From seattle.gov:
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards (OLS) announces that the 2019 minimum wage for all large employers (employing more than 500 workers worldwide) will be $16.00 per hour. In past years, there was a two-tier system under which large employers that contributed toward individual medical benefits paid a lower minimum wage than those that did not. This two-tier system ends in 2019. Also, beginning on January 1, 2019, small employers (with 500 or fewer employees) must pay at least $15.00 per hour.
From the Hyatt Regency, in a confirmation email:
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE IS PROVIDED EVERY OTHER DAY BEGINNING AFTER THE 2ND NIGHT OF YOUR STAY UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERENCE FOR HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE AT CHECK IN. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING HYATT REGENCY SEATTLE.
The “housekeeping every other day” message was regarding a $300+/night stay.
Amazon prime members get daily housekeeping, in Seattle.
Lots of hotels are doing this. Many call it a green initiative. It’s hotels trying to save money. Marriott offers points. The difference here is that it’s no longer a choice. I would just charge for housekeeping.
The horror of having to use a towel two times! What is the world coming to?