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These Hotels Want To Give You A Better Night’s Sleep

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Even before the rise of COVID-19, more than 50 million Americans suffered from a sleep disorder. Then came the pandemic, upending routines and compromising our mental health, resulting in a shift in sleep schedules for two in three Americans. Sleep has never been a more crucial commodity, and with a booming industry of sleep remedies, there are no shortage of solutions to choose from. But for some, it takes a complete change of scenery to reset their internal clock.

Enter, the sleep retreat: hotel programming specifically designed to give you a better sleep. The latest innovation in hotel wellness gets back to basics with a whole range of amenities designed to help guests optimize their sleep schedules. From customizable pillows to sleep masks to restaurant menu’s made with relaxing ingredients—no offering is too unique for guests seeking deeper slumbers. Whether you’re seeking a complete overhaul of your sleep routine or simply a good night’s rest, the following hotels are sure to leave you feel refreshed and recharged.


The Langham, New York City, NY, USA

With comfortable Swedish Duxiana mattresses and deep soaking tubs, this luxurious hotel has been a leader in delivering a good night’s rest for over a decade. Now, they’re taking rest even more seriously with their new ‘Sleep Matters’ program designed in collaboration with the World Sleep Society. Booked as an add-on to your stay, the package includes a turndown kit of sleep accessories: a herbal tea, Som sleep beverage, chamomile-infused chocolate and custom silk cushioned sleep mask, plus tips on getting a better night’s rest.

Instead of scrolling yourself to sleep, technology is utilized here to help you find a deeper slumber with their 2022 World Sleep Day Spotify playlist and a recorded breathing exercise. Outside your room, work up a sweat in the state-of-the-art fitness center and unwind with all-day refreshments and breakfast, lunch and dinner served in their new swanky lounge, The Langham Club.

Hotel Figueroa, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Planning for a good night’s rest starts a week before your stay Hotel Figueroa’s ‘Rest and Recovery Suite’, with a personalized pillow order through Pluto Pillow. Once you’ve arrived, a customizable Eight Sleep mattress with smart temperature adjustment awaits. Personal strength fitness mirror FORME provides in-room workouts while Beam supplements and massage tool Hyperice help you recover. Relaxation is also found downstairs at the intimate outdoor pool, best paired with healthy dishes from all-day eatery Café Fig.

Park Hyatt, New York City, NY, USA

The spacious one bedroom Sleep Suite by Bryte helps guests fight off jet lag and find a deeper slumber with the Restorative Bed by Bryte. The AI-powered bed adjusts throughout the night to relieve pressure points and optimize temperature throughout the various stages of sleep. In this pristine 900-square-foot suite you’ll also find sleep amenities like a Vitruvi Essential Oil Diffuser with their signature Sleep essential oil blend, Vitruvi air sprays, luxurious Nollapelli linens, sleep masks and a collection of sleep-related reading. Deep soaking tubs are completed with Le Labo bath salts and a television built into the bathroom mirror. Further relaxation awaits at the spa, which features a hydrotherapy area, saltwater lap pool, whirlpool and eucalyptus steam room.

Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Set in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Rosewood Hotel Georgia is one of the latest to join 19 Rosewood Hotels & Resorts offering their new ‘Alchemy of Sleep’ program. The three-day package here includes three sleep treatments, one for each day of your stay, ranging from 60 to 90 minutes in duration (think, sleep-inducing massages paired with guided breathwork and aromatherapy blends inspired by the traditions of Western Canada). Included in the package is a daily breakfast with healthy options like a green juice and avocado toast. The experience is topped off with a special delivery of a ‘Sense of Sleep’ box which includes a book with sleep tips, a Canadian lavender wellness set of lotions and essential oils and an organic eye pillow.

Lotte New York Palace, New York, NY, USA

A private oasis set 43 stories above New York City’s busy streets, the Hästens Ultimate Sleep Suite is the ideal getaway for those seeking a sleep retreat. The two-bedroom suite was designed in partnership with Hästens, the luxury mattress company, so you know they take sleep seriously here. The 3,500 square-foot suite features a spacious living and dining area, open kitchen, library nook and bathrooms with soaking tubs for a relaxing bedtime bath. But the real standout lies in the master bedroom—a $250,000 Hästens Vividus king mattress, made with natural, breathable materials. Two keepsake sets of Hästens pajamas and slippers seal the deal.

The Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, CA, USA

While newly renovated rooms provide deep slumbers with blackout-curtains and comfortable beds, those looking to get their circadian rhythms in order will want to stay here for a visit to Upgrade Labs, the first-ever biohacking facility. Offering 15 customized treatments designed to optimize the brain and body, several therapies help target sleep—like cryotherapy, in which you spend two to three minutes in a tank chilled to nearly -200 degrees Fahrenheit. The treatment is said to provide pain relief, boost immunity, decrease inflammation and most importantly—increase deep and REM sleep.

Hotel X Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

It’s all about finding the right sleep accessories with Hotel X Toronto’s ‘Escape to Serenity’ program. Each bed comes with a selection of pillows of varying fill densities, but if they’re still not just right, you can request additional pillows for support (body pillows, pregnancy pillows, bolster pillows to support your neck and knees—you name it, they’ve got it). Similarly, you can request a different mattress—which range from extra firm to soft feather. Finally, your sleep sanctuary is perfected with add-ons like a complimentary eye mask, SleepPhone headband that plays sleep music or meditations and an in-room diffuser. In-room gym equipment like treadmills, stationary bikes and free weights ensure you tire yourself out for a good night’s rest, while pampering and relaxation is found downstairs at the Guerlain Spa.

The Peninsula New York, New York City, NY, USA

Sleep is an integral part of The Peninsula Hotels’ new ‘Life Lived Best’ program which includes special amenities designed to elevate physical, mental and nutritional well-being. You’re sure to go to bed relaxed with a spa-style bath with mineral-rich salts and therapeutic essential oils drawn for you by Peninsula wellness experts. Aromatherapy is also promoted with Ayurvedic products such as stomach sleep patches provided to guests. The 24-hour ‘Wellness Concierge’ attends to your every need—whether that’s requesting gym workout gear to be delivered to your room or making special requests regarding the plant-based dining menu.

Carmel Valley Ranch, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, USA

Set on 500 lush acres in Carmel Valley, this sprawling ranch has countless activities to tire you out—from wine tasting the onsite vineyards to horse therapy to the 18-hole golf course. But the real sleep-inducing magic is found at Spa Aiyana where treatments showcase the botanicals of the surrounding landscape. Rather than a sleep massage, the sleep treatment here takes an educational approach with Dr. Bee Epstein Shepard teaching you self-hypnosis techniques. The in-house hypnotherapist sits down with you to discuss your sleep habits and together, you design a sleep meditation that you can take home.

French Quarter Inn, Charleston, SC, USA

This intimate boutique hotel nestled in the heart of downtown Charleston takes sleep seriously with their ‘Suite Dreams’ package. Take your pick of suite-style accommodations and one of seven comfortable pillows from their ‘Sound Sleep’ pillow menu. Once you arrive, a welcome kit of sleep amenities awaits with a lavender sachet for your pillow, lavender bath products (think, a body oil and sugar scrub) and two limited-edition French Quarter Inn sleep masks. A sleep-inducing tea and turndown chocolates make the perfect bedtime snack while you can rest easy with a complimentary sound sleep machine, and knowing you have a late checkout of 1p.m. But what really sets this sleep package apart is the in-room sleep guide curated in collaboration with SleepSpace founder and sleep scientist Dr. Daniel Gartenberg. The guide includes tips on all things sleep—like how to reset your circadian rhythm, beat jet lag and best set up your room for restorative rest.

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, AZ, USA

This downtown Phoenix hotel has partnered with Cove to provide a wearable sleep device that has been shown in a clinical trial to reduces stress and improve sleep quality by activating the interceptive pathways in the brain that regulate the body’s stress response. The device is paired with complimentary lavender tea and biscotti for a relaxing bedtime snack as part of their ‘Rest & Restore’ package. Exploring the surrounding downtown area and the onsite fitness center ensure you tire the body before bed. While onsite restaurant Carcara provides a relaxing dining environment for tasting dishes inspired by Native American ingredients.

La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, CA, USA

Set on 45 acres filled with bright flowers, towering palms and fragrant citrus trees, this desert resort is a calming oasis perfect for those looking to slow down. From the daily fitness group classes to the 18-hole golf course to the world-class tennis courts, not to mention 41 climate-controlled pools for cooling off, busy bodies will have no problem tiring themselves out. The 23,000-square-foot spa is where you’ll find sleep-inducing treatments like the ‘Find Your Zen Ritual’ which includes stress-reducing flower essences, a truffle-infused bath and a massage that finishes with breathing techniques you can take home with you. The breathwork continues in your room thanks to a partnership with mindfulness app, Breathwrk, which allows guests to access sleep-inducing breathing exercises before bed.

Enchantment Resort, Sedona, AZ, USA

Those who like their privacy will appreciate the spa suites here where treatments occur in your own room, complete with a secluded fireplace, terrace, lounge section and changing area. The must-try treatment for insomniacs is the ‘Sacred Sleep,’ a 60-minute consultation that will provide you with the tools you need to fall and stay asleep. You’re sure to sleep soundly after partaking in the packed calendar of daily wellness activities that run from sunrise to sunset—think, pilates, yoga and walking meditations.

Fairmont Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, USA

With blackout curtains, plush pillowtop mattresses, 300-thread count bedding and Three Sages sleep programming on the TVs, the luxurious rooms at the newly renovated Fairmont Century Plaza are designed to maximize rest. Biohacking therapy available at the onsite spa will appeal to those looking to take their sleep a step further by hacking their own sleep schedule. The new treatment, which ranges from 30 to 90-minutes in length, combines infrared technology, compression therapy and an anti-gravity bed to reduce stress and improve sleep quality. During the treatment, the NuCalm headset calms the mind with healing sound waves while the NuCalm disk placed on your wrist reduces cortisol and adrenaline. Following the treatment, you can further relax in the onsite steam and sauna, hammam and Himalayan salt room. CBD bath bombs and Barker Wellness sleep tinctures are on sale in the spa for even deeper slumbers.

Equinox Hotel, New York City, NY, USA

As the first hotel from the luxury fitness club brand, it’s no surprise Equinox Hotels take a holistic approach to sleep. They’ve consulted a sleep psychologist Dr. Jennifer Martin and an advisory board of sleep experts to design a room based on three principals needed for sleep: dark, quiet and cool. Blackout curtains and the optimal temperature of 65-68 degrees Fahrenheit are set with just the press of a button while your temperature-regulating mattress made with natural materials hugs the silhouette of your body to provide optimal support.

In the shower, you’ll find a separate Grown Alchemist body wash for sleep, which use aromatherapy to calm the mind for bed. In-room amenities also include a Binchotan eye mask to relieve stress and The Nue Co. sleep kit containing magnesium, a pillow spray and valerian root sleep drops. For those days when you need to catch up on sleep, the Wave Table at the spa provides the equivalent of three hours of sleep in just 30 minutes. While for those who want to dive deeper into their sleep patterns—a dedicated Equinox sleep coach is available for consult.

Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA, USA

Free of televisions and alarm clocks, and with organic mattresses and large windows that bring the outdoors in, the treehouse rooms here encourage better sleeps without any special programming. But the ‘Post Ranch Sleep Program’, created in partnership with Dr. Michael Breus—a renowned sleep expert known as the “Sleep Doctor”—takes the relaxation to the next level. The package includes two 60-minute sleep-inducing spa treatments, a gift bag filled with sleep goodies like a sleep aid spray, sleep mask and sleep glasses, and access to an instructional video series created by Dr. Breus. A ‘Sleep Serenity Menu’ at onsite restaurant Sierra Mar created by chef Reylon Agustin ushers you into the night with ingredients known to encourage relaxation.

Cavallo Point, The Lodge At The Golden Gate, Sausalito, CA, USA

Nestled within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area with more than 350 acres of trails, this bay-front lodge’s tranquil setting will inspire you to unwind and connect with nature. With all the fresh air and outdoor activity like water sports, hiking and biking, you’re sure to rest well here. Better yet, a partnership with Bryte sets you up with a ‘Restorative Bed’ which uses AI-powered climate control to guide your body through the sleep stages and contours to your body to eliminate pressure points that keep you awake. The bed is part of the ‘Restorative Sleep Experience’ package which also gets you relaxing bath salts and herbal teas, a diffuser with calming essential oils, an eye mask and Google Home that plays nature sounds.

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, San Diego, CA, USA

Those looking to get their circadian rhythm in order will want to book one of the ‘Sleep Suites’ which comes outfitted with a Bryte bed, a mattress that uses AI climate control to optimize your sleep schedule and a pressure release system to relieve the pressure points that cause you to wake up in the night. Upon waking, you’ll receive a full analysis of your sleep so you know what needs to change when you get home. But that’s not all, a basket of relaxing spa amenities awaits you upon arrival (think, bath salts, a sleep mask and lavender essential oil) and a sleep-inducing herbal tea awaits you before bed. You also get your pick up a private yoga or meditation session.

Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, AZ, USA

This desert resort encourages deeper slumbers with their ‘Moon & Stars Sleep Package’ that gets you all the accessories you need for a deeper sleep. The relaxation begins with a cup of golden milk, an Ayurvedic beverage made with turmeric to reduce inflammation, and lavender and reishi to calm to the body and mind. Spritz your face and pillow with the complimentary Star Dust Pillow Mist that sets the mood for sleep with its sedating blend of lavender floral water and cedarwood. An indulgent Brooklinen silk sleep mask ensures you get your beauty rest while a 90-day sleep journal encourages an evening and morning ritual of tracking your sleep. Best of all, you get to take these goodies with you so you can carry on your new and improved sleep practice at home.

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, DC, USA

Set in a historic industrial building that dates back to the early 1930s, you would never guess this urban hotel is home to some of the city’s best sleep offerings. ‘Wellness Rooms’ here come outfitted with amenities designed to work up a sweat and relax the body for a good night’s rest. A yoga mat and wellness ball ensure you get a workout in without leaving your room, while bathroom amenities like a vitamin C-infused shower and lavender bath salts help you unwind afterwards. Better yet, you’ll find all the sleep accessories you need to help you find a deeper slumber: Tempur-Pedic pillows, noise-cancelling ear buds, a sleep mask, air purifier and Sound + Sleep machine. Turkish cotton towels, alpaca throws and terrycloth-lined microfiber robes up the cozy factor to make you feel at home.

Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, AZ, USA

This hip, mid-century modern hotel set in Old Town Scottsdale takes beauty rest seriously with their ‘Bubbles & No Sleep Troubles Package.’ Available as an add-on to your accommodation booking, the package includes a fun flamingo eye mask, calming aromatherapy rollerball, Sleep Bubble Bar from LUSH and melatonin patches to signal your brain it’s time for bed. The bundle of sleep goodies is topped off with a sleep meditation book full of relaxation techniques for you to practice while on the road and back at home. Relaxation is also found at the spa where unique treatments are inspired by global destinations, like the ‘Istanbul Hammamm Experience’ which features the scents of tangerine and figs, and the ‘Icelandic Moonflower Signature Treatment’ which incorporates Icelandic moonflower.

Edgewood Tahoe Resort, Lake Tahoe, NV, USA

Set on the shores of North America’s largest alpine lake surrounded by the Sierra mountains, this outdoor oasis is sure to help you unwind. From the 18-hole golf course to the morning yoga to the alpine-inspired guided meditation and breathwork sessions—there are countless activities on offer that will tire you out for a good night’s rest. The standout amenity here is the ‘Apres Sleep Cart’ that greets you each morning. It’s filled with healthy dishes, Naturopathica tea infused with healing tinctures, soothing mists to awaken the senses and yoga cards.

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, FL, USA

Set on 13 miles of beachfront, this oceanfront resort is sure to help you unwind for a good night’s rest. Innovative spa offerings include a therapeutic ‘Ocean Healing’ bath which uses a sea salt exfoliation to stimulate circulation and the ‘Heaven in a Hammock’ massage which combines touch therapy and gentle rocking to mimick the movements of the tide. But the standout sleep-inducing experience here is yoga nidra, one of the most calming practices of yoga. The ancient Indian practice involves no movement, instead guests are guided through a meditation that often leads to sleep. According to the hotel, this special type of rest is so restorative that just 45 minutes is said to be equivalent to three to four hours of deep sleep.

The ART Hotel Denver, Denver, CO, USA

You’re sure to sleep well after a day of exploring the many museums within a 10-minutes’ walk from this hip hotel that lives up to its name with curated artwork throughout the property. The ‘Therapeutic Sleep Package’ gets you all the amenities you need for a good night’s rest: an eye mask, ear plugs and sleep-inducing tea. The accessories don’t stop there: your room is transformed into a sleep sanctuary with a complimentary sound machine, humidifier and weighted blanket. The package also gets you access to pre-recorded therapeutic bedtime sleep sessions.

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa, Orlando, FL, USA

For the family that has a hard time getting everyone to bed, the new Family Suites here ensure everyone in the family gets a good night’s rest. Sleeping up to nine people, the spacious suites have plenty of activities to tire the kids out for bed—from chalkboard walls to a play table to a cozy book nook. Better yet, a collaboration with baby accessory brand Skip Hop outfits each suite with a ‘Moonlight & Melodies Nightlight Soother Owl’ to lull children to sleep. But the real distinguishing feature here is the ‘Sleep Snack’ in-room dining menu. With healthy options for the entire family, the menu features dishes made with ingredients known to promote relaxation, like a berry yogurt smoothie, rosemary roasted cashews and crackers and cheese.

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, FL, USA

With a 36-hole golf course, 24 hour fitness center, several saltwater pools and access to the beach, this beachfront resort is sure to tire you out for a good night’s rest. But the real standout sleep-inducing experience here is found in the 51,000-square-foot day spa. The ‘Drift to Sleep’ treatment is a unique two-hour program that begins with a calming body scrub, followed by a relaxing milk bath and concludes with an aromatic massage. If you’re ready to fall asleep after the massage, you’re in the right place—a 30-minute nap under luxury duvets follows the treatment. You’ll want to afford extra time at the spa to experience their healing steam room, saunas and outdoor mineral pool.