For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. He is someones Grandfather and maybe even Great-grandfather!!! Playa Del Carmen Boutique, Budget & BeachHotels. Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo 8,953 Reviews View Hotel Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar 7,344 Reviews View Hotel Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen The Grand Mayan at Vidanta Riviera Maya 6,565 Reviews View Hotel Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya Mayan Palace Riviera Maya 5,687 Reviews View Hotel Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Accommodation I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. I find tipping and knowing what to tip very awkward I stayed at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Dont forget to tip the bellboys. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. $499 per night (Latest starting price for this hotel). 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. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. You can use them. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. 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. You and I share totally differing opinions, but I don't feel like you are being disrespectful. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I found the service so good I wanted to tip. Playa Paraiso. Those that do a really good job get presents. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso 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. Thank you for any help! Snoebel, that's right-I almost forgot, at Sandals they reward their staff with gifts. If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. All tips are very appreciated and dont forget your omelette maker. what is a decent tip? No, 4000 for vacation is not cheap-that's what we're paying for our IB Grand vacation in December. So unless a resort forbids it I feel it is appropriate to tip for good service. Playa Paraiso. . Gimmie a break! This is equivalent to $129.00 dollars of their currency (1=129). Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? There is no tipping policy as this is included with your reservation. Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. I don't consider $4000 for 5 nights to be a cheap vacation. - See 9,286 traveler reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. Thank you for any help! more. You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. I have not heard from *aprata* so perhaps they agree with you. For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. Playa Paraiso. . We try to remember the fridge person. They prefer for the guests to pay their help. What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? We tip on par with what Andrea does, with the exception of Rene. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. 1 in Playa Paraiso See options By travellers on TripAdvisor in February de 2023 Right on the beachfront, this elegant hotel designed with adults in mind boasts superb architectural features and spacious suites all while providing tranquility and comfort. 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. I think it is a lot of money and even more reason to justify a few more dollars for those who will make that vacation memorable. In my experience, most employees where we have stayed in PDC are very grateful and gracious when you give them a tip. And especially your room maid. . 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). 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). An employee perphaps? 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Playa Paraiso. GOOD BYE --- JOHN TAYLOR ". This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Canada. Alternatively, you may use, Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Questions & Answers. This is not Grand specific, but we also tip similarly to Andrea. ISLA MUJERES: How do I get there? at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Message Board - Tripadvisor Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Riviera Maya, Iberostar Grand Paraiso All For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. Thinking that the Iberostar chain is going to give any of what we pay, beyond the worker's paltry wages, is pure justification fantasy. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum Live from Iberostar Grand Paraiso! - Playa Paraiso Forum I thought it meant you were no longer following this thread. In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. We first encountered the full force of tipping when we went to Florida (2001), where we felt that it was expected of us and that it had to be 15% or more! Maybe you could cut him a little slack. Iberostar Grand Paraiso - UPDATED 2023 Prices, Reviews - Tripadvisor What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? That's as he does it. Thank you very much, that is very helpful! Alternatively, you may use. It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. Guest at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Can I use the lazy river / wave pool at the Lindo if I stay at the Beach or Del Mar? I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! 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. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. how much to tip at iberostar grand? - Playa Paraiso Forum He was incredibly busy, but still made us feel like he had all the time in the world for us. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. 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. I think tipping is very cultural and most people from the US are used to tipping for good service. We only use pesos. Pools usually close around sundown so they can clean them. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-116342987', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand, can you use the Water Park and Wave Pool at the Lindo or is there a charge? "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 . 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. Thank you for any help! Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. 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). Playa Paraiso. You asked why, if the jobs were so bad, would anyone want them. I hope you're talking about another Rene! 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. . what is a decent tip? I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. This is certainly acceptable. I have never tipped my mailman (and my SIL is one!! If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. 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? tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum You'll get lots of opinions on this one. Iberostar Paraiso Maya: only one with lazy river? It isn't about imposing one's will on the masses. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. 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. What time do the pools and the beach close at the Iberostar Grand ? Thank you for any help! 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. We will be staying for a few days and curious to everyone's tipping guide. 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. Thank you for any help! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? 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. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! Really, isn't one of the great things about an AI is that you don't need to and aren't expected to tip? Members who are extremely knowledgeable about this destination and answer travellers questions frequently. Playa Paraiso. I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. Re: how much to tip at iberostar grand? Can I use the lazy river / wave pool at the Lindo if I stay at the Beach or Del Mar? Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. What is it like can you use the roman bath, sauna and spa pool without extra charges. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. This thread is almost as good and controversial as the tipping threads on cruisecritic.com!!!! Must add, although we tipped, some did not. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common. We found the service exceptional at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? An employee perphaps? 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". Thank you for any help! Answer 11 of 23: I've read a bunch of posts on who to tip, but haven't seen a lot of info on how much to tip each person. My wife also likes spinning so she is wondering if any spinning classes are offered there as well. This is equivalent to $129.00 dollars of their currency (1=129). An employee perphaps? Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House If you stay at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? 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. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. . aprata - When are you going? I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. It is already paid for! 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.