Tried And Tested Rooms

Four Seasons thinks up most of its housekeeping protocol at Toronto’s R&D Studio and in scaled room reproductions, where experts create streamlined, sleep-ready spaces (no notes on the bed or music left on). Before being rolled out brand-wide, all inroom comforts are put to the test to collect the data of our dreams.

BEDDING

After testing some 100 different linen iterations from more than 20 vendors, the Four Seasons unrolled a bedding refresh in 2016, settling on 300-thread-count custom sheets and getting rid of bedskirts.

TURNDOWN

Creating a “sleep temple” is also in the details, like the Issy Fold – a 20-centimetre pocket made with the flat top sheet at the foot of the bed, so your toes have wiggle room while you stay snug.

NOISE

Lighting and acoustics are tested to determine which wall materials block flushing sounds or television noise.

CUSTOMIZING

Make like Goldilocks and pick one of three mattress toppers of different levels of firmness. Staff switches them out and keeps returning guests’ preferences on file.