An employee perphaps? tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. you got it nothing beats a crowded bar or restaurant and not having to wait forever for what ever it is you need i have been a plumber for 33 years and during busy season my clients that pay faster or more prompt get the better service that is just a fact of life maybe the average joe cant comprehend that oh well hopetheir drink comes soon cause im on my second ha ha. My co-workers and superiors are finding these comments quite interesting. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. You don't know and if their situation was as dismal as people make it out to be then why would anyone work there? Iberostar Grand Paraiso vs. what is a decent tip? I don't consider $4000 for 5 nights to be a cheap vacation. Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! starf told us the names who are doining a great job they are getting an exstra bonus off the end of the month. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. Iberostar Grand Paraso, luxury hotel in Riviera Maya | Iberostar I'm willing to be that no, most people don't. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. 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. I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. Those that do a really good job get presents. Iberostar Grand - going tomorrow but projected weather sucks You really don't "need" to tip anywhere-no one will ever hold a gun to your head if you stiff your waiter (maybe they would) here in the U.S. but how many of you who say tipping isn't necessary at an AI would dream of doing that here? Alternatively, you may use. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. taxi from cancun airport to iberostar lindo? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. This is not the environment we want for our clients. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Forum . We tip while there. I'm trying to follow your logic and apply it to my viewpoint. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House Answer 11 of 23: I've read a bunch of posts on who to tip, but haven't seen a lot of info on how much to tip each person. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. 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. They deserve it! We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I'm sorry that it has offended you. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Remember that if you give a GIFT you need to leave a note saying that its a gift and give your name/room number (I made up little cards on my computer with this information). 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 think it is fabulous that he is on a computer sharing his wealth of experience with us. I am not condoning a *no tipping* policy, merely advising when it is necessary and when it is not. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Playa Paraiso - Tripadvisor He's such a sweet man, and probably the best waiter we've had anywhere. It just seems like you're the one who's getting a bit worked up about the subject. I am stunned by some of the postings that people have made in the last few days. 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. We bring plenty of 5s and 1s and tip regularly and well no matter the resort, as long as service levels justify it. We had one bartender that was phenomenal and we wrote a nice letter about him. Was I reading too much into it when you said "GOOD BYE"? What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? Thank you for any help! The Mayan Riviera is a wildly popular vacation area and Playa del Carmen is a hotspot with many all-inclusive resorts. This thread is almost as good and controversial as the tipping threads on cruisecritic.com!!!! Playa Paraiso. Thanks for your help! Answer 31 of 35: My aunt and I (spanish speaking New Yorkers) arrived at IGP yesterday, Monday, as the third and final leg of our Mexican trip to celebrate my 50th birthday. The only problem I can see is if extra tipping becomes expected by the employees and they hold it against non-extra tippers. It is very obvious to me that we are seeing an issue from completely different sides because of our very different life experiences. Gimmie a break! Some places even put what you were expected to pay as a service charge and also seemed to expect a tip!! In my experience, most employees where we have stayed in PDC are very grateful and gracious when you give them a tip. 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. No one will tell me not to tip though. This is certainly acceptable. You could do a search as well. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? If you don't want to tip that's fine--and believe me there are a lot more people who don't tip at all than people who do. Can I use the lazy river / wave pool at the Lindo if I stay at the Beach or Del Mar? The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. 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. If you don't want to tip that's fine--and believe me there are a lot more people who don't tip at all than people who do. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I base it on service. 1 in Playa Paraiso See options By travellers on TripAdvisor in February de 2023 Right on the beachfront, this elegant hotel designed with adults in mind boasts superb architectural features and spacious suites all while providing tranquility and comfort. Staying at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? 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 . booking Iberostar Grand Paraiso - Playa Paraiso Message Board - Tripadvisor If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. but you are there in dec ,so you will see for your relves ,its a great resort ,with a lot off good empol, so you can tip a lot if you want. Playa Paraiso. I am looking for a higher end hotel with emphasis on service, cleanliness and spa. more. He is someones Grandfather and maybe even Great-grandfather!!! It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. 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. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. does the butler get more, like $10-20 (assuming they are doing a good job)? This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. Playa Paraiso. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. 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. Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Resort First Timers - See 9,286 traveller reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Playa Paraiso, Mexico, at Tripadvisor. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. Thank you for any help! I hope you're talking about another Rene! Local Restaurants? Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. Dont forget to tip the bellboys. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. What people decide to do outside of this advise is their own business. No, 4000 for vacation is not cheap-that's what we're paying for our IB Grand vacation in December. See if you can follow 1) Earlier you told us that you always receive great service. If anyone else reading these comments resents my honest answer to the question I would welcome your feedback. I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. It really is nice to see the programs that these companies have to reward their employees that go above and beyond, kind of like ours here. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. . Iberostar Grand - Playa Paraiso Message Board - Tripadvisor tipping at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso - Tripadvisor I was wondering if someone can give me some insights on the sports facilities of the del Mar - condition of the gym, tennis courts, etc. Iberostar Paraiso Maya: only one with lazy river? 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. And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). You can be "number 4" or any other number you choose. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. We tip on par with what Andrea does, with the exception of Rene. We also use only pesos but I was typing that on my phone and economizing on taps. I will say that the reception and the entertainment staff were 5 star. Where you so graciously oblige them. 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. They prefer for the guests to pay their help. An employee perphaps? This time we have found a cheaper rate on Orbitz and Travelocity - I am leary of booking by this. just because we're told that gratuities are "included" it doesn't mean that the employee gets any of what we pay-it just means the resort says you don't have to give them anything. The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. I'll paste 50 dollar bills to my forehead if I want to! Thank you for any help! Alternatively, you may use. 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. 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. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-116348196', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand, you are at the highest level of the resort. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? 3 Votes 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. I thought it meant you were no longer following this thread. . Not being travel savy we booked the first trip through a local national travel agency. I have never tipped my mailman (and my SIL is one!! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. Not everybody will agree on this tipping subject- in fact everybody has their own ideas and interpretation of what is appropriate tipping. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled.