How do you tip a parking valet for an extended hotel stay?

Question

My husband and I are in a Waikiki hotel for 2 weeks with valet parking only. Parking fee is $18/day, which is $252 for 2 wks! That's a lot of $$ for us (we got the hotel for $50/night from Priceline). We're not really here for leisure, but for his one-month rotation in the U of H. Are we supposed to tip every single time they park or retrieve the car for us (which is at least once a day)?

My husband told me that he doesn't see any other people tipping the valet. When he tipped someone at one time, he said the attendant seemed surprised. I know the correct etiquette is to tip the valet, but how often and how much when you're staying in a hotel for an extended period of time?

I was thinking of leaving the tip in an envelope on the last day, but is this appropriate, and if so, how much?

Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

Check with the front desk, or better yet just ask the valet what the standard is.

Answer 2

Yes I would give him a one off tip at the very end. If you want to do it in person then just say "thanks for your help, we appreciate it" and give him a nice smile. If you want to put it in an envelope and leave it at reception or something just put a little note inside with similar words.

Enjoy your trip!