Perfect Sleeping Environment
Top tips from industry experts on how to create the perfect sleeping environment for your guests By Juliet Horner Wondering how you can give your guests a great night's sleep? Well look no further! We spoke to two leading industry experts to find out how you can create the perfect sleeping environment, to provide the best night’s sleep you can for your guests. Simon Williams is the Marketing & Membership Manager for the National Bed Federation, the recognised trade association representing bed manufacturers and suppliers in the UK. The NBF provides professional and unbiased advice on everything you need to know about beds. Andrew Thorpe is the Divisional Contracts & Export Director for Sleepeezee, one of the UK’s most wellknown bed manufacturers, producing handcrafted luxury beds and mattresses. Sleepeezee work closely with hotels, B&Bs and other hospitality businesses to provide premium bed options. Andrew and Simon have put together a helpful list of top tips on how you can create the perfect sleeping environment for your guests.
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TOP TIPS FOR CREATING THE PERFECT SLEEPING ENVIRONMENT 1. Blackout Curtains • Simon Williams said: “Ensure the room can be made as dark as possible for sleeping. You can use blackout curtains or blinds, or you could even buy some inexpensive eye-masks for your guests.” • Andrew Thorpe said: “Make sure it can really be ‘lights out’. Installing blackout curtains is important to ensure guests can enjoy undisturbed sleep.” 2. Lighting • Andrew said: “Use soft lighting and dimmer switches to allow guests to adjust the lighting before bedtime.” • Simon said: “Avoid anything with an LED display, including clocks. This type of light makes it hard to fall asleep and be disruptive.” 3. Temperature • S: “Make sure the room isn’t too hot or too cold. If anything, keep it slightly cool. Overly hot rooms are one of the major complaints in hotels.” • A: “Sleeping hot is one of the leading causes of insomnia so allowing guests to set the temperature between 16 and 20 degrees is ideal.” 4. Quality Feel • A: “Your body is in near-constant contact with the sheets. Providing high-quality, soft and breathable sheets will keep your guests cool whilst adding that luxury feel.” 5. Sound • S: “Make the room as sound-proof as possible as noise is a major sleep disruptor. Double glazed windows are a necessity if the room is near a busy road. Also think about the sound insulation of the April 2021 || Luxury BnB || 59
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