7 Hotels For A Perfect Sleep, Enhanced By Experts
The power of a good night’s sleep is well known, from mood- and energy-boosting benefits to being imperative for our overall health. Below, discover seven hotels that enrich your stay with sleep-improving techniques and conditions designed by experts – with the gains lasting long beyond the vacation. By KATIE BERRINGTON
Marbella Club, Spain
A Mediterranean idyll backdropped by the Sierra Blanca mountains, the Marbella Club promotes its progressive attitude to wellbeing in a sun-kissed setting between sub-tropical gardens and golden coast. The Tranquility and Sleep Enhancing program takes a gentle approach to improving restfulness over two to seven nights, introducing both sleep-inducing and stress-reducing techniques such as guided meditation, breathwork sessions, and a Tibetan Singing Bowl Vibrational Massage. Taking a holistic view of wellbeing, tailored menus, centered around seasonal, nutrition-focused food, are specially curated at the resort, while complementary daily fitness activities on offer include walking and hatha yoga.
SHA Wellness Clinic, Spain
Renowned as one of the world’s top medical spas, SHA prioritizes sleep as a vital healing process across its wellness programs. Under the direction of a sleep medicine expert, guests can benefit from an in-depth consultation to identify issues with their sleep rhythms. Then, state-of-the-art technology – such as a night-time polygraph, a CPAP diagnosis in a positive pressure chamber, and a psychophysiological test of sleep and daytime activity – is used to detect and diagnose factors influencing their sleep, creating a full-picture assessment and treatment for each individual’s rhythms.
The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, London
The Sleep Concierge at The Cadogan – Belmond’s cozy and stylish London bolt-hole, situated between Knightsbridge and Chelsea – elevates guests’ stays with a long-standing partnership with Harley Street hypnotherapist and sleep expert Malminder Gill. The complimentary service includes a sleep-inducing meditative recording by Gill, a luxurious pillow menu (complete with scented pillow mist), the option of a weighted blanket in every room, a specially brewed bedtime tea, and – available as an add-on – an in-person session with Gill.
Six Senses Ibiza
Its party vibes now matched by its wellbeing opportunities, Ibiza’s status as a haven of relaxation and restoration was cemented by the opening of Six Senses on the island’s northern tip, by the crystalline bay of Cala Xarraca. A signature of the brand’s wellness offering, the sleep program at Six Senses Ibiza can take place over three, five or seven nights. Beginning with wellness screenings and then using sleep-tracking analysis throughout the stay, guests are introduced to a range of sleep-enhancing techniques such as yoga, meditation, spa treatments, wellness therapies, nutritional advice and low-intensity activities, while bedroom conditions can be adjusted for peaceful slumber (from temperature-regulating linens to sound therapy and optimized lighting). The resort also offers complimentary access to the Timeshifter app, which is rated by NASA astronauts and elite athletes, to provide a personalized sleep plan while traveling.
Joali Being, Maldives
Centered on the ethos of “weightlessness – a feeling of freedom, lightness and joy”, Joali Being is a magical spot on the secluded Bodufushi Island in Raa Atoll. Drawing on its remarkable surroundings, the biophilic design of the retreat provides the perfect locale to participate in a range of immersion programs, while the accommodation – private-pool villas overlooking the beach or the ocean – allows guests to bask in the height of rejuvenation. The Tranquil Sleep programs – over five, seven or 10 nights – are tailormade to help regulate and improve sleeping patterns. Guests undergo body and hair analysis alongside lifestyle assessments to curate a personalized itinerary, featuring a range of treatments, therapies, and culinary and creative workshops.
Four Seasons Koh Samui, Thailand
Restorative sleep is central to the holistic wellness philosophy championed by Four Seasons, and its Koh Samui outpost welcomes visitors to slumber in laid-back island paradise. Set against the gently undulating backdrop of the Gulf of Thailand, Four Seasons Koh Samui’s Harmonious Sleep Ritual takes place in the resort’s expansive private villas. An expertly crafted schedule starts with an early meal, followed by a flower bath and singing bowl session, designed to relax the senses, before a light-pressure massage using lavender oils to lull guests into an utterly peaceful rest.
1 Hotel Mayfair, London
The urban oasis of 1 Hotel Mayfair, nestled on the border of London’s Royal Parks, is designed with tranquility at its heart. Serene, minimalist interiors, lush live green walls, as well as 1,300 plants, shrubs and trees throughout its grounds, make it an idyllic spot to prioritize rejuvenation in the middle of the city bustle. The Rest and Reset experience is designed to create optimal conditions for guests to surrender to slumber, including smudging (burning of herbs) the bedroom before a guest’s arrival, specially chosen beauty products and teas designed to improve sleep, plus spa credit for a relaxing treatment in the Bamford Wellness Spa.