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Condé Nast Traveler
08-07-2025
- Health
- Condé Nast Traveler
What It's Like to Stay in the Equinox Hotel Sleep Lab Rooms
It costs $1,700 per night for a good night's sleep at The Sleep Lab, Equinox Hotel's latest foray into sleep optimization—and there's a two night minimum. It's a big price tag for a big promise: that your hotel room can give you all the tools you need—live data intake, tailored amenities—to maximize your rest. The only thing left for travelers to do is get out of their own way. The hospitality brand has long been concerned with sleep tourism, already hosting an annual Sleep Symposium wherein experts from the nexus point of tech and wellness (a sweet spot that informs the hotel's identity) convene with attendees not just for panel discussions but also soundscapes and spa circuits. But the Sleep Lab, developed in collaboration with sleep scientist Dr. Matthew Walker, is an individual guest experience—they've set aside four Premiere King Rooms with dual views of the Hudson to the west and New York City skyline to the east for the express purpose of refining sleep quality. A piece of paper left on the bedside table makes it easy for guests to self-guide through PM and AM rituals—use the bedside iPad to set your personalized sleep and wake times, the bedside phone (yes, there's both) to select your ideal mattress temperature. The bed doubles as a sort of fitness tracker, which remains in testing mode and in the morning presents you with an assessment of your sleep stages based on your movements in the night. A guided circadian breath-work meditation uses color to soothe guests toward sleep. Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards The morning wakeup process includes the steady rise of the blackout curtains, allowing natural light to ease you into the day. Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards Controllable environmental conditions like temperature and light effect sleep in stride with the psychological condition of the individual sleeper at bedtime. When I check in on a misty Wednesday afternoon, I haven't had a drink in a week and am somewhat dreading another successive night of what I fearfully call 'sober sleep.' On the rare night that I avoid consuming any alcohol, I automatically enter REM sleep more deeply and easily than on nights when I drink (I am far from the only one.) As a result, I have vivid and often disturbing dreams—a recurring nightmare since childhood sees me wander through my grandparents' former home, my POV smooth and uncanny, like a camera on a track. Nobody is around and upon reaching the backyard, a booming and disembodied, Lovecraftian voice tells me smugly, 'It's too late. There's nothing you can do,' over and over again as dead leaves rattle in the grass. I am hoping not to have this dream, or anything like it, in the Sleep Lab—which is spacious at 468 square feet and actually does feel like a true laboratory, with its cool temperature (cool temperature being key for sleep) and crisp white palette. Were it not for the fog outside my window, I'd be staring down the Empire State Building; the king-size bed has two separate duvets, one for each potential bedfellow, which I'm told is standard in all hotel rooms—Sleep Lab or not—as a means of combating sleep divorce, wherein a couple is driven to sleep in separate beds by the trials of tossing and turning. I opt, on the bedside tablet, for 10:30 p.m. to bed and 6:30 a.m. to rise. The lights will dim and the temperature will drop gradually starting thirty minutes prior to bedtime, with the inverse following the next morning. With sleep time in motion, I order room service (sleep-well items like bone broth and chamomile tea supercharged with tulsi and skullcap are available at additional cost—I go for the latter) and busy myself with further PM Ritual: Wind-down is recommended starting 45 minutes before bed, but I have nothing else to do and figure there's no harm in getting a jump on a circadian breath-work meditation on the television, and a serene soundscape listening session during which I sprawl out belly up on the cool, cool bed. It's 9:30 and I'm ready for bed, so decide to drift off early. I'm about to do exactly then when I realize, with a start, that I've neglected to make use of the steam shower and leap from my nest to turn it on. Thus begins a half hour of sleep self-sabotage.
Forbes
20-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Inside ModernHaus SoHo's Deep Sleep Suite And Luxurious Turndown Menu
Inside ModernHaus Soho's the ultimate rest-centric escape, the Deep Sleep Suite. ModernHaus Soho When the sun stays out past 8 p.m on the Summer Solstice, so do we – dining later, staying out longer, and sleeping less. It may feel like the start of summer fun, but longer days and lingering light can also confuse our body's sleep cues, leaving us struggling to wind down. MonderHaus SoHo, a luxury boutique hotel nestled in downtown New York, offers an unexpected antidote to the city's nonstop pace: a Deep Sleep Suite and curated Deep Sleep Turndown Menu designed to quiet the mind and deliver real rest, even in the heart of Manhattan. The Hastens is a must-have for any luxurious sleep tourism offering. ModernHaus Launched in partnership with heritage mattress brand Hästens and Helight Sleep, a NASA-inspired red light sleep device, the Deep Sleep Suite marks a new chapter in what the hospitality world is calling sleep tourism – an emerging travel trend focused on restoration rather than stimulation. 'We see guests who place a premium on wellness and performance,' says Tyler Cathcart, Hotel Manager at ModernHaus SoHo. 'These are often high-achieving individuals – executives, creatives, and entrepreneurs – who live fast-paced lives, in a state of overstimulation or burnout, [who] recognize the value of quality sleep as a pillar of their overall well-being.' Located in the penthouse-level Gallery Suite, the Deep Sleep Suite includes a Hästens bed, often dubbed the 'Rolls Royce of mattresses,' along with a Helight Sleep device that mimics the fading glow of a sunset with a specific 630 nanometer wavelength, promoting melatonin production naturally, without pills or apps. Guests also receive a VIP sleep calibration at the Haästens Sleep Spa, with roundtrip transportation in a Hästens-branded care and take-home items like mouth tape and a face roller from The Skinny Confidential. As part of their regular stay, ModernHaus offers all guests access to its Deep Sleep Turndown Menu, which includes Helight Sleep usage as well as sleep-friendly services, food, and beverages, including calming teas. ModernHaus is collaborating with Helight to incorporate red light therapy into its Turndown Menu. Helight Red light therapy may be trending, but it's grounded in real science. 'Longer summer days are beautiful, but can be biologically confusing,' says Denise De Baun, CEO of Helight USA. 'They throw off melatonin timing, delay sleep onset, and disrupt cues critical for restful sleep.' Helight Sleep is designed to counter these seasonal imbalances by mimicking nature's sleep signals, like the setting sun, with precision. 'With daily use, it can help restore your circadian balance, so you can fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up truly rested – even in the peak of summer,' De Baun adds. Cathcart believes the Deep Sleep Suite challenges traditional assumptions about urban hotels. 'One of the most common misconceptions, especially in vibrant urban destinations like SoHo, is that hotels are designed purely for stimulation: a place to drop your bags before heading out to eat, explore, and socialize,' he says. 'While that energy is certainly part of the appeal, what's often overlooked is the potential for a hotel stay to be intentionally restorative.' Hastens signature checkered blue adorns the suite. ModernHaus Sleep tourism, once a fringe wellness niche, is increasingly central to hospitality. For Helight, ModernHaus SoHo marks one of the first of many hotel integrations. 'We [are] actively in conversations with a number of hospitality groups to integrate Helight Sleep into their guest experience. ModernHaus stood out for their deep commitment to luxury, thoughtful design, and guest well-being,' says De Baun. The Turndown Menu includes the Helight Sleep device to support natural sleep rhythms. Helight In an age of 24/7 connectivity and wellness-as-status, the pursuit of deep rest is no longer seen as indulgent, but essential. 'We've created a suite where every detail, from the lighting to the scent profile to the curated pre-sleep rituals invites deep rest,' says Cathart. 'We are trying to offer an experience that goes beyond plush bedding or blackout curtains. This is a holistic sleep environment grounded in wellness.' Whether you're a jet-lagged traveler, a burnt out New Yorker, or simply someone who sleeps best in five-star sheets, the message is clear: better rest isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. And ModernHaus is betting that its summer guests will come for the city views, but stay for the sleep.
Forbes
10-06-2025
- Health
- Forbes
California's Resort At Pelican Hill Spa Leans Into Sleep Tourism Trend
View of Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, California is tapping into the growing sleep tourism movement. The luxurious property in South Orange County kicked off its quarterly Buona Notte Nighttime Ritual series on May 8, to ignite a larger conversation about the intersection between sleep and wellness. 'Sleep tourism is the choice of travel experiences that support deep rest, relaxation and wellbeing,' explains the Spa at Pelican Hill's director Nichole Hester. 'Today's guests are looking beyond the standard amenities and choosing destinations designed to restore energy, reset their natural rhythms, and prioritize sleep as an essential part of their overall health.' As part of their 7-9 p.m. program, the resort will offer some kind of masterclass element where guests can learn hands-on, expert-led self-care, along with additional relax-inducing activities. The kickoff, for example, featured an immersive nighttime skincare routine hosted by Barcelona-based luxury beauty brand Natura Bissé. The brand's renowned global skincare educator Yushing Foo led a 40-minute wind-down routine. Guests also took in a guided meditation and intimate self-reflection in the spa's relaxation room, while walking away with sleep-centric gifts from the hotel. Following the success of its sold-out launch, the team decided to continue with an August 7 session. The event will feature a masterclass by Cord Coen, founder of vegan skincare and fragrance brand Zents, along with its sister brand Antara Organics. Hester says the objective is to get guests' minds and bodies prepared for a good night's sleep to function at their highest capacity for the remainder of their visit at the hotel. Spa at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach's relaxation room 'Wellness starts with rest because it creates the foundation for positive energy, ideas, and engagement,' she shares. 'We want to create relationships with our guests that nurture their well-being beyond their time in the spa. We use the term Benessere, which means to be well in your body and mind: focused, present, and ready to enjoy the moment. It's about abundance—fresh air, fresh, seasonal food, movement that creates energy, joy in simple pleasures and fostering connections with family and friends.' While a spa service isn't required in order to purchase a $185 ticket to the intimate event, it can of course amplify relaxation and restoration for the frequent traveler or anyone generally in need of a reset. The Spa at Pelican Hill offers 22 private treatment rooms designed for massages and facials, with 23,000 square feet devoted to a wall of flowing water, steam rooms, saunas and saltwater Roman soaking tubs. The calm of the spa complements the nature of the five-star, five diamond, Italian-inspired hotel as a whole. Designed as a coastal oasis, its coliseum pool features a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, with scenic views of the luscious Pelican Hill Golf Club. 'The resort has a natural serenity that guests often comment on,' Hester says. 'We frequently hear that our guests sleep really well when they're here. While sleep tourism is a popular and likely enduring trend, we set out to create a spa-specific experience that amplifies the resort's organic tranquility, and paired it with a usable self-care routine.'
