Spa Tips- How much is enough?
Spa tipping is customary at spas, but how much and how you handle it depends on what kind of spa you're going to. Spa tipping is usually 15-20% of the amount of the spa treatment. For instance, $20 is a good tip for a massage that costs $100 to $120.
Most spas where you spend the night, including resort spas, hotel and destination or health spas, add a spa tip or "service fee" of 18-20% onto the massage or facial, so you don't have to worry about it. However, if you think you received exceptional service, you can give the therapist additional money in the treatment room.
If you offer the therapist money and a tip is already being added to your bill, they should inform you of it before accepting the money. If you didn't know, feel free to keep the money.
Some day spas add a service fee, but many do not. You can either offer it directly to the therapist in cash, or add it to your bill. A few spas leave envelopes in the room to encourage tipping.
If you're getting a bargain price, like $50 from a chain like Massage Envy, you should tip $15 or $20, especially if you like the therapist.
If you're getting a promotional rate like $50 during Spa Week, you should tip on the full value of the service.
There really needs to be gross negligence such as rudeness or sexual advances on the part of the therapist to not tip at all at. Let them know at the front desk what happened, so management can take care of it.
If the person is doing their best, but you just don't like their style, go ahead and tip. Just don't book with them again.
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