Tipping Etiquette

What started as a purely discretionary reward for prompt and attentive service has evolved into a secret subculture with hidden expectations that aren't always well understood by travelers. Break the secret codes behind tipping etiquette with this guide.

Once you've got those secrets cracked, use this tipping guide to spell out exactly who gets tipped, how much, and when. The tipping guide covers everyone from the doorman who greets you, to the guy who fixes your air conditioning, to the concierge who gets you into the hottest restaurant in town.