Do I tip hotel housekeeping?
Housekeeping is the gentle one: not strictly required, but a genuinely kind thing to do. The Emily Post Institute recommends $2–$5 per day, left each day rather than in one lump at checkout.
Why daily and why cash: a different person may clean your room each day, so a single checkout tip often misses whoever did most of the work. Leave it on the desk with a short note marked for housekeeping.
Of every prompt on this site, this is where a few dollars does the most good for the lowest-paid person in the building.
When to tip more
Lean to the top of the $2–$5 range for a long stay, a real mess, or a luxury hotel. Leave it daily so the right person gets it.
Quick questions
How much do I tip hotel housekeeping?
$2–$5 per day, left daily with a note, per the Emily Post Institute. More for a long stay, a luxury hotel, or a big mess.
Should I tip housekeeping every day or at the end?
Daily. A different housekeeper may clean each day, so leaving cash each morning makes sure the person who did the work gets it.
Related situations
Verdict based on: The Emily Post Institute (2024), NerdWallet (2025).
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General etiquette guidance, not financial or legal advice. Norms vary by region and situation, and tipping is always your call.