From New York to Crete, here are five design-led hotels where sleep transcends necessity to become an artful affair
Sleep tourism has become something of a buzzword in wellness travel; it refers to a trend where travellers seek out destinations and accommodations to optimise and enhance the quality of their sleep.
While tourists traditionally travel to destinations to partake in decadent meals, go out till late, and visit attractions, all activities you do at the cost of sleep, the sleep tourist prioritises hotels with rooms and programs that improve their sleep habits.
For the discerning sleep tourist, we’ve curated a selection of design-led hotels that seamlessly blend cutting-edge design with supreme comfort. From jaw-dropping architecture to thoughtfully curated furnishings, each element is crafted to enhance the sleep experience. Adding innovative features such as soundproofing, ergonomic furniture, and ambient lighting creates environments inviting restful reprieves.
More than just places to stay, these five hotels are immersive escapes designed to give you the best sleep of your life.
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Park Hyatt New York, USA
With interiors designed by world-renowned interior design firm Yabu Pushelberg inspired by New York’s most illustrious Upper East Side homes, the Park Hyatt New York is ensconced in luxury even amid the bustle of Manhattan.
The hotel’s interiors harmonise elegance with ergonomic precision with suites which feature smart Bryte mattresses which are scientifically engineered for restorative sleep.
Rooms also boast soundproofing, plush bedding, and ambient lighting, and the hotels also offer dedicated Sleep Suites decked out with king-size beds that are able to adapt to sleeping style and body temperature.
While suites feature spectacular views over Central Park, mechanised black-out curtains can be drawn when it’s time to get some shut-eye.
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