| Note: This information is not official. It is merely to | | | | expected. However, for any special individual or |
| serve as an example of what to expect when | | | | unusual service, a tip is appreciated. |
| traveling in the United States. | | | | In-suite dining waiter: Always read the bill, if there is one |
| Restaurants | | | | included, it will be on the bill breakdown. Inquire with the |
| Restaurants with table service: In the U.S., tips are | | | | server if you're not sure. It is no longer the norm for |
| expected in restaurants. As a general rule of thumb, | | | | the hotel to add the gratuity to the bill. Any "service |
| people tip based on the quality of service. A 15% tip is | | | | charge" or "convenience fee" goes to the hotel, not |
| standard. If you receive exceptional service, it is | | | | the server. If there is no gratuity added, tip the server |
| customary to it between 15-20%. For large parties of 6 | | | | 15-18%. |
| or more, it is common for the restaurant to | | | | Bellman/porter: If the bellman or porter takes your |
| automatically add 15-18% to the bill. If you're with a | | | | luggage to your hotel room, it is customary to tip $1-2 |
| large party, be sure to check your bill for "gratuity" to | | | | per bag. |
| see if it was already included. If you received | | | | Taxi driver: It is customary to tip between 10-15% of |
| exceptional service, you can request to add more to | | | | the taxi fare, based on service. |
| the gratuity. And, of course, if you did not receive | | | | Hotel limo driver: If your ride from the airport was |
| adequate service, you should inform the management | | | | "free," it is customary to tip the limo driver between |
| before paying your bill and have the gratuity adjusted. | | | | $10-20. |
| In most states, a meals tax is applied to the bill and is | | | | Drink server: While in a casino or bar, it is customary to |
| clearly indicated as such on the bill or check. In those | | | | tip the drink server $1-2 per drink. Some tip $5 for the |
| states where the meals tax is 5% (Massachusetts as | | | | first drink to make sure the waitress "remembers" |
| an example) or 6% it is simple to calculate by rounding | | | | them and returns often. |
| the tax up or down to the nearest dollar and then | | | | Valet Parkers: For valet parking, it is customary to tip |
| multiplying by three. | | | | $2-5 when they pick up your car. |
| Buffet restaurants: At buffet restaurants with limited | | | | Casinos |
| table service, a tip of 10-15% of the bill is still | | | | Casino dealers: While seated at a table game in a |
| recommended because the servers typically work | | | | casino, it is customary to tip the dealer 5% of bet |
| harder keeping the buffet line stocked and clean. As a | | | | amount at end of session, or occasionally bet for |
| rule of thumb, the minimum tip should be $1 per person. | | | | dealer in amount of your normal wager (the dealer can |
| As always, if you feel you have not been well-served, | | | | show you where to place bet). |
| adjust the gratuity down, or add to the gratuity for | | | | Slot machines host: If they make a hand payout (over |
| exceptional service. | | | | $1,000), slot machine hosts are generally paid between |
| Fast food or counter service: Restaurants often leave | | | | $10-20. |
| tip jars on the counters, but you are not required to tip. | | | | Drink server: While in a casino or bar, it is customary to |
| If the service is exemplary or unusual requests are | | | | tip the drink server $1-2 per drink. Some tip $5 for the |
| made, then they are expected. | | | | first drink to make sure the waitress "remembers" |
| Hotels | | | | them and returns often. |
| Housekeeping and maid service: For hotel | | | | Spas |
| housekeeping and maid service, it is customary to tip | | | | Massage therapist: For a massage or other treatment, |
| $2-3 per night. It is customary to tip up to $5 in | | | | it is customary to tip between 10-20%. Some spas will |
| high-end hotels, or f there are more than 3 people in a | | | | include a gratuity on your final bill, so be sure to ask if it |
| room or suite. Leave them on your pillow with a note | | | | was included. Most spas will provide you with an |
| that says "thank you" so housekeeping knows the | | | | envelope to leave at the reception desk for the |
| money is intended for them. If you have additional | | | | person who gave you your treatment. Also, if you |
| items delivered to your room, such as extra pillows, | | | | wish to leave a small gratuity of $2-5 for the spa |
| hangers, luggage racks, tip the person who brings them | | | | attendant who showed you around the spa and got |
| $2 or $3. | | | | you situated, it is well appreciated. |
| Concierge: If you inquire with the concierge about | | | | Hairdresser or manicurist: For a hairdresser, manicurist, |
| directions or restaurant reservations, tipping is not | | | | or like service, it is customary to tip between 10-20%. |