Am I expected to tip for room service on top of the Service and delivery fee?

Am I expected to tip for room service on top of the Service and delivery fee? - Empty apartment with packed carton boxes before moving

I've noticed that most hotels with room service now charge a delivery fee (~$3) and a service charge (~21%) in addition to sales tax and on top of exorbitant markups on the food itself.

A simple burger can run you $30 with all this nonsense and I feel like it is piling on to expect a tip too, but I don't want the hotel employee to get shorted just because the hotel is getting greedy.

My question is this: Is it customary to tip for room service in addition to the service and delivery fee? Or are these fees a form of mandatory tip? For anyone who has worked in room service, does any of the service or delivery fee go to the kitchen staff/delivery person?






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