Tipping Etiquette

How Much to Tip Valet Parking?

When the valet returns with the car, tip two dollars at a decent restaurant and five dollars at a nice restaurant or hotel.

How Much to Tip Hotel Housekeeping?

Sadly, a lot of people don't tip the hotel housekeeping staff. Nowadays hotels are including little envelopes to encourage the practice, but it's always polite to tip them a few dollars, typically three to five. Housekeeping has a tough, icky job. If your room is not made up well or you think housekeeping may be shortchanging you, don't forego the tip, just bring it up politely with the front desk.

How Much to Tip the Waiter?

For one thing, you rarely or never tip at a fast food restaurant. For a sit-down restaurant, you generally tip around 10-20%, depending on the service and the type of restaurant. You can't go wrong when you tip near 20%.

How Much to Tip the Coat Room?

The attendant in the coat room should be tipped two dollars if you're by yourself or a dollar or two per person if you're covering everyone.

How Much to Tip the Bartender?

I'm surprised at how often the bartender is overlooked. If you're buying a drink, tip them a dollar. Bartender's work hard, and especially if it's going to be a place you'll return to for the rest of your vacation or especially somewhere local, it'll ensure good service in the future.