Tipping Tip

Most people that live and work in Las Vegas work in the tourism industry. When you, as a Las Vegas tourist, like your stay, you'll probably come back, and they know that. So everybody is very friendly to you. I've been to many places in the USA but I noticed that in Las Vegas people tend to be more friendly. Also, generally they go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable. I think that's a good thing.

And it does not hurt to return the favour. I learned this little tip from a friend who visits Las Vegas on occasion, and usually stays at low- to midrange hotels like The Boardwalk, The Flamingo or The Stratosphere. I think it works anywhere.

Most people leave a tip for the maid the day they leave, usually a few bucks, $5-$10 seems to be the norm. They leave it on the bed with a note "maid" or put it in the envelope that some hotels have for you to leave visitor comments.

Now, instead of putting in $10 at the end of your stay, you could also put in $1 every single day. Think of it. First, your maid may have the day off just when you leave, and the tip goes to someone else. You don't want that, I assume. Second, being a Las Vegas roommaid is not the most pleasant job (I would think), and just the small $1 makes her day a bit brighter. I have no clue if your room will be cleaned any better, but I can tell you that I once entered my room, and the maid, from the end of the hallway where she was doing another room, yelled "Thank you for the tip, Sir!".

Las Vegas may be called Sin City, but a little tip can go a long way.