Tipping in Las Vegas – how, who and how much to tip in Las Vegas
The 419th Mitch and Dr. Kev's Tipping the Odds Las Vegas Podcast Oct 11, 2020 On this episode I fix my Microphone after the first 45 seconds, and its also funny and informative. Tipping for Free Drinks in Las Vegas. One thing that will drive you insane is the cost of alcohol anywhere you go on the Las Vegas Strip. $6 is the standard fare for a domestic bottle. Sometimes a domestic bottle is upwards of $10+. That doesn't include a tip.
Tipping Valet In Las Vegas
Las vegas StripBelow is what I tip, I am not saying that this is generous (I am mean) but its what I generally tip and only once has anyone acted in a way where they thought that I had not tipped enough. My tips are based on a mid range casino like MGM, Luxor or Monte Carlo if you are at a top hotel like Wynn, Mirage or Bellagio adjust up slightly and a cheaper property like Excalibur or Circus Circus slightly less.
Tipping the Odds. Welcome to the home of Mitch and Dr. SORRY, WE NO LONGER ARE PART OF THE AMAZON AFFILIATE PROGRAM, THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PAST. We have been going to Las Vegas for over 20 years and have accumulated a lot of pictures, stories and adventures that we discuss on the show. Cocktail Waitresses –In Las Vegas all drinks are free whilst you are playing if they are served to you by a cocktail waitress but you need to tip.If I am just passing and don't expect to stay I tip $1 – $2 per drink if I am going to be there for a while I tip $5 per drink for the first one then usually $1 per drink after that.
Bell Boy – I generally tip $2 per bag when it arrives in the room I don't generally tip the person who gets my stuff out of the trunk as the tips are pooled so they should be covered. I would do the same for the Bell boy who delivers my bags back to my car or taxi when I leave. Sometimes you can wait ages for your bags or for a Bell boy to come to your room I still tip as the Bell Boy is generally doing his best but in busy times there are just not enough of them employed by the hotel.
Check in clerk – I always tip the check in clerk before my room is assigned, if I want an upgrade using the $20 trick, even if its just for a view of the Vegas Strip then I tip at least $20 (see here). If I just want to make sure I don't have the room by the kitchen extractor fan or with a stunning view of the third level of the parking lot maybe $10.
The Maid – the poor maid often gets forgotten about because you don't see her, I always leave at least $3 per day for the maid, usually on the pillow or under a spent bottle of toiletries.
Dealers – I am slightly funny about this I rarely tip a dealer directly but if I am doing well I put small side bets for the dealer every now and again, when I leave the table if I am up I will usually tip the dealer about 5% up to about $50. Doubledown casino facebook promo codes. I have had many dealers in Las Vegas who I have found either moody or boring in this case regardless of what I win I will not tip.
Las Vegas Tips And Secrets
Cocktail Waitresses –In Las Vegas all drinks are free whilst you are playing if they are served to you by a cocktail waitress but you need to tip.If I am just passing and don't expect to stay I tip $1 – $2 per drink if I am going to be there for a while I tip $5 per drink for the first one then usually $1 per drink after that. See here for more detail.
Barman – I tip $2 – $5 per round up to 5 drinks I think that this is probably on the stingy side but that is what I tip. In London you dont usually tip a barman but this is expected in Las Vegas.
Valet Parking – There is no charge for valet parking in Las Vegas (except at the Four Seasons) so tip the guy, but only when you collect your car usually tip $2 if I want it quickly and ask and I get it quickly thi.s can become $5 – $10
Guy that calls the cab, outside most hotels there is a guy who calls the cab and opens the door for you, most people tip him $1 I don't I am happy an capable of calling a cab myself just not allowed to.
Cab Driver – This depends if it's a very short trip under say $6 I give the change to $10, this is to compensate the cabbie for the time he has spent waiting and the fact he could have got a better fare. $6-$10 generally the change and a couple of dollars $10 upwards the change + 20%. If the cab driver is moody or if he takes me what I think is a long route he won't get tipped he wont like it but he wont get tipped. I am on vacation I am paying for a service and part of that service is his attitude.
