. It just seems like you're the one who's getting a bit worked up about the subject. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. This time we have found a cheaper rate on Orbitz and Travelocity - I am leary of booking by this. 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. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. Playa Paraiso. 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. 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. 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. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? 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. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. 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. It is already paid for! 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? Our day-to-day efforts are to create a particularly pleasant atmosphere for our guests with the numerous services available in our wonderfully designed hotel, so your words confirming our success are really important to us. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. . Aren't they just doing their JOB? It doesn't help anybody. You and I share totally differing opinions, but I don't feel like you are being disrespectful. No! I will say that the reception and the entertainment staff were 5 star. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. 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 don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. Web cam live in playa del carmen beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I'm sorry that it has offended you. thats why you must fill out the form. 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. And especially your room maid. And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. An employee perphaps? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Was I reading too much into it when you said "GOOD BYE"? 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. I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. what is a decent tip? That's as he does it. I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. . I also bring small gifts to give out. Where to have taxi drop off in PDC/5th Ave? And especially your room maid. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. 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? We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. No, 4000 for vacation is not cheap-that's what we're paying for our IB Grand vacation in December. I think tipping is very cultural and most people from the US are used to tipping for good service. The Iberostar Paraiso Beach is centrally located on the Riviera Maya, near one of the Yucatan Peninsula's most beautiful white-sand beaches, Playa de Punta Maroma. The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. We never feel that it's expected and the staff always seem surprised and happy to receive it in Mexico. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? Spent about 100 dollars or so. Where you so graciously oblige them. 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. If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). 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 did tip a lot, mister taylor we are 44444. so i hope youwill have a great holid relaxxxxxx. I don't consider $4000 for 5 nights to be a cheap vacation. we would like to have rooms close together or in the same block and on the top floor, near the beach or a quiet. Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. Dont forget to tip the bellboys. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Canada. more. Thank you for any help! I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. The only all-inclusive I've stayed at prohibited tips for these reasons. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I found by the second week I had to leave a regular $5 tip to get any reasonable service. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. 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? z2589, it isn't polite to post to a thread with a condesending attitude, with the sole purpose of stirring the pot. Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. 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. Last time, we tipped Victor $20 at the beginning, and then tipped him as he did various things for us (golf cart rides, etc.) I'm sure you are a very generous and thoughtful person. I appreciate missouridarbydog's comments. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Before going i read the reviews on tipping, I found that I was being ignored quite a lot it even got to the stage where other customers were sending the barstaff over to me. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-41283293', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand. Thank you for any help! I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. Hiya, We've booked a family vacation to the Lindo in November to celebrate my Dad's birthday and my husbands 40th birthday. 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. 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. In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. I find tipping and knowing what to tip very awkward I stayed at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? No one will tell me not to tip though. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 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. 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 . I still am adament that flashing cash in an obvious manner to bribe for service is just plain tacky! 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. what is a decent tip? Where you so graciously oblige them. It said that a couple of employees would get some type of "bonus". KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the hotel deal at Iberostar Grand Paraiso that suits you best. Gimmie a break! Playa Paraiso. They deserve it! We will be staying for a few days and curious to everyone's tipping guide. My comments were to the original question of what to tip at this resort. 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. Thank you for any help! I think I have answered that. He was incredibly busy, but still made us feel like he had all the time in the world for us. I can see both sides of the argument made here - I wish too there was not tipping culture, instead I would prefer to pay more for the service upfront.. but when the precedent is there, what are you going to do? I will no longer try to *educate* the public as to why these practices can have a negative result. Other than them I usally do not tip at an AI. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Playa Paraiso. The only problem I can see is if extra tipping becomes expected by the employees and they hold it against non-extra tippers. Gimmie a break! Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. 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. I hope you're talking about another Rene! Drinks $2 Unless it's Daniel at the pool bar and then $5. 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 . 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. Taking 2 daughters with me (ages 22 and 26) so don't want to be with only honeymooners. 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. 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. You asked why, if the jobs were so bad, would anyone want them. The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. more. Re: tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso, Get answers to your questions about Playa Paraiso. Thank you for any help! 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. 309, Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen 77710 Mexico 011 34 971 99 80 61 Visit hotel website Check In / / Check Out / / Guests Hotel direct offer! How do I know they don't really make a ton of money as opposed to what they say they get? The butler $5-10 depending on what he does. I am looking for a higher end hotel with emphasis on service, cleanliness and spa. What people decide to do outside of this advise is their own business. Adults????? Rene is not at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? 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. I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. what is a decent tip? 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. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House Iberostar Paraiso Maya: only one with lazy river? A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. I found the service so good I wanted to tip. . This is not the environment we want for our clients. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. 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 base it on service. You almost got it right. An employee perphaps? He's such a sweet man, and probably the best waiter we've had anywhere. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. . He is someones Grandfather and maybe even Great-grandfather!!! Iberostar Paraiso Maya Resort is a major five-hotel complex at Playa Paraiso in Playa del Carmen on Mexico's Mayan Riviera, located 30 minutes south of the Cancun airport. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? more. It is already paid for! at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? They prefer for the guests to pay their help. Thank you for any help! 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. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. Cheap Eats? They made that very clear to us from the start (an employee could get fired for accepting a tip). I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso in March 2018 and I tipped as he did. If you go to a restaurant w/ a party of 6 or more and the restaurant says it will automatically add gratuity to the bill do you tip more on a regular basis? When you go to a restaurant here and the tip is added on, THEY DO GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. I have not heard from *aprata* so perhaps they agree with you. As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. It is NOT necessary to tip, as you are paying for an *all inclusive* , this means *everything* from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? 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. There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. Thank you for any help! If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. Gimmie a break! After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! Visitors will find rooms designed for luxury, including marble bathrooms . The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). you got it nothing beats a crowded bar or restaurant and not having to wait forever for what ever it is you need i have been a plumber for 33 years and during busy season my clients that pay faster or more prompt get the better service that is just a fact of life maybe the average joe cant comprehend that oh well hopetheir drink comes soon cause im on my second ha ha. I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages Thanks for your help! This is not Grand specific, but we also tip similarly to Andrea. 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. For those who don't tip and feel like their experience and service suffered make the management aware. You'll get lots of opinions on this one. I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? How is the beach at Iberostar Paraiso resorts? I know they say tipping is included but we always like to give a few bucks for service! 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 is NOT necessary to tip, as you are paying for an *all inclusive* , this means *everything* from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? The purpose being that these comments may benefit them in additional gratuities. As I said, please do so discreetly. How is the beach at Iberostar Paraiso resorts? 10 years ago Save You'll get lots of opinions on this one. 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. When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. 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 9: Can someone tell me about Iberostar Grand Paraiso? $499 per night (Latest starting price for this hotel). We leave money and a note with what we would like in our room fridge. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-102138523', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Iberostar Grand Paraiso in March 2018 and I tipped as he did.