sleep science
Sleep Science at the Forefront at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | May 10, 2023
By Adam Mogelonsky, Larry Mogelonsky “We believe in the importance of sleep. If a guest doesn’t get a good night’s rest they are less inclined to return.” That profound statement came courtesy of Simon Chapman, Complex General Manager for The Benjamin Royal Sonesta, who oversees the hotel’s Rest & Renew Sleep Program in collaboration with Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a medicine professor specializing in sleep science and author of “Sleep for Success” (2011). We sought out Chapman for an interview because we deem sleep amenities to be a great tool to attract new guests and to support higher rates. While this is nevertheless tru...
The List Will Make You Believe in Sleep Tourism
Adam and Larry Mogelonsky | November 2, 2022
By Larry and Adam Mogelonsky Hotels have long touted a good night’s sleep to drive bookings and to ensure guest satisfaction. But with the growing awareness for sleep science, hotels are staying to capitalize on sleep tourism – brands that use new technologies or other amenities proven to enhance a guest’s sleep as well as sleep’s health benefits. Why not your hotel? Programs like this are an arm’s race. Right now, there are examples of success including, but hardly limited to, Six Senses’ Sleep Doctor, Zedwell at Piccadilly Circus (on the economy end), The Belmond Cadogan’s Sleep Concierge and Viceroy’s Healing Experien...