cjbank Posted February 22, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2020 What is normal tip for breakfast room service? Or for a coffee delivery to room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57redbird Posted February 22, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2020 $1-2.00 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted February 22, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, cjbank said: What is normal tip for breakfast room service? Or for a coffee delivery to room? Everyone has their own opinions on what gratuity to offer, if anything. Personally, I will offer $2 for Room Service Breakfast delivery. If I have a traveling companion, I'd increase it by another $2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWGUYZ Posted February 22, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) Of course it is a personal judgement. We tip $5.00 US for two people. But we're the type to leave 20% at land based restaurants also. Edited February 22, 2020 by DFWGUYZ . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAD2005 Posted February 22, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2020 We always bring a envelope full of US $1 bills and give 2 of them for every breakfast delivery. In Europe, we also give 2 Euro coins for breakfast delivery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigi1977 Posted February 23, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 23, 2020 $2/3 but you have to have it ready! They are in and out quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted February 23, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 23, 2020 23 minutes ago, DFWGUYZ said: But we're the type to leave 20% at land based restaurants also. I do as well as long as the service warrants such. 11 minutes ago, TAD2005 said: We always bring a envelope full of US $1 bills and give 2 of them for every breakfast delivery. That is my practice as well. I also get from my bank $2 bills for gratuity use at land based hotels in the United States. It reduces the size of that "envelope". 1 minute ago, Gigi1977 said: $2/3 but you have to have it ready! They are in and out quick! Agree! The Stewards do not seem to expect it which, I think, is good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjbear Posted February 23, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 23, 2020 33 minutes ago, TAD2005 said: We always bring a envelope full of US $1 bills and give 2 of them for every breakfast delivery. In Europe, we also give 2 Euro coins for breakfast delivery. I do the same, an envelope of small bills. I travel solo and tip $2 for breakfast or other small things. If I order a room service dinner from the dining room menu, I usually tip $5. Gigi is right, they don't seem to expect it and, have it ready, they are in and out in a flash!! Sue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VennDiagram Posted February 23, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 23, 2020 We tip similar to bjbear, $2 or $3 for breakfast (usually coffee and pastries), $2 to $5 for a lunch, and on the infrequent occasion we have room service dinner, $5 or $10. Total for the two of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 23, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 23, 2020 I will just add - make sure you have your money out the night before because they don’t hand around and their hand isn’t out. I either put it on the table or as @sapper1 suggested in the key card holder so it is handy to pass to them before they leave. I always get a big smile and a thank you. It is NOT expected but VERY appreciated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSinPNS Posted February 23, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 23, 2020 You can also put it in the space between the door and doorframe. You will have it in your hand when you open the door. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinderoo Posted February 23, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 23, 2020 I give them $5 for coffee, fruit and pastries for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVIP Posted February 23, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 23, 2020 8 hours ago, kazu said: I will just add - make sure you have your money out the night before because they don’t hand around and their hand isn’t out. I either put it on the table or as @sapper1 suggested in the key card holder so it is handy to pass to them before they leave. Bold is mine. I will do as suggested: the night before in the key card holder. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted February 23, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 23, 2020 You don't have to bring an envelope of small bills like ones. You can get change at the front desk or from the concierge if you are in a Neptune or Pinnacle Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreto Posted February 23, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 23, 2020 I, too, bring an envelope of $1 bills and have it in hand when I open the door. We had a Neptune suite on our last cruise and breakfast room service seemed very surprised to get a gratuity. I have always tipped no matter the category. The room service waiter sent a plate of chocolates to enjoy while I packed. Very kind. I always fill out a positive comment card for the delivery person. We use room service every day, so our person did quite well on a 30 day cruise! Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted February 23, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Loreto said: The room service waiter sent a plate of chocolates to enjoy while I packed. Very kind. I always fill out a positive comment card for the delivery person. We use room service every day, so our person did quite well on a 30 day cruise! That was very kind of your room service waiter to do that. I wish that the room service waiter who serves me is always the same person (within reason, of course). On each of my last 2 HAL cruises, there were at least two, maybe three, different gentlemen who brought me my breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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