Bellhops often wear a uniform (see bell-boy hat), like certain other page boys or doormen.The name bellhop is derived from a hotel's front-desk clerk ringing a bell to summon a porter, who would hop (jump) to attention at the desk to receive instructions.[1] The bellhop traditionally is a boy or adolescent male, hence the term bellboy.Bellhops interact with a variety of people each day, and duties often include opening the front door, moving luggage, valeting cars, calling cabs, transporting guests, advising directions, performing basic concierge work, and responding to guests' needs.[2] In most countries, it is customary to tip a bellhop for their service.
