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. 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? Email for Advanced Restaurant Reservations and Room Preferen, Iberostar Grand Paraso vs Haven Riviera Cancun. Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. He probably ended up with $50, but we doled it out as we went along. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. Gimmie a break! We had one bartender that was phenomenal and we wrote a nice letter about him. aprata - When are you going? 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. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-116342987', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand, can you use the Water Park and Wave Pool at the Lindo or is there a charge? Thank you for any help! We tipped EVERYBODY from the airport to the resort to the food servers, bell hops, housekeeping, tour guides, you name it Far, far, far from being rich, but we are EXTREMELY wealthy - not in $$ and cents; but when you know you've been blessed you just gotta share the blessings. Taking 2 daughters with me (ages 22 and 26) so don't want to be with only honeymooners. If the service is the same that will be the last iberostar for me. We only use pesos. We leave money each day for housekeeping since you might not have the same housekeeper each day. We use the water and sometimes the coke. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. 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 . tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-41283293', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand. We first encountered the full force of tipping when we went to Florida (2001), where we felt that it was expected of us and that it had to be 15% or more! Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Packages Flights to Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Restaurants Playa Paraiso Attractions Playa Paraiso Travel Forum Playa Paraiso Photo Playa Paraiso Map Playa Paraiso Guide All Playa Paraiso Hotels; Playa Paraiso Hotel Deals; Last Minute Hotels in Playa Paraiso "Maybe you could cut him a little slack.". 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. I'm trying to follow your logic and apply it to my viewpoint. Thank you for any help! The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! I certainly appreciated reading different perspectives on the topic. We leave money and a note with what we would like in our room fridge. They come back and complain about poor service when in fact it was only poor to THEM because they did not tip enough at a resort where it was supposed to be included. In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common. Other than them I usally do not tip at an AI. Thank you for any help! at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? I myself though take $2.00 and $1.00 bills. we would like to have rooms close together or in the same block and on the top floor, near the beach or a quiet. . I tipped her $2 every morning for her omlettes made to order. Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. Playa Paraiso. for the maids, is $2 per day ok? Remember that if you give a GIFT you need to leave a note saying that its a gift and give your name/room number (I made up little cards on my computer with this information). Gimmie a break! 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. aprata - When are you going? Paradisus La Esmeralda / La Perla any updates ? For those who don't tip and feel like their experience and service suffered make the management aware. Adults????? Thanks for your comments. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Staying at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? "Maybe it is time to put this subject to bed and move on to other things as it has been beaten to death .and some people are getting a bit hot under the collar -and that is something that is NOT wanted in this forum . At Iberostar, it appears that tipping has become the norm even though we are already paying for it. I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. Again!!! Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. Everyone has different monetary amounts they like to leave and that is up to you. I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. I learned not to tip the butler at the beginning, after my very first trip. That being said, I do leave a couple of bucks for the maids as my kids are pigs!!! You can use them. The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. I find tipping and knowing what to tip very awkward I stayed at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? One night at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Tipping? - Playa del Carmen Forum what is a decent tip? After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! . 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. I found the service so good I wanted to tip. It must be due to my "inferiority complex". Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. Iberostar Grand Paraiso from $61. Playa del Carmen Hotel Deals For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. what is a decent tip? Their income greatly depends on it, as their salary is pretty small. Alternatively, you may use. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? Playa Paraiso. 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. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. 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! IBEROSTAR GRAND PARAISO (Playa Paraiso, Mexico) - foto's, reviews en How do you know what the workers get in tips that are pre-paid? An employee perphaps? I was wondering if someone can give me some insights on the sports facilities of the del Mar - condition of the gym, tennis courts, etc. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! They prefer for the guests to pay their help. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? They deserve it! We can all have differing points of view, can't we? It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. Answer 1 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. Playa Paraiso. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? MAYAN SITES: Tulum, Coba Chichen Itza y mas, SNORKELING: Info for Playa, Puerto Morelos, Cozumel and Akumal. But if the waiter is busy we will tuck it under the plate (don't shoot me!). tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Snorkel Rental? After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! Although it is not necessary to tip they do appreciate it and I feel good service should be recognised. I will say that the reception and the entertainment staff were 5 star. Disappointing - Review of Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Tripadvisor Answer 1 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Message Board Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House Answer 1 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? Iberostar Resorts on Playa Paraiso on Riviera Maya - TripSavvy Need singles as well. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum Pools at Iberostar Grand - Playa Paraiso Forum - Tripadvisor There is no tipping policy as this is included with your reservation. "In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common.". Report inappropriate content 1-10 of 83 replies Sorted by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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. We found the service exceptional at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? It is already paid for! We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Iberostar Grand Paraso hotel is designed with adults in mind. I'm gonna be number "I'm tipping as much as I can because I WANT TO!! . It is already paid for! Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. Where you so graciously oblige them. Actually though, I do. restauraunt suggestions at iberostar paraiso beach 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. In Canada , and as I have learned from this forum in Europe, tips are presented for exceptional service when at an all-inclusive resort. Answer 1 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. I myself though take $2.00 and $1.00 bills. 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. Alternatively, you may use. room requests at iberostar paraiso lindo - Playa Paraiso Message Board Hiya, We've booked a family vacation to the Lindo in November to celebrate my Dad's birthday and my husbands 40th birthday. Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Riviera Maya, Iberostar Grand Paraiso All Thanks for your help! They deserve it! 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. Iberostar Grand spa - Playa Paraiso Message Board - Tripadvisor They come back and complain about poor service when in fact it was only poor to THEM because they did not tip enough at a resort where it was supposed to be included. Alternatively, you may use. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Thank you for any help! Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. This time we have found a cheaper rate on Orbitz and Travelocity - I am leary of booking by this. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? Can I use the lazy river / wave pool at the Lindo if I stay at the Beach or Del Mar? The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. 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. I also bring small gifts to give out. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. They come back and complain about poor service when in fact it was only poor to THEM because they did not tip enough at a resort where it was supposed to be included. See if you can follow 1) Earlier you told us that you always receive great service. starf told us the names who are doining a great job they are getting an exstra bonus off the end of the month. 3) Your latest post says only a couple people get some type of "bonus". Now on page 6 you've come back with many paragraphs of misleading information. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? He's such a sweet man, and probably the best waiter we've had anywhere. I am stunned by some of the postings that people have made in the last few days. This is not the environment we want for our clients. If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. what is a decent tip? Answer 1 of 11: We are looking to book our second trip to IGP for November. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals It isn't about imposing one's will on the masses. . I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. Playa Paraiso. more. The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. Remember that if you give a GIFT you need to leave a note saying that its a gift and give your name/room number (I made up little cards on my computer with this information). does the butler get more, like $10-20 (assuming they are doing a good job)? It is NOT necessary to tip, as you are paying for an *all inclusive* , this means *everything* from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I think it is fabulous that he is on a computer sharing his wealth of experience with us. Thank you for any help! Playa Paraiso. 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. I used to leave $4 a day for the maid but even that failed top get the fridge topped up on regualar basis. When you say the difference is that the gratuity is "included", yes, it TECHNICALLY is. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Tripadvisor I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. Iberostar Grand Paraso, luxury hotel in Riviera Maya | Iberostar We tipped him $50 and never saw him again. What restaurants are at IB Lindo/Maya and what are the hours? Where you so graciously oblige them.