Whom should I tip at The Umstead Spa?

  1. Leaving a gratuity for your service at The Umstead Spa is more convenient than it is at most spas, but it’s also partly out of your control. When your treatment is over, you’ll go to the front desk of the Four-Star spa to check out — and that’s when a 20 percent service charge will be added to your final bill. This takes the work out of figuring how much you need to tip, but it also means you don’t have much flexibility when it comes to the amount. The receptionist will inform you that approximately 17 percent of the service charge goes to your therapist, and if you’d like to leave extra, be sure to mention it before your credit card is processed.