Does everyone tip Mousekeeping?

[palmtreegirl]

I don't tip because this is not a tipped position. At the front desk they must hand the money over to a manager. If they were caught taking a tip they could get reprimanded or terminated. Now the housekeeping department looks the other way when it comes to tipping. Just for the record they could never make less than minium wage unless it was a tipped position. I believe they make around 7 dollars and hour. Same as front desk. And yes I totally agree it is hard work, manual labor. Front desk has tons more guest contact so I believe it is just as hard. JMHO

I agree. Our last trip we didn't tip because we were given a booklet by Disney and it stated that housekeeping wasn't a tipped position. Our mousekeeper was fantastic! Everyday she arranged the kids beanies incrazy ways, as the trip progressed, the more beanies they collected and the more she arranged them on the bed, from lamps etc... they loved it. She also rinsed out our refillable mugs everyday and placed them by the sink which I thought was a really nice touch.

At the end of the trip we went and spoke with the manager about how wonderful our mousekeeper was and he thanked us for taking the time to come and let him know. When we returned I also sent an email to guest relations to let them know as well.

 

[Cris]

Originally posted by splashmountain31
at the time (now POR). I guess it was the bellman that "holds" the luggage until check in, so that would probably explain it.

the ones that collect the luggage and hold them are considered doormen. And they aren't a tipped position.

 

[Bob NC]

Originally posted by splashmountain31
I feel cleaning toilets deserves a little extra.

First off.....I usually DO tip housekeepers. I just don't understand the above logic, though. I would feel 'cleaning toilets', deserves a little extra if the front desk CM cleaned my toilet.....Or, if the doorman cleaned my toilet....BUT, why does someone who takes a job where 'cleaning toilets' is one of the major points of the job description, deserve more for doing that?

 

[splashmountain31]

As you mentioned earlier, the doorman and bellhops are not a tipped position. Tipping is a common courtesy. Pulling out the chair for a lady is not mandatory. A person is not obligated to hold open a door for an elderly woman. These are just gestures to thank someone for a job well done, or just dog gone it to make somone smile.
I hope all your travels are met with the same courtesy that you extend to the people who help to make your stay more pleasant.

 

[mm6mm6]

I never thought about tipping for housekeeping anywhere else. But I think now that mousekeeping is a different story. We didn't tip during our stay last June and now I feel guilty about it. Our second day (first after being mousekept!) we had a nice little towel toothbrush holder and a note with my DD5's arranged stuffed animals. After that, nothing. Perhaps because we didn't tip.

 

[Bob NC]

Originally posted by splashmountain31
Tipping is a common courtesy. Pulling out the chair for a lady is not mandatory. A person is not obligated to hold open a door for an elderly woman. These are just gestures to thank someone for a job well done, or just dog gone it to make somone smile.

But, are you not practicing 'common courtesy' if you don't tip the landscaper that you pass every morning when you leave your room?

How about if you don't tip the person cleaning the bathrooms in the common areas at WDW? It would seem all the above mentioned logic would apply to that....That you should tip them, right? The 'toilet cleaner' in your room deserves a tip, but the 'toilet cleaner' in the lobby restroom doesn't????....(scratching head).

Relating tipping a housekeeper to pulling out a chair for an elderly woman is a bit of a stretch, don't ya think?

 

[Cris]

Bellmen is a tipped position at Walt Disney World Resorts. You have to understand how strict management and the union is about this issue. So yes it may be nice but those non tipped positions do not want to lose their job over it.

 

[gepetto]

Just wondering if everyone that tips housekeeping at WDW resorts also tips them at Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Motel 6?

Since it is considered a non-tipped position, they probably don't give a share to the IRS like the tipped positions have to so they actually make out better.

 

[splashmountain31]

Sorry for the delay in making my response. I was having dinner, and yes I tipped my husband for making it.

I agree with you that the maddness needs to stop somewhere. I draw the line at people who are directly affected by my presence. The landscaper would still mow the lawn if I wasn't there that day. The person who cleans the bathrooms would do the same if I didn't use them. The driver on the monorail would still drive.

The people who receive my direct attention are the people who pick up my suitcase or open my door or bring my food.

As far a it being a stretch to equate the two, I don't think so. As mentioned, this is something to make someones day better or easier. Now wouldn't making someones day better on your vacation make you feel all warm and fuzzy. WWMD " What Would Mickey Do?"

 

[splashmountain31]

You're right about the union and it's strict guidelines. This points to another issue not addressed in prior posts. These people are in Unions. Members are not always on the best end of a deal. They may get minimum wage but they are paying for their own insurance and paying for dues and other associated fees. It is up to the employee to refuse if they must but I will continue to offer.

 

[skiwee1]

Originally posted by gepetto
Just wondering if everyone that tips housekeeping at WDW resorts also tips them at Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Motel 6?

Since it is considered a non-tipped position, they probably don't give a share to the IRS like the tipped positions have to so they actually make out better.

I tip at any hotel I stay at. When we drive to WDW and stop overnight at the Hampton Inn I leave $3 the next morning. The room is spotless when we leave as we are only in room 10 hours and 7 of them we are sleeping. I think any housekeeper deserves a tip. As for comparing the housekeepers cleaning the toilets compared to the park CMs cleaning restrooms that is different. We tip waiters and waitresses but not counter service. I think this falls under the same category.

 

[joyfull]

I have never tipped housekeeping. I have never thought of it as a tipping position either. I have noticed that housekeeping has really gotten bad in hotels lately. I can't tell you how many hotels and motels I have stayed in the last couple of years that had dirty bathrooms. I have mostly noticed that the shower is dirty. I have had to have the hotel's maid service come and clean the shower just after we have checked into the hotel. (Once it was 10:00 at night).
I have had a few housekeeping jobs and have a understanding for the kind of work that they do, so I always pick up the room so that the housekeeper doesn't have to work around my stuff.
I also pick up all the wet towels hang them up. I place the dirty towels in the tub.
I have never really had this problem at disney. Although we did stay at the Caribbean Beach Resort this past Christmas and I had to keep calling the front desk for towels and coffee. After doing that for two nights straight, I wrote the housekeeper a note that asked for them to leave coffee and towels.

I was just wondering.......for all of yall that tip.....do you tip the housekeeping staff at your place of work? I was just wondering.

 

[ceecee]

We usually tip $1.00 per person and extra for exceptionally good service. I like to have the tips ready in advance, does anyone have a link to the mousekeeping envelopes????

 

[cruisnfamily]

Originally posted by Bob NC
I would feel 'cleaning toilets', deserves a little extra if the front desk CM cleaned my toilet.....Or, if the doorman cleaned my toilet....BUT, why does someone who takes a job where 'cleaning toilets' is one of the major points of the job description, deserve more for doing that?

Here in lies the reason I DON'T tip. Yes, it's a yucky job! I would never apply for that position because I wouldn't want to do it. However, I figure anyone applying for a housekeeping position knows what's involved and is willing to do it for the salary they are offered. I've never tipped a housekeeper in a hotel and don't expect I ever will. It's not a tipped position. When I go on cruises I do tip(usually more than recommended) because that is figured in as a part of their salary...it may even BE their salary. And you are given all kinds of literature up front to make sure you are aware of this. Housekeeping in a hotel is part of what I pay for when I rent the room. I'm not going to pay extra for getting what I paid for already.

 

[splashmountain31]

As a matter of fact, I consider the cleaning people at work part of "my team" and they receive a bonus in the same manner as the person who shares the office next to mine. In addition, I personally, give a gift at Christmas time to let them know they are appreciated.

So the answer to your question is yes, I do tip my work cleaner.

 

[joyfull]

Originally posted by splashmountain31
As a matter of fact, I consider the cleaning people at work part of "my team" and they receive a bonus in the same manner as the person who shares the office next to mine. In addition, I personally, give a gift at Christmas time to let them know they are appreciated.

So the answer to your question is yes, I do tip my work cleaner.

Do you own your own business? I think the Christmas gift is a nice idea. Thanks for your reply

 

[splashmountain31]

never thought a vacation planning forum would be so much fun.

In that same vain you don't deserve an annual bonus at work. It's true that you may have a contract that ensures you get a bonus based on productivity as part of your compensation, but these people may not have the opportunity or ability to do the same. They are not in these positions because they're taking a vacation from the yacht club.

This is my one opportunity to evaluate the people who have worked for me during my vacation. I will dispense their bonus accordingly.

 

[splashmountain31]

I don't own the company but I do manage a department and the building it is housed in. This may sound a bit Marxist, but we all have to live together. No one can benefit unless we help others.

Thank you for the nice words.

 

[skiwee1]

Originally posted by joyfull
I have never tipped housekeeping. I have never thought of it as a tipping position either. I have noticed that housekeeping has really gotten bad in hotels lately. I can't tell you how many hotels and motels I have stayed in the last couple of years that had dirty bathrooms. I have mostly noticed that the shower is dirty. I have had to have the hotel's maid service come and clean the shower just after we have checked into the hotel. (Once it was 10:00 at night).
I have had a few housekeeping jobs and have a understanding for the kind of work that they do, so I always pick up the room so that the housekeeper doesn't have to work around my stuff.
I also pick up all the wet towels hang them up. I place the dirty towels in the tub.
I have never really had this problem at disney. Although we did stay at the Caribbean Beach Resort this past Christmas and I had to keep calling the front desk for towels and coffee. After doing that for two nights straight, I wrote the housekeeper a note that asked for them to leave coffee and towels.

I was just wondering.......for all of yall that tip.....do you tip the housekeeping staff at your place of work? I was just wondering.

I don't work outside of the home so I am the housekeeping staff here. I'm also tipped very well!

 

[cinmell]

I tip housekeeping in WDW and any other hotels/resorts I stay at.