Etiquette 101: General Hotel Etiquette

Hotels can be so much more than places to sleep while traveling. They can be among the most interesting and memorable aspects of a trip. However, because hotels range from elegant luxury establishments to country inns to chain hostelries off the interstate, they can be a bit confusing unless you know what to expect from them and what they may expect from you. 

Be kind to the hotel employees and say "please" and "thank you." Whether you are staying one night or several, you should be polite and genuinely nice to those who work at the hotel--not only just for the sake of doing it, but also because you may be treated better. The employees may be more willing to be extra accommodating to you if they know they're helping someone who is respectful and pleasant.

Throw out your own trash. When you eat or even open toiletries, throw whatever you don't want into the garbage can. While the housekeeping staff will come into the room to tidy things up, you can still clean up after yourself.

Housekeeping changes daily so tip on a daily basis. If you wait until the last day, you might be giving a week’s worth of tips to a person who only cleaned your room one day.

Service-employees at hotels consider tips part of their salary, so be polite and courteous when asking for their services. If you have only one bag to transport, let the bellman help the family of four that’s getting out of the van behind you.

Don’t run out of cash. It’s likely that once you leave the hotel for good, you won’t be back to tip the hotel staff. Most hotels have a check cashing service available, and if you need change, request it from the front desk. Ask the concierge for envelopes so you can hand out tips to the appropriate people, or ask your concierge to deliver the tips.

If you’re traveling to a foreign country, remember that different cultures and customs are part of the traveling process. What may appear rude might be nothing more than a simple language barrier. Don’t withhold a tip, but do pay attention to the level of service you experience during your stay. If you’re truly unsatisfied at the end of your stay, speak to the hotel manager.

Your hotel stay is a large part of your vacation. A dirty room or a rude staff member can certainly ruin your vacation-vibe, but don’t be discouraged. Talk to the hotel manager and find a solution to the problem – then don’t forget to tip and say “thank you” to those hotel workers who helped make your stay a pleasant one.

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