A comfortable temperature is vital for a good night’s rest.

Dr. Rebecca Robbins from Harvard Medical School suggests maintaining your bedroom within the 18C to 20C range.

This "thermal neutral zone" prevents waking due to overheating or shivering. Implementing this at home can significantly improve sleep quality.

Size Matters

A spacious bed offers superior comfort. According to Sarah Smith of Soak & Sleep, a superking bed (180 x 200cm) provides the optimal space for two individuals. Hotels often use zip and link mattresses for practicality, ensuring minimal disturbance when one person moves.

Lighting Design

The right lighting influences tranquility. Premier Inn uses soft lighting in corridors to promote calm behavior. Similarly, Zedwell hotel employs a dark “transitional corridor” for relaxation. This concept of "quiet design" creates a soothing environment, ideal for restful sleep.

Spring Mattresses

Experts like Sarah Simpson from Premier Inn praise spring-based mattresses for their spinal support and airflow. Mattress toppers further enhance comfort, with gel-infused layers at Premier Inn or organic toppers at Six Senses hotels, regulating body temperature efficiently.

Layer

Curtains play a crucial role in creating a serene sleep setting. Designer Ali Childs recommends multiple layers: sheer curtains, roman blinds, and full-length drapes. For complete light blockage, install curtain tracks that recess into the ceiling or use overlap arms.

Luxury Bedding

Invest in Egyptian cotton sheets for a hotel-like experience. With longer fibers that create softer linen, 400-thread-count sheets with a sateen finish are recommended. Add a flat sheet under the duvet for an opulent feel, enhancing the overall appeal of your bed.

Pillow Choice

Select pillows based on your sleeping position. Stomach sleepers need minimal support, back sleepers require neck support without elevation, and side sleepers need thicker pillows for spinal alignment.

Midnight Comfort

To facilitate nighttime bathroom trips, use motion-sensor lights. Amanda Al-Masri highlights the use of low-level lighting in Hilton rooms, reducing the need for bright overhead lights. A soft rug around the bed adds to the comfort.

Headboard Comfort

Westin London City utilizes large fabric headboards to reduce sound and provide a cocooned feeling. This technique, common in luxury travel, ensures a quiet and conducive sleep environment.

Bamboo Sleepwear

Six Senses hotels recommend bamboo pajamas for their breathable, hypoallergenic, and cooling properties, making them ideal for sensitive skin and maintaining a comfortable body temperature.

Scent Therapy

Instead of filling a room with fragrance, use small amounts of aromatherapy oil on your temples. Lavender, bergamot, and ylang-ylang are particularly effective for promoting relaxation and sleep.

Minimize bedroom clutter for better sleep quality. Arrange your space like a hotel room with distinct areas for dressing and sleeping. Zedwell hotel rooms use a minimalist Japanese-inspired design to eliminate distractions, even forgoing televisions.