How much to tip a hotel housekeeping in United Kingdom?
Many UK restaurants add an optional 12.5% service charge; if it is on the bill, no extra tip is needed.
Tipping a hotel housekeeping in United Kingdom: the local custom
When staying at a hotel in United Kingdom, the guidance for hotel service is: optional. Tip in cash in pound sterling (GBP) 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 pound sterling (GBP) is a kind gesture, never an obligation.
United Kingdom vs the US
In the US, a hotel housekeeping is typically tipped $5.00 night. In United Kingdom, the custom is optional — 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 United Kingdom tipping guide.
- Tipping in United Kingdom — restaurants, taxis, hotels and bars
- How much to tip a hotel housekeeping — the US standard and calculator
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Reviewed 2026-08-10. Customs vary by venue and region; check the bill before tipping.