Vegas Q&A: How Much Should I Tip?
Updated: 10:28 a.m. EST March 22, 2004
Question: A while back you ran a guide to how much to tip the various people in Vegas. Can you rerun that?
Lettie in Tampa, Fla.
Answer: My pleasure:
Here's a general guideline about who to tip, how much and when. Keep in mind that these are just generalities and you can tip more, less or nothing at all if you are so inclined.
Skycaps and bellmen/women -- Anyone who picks up your bag should get $1 per bag (more for heavier luggage). Yes, if two different people handle your luggage at the hotel, two different people should get tips.
Taxi drivers -- 10 to 15 percent of the fare.
Valet parking attendants -- $1 to the guy who gives you the ticket upon arrival and $1 or $2 for the person who brings the car back.
Dealers -- Usually 10 percent of the original bet on big wins and at your discrection at shift changes or when you leave the table.
Slot attendants -- A buck or two for filling up the hopper, more if you've won big.
Casino cocktail waitresses -- $1 per drink is not too much to ask considering you're getting it for free.
Concierge -- A few bucks, depending upon what service he or she provided.
Chambermaids -- Leave a couple dollars each night of your stay for the people who clean your room. Be sure to mark it as a tip, otherwise they won't know it isn't just cash laying around.
Showroom maitre d's -- There are very few of these left, as most shows have pre-assigned seating. But if you run across one, consider 10 percent of the ticket price, per ticket, to get better seats.
All other tipping is the same for what you'd pay at other restaurants or bars.
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Answer: My pleasure:
Here's a general guideline about who to tip, how much and when. Keep in mind that these are just generalities and you can tip more, less or nothing at all if you are so inclined.
Skycaps and bellmen/women -- Anyone who picks up your bag should get $1 per bag (more for heavier luggage). Yes, if two different people handle your luggage at the hotel, two different people should get tips.
Taxi drivers -- 10 to 15 percent of the fare.
Valet parking attendants -- $1 to the guy who gives you the ticket upon arrival and $1 or $2 for the person who brings the car back.
Dealers -- Usually 10 percent of the original bet on big wins and at your discrection at shift changes or when you leave the table.
Slot attendants -- A buck or two for filling up the hopper, more if you've won big.
Casino cocktail waitresses -- $1 per drink is not too much to ask considering you're getting it for free.
Concierge -- A few bucks, depending upon what service he or she provided.
Chambermaids -- Leave a couple dollars each night of your stay for the people who clean your room. Be sure to mark it as a tip, otherwise they won't know it isn't just cash laying around.
Showroom maitre d's -- There are very few of these left, as most shows have pre-assigned seating. But if you run across one, consider 10 percent of the ticket price, per ticket, to get better seats.
All other tipping is the same for what you'd pay at other restaurants or bars.
If you have a question you'd like to submit, click here.
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