Most hotels allow the housekeeper who cleans the room to take whatever tip is left after checkout. Remember, many hotels use house attendants to go into the room first after you checkout to strip the linens from the beds. They also make a higher hourly wage than housekeepers so typically they would not be tipped.

Tipping during hotel checkout is a common practice in many parts of the world, specifically directed toward the housekeeping staff. While you don't typically tip the front desk clerk for the act of checking you out, it is customary to leave a small amount in the room for the individuals who cleaned your space. In the United States and Canada, $2 to $5 per night is the standard, often left in an envelope or with a "thank you" note to ensure the correct person receives it. In 2026, some luxury hotels have implemented digital tipping via QR codes in the room. In other regions, like Japan or parts of Europe, tipping is not expected and may even be refused. If you used a bellhop to assist with your luggage during checkout, a separate tip of $1 to $2 per bag is appropriate. For general staff appreciation in countries like India, leaving a collective tip of roughly ₹100 to ₹200 per night in a central tip box at reception is a respected way to show gratitude.