envelope or with a note so that it's clear it's for housekeeping)," according to a helpful Gratuitiy Guide included on the organization's website.

We should note that Hilton is a member of the AHLA. In fact, Hilton's global head of corporate affairs, Katie Fallon, sits on its board.

So it does seem that if Hilton felt strongly about this -- and wanted to change the overall compensation structure across the industry, it would have a lot of pull to be able to at least get the industry association to stop advocating for it.

But according to the media office at AHLA, their position isn't likely to change anytime soon. In fact, they're in the process of updating their tipping guide.


Hilton CEO Changes Stance on Tipping at Hotels

When it comes to tipping in hotels, I have always had a different approach to work and personal travel. I also never meant for my approach to work stays at Hilton properties to discourage others from tipping when they are traveling. Going forward, I will tip when traveling for both work and personal travel.

Nothing is more important to me than Hilton’s culture and team members, especially our housekeepers, who are central to delivering Hilton hospitality around the world. I have always been generous with my time and engagement with team members when on property, and I will remain focused on keeping Hilton the #1 best place to work in the United States.”
So now he'll tip.






Me? I don't usually tip them as there is rarely an opportunity for an increase or customization of service. I'd have to have left a real mess for me to feel that was warranted.



Tipping May Be the Norm, but Not for Hotel Housekeepers

Apparently I'm in the majority:

But fewer than a third of hotel guests leave any money for the housekeepers.
 

SongExotic2

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No. Cunt maid threw away my fuel receipts and I had to risk my job by expensing them as tolls.
 

Rambo John J

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yes
Karma is real

I get paid over and above the price of my Bid sometimes so that is basically a tip
 

Rambo John J

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Do you tip the people at the sandwich shop when you are picking up a bag of food? It has a tip line there too.
I tip for 99% of meals, regardless of size or cost
5-6 dollar sandwich/burrito/tacos gets a tip for sure
Just how I roll, it comes back around in my experience

only time I don't tip on a meal is when the debit/credit card receipt has no tip line and I don't have cash in pocket(rare)...In that case I tell them sorry I don't have cash, and to get a tip line on their receipts so they can get tips
 
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Never_Rolled

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I always tip. Even in the Dunkin Donuts drive through. You can't tip on a debit card so if using a card I always toss them $1 cash. Makes me feel better.
 

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The maids?
Lol, umm, no.
But for the sake of this thread.

OF COURSE, AT LEAST $50 WITH A THANK YOU CARD & FLOWERS.
Or whatever's left on my Auto Zone gift card.
 

Rambo John J

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The maids?
Lol, umm, no.
But for the sake of this thread.

OF COURSE, AT LEAST $50 WITH A THANK YOU CARD & FLOWERS.
Or whatever's left on my Auto Zone gift card.
sounds generous
 

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I almost always leave $5 with a piece of note paper folded over it that says “Housekeeping- Thanks!”
 

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when I travel for work I tip, because I can expense it and because they restock/freshen the room every day.

but when I travel with the family, I don't leave a tip. We have the 'no service' sign up for the duration of the stay because of the kids, and we do a good job of cleaning the room before we leave...pile up all the towels, take out the trash, wipe out the sinks, etc.
 

Dick Niaz

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I travel regularly for work. Many trips are a single night. For most of the ones that are two night stays I forego housekeeping. In either of these scenarios I don’t leave a tip because there was no above and beyond service my stay caused. However, if I ever stay for multiple nights and my room gets serviced I leave a tip. If my family is with me, I leave a big tip. If Al Iaquinta is with me, I leave an apology note and a huge tip.
 

Onetrickpony

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Always, 5-10 daily. I also tip other staff members if I ask for anything above what you normally get.

In every hotel or resort I have stayed in the staff have done things they shouldn't have or wouldn't do for others (golf cart rides to far places, picking my family up after they are supposed to be shut down, moved us into restaurants ignoring the line, giving our room extra alcohol, food, water ect..) because of the tips.
 

Never_Rolled

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Always, 5-10 daily. I also tip other staff members if I ask for anything above what you normally get.

In every hotel or resort I have stayed in the staff have done things they shouldn't have or wouldn't do for others (golf cart rides to far places, picking my family up after they are supposed to be shut down, moved us into restaurants ignoring the line, giving our room extra alcohol, food, water ect..) because of the tips.
OTP gets it. I like having things done for me and being treated above and beyond. I am willing to pay for it and appreciate it.

I even tip my mailman on Xmas. The guy has done me so many favors already that he didn't have to.
 

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Hilton CEO says he doesn't tip

The CEO of Hilton Just Made a Stunning Admission About the 1 Thing He Doesn't Do in Hotels





So a bunch of people that also don't tip freak out and accuse him of being rich and blah blah blah





Hilton CEO Changes Stance on Tipping at Hotels



So now he'll tip.






Me? I don't usually tip them as there is rarely an opportunity for an increase or customization of service. I'd have to have left a real mess for me to feel that was warranted.



Tipping May Be the Norm, but Not for Hotel Housekeepers

Apparently I'm in the majority:
I typically don’t ever hand the hotel maid cash but i leave behind left over beer - pop - (unopened) chips, snacks so if I buy a 24 case of Dr.Pepper and only drink 2 cans I’ll leave the extra 22 cans behind.

Also any dollar bills or change I have in my pocket I leave behind on the counter next to the tv.

I will also clean up my room before I leave to make it easy on the maid.