How Much to Tip
Housekeeping?

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The US standard for hotel housekeeping is $2–$5 per night for a standard room — left daily in cash with a note. For suites, luxury hotels, or resorts, $5–$10 per night is more appropriate. Use the calculator below for a suggestion calibrated to your city and property type.

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How much do you tip hotel housekeeping?

The standard hotel housekeeping tip is $2–$5 per night at standard hotels and $5–$10 at luxury properties. Leave cash daily rather than at checkout — different staff may clean each day.

Should you tip hotel housekeeping daily or at checkout?

Daily is best — different housekeepers may clean your room each day, and a tip left at checkout may not reach the person who cleaned most of your stay.

Do you tip housekeeping if you leave the "do not disturb" sign on?

If you used the do not disturb sign for your entire stay and housekeeping never serviced your room, a tip is not expected. If they cleaned at all, tip accordingly.

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Hotel Housekeeping Tipping in the United States

A quick guide to what's standard — and what's generous — at every kind of property.

Tip Daily, Not at Checkout

Many travelers leave a lump tip at checkout, but this means the housekeeper who cleans on your last day receives everything. Tipping daily in cash with a note saying "Housekeeping — thank you" ensures every person who cleaned your room is recognized.

Standard vs. Luxury

For a standard hotel room, $2–$5 per night is the US norm. At a luxury or 4–5 star property, $5–$10 per night is appropriate. Suites with more square footage, more towels, and more surfaces to clean warrant the higher end.

Airbnbs and Cabin Rentals

Airbnbs and cabin rentals charge a cleaning fee upfront, so tipping is optional. If the property was exceptionally clean and well-stocked, a $15–$30 tip for a short stay is a warm gesture — but there's no social expectation to do so.

All-Inclusive Resorts

At all-inclusive resorts, check whether service charges are already included. If not, $3–$5 per night is the commonly cited guideline. Leaving US dollars is widely accepted at international all-inclusive properties frequented by American travelers.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hotel Housekeeping Tips

Should I tip housekeeping every day or just at checkout?

Every day is the preferred approach. Different staff may clean your room on different days, so a daily tip ensures each person is recognized. Leave cash with a note so staff know it's for them.

How much to tip at an extended stay hotel?

Extended stay hotels clean less frequently — typically once or twice a week. Tip $5–$10 per cleaning visit, or $15–$25 at checkout for a week-long stay. The less frequent visits mean each cleaning session covers more accumulated work.

Do you tip at an Airbnb?

No tip is required at an Airbnb since a cleaning fee is built into the booking. If the property was exceptionally clean or the host went above and beyond, $15–$30 for a short stay is a thoughtful optional gesture.

What do I do with towels and bedding before checkout?

Leave used towels on the bathroom floor — this signals they need washing. Hanging towels signals you'd like to reuse them. Don't strip the bed; housekeeping has an efficient process and it's faster for them to start from scratch. Consolidate trash into one bin if possible.