How to indicate the tip to cleaners in hotels and motels [duplicate]

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Forgetting the cleaners

It seems ridiculous to you and me, but in the US, and Canada, and many parts of the Middle East, hotel guests are expected to leave money out – the equivalent of a few dollars per day – for the housekeeping team. You'll never see these people, but the cleanliness of your room will certainly increase with the more money you decide to leave.

How do you indicate what money is (and is not) intended as a tip to the cleaners in hotels and motels (in the United States if it needs to be narrowed down to a specific country)?

The question How to tip housekeeping in hotels if leaving tips daily? more or less answers my question, but doesn't address whether cleaning staff may inadvertently interpret money left lying around that wasn't meant as a tip as one.

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Are you supposed to tip hotel room cleaners?

The standard tip for hotel housekeeping in the U.S. is $2 to $5 per day, says Cohorst. Now, with all the additional work housekeeping must accomplish, it's only fair to tip a consistent $5 per day\u2014even more, if you're feeling exceptionally benevolent.

Where do you put the tip in a hotel room?

How to leave tips for housekeeping. Make sure the tip is visible, like on the dresser or next to the bathroom sink. Avoid leaving your housekeeping tips on the bed or nightstand, as these areas risk your cash getting jostled around or lost when bed sheets are changed.

How do you tip hotel staff?

A hotel may automatically add gratuity to room service (but it's best to double-check). Otherwise, 18% to 20% should suffice. Tipping housekeeping may not be the norm, but it is nice to leave a small gratuity, especially if you leave a big mess or call for extra towels. Anywhere from $3 to $7 daily works, Osten says.

How do you tip housekeeping at an extended stay hotel?

Tip $1 or $2 per guest per night in most hotels. At higher-end properties, $3 to $5 per guest per night is typical, says Lillian Africano, president of the Society of American Travel Writers. If your visit is longer than three days, tip each morning so the right housekeeper receives it.

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