For the best traveling experiences it is important that you remember to tip accordingly. Showing your appreciation can help insure them that they are providing you with the best experience possible.

There are basic guidelines to tipping, although any excess or additions are always greatly appreciated. With the valet who parks your car the standard tip is $2 or $3, depending on the weather. For the shuttle service it is usually $2 a person. The doorman should also be given $2 or $3 based on the level of his courtesy. The bellman should be tipped $1 per bag. These basic tipping guidelines are just to get you started on your best hotel experience.

If you are staying at a rather high end hotel there are other services offered such as a concierge staff. This staff is to help enrich your stay as much as possible. This includes arranging things for you such as reservations, tickets, or appointments. You can tip them accordingly based on your own experience. This is generally between $5 to $25. These services are only provided at some hotels.

There are other services during your stay that are necessary for the basic tipping guidelines. These include things such as $1 tip per coat, for coat check. The room service tip of between $2 to $4, in accordance to the total bill. For room cleaning services, which includes things such as changing bedding, it should be $2 per day.

For an added traveling experience if you decide to go swimming or use their spa services tipping is also important. You should tip $1 per towel you use. If you get food and drinks you should tip between $2 and $5. For the spa services, depending on you experience, you should tip between $5 and $25.

A few things to remember for your tipping etiquette guidelines is to give the necessary tips on a daily basis, such as housekeeping. If you give one tip at the end instead of on a daily basis there is a chance you arent tipping the necessary people because of constantly changing schedules. Also remember that a lot of these people’s salaries are primarily based on your tips. By giving following the adequate tipping basics you can ensure that they are happy. In turn they will make sure that your needs are met as well. This provides the best possible experience for everyone involved.