Covid helped the world wake up to the importance of prioritising well-being and self-care, and a big part of this is greater awareness on the health benefits of sleep. So much so, that an entire new industry is gaining momentum: Sleep tourism.
Sleep tourism refers to travel experiences specifically designed around sleep. It ranges from entire hotels designed around sleep, to enhanced sleep offerings from ‘regular’ hotels. Think pillow menus, sound-proof rooms, and access to recorded sleep meditations. All of this is quite a departure from the normal hotel experience which usually detracts from sleep with big meals and late-night activities.
Several high-profile establishments around the world have perfected a sleep-centric stay. Some of these include:
- The Bryte Restorative Sleep Suite at the Park Hyatt New York. This suite features a smart king-sized bed, a huge bath, essential oil diffuser, sleep masks and a collection of sleep-related books.
- Rosewood Hotel’s Alchemy of Sleep retreats, designed to promote rest through sleep-inducing treatments like massages, sound-healing sessions, meditations and other activities that encourage proper energy flow and prepare the body for deep sleep.
- Zedwell, the hotel ‘you check in to tune out’, London’s ‘first sleep-centric hotel. The rooms are sound-proofed ‘cocoons’ with no TVs or windows and designed with natural elements that encourage restful sleep.
Sleep-focussed establishments and hotel offerings focus on the concept of wellness and combine them with the property’s amenities to deliver luxury wellness.
Sealy’s hospitality solutions
The foundation of a comfortable hotel stay is a comfortable mattress, so most reputable hotels go the extra mile to make sure their guests have a comfortable sleep experience. Sealy’s specialised hospitality beds are designed for comfort and support, and we have been outfitting hotels, resorts, and guesthouses for decades.
If you’re serious about sleep when you’re on vacation, the next time you book a hotel, ask if they have Sealy beds before confirming your booking.
Create an at-home hotel experience
Thankfully, sleep is not a privilege available only to those to can retreat to faraway lands and pay for luxury accommodation. Sleep is a luxury available to everyone!
Make your bedroom hotel-room comfy with these tips:
- Focus on lighting
Layer your curtains with black-out curtains and add a soft-light bedside reading lamp.
- Create comfort with luxurious bedding
Start with crisp, clean freshly laundered sheets, top with a cozy down comforter and add lots of fluffy pillows, and you can easily create a hotel-room experience. Check out Sealy’s range of pillows – we have everything from gel to latex to hollow fibre.
- Invest in a good mattress
Look no further than Sealy for a hospitality-standard mattress. We have a wide range of mattresses to suit different sleeping styles. Use our handy Mattress Selector to find your next Sealy. Simply answer a few questions online and we will recommend the best mattress for your needs.
