. Thank you for any help! Any advise. I myself though take $2.00 and $1.00 bills. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. We also use only pesos but I was typing that on my phone and economizing on taps. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8217696', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. We tip when there's two of us Bellboy -$5 Breakfast $2 Lunch $5 Dinner &10-20 Room service $2 Maid $2-5 morning and evening Golf cart ride $2 Drinks $2 Unless it's Daniel at the pool bar and then $5. When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. It is a wide practice in Europe that the gratuity is included in your bill but also customary to leave a few coins at the table. Alternatively, you may use. Answer 31 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. There is no tipping policy as this is included with your reservation. - See 9,286 traveler reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast You and I share totally differing opinions, but I don't feel like you are being disrespectful. I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. 10 years ago Save You'll get lots of opinions on this one. I think it is a lot of money and even more reason to justify a few more dollars for those who will make that vacation memorable. AKUMAL BAY: How do I get there? Iberostar Grand Paraso, luxury hotel in Riviera Maya | Iberostar tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso 15 years ago Save We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. And especially your room maid. i've read a bunch of posts on who to tip, but haven't seen a lot of info on how much to tip each person. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Accommodation To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. The only all-inclusive I've stayed at prohibited tips for these reasons. Maybe you could cut him a little slack. Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. On my last day I left small Thank You cards for the wonderful Star Team members and the staff working at the towel hut who I made good friends with during my two week stay. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! Alternatively, you may use. I just don't understand what people don't get here. Another night we had stellar service and we left him $19. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. what is a decent tip? just came back from the grand hotel paraiso,we tipped mostly breakfast,2 dollars, lunch mostly 3 dollars,and the spec rest,depense karim at the italian was perfect we gave him 10 dollars,the jappanees 5 dollars,and in the lobbybar 5 dollars as we left for dinner,after a couple off drinks.the cleaninglady total 20 dollars, and turndouwn 5 dollars.butler 10 dollars and bellman 5 dollars . A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. In my experience, most employees where we have stayed in PDC are very grateful and gracious when you give them a tip. I can only summize that the people who ARE tipping were not aware of this or think they will get better service if they do. I have read all about the food, rooms, pillows, drinks but Spa? For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Iberostar Grand Parisio is the best hotel we have ever experienced. And especially your room maid. If you usually get great service, but only a couple people get a "bonus", don't you think the remaining employees who've given you great service are being short changed? A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. MAYAN SITES: Tulum, Coba Chichen Itza y mas, SNORKELING: Info for Playa, Puerto Morelos, Cozumel and Akumal. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. . Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Vacation Rentals Playa Paraiso Vacation Packages There's the DIFFERENCE. I don't pass judgement on anyone who chooses not to tip but I resent being made to feel guilty for giving a few dollars to someone who has worked very hard for me and who makes near slave wages. aprata - When are you going? I will say that the reception and the entertainment staff were 5 star. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-41283293', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand. just because we're told that gratuities are "included" it doesn't mean that the employee gets any of what we pay-it just means the resort says you don't have to give them anything. Thank you for any help! During his life experiences, he should have learned to temper his words better and talk to people like he would like to be talked to. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. Answer 71 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. booking Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Message Board - Tripadvisor If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. did you also know that when its slow season that employees are asked to take time off from work without pay to avert layoffs that is a fact and i will bet the price of a weeks vacation at the grand for two anybody to prove me wrong. What is there to do? at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? we did tip a lot, mister taylor we are 44444. so i hope youwill have a great holid relaxxxxxx. we would like to have rooms close together or in the same block and on the top floor, near the beach or a quiet. Email for Advanced Restaurant Reservations and Room Preferen, Iberostar Grand Paraso vs Haven Riviera Cancun. We tell our clients of this hassle free vacation and they go there only to feel uncomfortable because they see other guests tipping and it makes them look cheap. And especially your room maid. I found the service so good I wanted to tip. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. If their service/attitude stinks, I'll stiff them. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. Coming from the uk we tip what we feel is right for the service and it's usually 5-10, but if Florida if you didn't make it at least 15% you got very strange looks! This is equivalent to $129.00 dollars of their currency (1=129). at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? We are quite naive tippers, so maybe we do over tip (sorry) but when the service is so good and friendly we feel it's deserved. Oh, I forgot how many mansions I saw them living in. It is already paid for! I have not heard from *aprata* so perhaps they agree with you. One night at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Also, I am a little concerned that you "are getting a bit hot under the collar - and that is something that is NOT wanted in this forum". Answer 41 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). BTW, even though your last post clearly demonstrates that most resort employees get bupkus, I think you fabricated most of your information to fit your OPINION. just because we're told that gratuities are "included" it doesn't mean that the employee gets any of what we pay-it just means the resort says you don't have to give them anything. And, for as long as this particular thread has been winding along, you've never mentioned your "inside track" to the way it really works. . Thank you all for sharing - for some reason I was not notified of the answers in the email after the first reply, and I only got to read it all now! what is a decent tip? Riviera Maya, up to 30% off! Playa Paraiso. This is certainly acceptable. They deserve it! Pools at Iberostar Grand - Playa Paraiso Forum - Tripadvisor I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. Drinks $2 Unless it's Daniel at the pool bar and then $5. Thank you for any help! I can only summize that the people who ARE tipping were not aware of this or think they will get better service if they do. If you go to a restaurant w/ a party of 6 or more and the restaurant says it will automatically add gratuity to the bill do you tip more on a regular basis? It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. This thread is almost as good and controversial as the tipping threads on cruisecritic.com!!!! ISLA MUJERES: How do I get there? It is like beating a dead horse. more. Iberostar Grand Parisio is the best hotel we have ever experienced