Hotel concierges provide a number of services for hotel guests, including information about the surrounding area, restaurant reservations, or arranging activities. Many travelers find these services extremely helpful and wonder, “Do you tip hotel concierges?” 

​​In this section, we provide customer averages for tipping a concierge and an average of what concierges expect, empowering you to make informed choices about how to tip the next time you’re at a hotel.

What does the graph show? Customer and Worker Averages.

The graph below displays the tips customers provide for average service from a concierge compared to what U.S. concierges expect to be tipped for average service. The data is based on feedback from TippingGuide.com users living in the United States.

Concierge Tips

Tipping the concierge at a US hotel is one of those things most travelers overthink. You know to tip housekeeping and the bellhop, but the concierge desk works differently. These staff members take on custom requests and give you local knowledge that saves time and gets results.

You do not have to tip every time. But when someone at that desk actually does the work, gets you a table that was booked solid, or tracks down tickets to something sold out, leaving cash is the normal thing to do.

Quick Facts: Hotel Concierge Services

A concierge handles the logistics of your trip. That means local recommendations, transportation, and requests that do not fit a standard category. The main difference with a concierge is that every guest comes with something different. Over time, these guys build up solid connections with restaurants, venues, and local spots that regular guests just can't get on their own.

That's why tipping isn't one-size-fits-all. Asking which subway line to take. No tip needed. But if they spend an hour setting up something complicated for you, leaving some cash is the normal thing to do.

Tipping Concierge Staff: How Much Should You Tip?

How much you tip depends on what you're asking them to do. Just base it on how much effort they put in instead of trying to use some flat rate.

• A small tip works well when they suggest a great lunch spot or call a quick cab.
• Leave a standard tip if they book a routine dinner reservation or set up a regular city tour.
• Plan to give a larger tip if they coordinate a multi-day schedule or handle group travel plans.
• A generous tip is expected when they use their connections to get you into exclusive venues or find sold-out tickets.

When You Should Tip Hotel Concierge Professionals

Knowing when to hand over some cash keeps things friendly and ensures great service throughout your stay. A good rule of thumb is to tip whenever they use their time or network to improve your trip.

Consider tipping in the following situations:

• When they successfully get you a spot at a popular, exclusive venue.
• When they spend significant time researching specific local activities for you.
• When they solve an urgent issue, like tracking down an item you forgot.
• When they set up personalized, in-room surprises for a special occasion.

When Tipping Is Optional

You don't have to tip every time you walk up to the desk. Quick and easy stuff that doesn't take much effort is usually part of the normal hotel service.

You can skip the tip for things like:

• Ask for a quick printed map or simple directions to the train station.
• Checking what time the gym or pool closes.
• Picking up a brochure from the lobby rack.
• Just saying hi or asking about the weather.



How Hotel Guests Usually Tip Concierge Staff

Most people tip the concierge right after they finish helping you with a task. Tipping on the spot is great because the cash goes directly to the person who did the work. It makes the most sense if you only use the desk once or twice during your whole stay.

If you plan to use the desk a lot during a longer vacation, waiting until the end works well too. You can put the total amount in an envelope and leave it on your last day. If you go this route, it is smart to let them know early on that you will take care of them at the end, so they know their hard work is recognized.