The New Sleep
There was a time when room service was considered going above and beyond what was expected at a hotel. As boutique hotels continue to populate the sleepaway landscape though, more and more lodges are offering ways to ensure a restful night's sleep for their guests. The Fairmont Washington D.C. offers a menu of sleep inducing items, including an in-room yoga sleep class, lavender cookies and a teddy bear. The Hotel Burnham in Chicago has a complete pillow library for guests to explore.
The Benjamin in NYC takes it one step further, guaranteeing their guests a restful sleep, or the cost of the room will be reimbursed. The Benjamin's Sleep Concierge Anya Orlanska contacts guests by email ahead of checking in to determine their specific needs and pillow preferences. Those requiring even more attention might consider a stay at London's Hotel Andaz where BBC playwright and columnist Damian Barr is currently commissioned with reading bedtime stories to guests.
http://www.thebenjamin.com
