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Bell Captain & Bellman:
The usual tip is $1-$2 per bag. The bell captain and staff are also a valuable source of information and can perform many services, such as arranging for shows or travel, so tipping an extra $5 is not unreasonable. Also, give $1 or $2 to the bellman who calls a cab for you.
Bingo and Keno Runners:
If you’re playing for an extended time, tip $1 occasionally. Even if you’re not winning, it’s appreciated
Buffet Servers:
The standard tip is $1 per person if a server is helpful and gets your drinks.
Dealers:
Tips can be given directly to the dealer between hands, throws of the dice or spins of the wheel, and small side bets are permitted for the dealer. These can range from $1 to half your bet.
Hotel Courtesy Shuttle Drivers:
Although shuttle vans are provided by many hotels at no charge, don’t forget to tip the drivers at least $1 or more per person or $4-$5 per party.
Maids/Housekeepers:
$1 or $2 a day is sufficient, usually left at the end of your visit.
Limousine Drivers:
The standard tip is 15-20%, depending on the service
Showroom Servers:
$5 to $10 for a party of two to four at a cocktail show only; $10-$20 for a dinner show for the same size group depending on service.
Restaurant & Room Service:
Waiters and waitresses usually receive is 15-20% of the bill, depending on the service. Some hotels add the tip to the bill for room service. Be sure to check when you place your order.
Taxicab Drivers:
The customary rate is 15-20% of the fare. If the driver carries your luggage, you might add an extra $1 per bag. For short trips up and down the Strip, a few dollars is appreciated considering the driver’s wait in a cab line.
Valet Parking Attendants:
Valet parking at most hotels is free. A tip of $1-$2 each time the attendant takes or brings your car is appreciated.
Showroom Maitre d’s:
In a few showrooms, where seating is not reserved but remains at the discretion of the Maitre d’, a tip of $5 to $20 helps you get your desired seating.
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While Las Vegas sometimes projects an image of the tourist gambler seated in front of a slot machine, sipping on free drinks and wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops, but there is another side to Las Vegas that is much more refined and the image you project can make a difference in several matters--specifically, your accelerated entrance to locations with lines and extra service with a smile ahead of others.
Blue jeans, shorts, sandals and similar casual clothing is not preferred (and sometimes, not acceptable) in some establishments. I always make it a point to dress nicely when attending shows or taking transportation somewhere. You will be noticed first by either hosts/hostesses or maitre d's and the like, and oftentimes you will be approached by them first thinking you may be someone of importance and also someone that will tip accordingly.
On my most recent trip, I was able to get VIP seating in several venues simply by dressing appropriately and discreetly tipping the host $10 on one occasion and $20 the other. Both times, I was offered immediate service.
Las Vegas is tourist-driven and the people working in this industry do rely on tips to an extent. When exceptional service is provided, be prepared to tip accordingly (carry $1's and $5's).
The convenience of tipping on the front end can mean less time working your way to a service desk, a bar, etc. as the help will come to you.
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All countries differ on their tipping, whether you do or dont is entirely up to you but please take into consideration that all Hospitality workers in Las Vegas are taxed on an average earnings from tips...so whether they receive them or not, they are still taxed AND their wages are really low. So heres a few general tips on the amount one should give when receiving good service.
15-20% on table service for food and drink
A token tip if you serve yourself.
$1 per drink on all free drinks whilst gambling.
$1-$2 per bag to hotel personal for taking bags to room
$2 valet parking.
$2 a day for room maids
$1-$2 for Taxi drivers.
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As I've Learned as a Gambler, It is better to tip Cocktail waitresses 1 dollar but since the weakness of the dollar, better tip them 2 dollars since tipping is a must in the service industry and since in other countries there is a mandatory service charge from 10-20% included in the bill. This is actually not just a local custom here but anywhere (boy i've been to reno, atlantic city, biloxi, indian casino's in Wash State and NY and a lot more, even in Canada). I always get a kick out of people in the nickel areas complaining that they have not seen a waitress. These same people act like they are doing her a favor to give her 3 nickels. She has to do the same amount of walking regardless of whether she is bringing a coffee to the nickel area or a top shelf drink to the higher limit.
So now you will give her $2 a drink and They'll be back more often because they know you are taking care of them, they'll tell the bartender to make it a "good" drink (sit in earshot of a waitress station sometimes and listen sometime). Why? They tip out the bartenders at the end of the night for helping them. So they have some pull over the bartenders.
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 Working on the Strip - me and
Jen by Gage17
Having worked on the Strip, I can tell you that a smile and good attitude can get you far (and sadly with some agents, greasing their palm helps). With the good folks, you do your best at putting them in a decent room... and with the sour apples... well, you try to put them where they belong. Leave a Comment
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 by goingsolo
Tip the bellman, tip your servers, bartenders, dealers, and tip the person who stands outside and hails the waiting cab. Remember to also tip the people who clean your room, help with show tickets and your cab drivers. Everyone comes to Vegas hoping to have a great time and expecting to spend some money and these folks are the ones who make the experience so worthwhile in many respects. So take care of them.
Tipping guidelines:
Taxi drivers and servers: 15-20%
Bartenders: $1- $2 per drink, unless you've been comped, then give more.
Bellman: $1-2 per bag
Housekeeping: $2-3 per day, depending on how many people per room, Leave a Comment
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 My TI view with no $20 trick. by ZanieOR
The message is mixed on how well this works. Apparently sometimes this works very well (though maybe if they'd just asked pleasantly the results would have been the same), and other times the desk person will say "sorry, we don't have anything" and then the person checking in keeps the $20.
I've never tried the trick, so am passing on hear-say information. I asked for a room with a view of the Strip at Treasure Island and I was told none was available by a rather snotty clerk, but didn't try the trick because I didn't care that much and, after all, I did get the room via an Internet special. Leave a Comment
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 be respectful.... by mapakettleLeave a Comment
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When you're hard at work at the slots or the tables, the 'cocktail' waitresses will take care of you, so long as you take care of them. Tip them at least a dollar each time they bring you a drink and they will take care of you as long as you are gambling.
Many staff in Las Vegas earn US$5.15 or less an hour and rely on their tips to buy everyday essentials - do your bit for them and they'll take care of you.
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