TaylorMace Posted January 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Our third cruise is coming up and we have never tried room service. I normally go up and bring back food from the HC. I know tipping is included, but is it the norm to tip extra for room service? If so, how much. Or - do you consider it part of the daily tip and just enjoy? Also - Any suggestions on when and what to order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ncovert Posted January 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Our third cruise is coming up and we have never tried room service. I normally go up and bring back food from the HC. I know tipping is included, but is it the norm to tip extra for room service? If so, how much. Or - do you consider it part of the daily tip and just enjoy? Also - Any suggestions on when and what to order? We tip a few dollars whenever we order room service. I have read from others on both points of view so I think it is whatever your personal preference is on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Our third cruise is coming up and we have never tried room service. I normally go up and bring back food from the HC. I know tipping is included, but is it the norm to tip extra for room service? If so, how much. Or - do you consider it part of the daily tip and just enjoy? Also - Any suggestions on when and what to order? Tips for Room service are not included. I always order a cup of coffee in the morning for my wife and tip a dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted January 14, 2013 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2013 It is a personal preference and we usually tip from $2 to $5 depending on the order. Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casavaha Posted January 14, 2013 #5 Share Posted January 14, 2013 We get room sevice breakfast every day, so we tip $2-$4. I also run down to the IC for coffee and pastry. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_galt Posted January 14, 2013 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2013 We wear them out. $5 a pop works for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted January 14, 2013 #7 Share Posted January 14, 2013 A dollar or two per meal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted January 14, 2013 #8 Share Posted January 14, 2013 We give $1-$2 & I agree that it's a personal decision on whether to tip room service or not. If you keep the automatic gratuities & give cash they may keep it but if added to bill it goes into the tip pool. If you don't keep the auto gratuities then any tip (cash or added to 'bill') goes into the tip pool. We've only ordered room service breakfast & always order the Egg McMuffin type of breakfast sandwich plus other items. I've never ordered room service pizza which has a $3 per delivery fee so not sure if I'd tip any more. It appears that this fee was added because of too much waste so to me it's understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgvic Posted January 14, 2013 #9 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Tips for Room service are not included. I always order a cup of coffee in the morning for my wife and tip a dollar. The room service servers are included in the daily service fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorMace Posted January 14, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Thanks for clarifying! One of my favorite things about the cruise is all the service you get and I love the Auto Tipping. I'd either spend a lot more on tips or not take advantage of the service if not for auto tipping. Are there any other folks that are not included in the auto tipping? The people that bring you drinks by the pool? If we use room service - I think I'll tip a bit extra. Someone mentioned adding the tip to the bill. Does it cost to order room service (other than the $3 pizza)? IC - I forgot about that - definitely will pick that for breakfast over the HC this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 14, 2013 #11 Share Posted January 14, 2013 The room service servers are included in the daily service fee Looks like I tip extra and well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted January 14, 2013 #12 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Always. Wouldn't dream of not tipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted January 14, 2013 #13 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Someone mentioned adding the tip to the bill. Does it cost to order room service (other than the $3 pizza)? I should have explained it better...it looks like a "bill" with an amount, tip & total but the amount is blank. They have you sign it to confirm delivery but there's no charge except for the pizza delivery fee no matter how many are ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelbyrob Posted January 14, 2013 #14 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 14, 2013 #15 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I should have explained it better...it looks like a "bill" with an amount, tip & total but the amount is blank. They have you sign it to confirm delivery but there's no charge except for the pizza delivery fee no matter how many are ordered. It is a personal choice. The waiter bringing the room service meal will present a slip for you to sign, it is to acknowlegde that delivery was made to the correct room, you can add a tip to the slip which will go onto your account or just provide a tip in cash. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted January 14, 2013 #16 Share Posted January 14, 2013 It is a personal choice.The waiter bringing the room service meal will present a slip for you to sign, it is to acknowlegde that delivery was made to the correct room, you can add a tip to the slip which will go onto your account or just provide a tip in cash. :D Slip or even order form is a better description than when I used 'bill'. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted January 14, 2013 #17 Share Posted January 14, 2013 A dollar or two per mealThis is what I do, $1-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 14, 2013 #18 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Slip or even order form is a better description than when I used 'bill'. :o Don't worry, I knew what you meant:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaboss Posted January 14, 2013 #19 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I travel with my brother and his wife who are next door. We order coffee & pastry every morning to have on our balconies. We take turns ordering and tipping 2.00 cash. Agreed, worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanilla Posted January 14, 2013 #20 Share Posted January 14, 2013 $2 - $5 depending on what is ordered. Always in cash - I get out my $1 bill stash for this...LOL My husband laughs at me because the $1 stash envelop is included in my "packing list" items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorMace Posted January 14, 2013 Author #21 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Sounds like most people use Room Service for Breakfast. Anyone use it for any other meals? Can you get apetizers or food like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolmama_1 Posted January 14, 2013 #22 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Sounds like most people use Room Service for Breakfast. Anyone use it for any other meals? Can you get apetizers or food like that? They do have a menu and it will be in your cabin when you board. Room Service is available all the time. You get a door hanger type order form for breakfast that you put out the night before. The rest of the time you call down and order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deedeetoo Posted January 14, 2013 #23 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I just want to point out that many people who don't tip extra are not going to post to this thread and say so because they will be considered cheap. You are probably getting a skewed set of responses. We did room service breakfast on our med cruise last summer because many excursions had meeting times of 7 - 7:30. It was nice to eat in the room while getting ready, especially with kids. On sea days we just went to the buffet. I did not tip extra because we did the auto-tip and were told that room service was included in that. The servers did not seem to expect anything. They delivered and left very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneharborlady Posted January 14, 2013 #24 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Love the turkey club for a late night snack. Its very tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infi Posted January 14, 2013 #25 Share Posted January 14, 2013 We always tip extra for room service, whether for breakfast or another meal. It's a small price to pay for a great service. Although there is a line for adding a tip on the delivery slip, I always give it to the server in cash - that way, I feel a little more assured that they get to keep the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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