Does anyone else feel like tipping on room service is over the top?Ordered oatmeal, fruit and coffee for breakfast and it totaled $47!(included $9 delivery fee and 22% service charge)

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Room service prices are over the top - but I still tip to appreciate the person who has the low-paying job of bringing it to me.

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Tipping is such an annoying customer experience. Why can't we just adjust rates up slightly like the rest of the world?

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Great idea - thanks for sharing. Definitely not trying to screw over the hotel staff but also don't want to just give the W even more money than they already get. 😜😬

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Tipping = good karma = AmEx points!

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Varies from hotel to hotel, but my experience is that they might get the service charge but not the delivery charge. Usually I ask to make sure they're getting something, and if it is less than 20% I make up the difference.

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Yes. Totally. I'm shocked every time I see the bill. I have been ordering Togo box to the restaurant and pick it up on my way out

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@A1, do you think the delivery person gets the service charge that was already added to the check? I would assume so but could definitely be wrong.

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Always tip a lot when you're not paying. I don't trust that they get the service charge, and even if they do, I'll still put on more.

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And yes. I always pay the max for each meal, filling whatever gap with tips. ;)

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MCK1 - what's the max allowance per meal?

So did I today. It's too damn high.

I asked a room server. All what's included goes to them. Her perception was - if you order something small - tip. If you are getting a dinner - don't tip, what's included is enough.

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