The Quiet Rise of Sleep Tourism and Silent Vacations
Milaidhoo Island Maldives | Baa Atoll, Maldives
Sleeping outside isn’t typically associated with a night of peaceful slumber, but the “Sleep Under the Stars” experience at Milaidhoo Island Maldives is what sweet dreams are made of. The five-star castaway affair kicks off with a sunset dolphin cruise, four-course dinner and sunset cocktails, followed by a night on a secluded private sandbank set within a serene lagoon. Designed to be the ultimate glamp-site, the sandbank features a canopied king-size bed draped in muslin, surrounded by candles and lanterns that have been scattered across the beach. A yacht with a dressing room, bathroom and any necessary amenities is anchored nearby.
The Quiet Rise of Sleep Tourism and Silent Vacations
The Towers at Lotte New York Palace | New York, New York
In the city that never sleeps, The Towers at Lotte New York Palace has taken the pursuit of a perfect night’s sleep to a new level. In collaboration with Swedish luxury bed maker Hästens, they developed the Hästens Ultimate Sleep Suite, a two-bedroom, 3,500-square-foot masterpiece centered around the flagship Vividus bed. It’s the only suite in the world to house this version of the bed, which retails for a whopping six-figure price tag and takes 350 hours to make. To further add to the experience, guests receive a pre-arrival call from a Sleep Curator to completely personalize their stay through discussions of pillow preferences and pajama sizes. The whole lavish affair begs the question: can you really put a price on a good night’s sleep?
The Quiet Rise of Sleep Tourism and Silent Vacations
The Lodge at Blue Sky | Wanship, Utah
Set on a private ranch outside Park City, The Lodge at Blue Sky’s fresh mountain air, tranquil atmosphere and picture-perfect panoramas already make an ideal setting for quality downtime. While here, guests are invited to slow down, step away from the stresses of modern life and reconnect with the natural world. Tucked into a secluded aspen grove on the edge of the property, the new Edge Sanctuary offers Energy Journeys that further promote this philosophy, including a Touch of Silence treatment and a Chakra Sleep Ritual, where resident energy healers convey the importance of sleep in daily life and lead guests through an energy-clearing meditation to balance the chakras.
The Quiet Rise of Sleep Tourism and Silent Vacations
Esplanade Tergesteo | Veneto, Italy
Italians have always understood the importance of quality R&R—the riposo is the Italian equivalent of the popular tradition of siesta, a midday break when shops close and workers go home for a long lunch or a refreshing nap. Hotels recognize these benefits too, and are well-known for prioritizing rest in their wellness offerings. Esplanade Tergesteo’s adults-only RoofTop 54 Spa exemplifies this with their Room of Silence—an environment designed for total digital detox, where the only sounds are from the crackling wood in the fireplace. Occasionally, the room is also used for music therapy sessions, wherein Tibetan harps and crystal bells are used to rebalance energy and restore well-being.
The Quiet Rise of Sleep Tourism and Silent Vacations
Hôtel de Crillon | Paris, France
Originally commissioned by King Louis XV in 1758, Hotel de Crillon’s palace façade has served as a refuge for royalty, heads of state and celebrities for centuries, from Marie Antoinette to Madonna. Now, in tandem with Rosewood Hotel Group’s Alchemy of Sleep program launched in 2022, the legendary hotel continues to be a top choice for beauty rest in the City of Love, with immersive retreats designed to promote shut-eye through sleep-inducing treatments, movement-driven activities and special amenities. Guests are welcomed with an in-room Sleeping Beauty Set, followed by a massage, a meditation session and private consultations with sleep experts. The goal is to impart lasting habits that can be applied long-term.
The Quiet Rise of Sleep Tourism and Silent Vacations
Raffles Bali | Bali, Indonesia
When most of us hear “New Year,” we think of raucous parties, loud music and boisterous celebrations with friends and family. But in Bali, a more solemn approach is taken. Nyepi is a Hindu celebration that marks the Saka New Year with a day of silence, meditation and self-reflection. The island comes to a standstill with no lights, noise or traffic, and everyone—including tourists—must stay off the streets. The locals see it as a day to cleanse the island and establish a positive start to the year. Hotels adhere strictly to the rules during this tradition, but often provide activities for guests that encourage soaking in the stillness. One such hotel is Raffles Bali, which organizes a stargazing experience for guests during Nyepi Day to marvel in the magnificence of the universe.
The Quiet Rise of Sleep Tourism and Silent Vacations
The Cadogan | London, United Kingdom
With over 70 percent of the UK admitting to struggling with insomnia in recent years, Belmond’s The Cadogan decided it was time to bring in the big guns. They partnered with esteemed hypnotherapist and sleep expert, Malminder Gill, to develop a Sleep Concierge program exclusively for hotel guests. The service includes a sleep-inducing meditation recording, pillow menu to suit a range of sleeping positions, optional weighted blanket, scented pillow mist and unique brew of bedtime tea. For an even more curated experience, guests can book an in-room appointment with Malminder Gill herself.
The Quiet Rise of Sleep Tourism and Silent Vacations
Six Senses Yao Noi | Phuket, Thailand
Forty minutes from bustling Phuket, Six Senses Yao Noi feels a world away from the tourist-thronged beaches you find in Thailand’s more popular spots. Each of the resort’s 56 thatched-roof villas is designed as a secluded tropical hideout, making it easy to forget the outside world and focus entirely on unwinding. For guests needing a little extra help in that department, the property offers the Six Senses Sleep Wellness Program, which melds advice from an internationally-renowned sleep doctor with yoga, meditation, “Dreamcatcher” massage treatments, nutrition insights and low-intensity training.
The Quiet Rise of Sleep Tourism and Silent Vacations
The Tschuggen Collection | Switzerland
With a mission to have every guest leave the property with a healthier mind, body and soul, Swiss-based Tschuggen Hotel Group has recently unveiled a new wellness initiative at Hotel Eden Roc in Ascona, the Carlton Hotel St. Moritz and the Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa. Dubbed “Moving Mountains,” the program is based on five pillars—Move, Play, Nourish, Rest, and Give—that work together to create a holistic, rejuvenating stay. Under the belief that a dreamy day of on-piste activities should be followed by a dreamy night’s sleep, the Rest portion features artisanal mattresses, in-room yoga and organic spa treatments, as well as Dream Butlers on-hand to provide massages, aromatherapy and sleep-inducing meals.
The Quiet Rise of Sleep Tourism and Silent Vacations
Park Hyatt New York | New York, New York
Placing themselves firmly at the forefront of the wellness hospitality trend, Park Hyatt New York partnered with world-renowned sleep technology experts to develop the ultimate slumber sanctuary: The Bryte One Bedroom Sleep Suite. The suite’s hallmark is the Bryte smart bed—an AI-powered mattress purported to help guests fight off jet lag, fall asleep more quickly and stay asleep longer. Using sensors inside the bed to detect heart rate and breathing patterns, the mattress controls the climate, relieves the body’s pressure points and provides sleep statistics and insights. The suite also comes with other snooze-inducing amenities such as sleep masks, a diffuser with a signature “Sleep” essential oil blend and a collection of sleep-related books.
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Milaidhoo Island Maldives | Baa Atoll, Maldives
Sleeping outside isn’t typically associated with a night of peaceful slumber, but the “Sleep Under the Stars” experience at Milaidhoo Island Maldives is what sweet dreams are made of. The five-star castaway affair kicks off with a sunset dolphin cruise, four-course dinner and sunset cocktails, followed by a night on a secluded private sandbank set within a serene lagoon. Designed to be the ultimate glamp-site, the sandbank features a canopied king-size bed draped in muslin, surrounded by candles and lanterns that have been scattered across the beach. A yacht with a dressing room, bathroom and any necessary amenities is anchored nearby.
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The Towers at Lotte New York Palace | New York, New York
In the city that never sleeps, The Towers at Lotte New York Palace has taken the pursuit of a perfect night’s sleep to a new level. In collaboration with Swedish luxury bed maker Hästens, they developed the Hästens Ultimate Sleep Suite, a two-bedroom, 3,500-square-foot masterpiece centered around the flagship Vividus bed. It’s the only suite in the world to house this version of the bed, which retails for a whopping six-figure price tag and takes 350 hours to make. To further add to the experience, guests receive a pre-arrival call from a Sleep Curator to completely personalize their stay through discussions of pillow preferences and pajama sizes. The whole lavish affair begs the question: can you really put a price on a good night’s sleep?
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The Lodge at Blue Sky | Wanship, Utah
Set on a private ranch outside Park City, The Lodge at Blue Sky’s fresh mountain air, tranquil atmosphere and picture-perfect panoramas already make an ideal setting for quality downtime. While here, guests are invited to slow down, step away from the stresses of modern life and reconnect with the natural world. Tucked into a secluded aspen grove on the edge of the property, the new Edge Sanctuary offers Energy Journeys that further promote this philosophy, including a Touch of Silence treatment and a Chakra Sleep Ritual, where resident energy healers convey the importance of sleep in daily life and lead guests through an energy-clearing meditation to balance the chakras.
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Esplanade Tergesteo | Veneto, Italy
Italians have always understood the importance of quality R&R—the riposo is the Italian equivalent of the popular tradition of siesta, a midday break when shops close and workers go home for a long lunch or a refreshing nap. Hotels recognize these benefits too, and are well-known for prioritizing rest in their wellness offerings. Esplanade Tergesteo’s adults-only RoofTop 54 Spa exemplifies this with their Room of Silence—an environment designed for total digital detox, where the only sounds are from the crackling wood in the fireplace. Occasionally, the room is also used for music therapy sessions, wherein Tibetan harps and crystal bells are used to rebalance energy and restore well-being.
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Hôtel de Crillon | Paris, France
Originally commissioned by King Louis XV in 1758, Hotel de Crillon’s palace façade has served as a refuge for royalty, heads of state and celebrities for centuries, from Marie Antoinette to Madonna. Now, in tandem with Rosewood Hotel Group’s Alchemy of Sleep program launched in 2022, the legendary hotel continues to be a top choice for beauty rest in the City of Love, with immersive retreats designed to promote shut-eye through sleep-inducing treatments, movement-driven activities and special amenities. Guests are welcomed with an in-room Sleeping Beauty Set, followed by a massage, a meditation session and private consultations with sleep experts. The goal is to impart lasting habits that can be applied long-term.
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Raffles Bali | Bali, Indonesia
When most of us hear “New Year,” we think of raucous parties, loud music and boisterous celebrations with friends and family. But in Bali, a more solemn approach is taken. Nyepi is a Hindu celebration that marks the Saka New Year with a day of silence, meditation and self-reflection. The island comes to a standstill with no lights, noise or traffic, and everyone—including tourists—must stay off the streets. The locals see it as a day to cleanse the island and establish a positive start to the year. Hotels adhere strictly to the rules during this tradition, but often provide activities for guests that encourage soaking in the stillness. One such hotel is Raffles Bali, which organizes a stargazing experience for guests during Nyepi Day to marvel in the magnificence of the universe.
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The Cadogan | London, United Kingdom
With over 70 percent of the UK admitting to struggling with insomnia in recent years, Belmond’s The Cadogan decided it was time to bring in the big guns. They partnered with esteemed hypnotherapist and sleep expert, Malminder Gill, to develop a Sleep Concierge program exclusively for hotel guests. The service includes a sleep-inducing meditation recording, pillow menu to suit a range of sleeping positions, optional weighted blanket, scented pillow mist and unique brew of bedtime tea. For an even more curated experience, guests can book an in-room appointment with Malminder Gill herself.
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Six Senses Yao Noi | Phuket, Thailand
Forty minutes from bustling Phuket, Six Senses Yao Noi feels a world away from the tourist-thronged beaches you find in Thailand’s more popular spots. Each of the resort’s 56 thatched-roof villas is designed as a secluded tropical hideout, making it easy to forget the outside world and focus entirely on unwinding. For guests needing a little extra help in that department, the property offers the Six Senses Sleep Wellness Program, which melds advice from an internationally-renowned sleep doctor with yoga, meditation, “Dreamcatcher” massage treatments, nutrition insights and low-intensity training.
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The Tschuggen Collection |Switzerland
With a mission to have every guest leave the property with a healthier mind, body and soul, Swiss-based Tschuggen Hotel Group has recently unveiled a new wellness initiative at Hotel Eden Roc in Ascona, the Carlton Hotel St. Moritz and the Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa. Dubbed “Moving Mountains,” the program is based on five pillars—Move, Play, Nourish, Rest, and Give—that work together to create a holistic, rejuvenating stay. Under the belief that a dreamy day of on-piste activities should be followed by a dreamy night’s sleep, the Rest portion features artisanal mattresses, in-room yoga and organic spa treatments, as well as Dream Butlers on-hand to provide massages, aromatherapy and sleep-inducing meals.
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Park Hyatt New York | New York, New York
Placing themselves firmly at the forefront of the wellness hospitality trend, Park Hyatt New York partnered with world-renowned sleep technology experts to develop the ultimate slumber sanctuary: The Bryte One Bedroom Sleep Suite. The suite’s hallmark is the Bryte smart bed—an AI-powered mattress purported to help guests fight off jet lag, fall asleep more quickly and stay asleep longer. Using sensors inside the bed to detect heart rate and breathing patterns, the mattress controls the climate, relieves the body’s pressure points and provides sleep statistics and insights. The suite also comes with other snooze-inducing amenities such as sleep masks, a diffuser with a signature “Sleep” essential oil blend and a collection of sleep-related books.