Info on the Marriott, please?

[Melixxa 125]

Rollergirl - What about tipping? What is standard tipping? Who all do I tip? And when?

Good question!

[rollargirl 210]

Haha I was born in Toronto but have lived in Nz for 20 years - where we don't tip! So don't quote me but: I tipped the bell boys 2 for heling w bags and would round up $2 on a short cab ride ... Got my hair done and tipped $4 ... When u eat out u leave %12 of the total bill for your meal etc .... When u change your money make sure u get lots of $1 & $2 dollar notes

[Olivia23 68]

Can we not tip with American money?

[fletcherette 203]

Can we not tip with American money?

You can, I did

[Melixxa 125]

I read on trip advisor that you shouldn't tip with US coins, though, because they can't be used in Mexico, even at the banks.

Here's the guide I was looking at:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g150768-s606/Mexico:Tipping.And.Etiquette.html

[Olivia23 68]

Well that's all I have. Did anyone else tip with American money?

[srs82781 83]

Oh I tipped everyone with American money. They actually appreciate it because the US dollar is so good compared to the peso. I had asked my coordinator and the hotel about it. I tipped trips back and forth to airport $5, bell hop $2 each time, drive back and forth from hospital $2, and room service $2.

[srs82781 83]

I think that being in Tijuana they are so close to the border that US currency is easy for them to exchange. In other areas maybe it is an issue for them to use it.

[Melixxa 125]

It's only US coin that's a problem, apparently.

[Olivia23 68]

Do you mean US coins only or coins and cash?

[Melixxa 125]

Just US coins. US bills are ok, from what I read.

[Olivia23 68]

Oh okay. That's what I planned on using was cash only.