One of the greatest customer service experiences of my life occurred in a hotel in Ireland where my wife and I were on our honeymoon. When we first arrived, one of the hotel workers helped us carry our bags to our room. Before he left, I offered him several dollars as a tip; but he politely refused and simply said, "No. You are a guest here." It was such an incredible contrast to most other hotels, which treat you more as a mark than a guest. Yes part of the arrangement is you pay to be their guest; but having to cough up extra chunks of cash here and there for basic service should not be a part of that arrangement. We had a similar experience in a restaurant there, when a waitress refused our tip. She said tipping is not expected there like it is in America because they are paid well enough not to need them.
Mr. Pink was right as rain
Thanks; I dislike that in addition to paying hundreds per night, I’m obligated to throw more cash at a maid who is supposed to be doing her JOB and doing it well in the first place. It is their JOB to neaten and freshen the room up. Prices are too high at hotels as it is.
I’m seriously tired of it. Pay them well and I would gladly pay a raised fee in a restaurant if it means no more obligatory tipping.