Thank you for any help! 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 really the resorts fault for not doing this. I have never tipped my mailman (and my SIL is one!! I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. Alternatively, you may use. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! An employee perphaps? It is like beating a dead horse. In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common. If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. It is already paid for! I myself though take $2.00 and $1.00 bills. 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? This is not the environment we want for our clients. As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. How do I know they don't really make a ton of money as opposed to what they say they get? Email for Advanced Restaurant Reservations and Room Preferen, Iberostar Grand Paraso vs Haven Riviera Cancun. 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 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. For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. Get answers to your questions about Playa Paraiso. What restaurants are at IB Lindo/Maya and what are the hours? 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. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Packages Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Flights to Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Restaurants Playa Paraiso Attractions Playa Paraiso Travel Forum Playa Paraiso Photos Playa Paraiso Map Playa Paraiso Guide All Playa Paraiso Hotels; Playa Paraiso Hotel Deals; Last Minute Hotels in Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso. I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. COZUMEL: How do I get there on the ferry? When people rant, rave and write opinions as fact, I find it hard to do so. 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. No, 4000 for vacation is not cheap-that's what we're paying for our IB Grand vacation in December. We will be staying for a few days and curious to everyone's tipping guide. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages We began our trip on Tuesday, 8/22 at The Ritz Carlton Cancun for 2 nights, then Secrets. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. 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). "Maybe it is time to put this subject to bed and move on to other things as it has been beaten to death .and some people are getting a bit hot under the collar -and that is something that is NOT wanted in this forum . To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). I'm trying to follow your logic and apply it to my viewpoint. Some places even put what you were expected to pay as a service charge and also seemed to expect a tip!! Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Pari dice re invented - See 9,287 traveller reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. My co-workers and superiors are finding these comments quite interesting. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? And especially your room maid. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Their income greatly depends on it, as their salary is pretty small. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? 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. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? 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. 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. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. 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. 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. It is very obvious to me that we are seeing an issue from completely different sides because of our very different life experiences. WHERE SHOULD I EAT? more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. 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! AKUMAL BAY: How do I get there? It is already paid for! Thank you for any help! It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. As I said, please do so discreetly. They deserve it! When everyone gets tired of it, that's when it will stop. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Local Restaurants? 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. There is no tipping policy as this is included with your reservation. He was there on Andrea's last visit. When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. The renowned golf course architect P.B. 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? I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. . Paradisus La Esmeralda / La Perla any updates ? The next time that we went he was so proud to show off his new watch. Guest at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Gimmie a break! 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. 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. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. 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. There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? You almost got it right. Answer 31 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-41276140', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand and tipped almost everyone similar to Andrea, but we also tipped the person who refilled the fridge 50 pesos every few days and the concierge 50 pesos when we booked the al a cartes. I know they say tipping is included but we always like to give a few bucks for service! 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. I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. . And especially your room maid. We only left a $5 tip. Thank you for any help! If their service/attitude stinks, I'll stiff them. . Thank you very much, that is very helpful! Those that do a really good job get presents. Let them know you are unhappy, point out why, whom, whatever and let them know that your vacation experienced has been affected by the lack of service. Playa Paraiso. If the service is the same that will be the last iberostar for me. Put it to rest and get on with your lives and stop insulting each other. more. If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. 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. For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. 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. I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. You could do a search as well. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in India. 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. They made that very clear to us from the start (an employee could get fired for accepting a tip). Alternatively, you may use, Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Questions & Answers. I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. 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. 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 time we have found a cheaper rate on Orbitz and Travelocity - I am leary of booking by this. more. Iberostar Grand Paraiso vs. Everyone has their own opinion on tipping and will follow whatever practices they deem appropriate. Iberostar Paraiso Maya: only one with lazy river? Playa Paraiso. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! 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. 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. the starfriends gets more %, because the are working different hours. Playa Paraiso. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? Well, you're not the only one who speaks to employees of these resorts and I've never heard your version or anything close to it. 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. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. What is there to do? It just seems like you're the one who's getting a bit worked up about the subject. What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? You don't know and if their situation was as dismal as people make it out to be then why would anyone work there? Playa del Carmen Tourism Playa del Carmen Hotels Playa del Carmen Bed and Breakfast Playa del Carmen Holiday Rentals Playa del Carmen Packages How do you even know what they are paid in salary? Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. Get answers to your questions about Playa del Carmen, AIRPORT INFORMATION: Cancun Airport to Playa and resorts along the coast, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Taxi, Colectivo & ADO Bus Info, AI: Adults Only and Family & Child Friendly Resorts. I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. I also bring small gifts to give out. 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. Playa Paraiso. Thank you for any help! 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 was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. Thank you very much, that is very helpful! Answer 51 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. We tip while there. Playa Paraiso. The purpose being that these comments may benefit them in additional gratuities. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? The only problem I can see is if extra tipping becomes expected by the employees and they hold it against non-extra tippers. Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. Thank you for any help! We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I'm sorry that it has offended you. 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. Playa Paraiso. My comments were to the original question of what to tip at this resort. Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo 8,953 Reviews View Hotel Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar 7,344 Reviews View Hotel Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen The Grand Mayan at Vidanta Riviera Maya 6,565 Reviews View Hotel Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya Mayan Palace Riviera Maya 5,687 Reviews View Hotel Unlimited Vacation Club - Secrets Maroma Beach. I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I haven't been there yet, but I'm glad to know because I never would have guessed that tipping was expected at an all-inclusive. Answer 1 of 6: What about the spa? 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! And, for as long as this particular thread has been winding along, you've never mentioned your "inside track" to the way it really works. more. aprata - When are you going? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Thank you for any help! This is not the environment we want for our clients. 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. 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. . Pools usually close around sundown so they can clean them. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? 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. 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. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! I will say that the reception and the entertainment staff were 5 star. For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. i've read a bunch of posts on who to tip, but haven't seen a lot of info on how much to tip each person. I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. Maybe you could cut him a little slack. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. 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. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? 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. 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. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. 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. Actually though, I do. 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? I myself though take $2.00 and $1.00 bills. I tipped her $2 every morning for her omlettes made to order. And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). starf told us the names who are doining a great job they are getting an exstra bonus off the end of the month. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. 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. thats why you must fill out the form. . 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. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Welcome to Iberostar Playa Paraso Golf Club, a stunning location surrounded by nature, exotic animals and ancient ruins. Playa Paraiso. 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. Playa Paraiso. Thank you for any help! We found the service exceptional at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? but only when the service is good.mister taylor is right, most off the tip the have to give to there supervisor ,and off the end off the month it will be split through all off there workers, thats what some starfriends told us when we were at the grand this july. During his life experiences, he should have learned to temper his words better and talk to people like he would like to be talked to. We never feel that it's expected and the staff always seem surprised and happy to receive it in Mexico.
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