Few things feel better after a long day of travel than sinking into the perfect bed. Depending on where you’re headed, that refreshing mattress may be a given. However, not every bed is made the same, and some hotels are known for more comfortable sleeping arrangements than others. If a long night of rejuvenating sleep is your goal, then making sure your accommodations have the perfect mattress can be a game-changer. For many, the opportunity to rest and recharge is at the forefront of destination goals. And hotels are beginning to catch on, with some redoubling their efforts to appeal to sleep tourists and all those who prize an excellent night’s sleep.
What is sleep tourism?
Poor sleep and lack of rest and recovery can be linked to poor health outcomes and lower rates of happiness. With that in mind, it’s not surprising that people are increasingly booking vacations to deal with precisely these things. Imagine, instead of going sightseeing and shopping, you visit a place that offers top-of-the-line mattresses and every conceivable sleep amenity one can imagine. Some hotels might have hypnotherapists on hand, and others might include guest access to a sensory deprivation chamber. Increasingly, if you can imagine a sleep amenity, there’s a business out there working to meet that need.
Sleep tourism isn’t happening in a vacuum, however. Research has shown that many Americans aren’t getting enough sleep and that it isn’t of good quality when they are. If sleep were less important, this might be less problematic, but sleep is essential for good health and well-being. With great sleep becoming increasingly rare yet consistently important, sleep tourism has become a quickly booming industry.
Everything a sleep hotel has to offer
Travel can be exhausting, so what’s waiting for you when you arrive matters. Sleep trends and amenities can vary significantly between hotels, even among those specializing in sleep tourism. Depending on where you stay, you may expect to see some or many of the following amenities:
Advanced smart bed mattresses
Soft colors
In-house sleep hypnotists
Sleep masks
Ambient sound generators
In-house masseuse
Personalized pillows
Sauna
Spa
Aromatherapy
Smart lighting
Teas and other soothing beverages
Heated flooring
Some amenities, like spas and saunas, may be separate from the room, although not always. Hotels that offer masseuses and hypnotists may provide these services in your room.