For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. Why on earth would they transfer one of their best employees from their flagship resort? Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. The Iberostar staff are so wonderful, they make our holiday even more special, so what's the problem with giving a little extra directly to the people who have cared for you? The only all-inclusive I've stayed at prohibited tips for these reasons. 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. I tipped her $2 every morning for her omlettes made to order. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? 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. We leave money each day for housekeeping since you might not have the same housekeeper each day. Oh, I forgot how many mansions I saw them living in. 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! You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. It really is nice to see the programs that these companies have to reward their employees that go above and beyond, kind of like ours here. Playa Paraiso. Thank you very much, that is very helpful! Thank you for any help! 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? For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? We also use only pesos but I was typing that on my phone and economizing on taps. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Where to have taxi drop off in PDC/5th Ave? 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! any advice would be. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. 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 also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. GOOD BYE --- JOHN TAYLOR ". We also tipped the Butler as and when he did things for us . Some refer to it as trolling. We tip while there. I think you're really beginning to understand that many people simply do not share your point of view and you're having a hard time dealing with it. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages Thank you for any help! everybody take a chill pill mr taylor is as stated in one of his posts 79 years old so give him a break he may not have all his faculties. Other than them I usally do not tip at an AI. You can be "number 4" or any other number you choose. And especially your room maid. All tips are very appreciated and dont forget your omelette maker. What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. I'm sure you are a very generous and thoughtful person. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! Thank you for any help! Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? This is why I am trying the grand parisio. Search for Iberostar Grand Paraiso discounts in Playa del Carmen with KAYAK. If you stay at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Playa Paraiso. Put it to rest and get on with your lives and stop insulting each other. When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. 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. If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Alternatively, you may use. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? How do you know what the workers get in tips that are pre-paid? Budget accommodations for solo mature female traveler? we would like to have rooms close together or in the same block and on the top floor, near the beach or a quiet. taxi from cancun airport to iberostar lindo? 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. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Packages . Thank you for any help! You asked why, if the jobs were so bad, would anyone want them. It is NOT necessary to tip, as you are paying for an *all inclusive* , this means *everything* from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. I found the service so good I wanted to tip. Where you so graciously oblige them. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I'll paste 50 dollar bills to my forehead if I want to! does the butler get more, like $10-20 (assuming they are doing a good job)? 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. Thank you for any help! General Manager of Iberostar Grand Paraiso, iberostar grand paraiso riveria maya or paradisus rivera may. I find tipping and knowing what to tip very awkward I stayed at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? No, 4000 for vacation is not cheap-that's what we're paying for our IB Grand vacation in December. I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. You almost got it right. The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. Must add, although we tipped, some did not. Email for Advanced Restaurant Reservations and Room Preferen, Iberostar Grand Paraso vs Haven Riviera Cancun. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. . I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. i just want to say,thats allincl,meens sometimes,not always inc tips. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. Their income greatly depends on it, as their salary is pretty small. The next time that we went he was so proud to show off his new watch. Now on page 6 you've come back with many paragraphs of misleading information. 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. I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. What restaurants are at IB Lindo/Maya and what are the hours? Aren't they just doing their JOB? You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. They deserve it! An employee perphaps? This is not the environment we want for our clients. I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. more. . any advice would be appreciated! Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Tipping is not much more common in some parts, it is expected in all parts of the service industry in the US, namely bartenders and waiters. more. Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Iberostar Grand Parisio is the best hotel we have ever experienced. I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. Thank you for any help! the question is "to eat or not to eat.". What is it like can you use the roman bath, sauna and spa pool without extra charges. I'm willing to be that no, most people don't. 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). It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. I found by the second week I had to leave a regular $5 tip to get any reasonable service. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar: 40th B-day Vacation - Read 7,346 reviews, view 7,121 traveller photos, and find great deals for Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar at Tripadvisor. It is like beating a dead horse. Tipping! The purpose being that these comments may benefit them in additional gratuities. What is there to do? COZUMEL: How do I get there on the ferry? If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. 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). . ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8494370', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Iberostar tucan earlier this year,Although I enjoyed the complex i found the service max 3 star at best . 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-8469969', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');airfare, transfers, hotel, taxes, meals, non-motorized watersports, and GRATUITIES are included. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. 309, Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen 77710 Mexico 011 34 971 99 80 61 Visit hotel website Check In / / Check Out / / Guests This is not the environment we want for our clients. I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. I guess you e-mailed your close resort manager friends today, to get this wealth of info and insight. One night at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. BUT, the workers DON'T GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gimmie a break! Was I reading too much into it when you said "GOOD BYE"? But we actually use the stuff so little, we don't always remember. Dont forget to tip the bellboys. I took $400 for tipping for good service but I found you only got the service after a tip, so i didnt use it all. 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 . As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? Paradisus La Esmeralda / La Perla any updates ? 2) You also mentioned you rarely tip, because the resort has included a gratuity in your bill, which is passed on the employees. 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. Before going i read the reviews on tipping, I found that I was being ignored quite a lot it even got to the stage where other customers were sending the barstaff over to me. Riviera Maya, up to 30% off! We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Bellhop, room service, cleaning service, turndown service/mini bar, restaurants, bartenders, etc. Playa Paraiso. It was great to not have to worry about money the entire trip, and that's why we chose an all-inclusive in the first place. I have not heard from *aprata* so perhaps they agree with you. I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. We leave money and a note with what we would like in our room fridge. what is a decent tip? I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8909351', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand the week of Thanksgiving - I am counting the days.. thank you everyone for the advice! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. WHERE SHOULD I EAT? . MAYAN SITES: Tulum, Coba Chichen Itza y mas, SNORKELING: Info for Playa, Puerto Morelos, Cozumel and Akumal. coxy you are tacking this way to seriuosly, if you want to tip tip pleas. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Dont forget to tip the bellboys. I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. You could do a search as well. Drinks $2 Unless it's Daniel at the pool bar and then $5. . It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. Cheap Eats? 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. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? It isn't about imposing one's will on the masses. aprata - When are you going? It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. How is the beach at Iberostar Paraiso resorts? Alternatively, you may use. "In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common.". But if the waiter is busy we will tuck it under the plate (don't shoot me!). It must be due to my "inferiority complex". Visitors to Iberostar Grand Paraso hotel wake in the mornings to views of the warm, blue waters of the Caribbean or cool, green gardens from the suites where they can enjoy privacy and space in secluded suites and villas.The rooms at the Playa del Carmen all-inclusive resort have everything needed for a perfect stay. Thank you for any help! Everyone has different monetary amounts they like to leave and that is up to you. I personally find it to be liberating - I don't have to carry cash to every tom, dick, and harry w/their hand out. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. Pools usually close around sundown so they can clean them. Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. This time we have found a cheaper rate on Orbitz and Travelocity - I am leary of booking by this. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. 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. I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? $499 per night (Latest starting price for this hotel). 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. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. 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 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. You can use them. Dont forget to tip the bellboys. Thanks in. Thank you for any help! 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. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. 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. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-116343397', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand can use the facilities at the other 4 resorts. Iberostar Grand Paraiso vs. As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. I used to leave $4 a day for the maid but even that failed top get the fridge topped up on regualar basis. but you are there in dec ,so you will see for your relves ,its a great resort ,with a lot off good empol, so you can tip a lot if you want. 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 there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. Answer 1 of 6: What about the spa? I agree that they work very hard. The Iberostar Paraiso Beach is centrally located on the Riviera Maya, near one of the Yucatan Peninsula's most beautiful white-sand beaches, Playa de Punta Maroma. I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso in March 2018 and I tipped as he did. 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. They deserve it! Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 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. 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. 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. Therefore, you have access to everything in the entire complex included. 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. more. In Canada , and as I have learned from this forum in Europe, tips are presented for exceptional service when at an all-inclusive resort. Dont forget to tip the bellboys. It doesn't help anybody. Playa Paraiso.