Taxes: There is no VAT tax or other indirect tax. You will be subjected to the City's 8.25% non-refundable sales tax and the 13.5% hotel tax.
Tip Guide: In New York, like the rest of the U.S., gratuities are not included in the service check. Waiters, waitresses and bartenders can receive from 15 to 20 percent .
Taxis: 15% of fare, bellhops: $1 per bag, coat check: $1 per coat.