How Much to Tip Hotel housekeeping?
Updated 2026-05-23 · 2026 U.S. tipping standard
Tip hotel housekeeping $3–$5 per night at a standard hotel and $5–$10 per night at a luxury or resort property. Leave the tip in cash daily in an envelope marked "Housekeeping" or with a thank-you note — daily tipping is important because different staff may clean your room on different days.
Tip calculator
U.S. norm is to tip on the pre-tax subtotal.
Advanced — tip on pre-tax amount
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What's normal for hotel housekeeping?
- Standard / mid-range hotel: $3–$5 per night.
- Luxury hotel or resort: $5–$10 per night.
- Tip daily, not in a lump sum at checkout — different staff rotate days.
- Leave the cash in a marked envelope or with a clear note that says "Housekeeping."
When to tip more
- You ordered room service that left a mess.
- Traveling with kids, pets, or unusually heavy use of the room.
- Extended stay (week or longer).
When a smaller tip is reasonable
- Self-service "green" stays where you opted out of daily cleaning.
Worked example
For hotel housekeeping, the U.S. norm is a flat $3–$5 per night (standard hotel), not a percentage. Tip in cash directly to the person who did the work. Use the calculator above for any percentage-based portion of the bill (e.g. taxis with a metered fare).
Hotel housekeeping tipping FAQ
Should I tip at checkout instead of daily?
No — different cleaners may have worked on different days. Daily tipping ensures the right people are recognized.
Is tipping really expected at every hotel?
In the U.S., yes — housekeepers are typically minimum-wage and tipping is the norm even at chain hotels.
How do I tip if I don't have small bills?
Stop at the front desk and ask them to break a larger bill — most will gladly do it.
Do I tip on top of a "resort fee"?
Yes. The resort fee goes to the property, not to housekeeping staff.