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). 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. Also, I am a little concerned that you "are getting a bit hot under the collar - and that is something that is NOT wanted in this forum". I don't consider $4000 for 5 nights to be a cheap vacation. When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. 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'm willing to be that no, most people don't. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? If you stay at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). What is it like can you use the roman bath, sauna and spa pool without extra charges. . Playa Paraiso. We always tip in the restaurants and at the bars as well. starf told us the names who are doining a great job they are getting an exstra bonus off the end of the month. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? If their service/attitude stinks, I'll stiff them. 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? In Canada , and as I have learned from this forum in Europe, tips are presented for exceptional service when at an all-inclusive resort. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House Their income greatly depends on it, as their salary is pretty small. I found the service so good I wanted to tip. I used to leave $4 a day for the maid but even that failed top get the fridge topped up on regualar basis. 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. Aren't they just doing their JOB? 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. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. It is like beating a dead horse. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. Playa Paraiso. If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. the question is "to eat or not to eat.". Gimmie a break! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. No one will tell me not to tip though. Thank you very much, that is very helpful! We also use only pesos but I was typing that on my phone and economizing on taps. 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. we would like to have rooms close together or in the same block and on the top floor, near the beach or a quiet. The resort is surrounded by mangroves and rain forest, and the grounds are beautifully cared for, with an eye to protecting the native wildlife. Adults????? And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). Playa Paraiso. You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. 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. Where to have taco drop off for PDC shopping? This is certainly acceptable. I agree that they work very hard. . Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. - See 9,286 traveler reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. Search for the cheapest hotel deal for Iberostar Grand Paraiso in Playa del Carmen. 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. Thank you for any help! more. 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. does the butler get more, like $10-20 (assuming they are doing a good job)? It doesn't help anybody. We never feel that it's expected and the staff always seem surprised and happy to receive it in Mexico. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast The butler $5-10 depending on what he does. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. for the maids, is $2 per day ok? I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. 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. The difference is this - Go to an AI and tipping is included or as we say the gratuity is automatically paid at the time of booking. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. Turtle Tips! Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? The renowned golf course architect P.B. Gimmie a break! 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. Thank you for any help! I think I have answered that. 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. Actually though, I do. You're sharing your opinions and others are doing the same. Thank you for any help! Thank you for any help! They made that very clear to us from the start (an employee could get fired for accepting a tip). Report inappropriate content 51-60 of 83 replies Sorted by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 I think we can agree to disagree on that one. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House 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? But if the waiter is busy we will tuck it under the plate (don't shoot me!). He probably ended up with $50, but we doled it out as we went along. You and I share totally differing opinions, but I don't feel like you are being disrespectful. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? I am not condoning a *no tipping* policy, merely advising when it is necessary and when it is not. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! aprata - When are you going? We leave money and a note with what we would like in our room fridge. You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. Unlimited Vacation Club - Secrets Maroma Beach. He is someones Grandfather and maybe even Great-grandfather!!! the starfriends gets more %, because the are working different hours. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Riviera Maya Playa del Carmen Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Hotels Iberostar Grand Paraiso 9,267 reviews #1 of 6 all-inclusives in Playa Paraiso Save Share Avenida Del Sol 309 Carretera Chetumal - P. Juarez, Km. No one will tell me not to tip though. 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. This time we have found a cheaper rate on Orbitz and Travelocity - I am leary of booking by this. Re: tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso, Get answers to your questions about Playa Paraiso. Must add, although we tipped, some did not. This is not the environment we want for our clients. Taking 2 daughters with me (ages 22 and 26) so don't want to be with only honeymooners. Believe he is now at either the Maya or Lindo. 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. I just don't understand what people don't get here. They deserve it! I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. 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. This site is about finding help and helping others in their travels. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. How do I know they don't really make a ton of money as opposed to what they say they get? Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. 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. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Now on page 6 you've come back with many paragraphs of misleading information. It just seems like you're the one who's getting a bit worked up about the subject. 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! and if the service is good, food ectra,than i think pers you tip .the all will appreciat it.and to the travelag, we do tip in europe if you go out for a nice dinner,ore a drink in the bar you always gife a euro. We tip on par with what Andrea does, with the exception of Rene. 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. 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. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. for the maids, is $2 per day ok? The only all-inclusive I've stayed at prohibited tips for these reasons. thats why you must fill out the form. I also bring small gifts to give out. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. 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 . I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! GOOD BYE --- JOHN TAYLOR ". Answer 1 of 6: What about the spa? Thank you for any help! 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. Another night we had stellar service and we left him $19. And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Vacation Rentals Playa Paraiso Packages In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Answer 31 of 35: My aunt and I (spanish speaking New Yorkers) arrived at IGP yesterday, Monday, as the third and final leg of our Mexican trip to celebrate my 50th birthday. They prefer for the guests to pay their help. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. This is not the environment we want for our clients. It is already paid for! To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Answer 1 of 9: Can someone tell me about Iberostar Grand Paraiso? I think it is a lot of money and even more reason to justify a few more dollars for those who will make that vacation memorable. You could do a search as well. I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Pari dice re invented - See 9,287 traveler reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. I also think it is tacky to pick on a 79 year old man for sharing his experience and opinion. "I think we can agree to disagree on that one. 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. Iberostar Grand Paraiso vs. Alternatively, you may use. Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. Playa Paraiso.
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