The standard tip amount is 15%-20% of the total you paid for the service, just as you would for other services. However, if you use a regular cleaning service, you could show your appreciation with different gestures: a monthly bonus, baked cookies, a gift card, tickets to a baseball game, you get the idea.

In 2026, the standard tip for a hotel maid or housekeeper in the United States is between $3 and $5 per night. In luxury hotels or for rooms housing larger families, a tip of $5 to $10 is more appropriate to account for the extra work involved. It is a "best practice" to leave the tip daily rather than in one lump sum at the end of your stay, as different staff members may clean your room on different days. In 2026, many hotels have transitioned to "upon-request" housekeeping, so if you don't have your room cleaned every day, you might only tip on the days service is provided. In international contexts like Europe or Australia, tipping maids is less common and often not expected, though a few Euro or a "thank you" note is always appreciated for exceptional service. In 2026, travelers are encouraged to leave the cash in a clearly marked envelope or next to a note that says "For Housekeeping," so the staff knows the money is intended for them and not simply "leftover" cash on the nightstand.