Tipping hotel housekeeping around the world
Tipping hotel housekeeping is customary in 11 of the 15 countries we track, including Mexico, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and 7 more. In the United States, $1–$5 per night, left daily. It is unusual or unwelcome in Japan and South Korea.
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 |
Tipping hotel housekeeping: common questions
Do you tip hotel housekeeping?
It depends on the country. Tipping hotel housekeeping is expected or appreciated in 11 of the 15 countries we track — including Mexico, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and 6 more — and is unusual in Japan and South Korea.
How much do you tip hotel housekeeping?
In the United States, $1–$5 per night, left daily. Amounts vary by country — see the table above for each one.
Which countries expect you to tip hotel housekeeping?
A tip is genuinely expected in Mexico. In these countries staff often rely on tips as part of their income.
Where should you not tip hotel housekeeping?
Tipping hotel housekeeping is unusual or can cause awkwardness in Japan and South Korea. A polite thank-you is enough.
Should you tip hotel housekeeping in cash or by card?
Cash is the safer choice in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, and 10 more, where card tips may not reach staff. Elsewhere adding the tip to a card payment is normally fine.