It is not necessary to tip housekeeping staff. Employees at B&Bs as well as small, family-run hotels don't expect gratuities either.
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Some travelers like to leave one tip for hotel housekeeping at the end of their stay. But most experts say it's better to leave a tip every day of your trip.
Tipping is appreciated but not always appropriate in London. There are some situations where it is customary, for example in restaurants. However, tips in the UK are discretionary and depend on the quality of the service you receive.
Unlike some countries you do not have to tip in the UK. However, there are some unsaid social rules about leaving a tip. For example, if you take a taxi it is normal practice to round up the fare to the nearest pound.
In larger and more frequently visited cities (London, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Glasgow, etc.) tipping is more and more common; Americans are accustomed to leaving 20% at minimum, however the most common practice in the UK is to leave between 10 and 12%.
Do I need to bring cash to the UK? It's a good idea to have small amounts of cash to hand. You may need coins or notes when parking, or require some for tipping. When paying for small items it can also be simpler to hand over a few coins than a card or a banknote.
No, it is not expected to tip Uber drivers. It is also not expected to tip other kinds of taxi drivers in London, except that you might round up to the nearest convenient change if paying in cash. Your Uber driver will be quite happy to be doing an LHR to SW1 transfer as it is. As others have said, there is no need.
tipping is more and more common; Americans are accustomed to leaving 20% at minimum, however the most common practice in the UK is to leave between 10 and 12%. In nicer restaurants up to 15% (provided that the service charge is not included) is a good rule of thumb.
Door staff: No need to tip for someone opening the door. But if the door staff calls you a cab, offers you an umbrella or helps with your bags, consider a $2 to $5 tip. Front desk/Concierge: At the bare minimum, be polite and patient when checking in to a hotel, says Dasmann.
If you're wondering where to leave your tip, here's a quick answer: Generally, the best place to leave a tip for hotel housekeeping is in a conspicuous spot in the room, such as on the pillow, a desk, or in a thank you note.
Luggage attendants take your bags from reception up to your room. Whether they carry bags themselves or use a luggage cart, a small tip per bag is the norm. Recommended tip for luggage attendants: $1 per bag.
Brooke Bergen, a former front desk associate at a five-star hotel, advises tipping anyone in a non-managerial role, “including waiters, valet, bellhops, bar and restaurant staff, front desk staff, concierge, and housekeeping.” When it comes to the continental breakfast, the rules are a little hazier.