As I said, please do so discreetly. I used to leave $4 a day for the maid but even that failed top get the fridge topped up on regualar basis. I will no longer try to *educate* the public as to why these practices can have a negative result. Answer 11 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. You get the same service weather you tip or not, we tipped at the end of our holiday as we felt each and everyone deserved a little something, that's the good thing about these guys in iberostar they never expected anything they all went out there way to make our holiday the best it could be, wish I could have given them more, there great guys. No one will tell me not to tip though. 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. . When you go to a restaurant here and the tip is added on, THEY DO GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? However, when your gratuity is included at a resort then why do you also feel it is necessary to pay several dollars each time a service is rendered? A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective.
tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Tripadvisor Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? When everyone gets tired of it, that's when it will stop. The butler $5-10 depending on what he does. An employee perphaps? I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! 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. In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common.
Pari dice re invented - Review of Iberostar Grand Paraiso Email for Advanced Restaurant Reservations and Room Preferen, Iberostar Grand Paraso vs Haven Riviera Cancun. Playa Paraiso. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective.
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Iberostar Grand - going tomorrow but projected weather sucks ), my newspaper delivery person, FEDEX man, UPS man, etc. 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. He was incredibly busy, but still made us feel like he had all the time in the world for us.
Pari dice re invented - Review of Iberostar Grand Paraiso, Playa Dear guest, We would like first of all to thank you for your great review of your stay with us at Iberostar Grand Paraiso. 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. 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. But if the waiter is busy we will tuck it under the plate (don't shoot me!). 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. In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. Email for Advanced Restaurant Reservations and Room Preferen, Iberostar Grand Paraso vs Haven Riviera Cancun. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. 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. 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! 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. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 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). You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. Not being travel savy we booked the first trip through a local national travel agency. 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. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House This time we have found a cheaper rate on Orbitz and Travelocity - I am leary of booking by this. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Vacation Rentals Playa Paraiso Vacation Packages for the maids, is $2 per day ok? what is a decent tip? Thank you for any help! taxi from cancun airport to iberostar lindo? Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. I found by the second week I had to leave a regular $5 tip to get any reasonable service. Iberostar Grand vs. Grand Palladium Colonial. There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). We can all have differing points of view, can't we? Thank you very much, that is very helpful! If you don't want to tip that's fine--and believe me there are a lot more people who don't tip at all than people who do.
Iberostar Paraiso del Mar - Sports Facilities - Riviera Maya Forum I try to be as discrete as possible, tend to palm the tip and pass it in a hand shake. I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone.
You posted with this righteous fierceness that kind of came across like your way is the only way. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. I think I have answered that. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. . Email for Advanced Restaurant Reservations and Room Preferen, Iberostar Grand Paraso vs Haven Riviera Cancun. More to the point, your latest post didn't say anything about a resort giving a set portion/percentage of my resort fees to the workers. more. more. I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Playa Paraiso.
IBEROSTAR GRAND PARAISO - Resort (All-Inclusive) Reviews & Price Where to have taxi drop off in PDC/5th Ave? Thank you for any help! Playa Paraiso. What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? Thanks for your comments.
room requests at iberostar paraiso lindo - Playa Paraiso Message Board He's such a sweet man, and probably the best waiter we've had anywhere. Answer 11 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. Where you so graciously oblige them. Rene is not at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ?
Disappointing - Review of Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Tripadvisor I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. 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. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. It's a place that imparts tranquility and comfort while offering excellent stewardship and concierge services to create a tailor-made getaway that's totally you. You really don't "need" to tip anywhere-no one will ever hold a gun to your head if you stiff your waiter (maybe they would) here in the U.S. but how many of you who say tipping isn't necessary at an AI would dream of doing that here? ISLA MUJERES: How do I get there? We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? 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! I also bring small gifts to give out. They deserve it! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages I didn't realise that there was such a problem with tipping until this thread. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Packages That being said, I do leave a couple of bucks for the maids as my kids are pigs!!! 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. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-116348196', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand, you are at the highest level of the resort. This is certainly acceptable.
tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Message Board 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! Thank you for any help! And especially your room maid. 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.
tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum It is NOT necessary to tip, as you are paying for an *all inclusive* , this means *everything* from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Grand ADULTS ONLY All Inclusive Sustainability Hotel No. 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?
Actually though, I do. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective.
Iberostar Grand spa - Playa Paraiso Message Board - Tripadvisor 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. 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. It is already paid for!
This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. 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 was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that.
tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Message Board I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! . The resort boasts superb architectural features and spacious suites. Answer 21 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. Re: how much to tip at iberostar grand? In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal.
Iberostar Grand Parisio is the best hotel we have ever experienced We found the service exceptional at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Maybe you could cut him a little slack. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Alternatively, you may use. This is not the environment we want for our clients. the question is "to eat or not to eat.". does the butler get more, like $10-20 (assuming they are doing a good job)?
booking Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Message Board - Tripadvisor Gimmie a break! You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. One night at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ?
Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. 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. It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. Believe he is now at either the Maya or Lindo. Thank you for any help! 309, Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen 77710 Mexico 011 34 971 99 80 61 Visit hotel website Check In / / Check Out / / Guests I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. Any advise. 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. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. See if you can follow 1) Earlier you told us that you always receive great service. I also bring small gifts to give out. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! If anyone else reading these comments resents my honest answer to the question I would welcome your feedback. Iberostar Paraiso Maya: only one with lazy river? I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. I still am adament that flashing cash in an obvious manner to bribe for service is just plain tacky! 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. . The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. Although it is not necessary to tip they do appreciate it and I feel good service should be recognised. 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.
Iberostar Paraiso Beach Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay 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! Thank you for any help! And especially your room maid. If your going soon. Their income greatly depends on it, as their salary is pretty small. Get answers to your questions about Playa Paraiso. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? I myself though take $2.00 and $1.00 bills. I am not condoning a *no tipping* policy, merely advising when it is necessary and when it is not. You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. 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? We had one bartender that was phenomenal and we wrote a nice letter about him.
There's the DIFFERENCE. Dont forget to tip the bellboys. 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 find tipping and knowing what to tip very awkward I stayed at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? This is certainly acceptable. In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. 3) Your latest post says only a couple people get some type of "bonus". Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Vacation Rentals Playa Paraiso Packages . Was I reading too much into it when you said "GOOD BYE"? And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). Staying at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I'm trying to follow your logic and apply it to my viewpoint. When you say the difference is that the gratuity is "included", yes, it TECHNICALLY is. I think tipping is very cultural and most people from the US are used to tipping for good service.
Iberostar Resorts on Playa Paraiso on Riviera Maya - TripSavvy I'm finding that most people are missing my point on tipping at an all inclusive and IN their protests to my advise, they are actually PROVING my point. If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. and another $20 at the end. I also tipped the washroom attendants if I saw them cleaning the guest bathrooms (which were kept immaculate) as these workers are often not tipped. General Manager of Iberostar Grand Paraiso, iberostar grand paraiso riveria maya or paradisus rivera may. Alternatively, you may use. He's our Daniel, I guess. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House Thank you for any help! This is not MY opinion, it is just the answer to the question of tipping at an all inclusive. You don't know and if their situation was as dismal as people make it out to be then why would anyone work there? No charge. 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 . This is what I tip for good service at an AI: $1USD for each round of drinks, $3 at a buffet, $5 for full service breakfast or lunch, $10 at dinner, $5 each morning for housekeeping, $2 for turndown service, $1 for person stocking drinks in the room, $1 per bag for bellman. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Alternatively, you may use. It isn't about imposing one's will on the masses. The purpose being that these comments may benefit them in additional gratuities. I learned not to tip the butler at the beginning, after my very first trip. If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript.
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. We never feel that it's expected and the staff always seem surprised and happy to receive it in Mexico. 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. Interestingly, on the Today show today they were saying "all inclusive" means different things at different places. We tip while there. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). i just want to say,thats allincl,meens sometimes,not always inc tips. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. for the maids, is $2 per day ok? "In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common.". However, when your gratuity is included at a resort then why do you also feel it is necessary to pay several dollars each time a service is rendered? 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. The purpose being that these comments may benefit them in additional gratuities. You can disagree with his opinion but do you have to be nasty to the person. We also use only pesos but I was typing that on my phone and economizing on taps. I am stunned by some of the postings that people have made in the last few days. If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. They deserve it! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House This thread is almost as good and controversial as the tipping threads on cruisecritic.com!!!! Answer 1 of 9: Can someone tell me about Iberostar Grand Paraiso? more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Resort First Timers - See 9,286 traveller reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Playa Paraiso, Mexico, at Tripadvisor. Iberostar Grand Paraiso vs. . If you don't want to tip that's fine--and believe me there are a lot more people who don't tip at all than people who do. what is a decent tip? 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? 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.
tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso - Tripadvisor 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. aprata - When are you going? 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-8217696', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. What time do the pools and the beach close at the Iberostar Grand ? I have received some of the best service ever in my life at resorts in Mexico and I just wouldn't have felt right not leaving a tip.
Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Riviera Maya, Iberostar Grand Paraiso All Re: tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso, Get answers to your questions about Playa Paraiso. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. Gimmie a break! I'm gonna be number "I'm tipping as much as I can because I WANT TO!! HONEYMOON Hotels & Resorts: Playa & Beyond, Ocean trips (Catamarans, fishing , Jet Skis and more, Browse all 123,480 Playa del Carmen topics . I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. I thought it meant you were no longer following this thread.
tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum . 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. Playa Paraiso. Little did I know that in answering *APRATA's* question, I would ignite such a hotbed of protest. As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. We usually tip as we go along, the same as Actran tipping the maids morning and night turndown usually 50 pesos, with more given personally on the day we leave.