IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP
As per forensic examiner and expert in the physiology of sleep, Dr. Merrill Mitler, sleep services all aspects of our body in one way or another — molecular, energy balance, intellectual function, alertness and mood. “Loss of sleep impairs levels of reasoning, problem-solving and attention to detail,” explains Mitler. While travelling for business or leisure, a good night’s sleep is crucial. Hotels are apprised of this and are attempting to curate idealistic sleep patterns for their guests.
Rajiv Kapoor, general manager, Fairmont Jaipur believes that sleep is one of the most pivotal experiences for a traveller and allows a hotel to showcase the true meaning of luxury. “At our hotel, we o er a ‘pillow concierge’, a special menu o ering di erent options of pillows to choose from, including a body, a memory foam and a contour pillow, amongst others,” he says.
uite apparently Accor Hotels’ takes their guests’ snoozes quite seriously. So tel Mumbai BKC boasts the brand’s trademark called Mybed™ — an all feather bed director, e St. Regis Mumbai. e cheese and berries were previously imported internationally are now sourced locally at this hotel.
A rming to this global shi in consumption, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru has inculcated superfood stations at its daily breakfast. “Nutritious delicacies like moringa smoothies, green shakshuka, wheatgrass yoghurt and ragi idlis have been introduced in our breakfast bu et. ese power-packed bites keep the business traveller feeling light and energetic throughout the day,” says Rakesh Sethi, resident manager, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru. is property in the heart of India’s Garden City also places emphasis on sustainably sourced and organic ingredients. “Diners at our restaurants can expect menu options which are rooted in nature.”
combined with an extra-light down duvet that is tted in every room. “Adding to this, guests at So tel Mumbai BKC can treat themselves to ‘ e Sleep Menu’, a pillow menu which is a part of the in-room amenities allowing you to pick as per your comfort level.
Be it rm, u y or adjustable, the menu is designed for sheer relaxation,” says Manoj Chauhan, spa manager,
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Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru also believes that the “bed is always the focal point of ensuring undisturbed rest to their clients.” She explains how the hotel company has spent the last 50 years in partnership with experts and in consultation with guests to perfect the science behind the mattress. “Now, in partnership with Simmons Bedding Company, Four Seasons invites you to experience the latest innovation in bedding with the all-new mattress collection designed exclusively for Four Seasons. is fully customisable collection allows them to choose the desired level of rmness by selecting from one of three mattress toppers: Signature, Signature Plush and Signature Firm,” she says.