I've never heard of this custom until I read this thread, and I've grown up staying in $300+/night hotels.
I know my family isn't stingy. I'm not either, I'm always a 20%+ tipper. I'm going to ask my mom about this.
I always was taught to tip waitstaff and pizza drivers well because they make below wage to accomodate for getting tips. I always thought hotel staff got paid relatively well.
And honestly, I'm the type of person that leaves my bed relatively made at the hotel, and keeps my things neat and tidy anyway. I imagine my room is a piece of cake to clean.
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