Gratuity Amount for Room Service?

[DocRock143]

Hi all..I know that gratuitities for cabin stewards, waiters, asst. waiters, etc. are included in Princess charges. However, if you order room service, do you tip these folks individually? If so, what amount would be reasonable and customary?

Thanks!

Alan

[lv2cruiseanywhere]

Hi all..I know that gratuitities for cabin stewards, waiters, asst. waiters, etc. are included in Princess charges. However, if you order room service, do you tip these folks individually? If so, what amount would be reasonable and customary?

Thanks!

Alan

 

Yes, we tip them extra in cash (not added to the statement they may bring). I notice that the dollars go immediately into their pocket. We usually bring along a stack of $1 bills as tips for Room Service. We tip according to what we receive; sometimes as little as $2 sometimes $5 or more.

 

We always get excellent service. But that may be the case also, even if you don't tip.

[TracieABD]

We also bring ones to tip the RS waitstaff... Generally $2-4 per delivery!:)

[Donder1]

We usually order room service for coffee and light breakfast. Tip $2.00

[cruzsnooze]

Room service is included in the daily amount added to your account so tip extra only if you want to.

[OCruisers]

Alan .... Noticed this is your first post. Welcome to Cruise Critic! :)

Normally, we tip $2 cash for a simple room service order. Natually, more depending on what's ordered.

[Pia1913]

Room service is included in the daily amount added to your account so tip extra only if you want to.

 

This is an extra service above and beyond, and in no way should it be considered part of the daily amount.

 

I can't recall the last time we had room service; if ever. We tip $2.00 when they come to exchange/swap out our Elite setup.

[TracieABD]

This is an extra service above and beyond, and in no way should it be considered part of the daily amount.

 

I can't recall the last time we had room service; if ever. We tip $2.00 when they come to exchange/swap out our Elite setup.

 

No bedtime cookies and milk?!?!:p

[Pia1913]

No bedtime cookies and milk?!?!:p

 

Milk; YUK. Bedtime drink is either decaf or herbal tea; Mike only. And he doesn't eat cookies that late.

[Cruise Junky]

Around $2 for us. We tip for anything over and above their normal job.

[TracieABD]

Milk; YUK. Bedtime drink is either decaf or herbal tea; Mike only. And he doesn't eat cookies that late.

 

Soooooo disciplined, Pia! I know you are upstairs opening the gym every morning, too!:)

[Pia1913]

Soooooo disciplined, Pia! I know you are upstairs opening the gym every morning, too!:)

 

Disgusting, isn't it? I am disciplined and feel guilty if I don't go there every day.

[TracieABD]

Disgusting, isn't it? I am disciplined and feel guilty if I don't go there every day.

 

Nope, it's great. I always feel better when I exercise regularly.:)

[Pia1913]

Nope, it's great. I always feel better when I exercise regularly.:)

 

Tracie: did you every respond to the post where someone was asking you a direct question?

[TracieABD]

Tracie: did you every respond to the post where someone was asking you a direct question?

 

I did. And then it disappeared...:rolleyes:

Not sure what that was about....

[Pia1913]

I did. And then it disappeared...:rolleyes:

Not sure what that was about....

 

Yes, I just went looking for it and it disappeared. Oh well, maybe the OP will post it again.

[compozer]

WE always tip extra for room service.

 

But when you think about it, that must be one of the best jobs on the ship (no idea what their base pay rate is), but if everyone gave them $2 each time. Other than the bar people not many constantly get tips. They sometimes have a cart with four different cabin orders on them. Usually they are running around like mad. Think about how many orders they have for just a pot of coffee in the morning.

[TracieABD]

Yes, I just went looking for it and it disappeared. Oh well, maybe the OP will post it again.

 

Hey, Pia. You have almost 30,000 posts! That is awesome!:)

[Pia1913]

Hey, Pia. You have almost 30,000 posts! That is awesome!:)

 

I guess I do. That shows there's too much time on my hands between cruises. :D

[johnmik1]

I keep a stack of $5's in the drawer and just grab one when a crew member brings anything.

[satxdiver]

We always have breakfast on our balcony. We order the night before using the door hanger so it is not a heavy load. We tip $3 to the person that brings it to us.

[west coast cruiser]

I always give them $2.00 when they bring my coffee and danish in the morning.

[-Lew-]

 

This is an extra service above and beyond, and in no way should it be considered part of the daily amount.

It should be considered part of the daily auto-tip because room service personnel do share in the $23.00+ each cabin is charged per day for tips. Having said that, I feel tipping is a personal thing, so if any cruiser wishes to tip extra for any service received, they're certainly correct in doing so.

 

Lew

[PescadoAmarillo]

I know I will get blasted for this, but the reality is that the crew members delivering your room service are the same as the crew members working in the buffet or dining room. They are the same people participating in the same autotip distribution. If they weren't working room service, chances are they would be working in another area. It's not extra duty...it IS their duty. No additional tip is required for room service delivery.

 

Saying that, we do usually tip $2 or so, but the only time we ever get room service is for a minibar change out ($1) or afternoon tea ($2).

[Putterdude]

I agree with the two posts above but I am still inclined to give them a couple of bucks for delivering a continental breakfast on a timely basis.:)