Hotel Tip Calculator

Calculate hotel tips for housekeeping ($2-5/night), bellhops ($1-2/bag), and concierge — based on stay length and service used.

Who are you tipping?
Recommended total tip
$5.00
Fair range $2.00$7.00
How this is calculated
1 night × standard amount$5.00

$5.00 per night is the standard starting point; adjust for service and hotel level.

Tip amount in US Dollar (USD)

How Much Should You Tip Hotel Staff?

Hotel tipping usually uses flat amounts: per night for housekeeping, per bag for bellhops, and per request for concierge help. Select the staff role so the calculator applies the right unit.

Hotel Tipping Guide

$2-3/night
Average
$5/night
Standard
$7+/night
Excellent

Hotel Tip Factors

Before choosing the final hotel tip, consider these factors:

  • Tip housekeeping daily, not just at checkout
  • Leave tip in envelope labeled "Housekeeping"
  • Tip bellhops per bag
  • Concierge tips for special assistance

Hotel Tipping Etiquette

Hotel staff work hard for your comfort. Tip housekeeping $5/night daily, bellhops $2/bag, concierge $5-20 for special help.

How this hotel recommendation works

  • Housekeeping: $5 per night standard, with a $2–7 range
  • Bellhop: $2 per bag standard, with a suggested $5 minimum
  • Concierge: $10 per request standard, with a $5–20 range
  • Choose the staff role first so the calculator uses the right unit

Example: 4 nights of housekeeping × $5 per night = $20, ideally left in labeled daily amounts.

This is a transparent editorial model, not an official formula from any platform. You can override the recommendation in the calculator above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Written and maintained by the CalculateTip.io Editorial Team. Last reviewed by the CalculateTip.io Editorial Team. Rates shown are editorial guidance based on common US practice, not official rules — local customs and platform policies vary.

Sources: Emily Post Institute tipping guidance · CalculateTip.io editorial guidance based on common US practice; local customs and platform policies vary