Forbes’ luxury travel tipping guide

ByPaul Johnson Hours
DollarsEver left pondering as to how much to tip? Then worry no longer.  I’ve summised  Forbes’ luxury travel  tipping guide in the following list:
  • Bellman: as a minimum, give $1 to $2 per bag
  • Butler: tip according to hotel and errand
  • Concierge: $5 to $10 per request is considered generous
  • Doorman: suggests $1 for directions or for unloading a bag
  • Front desk agent: suggests $1 or $2 for arranging a late check-out
  • Limo driver: 15% if what you’re paying doesn’t already include gratuities
  • Maid: $1 or $2 for extra toiletries, and at least $3 a night
  • Personal shopper: 10% of total purchases is not unheard of
  • Pool attendant/tanning butler: a few dollars for lotion application
  • Room service: discretionary 15% to 20%
  • Ski valet: $2 to $5 per person per day
  • Spa technician: 18% is the industry standard, if it’s not already included
  • Technology engineer: is it right to tip for something that should work anyway?
  • Valet parking attendant: $1 or $2 per car delivery
Personally, I’m not so sure about following standard rules but a little guidance can’t harm.   I like to tip in accordance with the service received.   If it’s really good, I’ll tip more.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxury Travel Blog and has worked in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He is Winner of the Innovations in Travel ‘Best Travel Influencer’ Award from WIRED magazine. In addition to other awards, the blog has also been voted “one of the world’s best travel blogs” and “best for luxury” by The Telegraph.

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