How Much to Tip Hotel Housekeeping
Tip your hotel housekeeping 2-10%. Tip hotel housekeeping $2-$10 per night, left daily (not just at checkout) because different housekeepers may clean your room each day. Leave cash on the desk or pillow with a note saying "Thank you."
Recommended Tip
2–10%
of the service total
Hotel Housekeeping Tip Amounts by Bill Size
| Bill | 2% Tip | 20% Tip | 10% Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat tip | $2 | — | $10 |
| $100.00 | $2.00 | $20.00 | $10.00 |
| $200.00 | $4.00 | $40.00 | $20.00 |
| $300.00 | $6.00 | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| $400.00 | $8.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| $500.00 | $10.00 | $100.00 | $50.00 |
Hotel Housekeeping Tipping Etiquette
- +$2-$5 per night at standard hotels
- +$5-$10 per night at luxury hotels
- +Leave tip daily, not just at checkout
- +Put cash in an envelope or with a note saying "Housekeeping — Thank You"
- +Tip more if you made an unusual mess or had extra requests
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you tip hotel housekeeping?
Tip hotel housekeeping $2-$5 per night at standard hotels, $5-$10 at luxury properties. Leave the tip daily on the desk or pillow with a note — different staff may clean your room each day.
Do you tip housekeeping every day?
Yes, leave a tip every day, not just at checkout. Different housekeepers often rotate rooms daily. A daily tip ensures the person who actually cleaned your room receives it.
Where do you leave a tip for housekeeping?
Leave cash on the desk, nightstand, or pillow with a note that says "Housekeeping" or "Thank you." Without a note, housekeepers may not realize the money is a tip and may leave it.
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