Tipping hotel housekeeping around the world
Hotel cleaning and turn-down staff. Customs vary widely — here is what to expect country by country.
Europe
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Appreciated | £2–5 per night for mid- to high-end stays |
| 🇫🇷France | Appreciated | €2–5 per night, left in the room |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Appreciated | €1–2 per day, left in the room |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Appreciated | €1–2 per day |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Appreciated | €2–5 per night |
North America
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Appreciated | $1–$5 per night, left daily |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Appreciated | $3–$5 per night, left daily |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Expected | 30–50 MXN per night (50–100 MXN at luxury) |
Asia
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Japan | Unusual | ¥0 at most hotels; ¥1,000–¥3,000 kokorozuke at ryokan |
| 🇨🇳China | Optional | ¥10–20 per day at international 5-star hotels; ¥0 elsewhere |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Unusual | ₩0; ₩1,000–₩2,000 at international 5-star hotels (optional) |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Appreciated | ฿20–50 per day, left on the pillow with a thank-you note |
Oceania
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺Australia | Optional | A$2–5 per night at upscale hotels; nothing at budget |
South America
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Appreciated | R$5–R$10 per night |
Middle East
| Country | Expectation | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates | Appreciated | AED 5–10 per day mid-range; AED 10–20 per day at five-star |