Tipping in Western Europe

Tipping in Western Europe is not expected but welcomed.

Hotels Tips are not expected but international hotels are increasingly following the North America model.

• Porter nil in general but in international hotels €1 per bag, £1 every two bags,
• Room Service (10% if not built into the bill as service charge)
• Valet and Housekeeping will not be expecting it but the US custom is increasingly prevalent in International Hotels

Restaurants Service charge is often added to the bill. Otherwise in international restaurants 10% standard, more for good service. Pubs nothing.

Taxis Rounding up to the next £/€ for under £/€10, to the next £/€+ 3 between £/€10 to £/€30 and 10%+ for over £/€30

Spas/Hairdresser/ Nail Salon 10% of the treatment between all those who participate depending on seniority and time spent – eg 3% for individual who washes your hair and 7% for hairdresser