just came back from the grand hotel paraiso,we tipped mostly breakfast,2 dollars, lunch mostly 3 dollars,and the spec rest,depense karim at the italian was perfect we gave him 10 dollars,the jappanees 5 dollars,and in the lobbybar 5 dollars as we left for dinner,after a couple off drinks.the cleaninglady total 20 dollars, and turndouwn 5 dollars.butler 10 dollars and bellman 5 dollars . Email for Advanced Restaurant Reservations and Room Preferen, Iberostar Grand Paraso vs Haven Riviera Cancun. BTW, even though your last post clearly demonstrates that most resort employees get bupkus, I think you fabricated most of your information to fit your OPINION. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. starf told us the names who are doining a great job they are getting an exstra bonus off the end of the month. . Answer 1 of 11: We are looking to book our second trip to IGP for November. aprata - When are you going? I just don't understand what people don't get here. You get the same service weather you tip or not, we tipped at the end of our holiday as we felt each and everyone deserved a little something, that's the good thing about these guys in iberostar they never expected anything they all went out there way to make our holiday the best it could be, wish I could have given them more, there great guys. I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. taxi from cancun airport to iberostar lindo? Again!!! You're sharing your opinions and others are doing the same. Another night we had stellar service and we left him $19. An employee perphaps? The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. I wasn't going to weigh in with my opinion, but - what the heck? just came back from the grand hotel paraiso,we tipped mostly breakfast,2 dollars, lunch mostly 3 dollars,and the spec rest,depense karim at the italian was perfect we gave him 10 dollars,the jappanees 5 dollars,and in the lobbybar 5 dollars as we left for dinner,after a couple off drinks.the cleaninglady total 20 dollars, and turndouwn 5 dollars.butler 10 dollars and bellman 5 dollars . The Iberostar Paraiso Beach is centrally located on the Riviera Maya, near one of the Yucatan Peninsula's most beautiful white-sand beaches, Playa de Punta Maroma. Thank you for any help! Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. . If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. Really, isn't one of the great things about an AI is that you don't need to and aren't expected to tip? I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. During his life experiences, he should have learned to temper his words better and talk to people like he would like to be talked to. Now on page 6 you've come back with many paragraphs of misleading information. Gimmie a break! For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. The difference is this - Go to an AI and tipping is included or as we say the gratuity is automatically paid at the time of booking. Iberostar Paraiso Maya or Riu Palace Riviera Maya? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8217696', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I found by the second week I had to leave a regular $5 tip to get any reasonable service. Answer 71 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. Answer 41 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. what is a decent tip? And especially your room maid. what is a decent tip? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? My comments were to the original question of what to tip at this resort. And especially your room maid. This is certainly acceptable. I think we can agree to disagree on that one. I can only summize that the people who ARE tipping were not aware of this or think they will get better service if they do. . In Canada , and as I have learned from this forum in Europe, tips are presented for exceptional service when at an all-inclusive resort. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? Need singles as well. The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. just came back from the grand hotel paraiso,we tipped mostly breakfast,2 dollars, lunch mostly 3 dollars,and the spec rest,depense karim at the italian was perfect we gave him 10 dollars,the jappanees 5 dollars,and in the lobbybar 5 dollars as we left for dinner,after a couple off drinks.the cleaninglady total 20 dollars, and turndouwn 5 dollars.butler 10 dollars and bellman 5 dollars . Grand ADULTS ONLY All Inclusive Sustainability Hotel No. does the butler get more, like $10-20 (assuming they are doing a good job)? Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. We only use pesos. This is equivalent to $129.00 dollars of their currency (1=129). I think it is fabulous that he is on a computer sharing his wealth of experience with us. I'm sorry that it has offended you. - See 9,286 traveler reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. What time do the pools and the beach close at the Iberostar Grand ? Email for Advanced Restaurant Reservations and Room Preferen, Iberostar Grand Paraso vs Haven Riviera Cancun. $499 per night (Latest starting price for this hotel). You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Vacation Rentals Playa Paraiso Vacation Packages I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in India. Thank you for any help! I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. Not everybody will agree on this tipping subject- in fact everybody has their own ideas and interpretation of what is appropriate tipping. "In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common.". I have read all about the food, rooms, pillows, drinks but Spa? But if the waiter is busy we will tuck it under the plate (don't shoot me!). If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. It doesn't help anybody. What is there to do? any advice would be. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). Report inappropriate content 51-60 of 83 replies Sorted by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. Other than them I usally do not tip at an AI. what is a decent tip? Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. We can all have differing points of view, can't we? The renowned golf course architect P.B. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Pari dice re invented - See 9,287 traveller reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. However, when your gratuity is included at a resort then why do you also feel it is necessary to pay several dollars each time a service is rendered? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8494370', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Iberostar tucan earlier this year,Although I enjoyed the complex i found the service max 3 star at best . Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. Was I reading too much into it when you said "GOOD BYE"? Answer 1 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. The purpose being that these comments may benefit them in additional gratuities. I tipped her $2 every morning for her omlettes made to order. Where you so graciously oblige them. Get answers to your questions about Playa Paraiso. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8469969', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');airfare, transfers, hotel, taxes, meals, non-motorized watersports, and GRATUITIES are included. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. This is not MY opinion, it is just the answer to the question of tipping at an all inclusive. Answer 1 of 9: Can someone tell me about Iberostar Grand Paraiso? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8469969', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');airfare, transfers, hotel, taxes, meals, non-motorized watersports, and GRATUITIES are included. what is a decent tip? Thinking that the Iberostar chain is going to give any of what we pay, beyond the worker's paltry wages, is pure justification fantasy. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It just seems like you're the one who's getting a bit worked up about the subject. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. 3) Your latest post says only a couple people get some type of "bonus". Alternatively, you may use. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. Riviera Maya Playa del Carmen Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Hotels Iberostar Grand Paraiso 9,267 reviews #1 of 6 all-inclusives in Playa Paraiso Save Share Avenida Del Sol 309 Carretera Chetumal - P. Juarez, Km. Answer 11 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. and another $20 at the end. taxi from cancun airport to iberostar lindo? Gimmie a break! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Accommodation Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Thank you very much, that is very helpful! Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Budget accommodations for solo mature female traveler? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Thank you for any help! They deserve it! . Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. It is very obvious to me that we are seeing an issue from completely different sides because of our very different life experiences. The Iberostar staff are so wonderful, they make our holiday even more special, so what's the problem with giving a little extra directly to the people who have cared for you? We tell our clients of this hassle free vacation and they go there only to feel uncomfortable because they see other guests tipping and it makes them look cheap. How is the beach at Iberostar Paraiso resorts? Get answers to your questions about Playa del Carmen, AIRPORT INFORMATION: Cancun Airport to Playa and resorts along the coast, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Taxi, Colectivo & ADO Bus Info, AI: Adults Only and Family & Child Friendly Resorts. Thank you for any help! Playa Paraiso. There is no tipping policy as this is included with your reservation. Thank you for any help! Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. Our day-to-day efforts are to create a particularly pleasant atmosphere for our guests with the numerous services available in our wonderfully designed hotel, so your words confirming our success are really important to us. Thank you for any help! Well, you're not the only one who speaks to employees of these resorts and I've never heard your version or anything close to it. We tell our clients of this hassle free vacation and they go there only to feel uncomfortable because they see other guests tipping and it makes them look cheap. 10 years ago Save You'll get lots of opinions on this one. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Playa Paraiso. Local Restaurants? It's a place that imparts tranquility and comfort while offering excellent stewardship and concierge services to create a tailor-made getaway that's totally you. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. What people decide to do outside of this advise is their own business. I think it is a lot of money and even more reason to justify a few more dollars for those who will make that vacation memorable. . Cheap Eats? It is a wide practice in Europe that the gratuity is included in your bill but also customary to leave a few coins at the table. They prefer for the guests to pay their help. Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Pari dice re invented - See 9,287 traveler reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. . What restaurants are at IB Lindo/Maya and what are the hours? I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso 15 years ago Save We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. What is it like can you use the roman bath, sauna and spa pool without extra charges. You can be "number 4" or any other number you choose. Those that do a really good job get presents. No charge. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. Believe he is now at either the Maya or Lindo. We tell our clients of this hassle free vacation and they go there only to feel uncomfortable because they see other guests tipping and it makes them look cheap. did you also know that when its slow season that employees are asked to take time off from work without pay to avert layoffs that is a fact and i will bet the price of a weeks vacation at the grand for two anybody to prove me wrong. You could do a search as well. Aren't they just doing their JOB? The only problem I can see is if extra tipping becomes expected by the employees and they hold it against non-extra tippers. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. We began our trip on Tuesday, 8/22 at The Ritz Carlton Cancun for 2 nights, then Secrets. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. You posted with this righteous fierceness that kind of came across like your way is the only way. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. An employee perphaps? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? This is not Grand specific, but we also tip similarly to Andrea. 309, Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen 77710 Mexico 011 34 971 99 80 61 Visit hotel website Check In / / Check Out / / Guests Hotel direct offer! I also tIpped the shuttle drivers $2-3 dollars every time I needed a ride as I was staying in building 70 on the oceanfront and it was a long walk to the main areas of the resort. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I thought it meant you were no longer following this thread. Thank you for any help! Although it is not necessary to tip they do appreciate it and I feel good service should be recognised. I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar: 40th B-day Vacation - Read 7,346 reviews, view 7,121 traveller photos, and find great deals for Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar at Tripadvisor. The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). We never feel that it's expected and the staff always seem surprised and happy to receive it in Mexico. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? "Maybe you could cut him a little slack.". Their income greatly depends on it, as their salary is pretty small. Answer 51 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. Let them know you are unhappy, point out why, whom, whatever and let them know that your vacation experienced has been affected by the lack of service. I don't pass judgement on anyone who chooses not to tip but I resent being made to feel guilty for giving a few dollars to someone who has worked very hard for me and who makes near slave wages. AKUMAL BAY: How do I get there? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Iberostar Paraiso Maya Resort is a major five-hotel complex at Playa Paraiso in Playa del Carmen on Mexico's Mayan Riviera, located 30 minutes south of the Cancun airport. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. I also bring small gifts to give out. We tip when there's two of us Bellboy -$5 Breakfast $2 Lunch $5 Dinner &10-20 Room service $2 Maid $2-5 morning and evening Golf cart ride $2 Drinks $2 Unless it's Daniel at the pool bar and then $5. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. Last time, we tipped Victor $20 at the beginning, and then tipped him as he did various things for us (golf cart rides, etc.) Playa Paraiso. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! I also think it is tacky to pick on a 79 year old man for sharing his experience and opinion. Alternatively, you may use. I don't pass judgement on anyone who chooses not to tip but I resent being made to feel guilty for giving a few dollars to someone who has worked very hard for me and who makes near slave wages. What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. We leave money and a note with what we would like in our room fridge. Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. More to the point, your latest post didn't say anything about a resort giving a set portion/percentage of my resort fees to the workers. If you go to a restaurant w/ a party of 6 or more and the restaurant says it will automatically add gratuity to the bill do you tip more on a regular basis? Dear guest, We would like first of all to thank you for your great review of your stay with us at Iberostar Grand Paraiso. Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo 8,953 Reviews View Hotel Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar 7,344 Reviews View Hotel Playa Paraiso, Playa del Carmen The Grand Mayan at Vidanta Riviera Maya 6,565 Reviews View Hotel Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya Mayan Palace Riviera Maya 5,687 Reviews View Hotel No! . If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. On my last day I left small Thank You cards for the wonderful Star Team members and the staff working at the towel hut who I made good friends with during my two week stay. He probably ended up with $50, but we doled it out as we went along. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Thank you for any help! I know they say tipping is included but we always like to give a few bucks for service! When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. Thank you for any help! Tipping! Book Iberostar Grand Paraiso, Playa Paraiso on Tripadvisor: See 9,285 traveler reviews, 13,626 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso, ranked #1 of 14 hotels in Playa Paraiso and rated 5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. That's as he does it. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I will say that the reception and the entertainment staff were 5 star. Thank you for any help! Playa Paraiso. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8604587', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand we had pretty disappointing service (not terrible or even bad, but compared to other meals it was definitely disappointing). I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! I think you're really beginning to understand that many people simply do not share your point of view and you're having a hard time dealing with it. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. He's our Daniel, I guess. There's the DIFFERENCE.