Sleep tourism is one of the fastest growing travel trends around the globe but for Equinox Hotels, the focus on a good night’s rest is just part of the brand’s DNA.
So, when I decided National Sleep Awareness Month was a perfect time to try to improve my zzzz’s, I immediately booked a sleepcation at Equinox Hotel New York. It was eye-opening – and, more importantly, eye-shutting.
I originally considered the hotel’s two-night package, The Art + Science of Sleep by Equinox Hotels, which includes Cryotherapy and the popular Sleep Wave Table that provides the equivalent of three hours of sleep in just 30 minutes. But their spa menu is extensive and I was so tempted by many of the other offerings that I ended up creating my own restful itinerary. I will definitely go back to try those two treatments at some point, though, because I heard guests raving about them.
What I learned about sleep during my stay can really be summed up in three words: Dark. Quiet. Cool. This is the Equinox Hotels’ science-based sleep mantra, which I’ll explain in detail when I tell you more about the rooms. But I also learned that surrounding yourself with the right tools, resources and an environment that’s conducive to helping you do your best in every area of your life can make a huge difference in how you sleep. Because, to sleep well, you have to live well.
Here's how Equinox Hotel New York encourages that:
Located in trendy Hudson Yards, Equinox Hotel New York has set the design bar high with a striking, minimalist aesthetic that lives up to the brand’s high-performance ethos. It’s an ode to luxury and wellness, fueled by state of the art technology – and human beings – dedicated to helping you live your best, healthiest life.
Of course, there’s an Equinox Fitness Club and, at 60,000 square feet, it’s their largest and most luxurious one. It spans two floors and features an indoor saltwater lap pool and an outdoor dipping pool, all with stunning views that make working out so much more enjoyable. As a hotel guest, you’re considered a member during your stay so you can take advantage of all of it. This, in itself, is a great reason to choose the hotel when you’re in New York.
Because Equinox understands that sleep is key to performance, they’ve optimized every room to provide the most restful experience. In a city that never sleeps, this is revolutionary – and effective.
My Deluxe King room, with its floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Hudson River, made me feel like I was on a cruise ship, where I tend to sleep best. The room was well-appointed with so much attention to detail. Everything in the room is specifically designed to help you sleep better, from the clinical grade filtered air to the mini bar filled with high
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