Tipping is not mandatory, but tipping concierge for a job well done is always proper and gratifying for the concierge and for you.
It is always appropriate to slip money in an envelope with a brief thank you note and to hand it.
Concierges don't always expect tipping concierge.
Tipping is not mandatory but gratuities are.
They are part of the concierge salary just as they are part of the salary of all those in the service industry.
Tipping is optional for simple concierge advice. Giving you directions is part of the hotel concierge services. Looking for the phone number of a restaurant and making a reservation is standard practice. Affluent concierges use their hotel and business contacts to fulfill any request you may have. Best concierge services of the sort definitely deserves proper thanking and proper tipping.
Depending on how often you referred to the business concierge services during the day, tipping suggestions such as $2 to $5 for daily assistance is considered appropriate tipping.
It is also one way of showing your appreciation for a concierge job well done.
Appropriate tipping is $5 to $10 for help with hard to get dinner reservations or for last minute or sold out theater tickets.
Tip $10 for booking tours, for organizing a shopping journey, for planning an exclusive night out or for any other tipping errands.
A $20 tip is reasonable when the role of a concierge is really put into action and when s/he makes plans for a full day such as travel arrangements, reservations and tickets. Tip more for more elaborated concierge recommendations and assistance.
In Montreal choice hotels, the best concierges do their best to please you and to supply you with the luxury concierge services you deserve and appreciate. Tipping concierge is not mandatory but tipping for services is. Tipping for concierge errands and services can be done when the service is provided or at the end of your stay.
Make sure you keep track of all your dealings with the concierge or concierge staff and try to be honest and fair.
Tipping suggestions include meeting the concierge at the hotel concierge desk and tipping him or her upon arrival.
It also includes introducing yourself and leaving one of your business card.
A concierge always does his or her utmost to please you and serve you but, having been thanked in advance and knowing who you are makes it easier.
If there are more than one concierge, leave a tip for the particular concierge who helped you with well appreciated corporate concierge services or with any other hotel and important services.
If he or she is not available or cannot be found, leave your concierge tip and your business card in one of the tipping envelopes supplied by the hotel at the hotel concierge desk. If s/he cares to thank you, s/he will know how to reach you. S/he will also remember who you are when you return to your favorite concierge in your favorite hotel.
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