Gansevoort New York Tipping Policy Update

November 2, 2010 (Hospitality Business News) In response to a recent news story in the New York Post, Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC clarified today that the bar does not include an automatic 20 percent tip on all beer, wine, and cocktails ordered, and has never done so. "Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC has the utmost respect for its customers and gives them the choice to tip hotel and bar staff as they deem appropriate" , stated a company spokeswoman.

Since its opening this summer, Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC, the newest hotel from the Gansevoort brand, has included a 20 percent gratuity on all bar tabs. the company stated that "as of today, this automatic gratuity has been eliminated. Moving forward, neither Gansevoort property in New York City will include a gratuity on bar bills, and an automatic gratuity will only be added for large parties and bottle service."