TIP // CALC
A hotel stay involves more separate tipping moments than almost any other trip — here's a quick reference for each one, plus a calculator for room service or the hotel restaurant bill.
Need the general version? Try the standard tip calculator →
| Who | Typical amount |
|---|---|
| Housekeeping | $2-5 per night, left daily (not just at checkout, since a different person may clean each day) |
| Bellhop / porter | $1-2 per bag |
| Valet parking | $2-5 when the car is returned |
| Concierge | $5-20 for a special favor (reservations, hard-to-get tickets), nothing for routine directions |
| Room service | 15-20% if not already added — check the bill, many hotels add a service charge automatically |
| Doorman | $1-2 for hailing a cab or holding the door with bags |
Daily is better — a different housekeeper may clean your room on different days, so leaving it once at checkout could miss most of the people who actually did the work.
Often, yes — many hotels add an automatic service charge to room service bills. Check the printed total before adding another tip on top.
No. A concierge tip is more for going out of their way — a hard-to-get reservation or tickets — not for pointing you toward the elevator.