News Summary
Equinox Hotel New York launches The Sleep Lab, a luxury program designed to improve sleep quality with advanced technology and scientific backing from sleep expert Dr. Matthew Walker. Guests can enjoy personalized features in specially designed rooms while indulging in a relaxing environment aimed at optimizing rest. With increasing global stress levels, this initiative highlights the importance of sleep as a foundation for health and wellness.
New York City is now home to The Sleep Lab, a groundbreaking program recently launched by Equinox Hotel New York that aims to enhance sleep quality through cutting-edge technology and design. The Sleep Lab is a specialized initiative that began in the summer of 2023, offering luxury accommodations equipped with innovative sleep-enhancing features.
This program was developed in collaboration with acclaimed sleep scientist Dr. Matthew Walker, the author of “Why We Sleep,” ensuring that all elements are rooted in scientific findings. The Sleep Lab showcases four designated Premier King rooms that boast stunning views of the Hudson River and the iconic New York City skyline. For those looking to enhance their sleep experience, a night in The Sleep Lab costs approximately $1,700 (around €1,468) and requires a minimum two-night stay.
Each of the luxurious rooms is outfitted with advanced technology that allows guests to customize their sleep environment. Features include personalized sleep and wake-up settings, motion-detecting mattresses that track movements and heart rate, and detailed sleep assessments provided the next morning. The hotel also includes minibars stocked with sleep-inducing items such as herbal teas, tinctures, cherry juice, and bone broth from the specialty Sleep-Well menu.
In order to optimize restful sleep across all hotel accommodations, the rooms were designed with the assistance of sleep psychologists. Upon check-in, guests receive a comprehensive 20-minute orientation to familiarize them with the sleep-enhancing features available in their rooms. As many individuals face rising levels of stress and anxiety worldwide, Equinox Hotel emphasizes the importance of quality sleep as a critical tool for enhancing performance and overall well-being.
The wellness tourism market, which includes sleep tourism, was valued at $697 billion in 2019 and is projected to surpass $1 trillion in the coming years. Other initiatives have emerged across the hotel industry, including customized sleep retreats from brands like Six Senses and the Alchemy of Sleep program offered by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
The technological features within The Sleep Lab are designed to address various aspects of sleep. For instance, guests can adjust room temperatures according to different sleep stages, varying from bedtime to wake-up settings. To assist with relaxation, a PM wind-down ritual is available, which includes an aromatherapy steam shower. In-room entertainment systems also provide guided meditation and calming soundscapes, further promoting a peaceful environment for rest.
Upon waking, guests benefit from morning routines which incorporate gradually brightening lights and soothing soundscapes, ensuring a gentle transition from sleep to wakefulness. In addition to sleep-related amenities, the hotel spa offers Cryotherapy and Wave Table treatments specifically formulated to enhance sleep quality and aid recovery.
Equinox Hotels has expressed intentions to expand the use of innovative sleep technologies in future properties. This partnership with Dr. Walker is expected to revolutionize hospitality and set a new standard in the industry by making sleep an essential aspect of the guest experience.
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Additional Resources
- Business Traveller: Review of The Sleep Lab at Equinox Hotel New York
- Condé Nast Traveler: Equinox Hotel Sleep Lab Rooms
- Globetrender: World’s First Neuroscience-Backed Sleep Lab Opens in NYC
- Wikipedia: Sleep
- Google Search: Sleep Science
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