This is not the environment we want for our clients. Thank you for any help! . When you go to a restaurant here and the tip is added on, THEY DO GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HONEYMOON Hotels & Resorts: Playa & Beyond, Ocean trips (Catamarans, fishing , Jet Skis and more, Browse all 123,480 Playa del Carmen topics . It isn't about imposing one's will on the masses. 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). I am looking for a higher end hotel with emphasis on service, cleanliness and spa. Where to have taco drop off for PDC shopping? All tips are very appreciated and dont forget your omelette maker. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. We also tipped the Butler as and when he did things for us . 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. Thank you for any help! The Iberostar staff are so wonderful, they make our holiday even more special, so what's the problem with giving a little extra directly to the people who have cared for you? Any advise. This is certainly acceptable. No! Paradisus La Esmeralda / La Perla any updates ? I didn't notice any difference in the level of serviceafter all, tipping is usually at the end of a service performed, right? An employee perphaps? Alternatively, you may use. Thank you for any help! Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. I thought it meant you were no longer following this thread. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Vacation Rentals Playa Paraiso Vacation Packages Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Message Board I wasn't going to weigh in with my opinion, but - what the heck? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? I tipped her $2 every morning for her omlettes made to order. I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. It is already paid for! aprata - When are you going? When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. What will the Weather be Like When I Visit? Last time, we tipped Victor $20 at the beginning, and then tipped him as he did various things for us (golf cart rides, etc.) It is already paid for! at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? Iberostar Grand Paraiso vs. Thank you all for sharing - for some reason I was not notified of the answers in the email after the first reply, and I only got to read it all now! 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. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? 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. 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. "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 . We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. Playa Paraiso. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum It is NOT necessary to tip, as you are paying for an *all inclusive* , this means *everything* from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? . 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. IBEROSTAR GRAND PARAISO (Playa Paraiso, Mexico) - foto's, reviews en Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House They deserve it! Need singles as well. For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. 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. GOOD BYE --- JOHN TAYLOR ". . any advice would be appreciated! Playa del Carmen Tourism Playa del Carmen Hotels Playa del Carmen Bed and Breakfast Playa del Carmen Holiday Rentals Playa del Carmen Packages . Playa Paraiso. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? starf told us the names who are doining a great job they are getting an exstra bonus off the end of the month. In my experience, most employees where we have stayed in PDC are very grateful and gracious when you give them a tip. He was incredibly busy, but still made us feel like he had all the time in the world for us. 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. 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 renowned golf course architect P.B. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. I myself though take $2.00 and $1.00 bills. If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. 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. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. Playa Paraso is an extraordinary place where you will find lush jungle vegetation and some of the world's most famous archaeological sites. . The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. the starfriends gets more %, because the are working different hours. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? 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. We never forget the person who stocks the fridge. 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. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. I found the service so good I wanted to tip. We never feel that it's expected and the staff always seem surprised and happy to receive it in Mexico. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 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 are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. This is not the environment we want for our clients. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. I am not condoning a *no tipping* policy, merely advising when it is necessary and when it is not. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? But we actually use the stuff so little, we don't always remember. Report inappropriate content 51-60 of 83 replies Sorted by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). Their income greatly depends on it, as their salary is pretty small. 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. If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. "I think we can agree to disagree on that one. Really, isn't one of the great things about an AI is that you don't need to and aren't expected to tip? I will no longer try to *educate* the public as to why these practices can have a negative result. This just doesn't add up. 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. does the butler get more, like $10-20 (assuming they are doing a good job)? We always tip in the restaurants and at the bars as well. Iberostar Grand Paraso, luxury hotel in Riviera Maya | Iberostar 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. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. . What is there to do? 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). You could do a search as well. Playa Paraiso. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. 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. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. Thank you for any help! I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? 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. This is certainly acceptable. I just don't understand what people don't get here. 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'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. 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. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. 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. 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. . You can disagree with his opinion but do you have to be nasty to the person. Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum - Tripadvisor For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. Truthfully, I can't believe I'm spending so much time on this but I haven't been this annoyed in a while. No one will tell me not to tip though. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Dear guest, We would like first of all to thank you for your great review of your stay with us at Iberostar Grand Paraiso. 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? You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. what is a decent tip? They prefer for the guests to pay their help. Dont forget to tip the bellboys. Re: tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso, Get answers to your questions about Playa Paraiso. The only all-inclusive I've stayed at prohibited tips for these reasons. What restaurants are at IB Lindo/Maya and what are the hours? Playa Paraiso. The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. 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-8217696', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. And especially your room maid. No charge. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. . To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. The purpose being that these comments may benefit them in additional gratuities. 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 Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Packages I don't consider $4000 for 5 nights to be a cheap vacation. If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. You can be "number 4" or any other number you choose. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. 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. No, 4000 for vacation is not cheap-that's what we're paying for our IB Grand vacation in December. 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. Thank you very much, that is very helpful! WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Iberostar Grand Parisio is the best hotel we have ever experienced. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. how much to tip at iberostar grand? - Playa Paraiso Forum There's the DIFFERENCE. 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 tipped him $50 and never saw him again. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. So unless a resort forbids it I feel it is appropriate to tip for good service. It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. We only left a $5 tip. What is it like can you use the roman bath, sauna and spa pool without extra charges. 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. . That being said, I do leave a couple of bucks for the maids as my kids are pigs!!! I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. Other than them I usally do not tip at an AI. I am stunned by some of the postings that people have made in the last few days. 3 Votes Iberostar Grand spa - Playa Paraiso Message Board - Tripadvisor When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. This is certainly acceptable. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House Taking 2 daughters with me (ages 22 and 26) so don't want to be with only honeymooners. 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. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. . If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. 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! "In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common.". The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). 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. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Playa Paraiso. At Iberostar, it appears that tipping has become the norm even though we are already paying for it. He is someones Grandfather and maybe even Great-grandfather!!! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Accommodation For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. Again!!! Thank you very much, that is very helpful! And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. Thank you for any help! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages I think it is fabulous that he is on a computer sharing his wealth of experience with us. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum 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. They deserve it! If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. You can use them. 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. In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. They prefer for the guests to pay their help. Gimmie a break! more. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Message Board 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. Pari dice re invented - Review of Iberostar Grand Paraiso, Playa oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. The only problem I can see is if extra tipping becomes expected by the employees and they hold it against non-extra tippers. 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. I find tipping and knowing what to tip very awkward I stayed at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. 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! You'll get lots of opinions on this one. Thank you for any help! Interestingly, on the Today show today they were saying "all inclusive" means different things at different places. More to the point, your latest post didn't say anything about a resort giving a set portion/percentage of my resort fees to the workers. Thanks in. 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?
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