How much to tip a hotel housekeeping in France?
By law French menu prices include service (service compris); leaving small change for great service is a nice bonus.
Tipping a hotel housekeeping in France: the local custom
When staying at a hotel in France, the guidance for hotel service is: 1-2 EUR per bag. Tip in cash in euro (EUR) where you can, and always check whether a service charge has already been added before you decide.
What to do instead
Rather than a percentage tip, round the bill up to a convenient amount. Friendly thanks and a return visit are valued more than cash here. If you received truly exceptional service and want to leave something, a small amount in euro (EUR) is a kind gesture, never an obligation.
France vs the US
In the US, a hotel housekeeping is typically tipped $5.00 night. In France, the custom is 1-2 EUR per bag — so if you are visiting from the US, expect to tip less than you would at home. For the full picture across every venue, see the France tipping guide.
- Tipping in France — restaurants, taxis, hotels and bars
- How much to tip a hotel housekeeping — the US standard and calculator
- Compare tipping in all 53 countries
Reviewed 2026-08-10. Customs vary by venue and region; check the bill before tipping.