Alternatively, you may use. I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Must add, although we tipped, some did not. No one will tell me not to tip though. Hiya, We've booked a family vacation to the Lindo in November to celebrate my Dad's birthday and my husbands 40th birthday. Everyone has their own opinion on tipping and will follow whatever practices they deem appropriate. 309, Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen 77710 Mexico 011 34 971 99 80 61 Visit hotel website Check In / / Check Out / / Guests "Maybe you could cut him a little slack.". KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the hotel deal at Iberostar Grand Paraiso that suits you best. Grand ADULTS ONLY All Inclusive Sustainability Hotel No. . If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). 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. We leave money each day for housekeeping since you might not have the same housekeeper each day. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. At Iberostar, it appears that tipping has become the norm even though we are already paying for it. I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! Was I reading too much into it when you said "GOOD BYE"? 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. 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. Dye designed this magnificent place . If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. 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. Thank you for any help! more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. aprata - When are you going? I used to leave $4 a day for the maid but even that failed top get the fridge topped up on regualar basis. Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. 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. How is the beach at Iberostar Paraiso resorts? They deserve it! You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Thank you for any help! I'm gonna be number "I'm tipping as much as I can because I WANT TO!! Their income greatly depends on it, as their salary is pretty small. "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 . Get answers to your questions about Playa Paraiso. Playa Paraiso. 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. 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. The resort is surrounded by mangroves and rain forest, and the grounds are beautifully cared for, with an eye to protecting the native wildlife. What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. All tips are very appreciated and dont forget your omelette maker.
It is like beating a dead horse.
Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum - Tripadvisor I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? 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. General Manager of Iberostar Grand Paraiso, iberostar grand paraiso riveria maya or paradisus rivera may. Where you so graciously oblige them. He was there on Andrea's last visit. 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 may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. . 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 For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. 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'm trying to follow your logic and apply it to my viewpoint. 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 . Gimmie a break! She remembered my 3 egg omelette ingredients after my first morning there. Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. 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. AKUMAL BAY: How do I get there? I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House
tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso - Tripadvisor No! Report inappropriate content 1-10 of 83 replies Sorted by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. Thank you for any help! 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.
tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Message Board What is it like can you use the roman bath, sauna and spa pool without extra charges. Thank you for any help!
Pools at Iberostar Grand - Playa Paraiso Forum - Tripadvisor 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. And especially your room maid. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. MAYAN SITES: Tulum, Coba Chichen Itza y mas, SNORKELING: Info for Playa, Puerto Morelos, Cozumel and Akumal. Thank you for any help! What is there to do? You could do a search as well. We never feel that it's expected and the staff always seem surprised and happy to receive it in Mexico. 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. 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!
Iberostar Grand - going tomorrow but projected weather sucks 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. But if the waiter is busy we will tuck it under the plate (don't shoot me!). I'll paste 50 dollar bills to my forehead if I want to! Staying at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Cheap Eats? Playa Paraiso. And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). 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 a wide practice in Europe that the gratuity is included in your bill but also customary to leave a few coins at the table. When you go to a restaurant here and the tip is added on, THEY DO GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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. Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. 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. I have been in the travel industry for over 30yrs and I know a *little* about how the industry works. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Actually though, I do. Put it to rest and get on with your lives and stop insulting each other. Alternatively, you may use. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? Duh! 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. When you say the difference is that the gratuity is "included", yes, it TECHNICALLY is. I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. Playa Paraiso. 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. Riviera Maya, up to 30% off!
Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Riviera Maya, Iberostar Grand Paraiso All You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. I also bring small gifts to give out. 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". 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. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. also you have to fill out a firm when you are at the grand off the end of your vacation with a lot off qestion the are offten asked for a name off the emplo, who did a great job for you when you were on vac. 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. 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. This is certainly acceptable.
Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Tripadvisor 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. Playa Paraiso. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast 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. Playa del Carmen Tourism Playa del Carmen Hotels Playa del Carmen Bed and Breakfast Playa del Carmen Holiday Rentals Playa del Carmen Packages Visitors to Iberostar Grand Paraso hotel wake in the mornings to views of the warm, blue waters of the Caribbean or cool, green gardens from the suites where they can enjoy privacy and space in secluded suites and villas.The rooms at the Playa del Carmen all-inclusive resort have everything needed for a perfect stay.
We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Thank you for any help! If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). I took $400 for tipping for good service but I found you only got the service after a tip, so i didnt use it all. If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. 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 may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. . This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Vacation Rentals Playa Paraiso Vacation Packages Re: how much to tip at iberostar grand? They prefer for the guests to pay their help. I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. $499 per night (Latest starting price for this hotel). Iberostar Grand Paraiso vs. Playa Paraiso. What time do the pools and the beach close at the Iberostar Grand ? 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). In my experience, most employees where we have stayed in PDC are very grateful and gracious when you give them a tip. Turtle Tips! The purpose being that these comments may benefit them in additional gratuities. Thank you for any help! Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. 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. Although it is not necessary to tip they do appreciate it and I feel good service should be recognised. Thank you for any help! Rene is not at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I didn't realise that there was such a problem with tipping until this thread. It is already paid for! 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. We had one bartender that was phenomenal and we wrote a nice letter about him. Answer 21 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. i just want to say,thats allincl,meens sometimes,not always inc tips. I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. He probably ended up with $50, but we doled it out as we went along. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. Thinking that the Iberostar chain is going to give any of what we pay, beyond the worker's paltry wages, is pure justification fantasy. Thank you very much, that is very helpful! It is NOT necessary to tip, as you are paying for an *all inclusive* , this means *everything* from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I am not condoning a *no tipping* policy, merely advising when it is necessary and when it is not. Visitors will find rooms designed for luxury, including marble bathrooms . I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. Aren't they just doing their JOB?
tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. Iberostar Grand Paraso hotel is designed with adults in mind. No one will tell me not to tip though. 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. Thank you for any help! It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. 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. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. I am looking for a higher end hotel with emphasis on service, cleanliness and spa. You and I share totally differing opinions, but I don't feel like you are being disrespectful. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. Thank you for any help! Search for the cheapest hotel deal for Iberostar Grand Paraiso in Playa del Carmen. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? 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. Web cam live in playa del carmen beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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. We try to remember the fridge person. It's called "cheap, cheap, cheap, cheap. Thank you for any help! To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. 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. The only all-inclusive I've stayed at prohibited tips for these reasons. The purpose being that these comments may benefit them in additional gratuities. Iberostar Grand Paraiso, Playa Paraiso: Bekijk 9.285 beoordelingen, 13.626 foto's en aanbiedingen voor Iberostar Grand Paraiso, gewaardeerd als nr.1 van 14 hotels in Playa Paraiso en geclassificeerd als 5 van 5 bij Tripadvisor.