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. Playa Paraiso. Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? Iberostar Paraiso Maya or Riu Palace Riviera Maya? Alternatively, you may use. As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. Where you so graciously oblige them. Paradisus La Esmeralda / La Perla any updates ? Must add, although we tipped, some did not. 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. I know they say tipping is included but we always like to give a few bucks for service! This is not the environment we want for our clients. I wasn't going to weigh in with my opinion, but - what the heck? The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. 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 I also bring small gifts to give out. If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Resort First Timers - See 9,286 traveller reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Playa Paraiso, Mexico, at Tripadvisor. Drinks $2 Unless it's Daniel at the pool bar and then $5. You and I share totally differing opinions, but I don't feel like you are being disrespectful. If the service is the same that will be the last iberostar for me. what is a decent tip? If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. I base it on service. It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. When everyone gets tired of it, that's when it will stop. In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Bellhop, room service, cleaning service, turndown service/mini bar, restaurants, bartenders, etc. There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. Playa Paraiso. No one will tell me not to tip though. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? I tipped her $2 every morning for her omlettes made to order. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. We only left a $5 tip. The only problem I can see is if extra tipping becomes expected by the employees and they hold it against non-extra tippers. The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. Members who are extremely knowledgeable about this destination and answer travellers questions frequently. Answer 1 of 6: What about the spa? They deserve it! 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 agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Thank you for any help! General Manager of Iberostar Grand Paraiso, iberostar grand paraiso riveria maya or paradisus rivera may. Another night we had stellar service and we left him $19. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8494370', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Iberostar tucan earlier this year,Although I enjoyed the complex i found the service max 3 star at best . 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. Iberostar Grand vs. Grand Palladium Colonial. . Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? more. Was I reading too much into it when you said "GOOD BYE"? more. An employee perphaps? "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 . In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. I am not condoning a *no tipping* policy, merely advising when it is necessary and when it is not. 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. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-41283293', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand. 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 is equivalent to $129.00 dollars of their currency (1=129). 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. How is the beach at Iberostar Paraiso resorts? Turtle Tips! Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. 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. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Why on earth would they transfer one of their best employees from their flagship resort? Playa Paraiso. The next time that we went he was so proud to show off his new watch. for the maids, is $2 per day ok? Thank you for any help! For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. There is no tipping policy as this is included with your reservation. You'll get lots of opinions on this one. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8604587', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand we had pretty disappointing service (not terrible or even bad, but compared to other meals it was definitely disappointing). Where you so graciously oblige them. 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. I have not heard from *aprata* so perhaps they agree with you. There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. Little did I know that in answering *APRATA's* question, I would ignite such a hotbed of protest. 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. My co-workers and superiors are finding these comments quite interesting. 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. Truthfully, I can't believe I'm spending so much time on this but I haven't been this annoyed in a while. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. 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. Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. taxi from cancun airport to iberostar lindo? Alternatively, you may use. ), my newspaper delivery person, FEDEX man, UPS man, etc. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages 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. aprata - When are you going? The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). Maybe you could cut him a little slack. Playa Paraiso. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. I know in a past posting you just about ordered all of us to stop this discussion but who made you the boss? 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! ISLA MUJERES: How do I get there? Thank you for any help! To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. I still am adament that flashing cash in an obvious manner to bribe for service is just plain tacky! the question is "to eat or not to eat.". I find tipping and knowing what to tip very awkward I stayed at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! Thank you for any help! It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages Thanks for your comments. Last time, we tipped Victor $20 at the beginning, and then tipped him as he did various things for us (golf cart rides, etc.) Playa Paraiso. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? BTW, even though your last post clearly demonstrates that most resort employees get bupkus, I think you fabricated most of your information to fit your OPINION. You could do a search as well. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. And especially your room maid. z2589, it isn't polite to post to a thread with a condesending attitude, with the sole purpose of stirring the pot. It is already paid for! 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'll paste 50 dollar bills to my forehead if I want to! 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? Actually though, I do. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in India. Oh right, just "ok" employees get to stay, but at the bad employee's rate of pay and the ones who we all write wonderful letters about, get all the "tips". So unless a resort forbids it I feel it is appropriate to tip for good service. The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Rene is not at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Although it is not necessary to tip they do appreciate it and I feel good service should be recognised. 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. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. 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. We tip on par with what Andrea does, with the exception of Rene. 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. Put it to rest and get on with your lives and stop insulting each other. Staying at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? what is a decent tip? Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House We always tip in the restaurants and at the bars as well. 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. 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.