All tips are very appreciated and dont forget your omelette maker. Local Restaurants? Search for Iberostar Grand Paraiso discounts in Playa del Carmen with KAYAK. Get answers to your questions about Playa Paraiso. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? It just seems like you're the one who's getting a bit worked up about the subject. Thank you for any help! Playa Paraiso. If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. We began our trip on Tuesday, 8/22 at The Ritz Carlton Cancun for 2 nights, then Secrets. Staying at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? It is NOT necessary to tip, as you are paying for an *all inclusive* , this means *everything* from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Grand ADULTS ONLY All Inclusive Sustainability Hotel No. It said that a couple of employees would get some type of "bonus". The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? . 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. 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. It is NOT necessary to tip, as you are paying for an *all inclusive* , this means *everything* from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? z2589, it isn't polite to post to a thread with a condesending attitude, with the sole purpose of stirring the pot. It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. . This is not the environment we want for our clients. Can I use the lazy river / wave pool at the Lindo if I stay at the Beach or Del Mar? Thank you for any help! I didn't notice any difference in the level of serviceafter all, tipping is usually at the end of a service performed, right? It was great to not have to worry about money the entire trip, and that's why we chose an all-inclusive in the first place. In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common. Adults????? GOOD BYE --- JOHN TAYLOR ". If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. Thank you for any help! I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. 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 . This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. What is there to do? How do you know what the workers get in tips that are pre-paid? and another $20 at the end. Some places even put what you were expected to pay as a service charge and also seemed to expect a tip!! This is certainly acceptable. 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 . We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. How do you even know what they are paid in salary? Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. 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. No one will tell me not to tip though. Thank you for any help! For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? 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. What restaurants are at IB Lindo/Maya and what are the hours? 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. I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. 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. 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. If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). any advice would be appreciated! To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Why on earth would they transfer one of their best employees from their flagship resort? How is the beach at Iberostar Paraiso resorts? 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. Rene is not at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Need singles as well. what is a decent tip? I learned not to tip the butler at the beginning, after my very first trip. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. 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. As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. Snoebel, that's right-I almost forgot, at Sandals they reward their staff with gifts. starf told us the names who are doining a great job they are getting an exstra bonus off the end of the month. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. He probably ended up with $50, but we doled it out as we went along. 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 . Maybe you could cut him a little slack. Thanks for your help! To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. You'll get lots of opinions on this one. Playa Paraiso. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. You asked why, if the jobs were so bad, would anyone want them. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. I took $400 for tipping for good service but I found you only got the service after a tip, so i didnt use it all. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. 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. One night at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? The purpose being that these comments may benefit them in additional gratuities. And especially your room maid. An employee perphaps? A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. Where you so graciously oblige them. There is no tipping policy as this is included with your reservation. I'm gonna be number "I'm tipping as much as I can because I WANT TO!! I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. Paradisus La Esmeralda / La Perla any updates ? The butler $5-10 depending on what he does. If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). And especially your room maid. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-41276140', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand and tipped almost everyone similar to Andrea, but we also tipped the person who refilled the fridge 50 pesos every few days and the concierge 50 pesos when we booked the al a cartes. I have not heard from *aprata* so perhaps they agree with you. 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. Thank you for any help! I know they say tipping is included but we always like to give a few bucks for service! Iberostar Grand Paraiso vs. Dont forget to tip the bellboys. "Maybe it is time to put this subject to bed and move on to other things as it has been beaten to death .and some people are getting a bit hot under the collar -and that is something that is NOT wanted in this forum . It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? 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. When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? He was there on Andrea's last visit. There's the DIFFERENCE. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Was I reading too much into it when you said "GOOD BYE"? aprata - When are you going? We had one bartender that was phenomenal and we wrote a nice letter about him. In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. 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. 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. COZUMEL: How do I get there on the ferry? 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. I myself though take $2.00 and $1.00 bills. Thank you for any help! I appreciate missouridarbydog's comments. My co-workers and superiors are finding these comments quite interesting. and if the service is good, food ectra,than i think pers you tip .the all will appreciat it.and to the travelag, we do tip in europe if you go out for a nice dinner,ore a drink in the bar you always gife a euro. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? what is a decent tip? I still am adament that flashing cash in an obvious manner to bribe for service is just plain tacky! oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). I found the service so good I wanted to tip. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Iberostar Grand Paraiso, Playa Paraiso: Bekijk 9.285 beoordelingen, 13.626 foto's en aanbiedingen voor Iberostar Grand Paraiso, gewaardeerd als nr.1 van 14 hotels in Playa Paraiso en geclassificeerd als 5 van 5 bij Tripadvisor. How can you say the difference is just cheap, cheap, cheap? Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. 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. Riviera Maya, up to 30% off! 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. 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. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. coxy you are tacking this way to seriuosly, if you want to tip tip pleas. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. any advice would be. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast They come back and complain about poor service when in fact it was only poor to THEM because they did not tip enough at a resort where it was supposed to be included. We never forget the person who stocks the fridge. There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. He was incredibly busy, but still made us feel like he had all the time in the world for us. It doesn't help anybody. Thank you for any help! Report inappropriate content 1-10 of 83 replies Sorted by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 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. If you stay at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). 2) You also mentioned you rarely tip, because the resort has included a gratuity in your bill, which is passed on the employees. I didn't realise that there was such a problem with tipping until this thread. Thank you for any help! You could do a search as well. I have read all about the food, rooms, pillows, drinks but Spa? 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. Thank you for any help! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast What restaurants are at IB Lindo/Maya and what are the hours? Answer 1 of 6: What about the spa? Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. "In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common.". After a few bucks, your favorite bartender will know you by name! what is a decent tip? No, 4000 for vacation is not cheap-that's what we're paying for our IB Grand vacation in December. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Any advise. I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. 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. Everyone has their own opinion on tipping and will follow whatever practices they deem appropriate. I will no longer try to *educate* the public as to why these practices can have a negative result. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. Put it to rest and get on with your lives and stop insulting each other. 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. Welcome to Iberostar Playa Paraso Golf Club, a stunning location surrounded by nature, exotic animals and ancient ruins. I am looking for a higher end hotel with emphasis on service, cleanliness and spa. I was just there and noticed that many people did tip regularly. We tip on par with what Andrea does, with the exception of Rene. I'm sorry that it has offended you. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages 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). Iberostar Grand Paraso hotel is designed with adults in mind. Gimmie a break! . Web cam live in playa del carmen beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 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). 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. KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites to help you find and book the hotel deal at Iberostar Grand Paraiso that suits you best. I certainly appreciated reading different perspectives on the topic. . BUT, the workers DON'T GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). Just returned from Iberostar Grand Any Questions? . You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. We found the service exceptional at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Their income greatly depends on it, as their salary is pretty small. Little did I know that in answering *APRATA's* question, I would ignite such a hotbed of protest. Answer 31 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. If there is turndown service at night you might want to leave $1. Some refer to it as trolling. No one will tell me not to tip though. In Canada , and as I have learned from this forum in Europe, tips are presented for exceptional service when at an all-inclusive resort. When you say the difference is that the gratuity is "included", yes, it TECHNICALLY is. Thanks in. As a travel agent, I have read your question and was concerned at the responses you were getting. Alternatively, you may use. He's our Daniel, I guess. When you go to a restaurant here and the tip is added on, THEY DO GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have never tipped my mailman (and my SIL is one!! They prefer for the guests to pay their help. Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! An employee perphaps? 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. Also, I am a little concerned that you "are getting a bit hot under the collar - and that is something that is NOT wanted in this forum". taxi from cancun airport to iberostar lindo? The renowned golf course architect P.B. Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. This is what I tip for good service at an AI: $1USD for each round of drinks, $3 at a buffet, $5 for full service breakfast or lunch, $10 at dinner, $5 each morning for housekeeping, $2 for turndown service, $1 for person stocking drinks in the room, $1 per bag for bellman. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals I don't tip to get good service but because I have received good service. Thinking that the Iberostar chain is going to give any of what we pay, beyond the worker's paltry wages, is pure justification fantasy. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. Answer 31 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. 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. Visitors will find rooms designed for luxury, including marble bathrooms . Must add, although we tipped, some did not. If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. It is very obvious to me that we are seeing an issue from completely different sides because of our very different life experiences. They made that very clear to us from the start (an employee could get fired for accepting a tip). Alternatively, you may use. Thank you very much, that is very helpful! 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? I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? Cheap Eats? what is a decent tip? I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. I used to leave $4 a day for the maid but even that failed top get the fridge topped up on regualar basis. Answer 1 of 9: Can someone tell me about Iberostar Grand Paraiso? oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. Gimmie a break! 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. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-116342987', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand, can you use the Water Park and Wave Pool at the Lindo or is there a charge? We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? The whole idea of an all inclusive is the ease of it. I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. . It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. I also bring small gifts to give out. Playa Paraiso. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Thank you for any help! what is a decent tip? Really, isn't one of the great things about an AI is that you don't need to and aren't expected to tip? Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. Thank you for any help! I'm trying to follow your logic and apply it to my viewpoint. . I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. HONEYMOON Hotels & Resorts: Playa & Beyond, Ocean trips (Catamarans, fishing , Jet Skis and more, Browse all 123,480 Playa del Carmen topics . So unless a resort forbids it I feel it is appropriate to tip for good service. 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. I also made up the cards (business card blanks) that just say Gracias which I leave with the tips. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. It only takes a few bad apples to spoil the bunch for the rest of us. They come back and complain about poor service when in fact it was only poor to THEM because they did not tip enough at a resort where it was supposed to be included. You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. 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. 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'm finding that most people are missing my point on tipping at an all inclusive and IN their protests to my advise, they are actually PROVING my point. In addition, the ala carte waiters were usually very good and I'd tip them $5 per meal. 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. 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. Interestingly, on the Today show today they were saying "all inclusive" means different things at different places. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Guest House When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. I don't consider $4000 for 5 nights to be a cheap vacation. Also, depending on where I am going, I do t-shirts with iron on transfers. Everyone has different monetary amounts they like to leave and that is up to you. You're sharing your opinions and others are doing the same. the starfriends gets more %, because the are working different hours. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Vacation Rentals Playa Paraiso Vacation Packages If your going soon. They come back and complain about poor service when in fact it was only poor to THEM because they did not tip enough at a resort where it was supposed to be included. I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso in March 2018 and I tipped as he did. Thank you all for sharing - for some reason I was not notified of the answers in the email after the first reply, and I only got to read it all now! Visitors to Iberostar Grand Paraso hotel wake in the mornings to views of the warm, blue waters of the Caribbean or cool, green gardens from the suites where they can enjoy privacy and space in secluded suites and villas.The rooms at the Playa del Carmen all-inclusive resort have everything needed for a perfect stay. Pools usually close around sundown so they can clean them. This thread is almost as good and controversial as the tipping threads on cruisecritic.com!!!! We are quite naive tippers, so maybe we do over tip (sorry) but when the service is so good and friendly we feel it's deserved. It is like beating a dead horse. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? An employee perphaps? I found by the second week I had to leave a regular $5 tip to get any reasonable service. Where you so graciously oblige them. What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? 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. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? You posted with this righteous fierceness that kind of came across like your way is the only way. Thank you for any help! Dont forget to tip the bellboys. Not being travel savy we booked the first trip through a local national travel agency. Report inappropriate content 51-60 of 83 replies Sorted by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 What restaurants are at IB Lindo/Maya and what are the hours? 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. It is already paid for! I am not condoning a *no tipping* policy, merely advising when it is necessary and when it is not. Thank you for any help! Iberostar Paraiso Maya or Riu Palace Riviera Maya? It is already paid for! You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good.
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