I am off to Mexico next week for my surgery. I was hoping some of the veterans on this board could give me some info on the Marriott. My husband is coming with and I just wanted to know some of the features of the hotel and room. Thanks!

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

Can we not tip with American money?

Can we not tip with American money?

You can, I did

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

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

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.

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.

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

Do you mean US coins only or coins and cash?

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

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