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Old Apr 5th, 2000 | 01:57 PM
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Tipping guidelines for Hotel doorman-Help!

What is the customary amount to tip a doorman and what typical services merit a tip? Do you normally tip him each time he justs opens the door for you?
 
Old Apr 5th, 2000 | 06:42 PM
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it's usually just like the mainland..$1 but it would be unusual tip him everytime because it's not like he's parking your car or taking your bags into the hotel room. Tip only for car doors.
 
Old Apr 5th, 2000 | 08:16 PM
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Often, a Doorman is a fabulous resource. In the better hotels, he's talked to everyone coming and going and can be full of recommendations, tips, and other advice. I make it a point to be generous with a knowledgable doorman.
 
Old May 8th, 2000 | 12:22 PM
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If the doorman takes your bags from car inside, tip him $1/bag -- this applies to bellmen -- but not both. If doorman gets you a cab, $1. If guy gets your car and you plan on parking with them again, $5. If not $2 or so. You don't tip for them opening the door.
 
Old May 8th, 2000 | 05:56 PM
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Don't forget the FRONT DESK CLERKS, the front desk have the impowerment if you have a good room or a poor room. Do you care for a view? All a bellman does is carry your bags from point A to point B.
DON'T FORGET THE FRONT DESK PEOPLE!!!
 

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