Do you tip housekeeping at hotels/motels?

Yes I tip them unless service has been exceptionally bad. It's rare that the service is that bad but I seem to remember an occasion where it was.

Hhmm... No, I've never done that in my life. Actually I've never thought of doing it, but I think it's a great idea. :) I don't think they'd be worried for taking something that's clearly meant for them to take. Has anyone ever refused to take it?

I don't always leave a tip, I believe that wages should be at a reasonable level, especially with the amount that is charged per night to stay in a hotel anyway. If I do leave a tip, I give it to the person themselves, so that the money goes to the correct person. If I stay in an hotel or boarding house on holiday I usually leave some kind of tip though. Staying in places like a travel lodge or travel inn, I never leave a tip.

I know that in some countries tips are part of the price, but in Spain is not. When you pay, you pay the whole service, including the service. So if you tip, you only do it if you want to and if you have felt good about the service. If it's been mediocre or bad, you just don't tip and that's it.

I always tip housekeeping. I am not always sure how much to leave. Usually I leave between $5 - $10 depending on how nice the room is.

Hi,I recently started working at a hotel doing housekeeping and never been tipped.This is something i just heard about from only you.Maybe they do tip,but i dont see nothing.Maybe because the boss goes in the rooms before me,dont know and dont want to know.Some people leave QUITE a mess,etc.Your very nice to leave a note saying -thanks plus a tip.It means what we do is appreciated for the clean and sanitized rooms.Its alot of work to dust,vacuum,wash bedding,towels and sanitize the bathrooms,etc.The other day i cleaned 15 rooms myself,head to toe,it wouldve been nice to have someone like you to leave little note.It wouldve made my day better!

I always tip housekeeping when i stay in a hotel.I know they dont make much money on the hour,because i was a housekeeper for a long time at some of the best hotel in the U.S.I found that the state of florida has the best tippers an tourist from canada great people!.Its nice of you to leave a note an telling them they can have what you dont take home.It makes the housekeeper feel gratefull.but the housekeeper want lose their job,they just have to worry about other housekeeper comeing in an takeing their tips or whatever.

I used to work in the housekeeping at motels, and I did get a tip once in a while. Now when I go to a motel, when I am on vacation,I do tip the maids. They always bring in clean towels and take out the trash and tidy up the place. They work very hard, I no, I once did it.

I don't tip them. Please correct me if I am wrong, but housekeeping in hotels make at least minimum wage. Unlike restaurant servers who make 2 bucks and hour and depend on tips to make a living wage. I generally only stay one or two nights in a hotel anyway. They don't do much for me. They do the work after I am gone and I clean up after myself. If hotel housekeepers do not make minimum wage someone plese let me know and I will change my habits.

I don’t – but I don’t usually let them in to clean the rooms- I just put out the garbage in front of the door (as well as dirty towels- and ask for clean ones- I hang the do not disturb sign on the door- I don’t like people in the room when I’m staying in it- so I don’t tip because I don’t use the services- I guess if I was there for an extended time (more than a couple of days) I would let them clean and probably tip.

You know honey I have only done this once - when we were staying at a large hotel my sil was assistant manager in! Gave it to my sil so she couold give it to those who needed it! I don't stay in hotels much these days but you really have made me think! xxxx

Actually I never did. Yes we give tips to the guys that bring us to the room, taking care of of our lugage. And the waiters in the retaurant. You got me thinking here. Next time I'll do as you. And probably will think about your discussion here then as well. ;)

Actually, I never thought of it. Yes we give tips to the guys that bring us up to our room and the waiters. You made me think about this one. Next time I'll do that. And probably will think of you then hehehehe