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Atlantic City Tipping
Guide
Do you know
how much you should tip service provider in the Atlantic City
Casinos? When traveling to Atlantic City, it's a good idea
to keep these simple tipping guidelines in your mind. Many
visitors may not be aware that certain employees make there
living receiving tips and make a very small hourly rate or
salary. In addition, you may be able to get a better room,
faster service and more VIP benefits you were not aware of. I
hope this guide to tipping will remove some anxiety from your
next trip to Atlantic City’s casinos.
Quick Guide to Tipping in Atlantic City Casinos
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1. Doorman
–
There are two situations
you may come in contact with the doorman. a. Upon
arrival to the hotel in Valet Parking. He will give you
your Valet Parking Ticket and will remove your bags from
your car, then tag them and then pass along to the
bellman for delivery to your room. b. The next is
when he hails a taxi for you.
Typical Tip:
a.
$1- $2
per bag, more for heavy & large bags. B.
$1 -
$2
each time.
Doorman Income Details:
Base Pay per Hour: $11.00
Tips per Hour: $4.90
Percent of Total Hourly Income in Tips: 31%
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2. Front
Desk Clerk
–
Upon arrival at the
Front Desk it’s not required to tip, however, if you
want a Room Upgrade, try this:
Put a
$20 bill between your
ID and your credit card, then, casually ask if there are
any complimentary or free upgrades available. Just in
case, most front desk staff reportedly will give you the
$20 back if they can't do an upgrade. It's worth a shot
at a suite or nicer room!
Typical Tip:
$20
for Room Upgrade
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3. Bellman / Bell Hop
- In this day and
age of rolling suite cases, Bellman are taking the hit
financially. However, if you require that the
bellman bring your luggage to your room or from the room
downstairs at check out, use the following tipping
guideline.
Typical Tip:
$1- $2
per page, more for heavy and oversized bags $2 minimum.
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4.
Valet Parking
–
Each time the valet
brings your car around you should tip him. The
funny thing is, the dollar amount they receive hasn't
changed in 25 years. These employees actually work
pretty hard, as long as the care arrives quickly and in
the same condition you arrived in use the following
tipping patterns.
Typical Tip:
$2
Minimum
$5
or more for luxury cars.
Valet Parking Base Pay per
Hour: $8.00
Tips per Hour: $3.70
Percent of Total Hourly
Income in Tip: 28%
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5.
Cocktail Waitress Casino Floor
–
This is
an easy one, hopefully you have a waitress that passes
by often and is willing to find you if you move slot
machines or tables, these "Eagles" may deserve more.
Typical Tip:
$1
per round
$2
for Eagles. (after all it is free.)
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6.
Bartender
–
The reality is, we all
tend to get a little more generous as the night goes on,
that bodes well for your bartender as he or she makes
the majority of his or her income from the extra dollars
we place on the bar as a tip.
Typical Tip:
$1
per round
or
10% -
15%
of total bill.
Bartender
Base Pay per Hour: $7.00
Tips per Hour: $10.30
Percent of Total Hourly Income in Tips: 57%
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7.
Restaurant Waiter
/ Waitress –
This is an important one,
these service providers make the least per hour and rely
the most on tips of any other Atlantic City Casino
Employee. As per normal, if you get an "Eagle" tip
them better than a run of the mill server.
Typical Tip:
15% Coffee shops and deli's -
20% Fine dining restaurants.
Waiter Base
Pay per Hour: $4.60
Tips per Hour: $9.90
Percent of Total Hourly Income in Tips: 68%
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8.
Maids / Housekeeping
–
This is a service provider often overlooked by the
standard hotel guest. It's a tough job, so give
your maid a little something for the effort, after all,
it's a dirt job but someone has to do it. Be sure to
place enveloped marked Maid.
Typical Tip:
$1
per
night is standard and
appreciated, $2 per
night if you create a larger than normal mess.
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9. Room Service
–
In most cases the tip may already be included as they
have been stiffed once too many times. So look at
the check closely to make sure either way that the tip
is included. If not we recommend the following
gratuity.
Typical Tip:
15%
of total check (Don't forget they have to come around
pick up trays left outside your door as well.)
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10. Taxi Cab
Driver
–
Atlantic City isn't that large so, most all cab rides
are 10 minutes or less door to door. Of course if
your on a tight schedule and the cab driver buzz's in
and out of traffic a more deserving tip is warranted.
Here's the basic tipping policy for cab Drivers.
Atlantic City Airport Hotels
Typical Tip:
$2 for short trips
and 15% for elite cab
driver.
You may come in contact
with one of these service providers as well during your
stay in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Here is a quick
tipping guide to some key service providers that can
make a difference on your vacation.
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► Dealers -
General philosophy is
$5 for each hour your at a
table. (More when you win!)
►
Concierge
$5 per reservation or service,
more for multiple service arrangements.
►
Massage Therapist
-
10% - 20%
for all massage and wellness treatments.
►
Hairstylist -
Generally
15% Includes: Nails,
Pedicures and other similar services.
► Wine Steward -
15% - 20%
of
wine bill. Should really know his wines.
►
Limo Drivers -
$5
for short rides
$20 for long rides.
Should also provide information.
► Rolling Chair Attendant -
Located on the boardwalk, generally
$2 - $5
is a fair gratuity.
►
Musician / Singer
-
Enjoyable music and
entertainment $5 for the
night, more for song requests or dedications.
► Slot Attendants, Keno Runners,
Change Person -
$1 - $5
during your play, more if you hit a Jackpot.
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Quick Tipping Guide |
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Front Desk |
$20
to get a room upgrade |
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Cocktail Waitresses |
$1 per drink. |
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Dealers |
$5
per hr. |
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Slot
Attendants (hand pay outs) |
0.5%
to 1% |
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Taxi
Drivers |
15% |
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Valet Parking |
$2
-$5 on pickup |
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Doorman |
$1
per bag |
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Maids |
$1-2per day |
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Bellman |
$1
per bag |
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Restaurant Servers |
15%
of pre-tax check total |
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