01-05-2025
Best Sleep Tourism Hotels 2025
S leep tourism is having a moment, and frankly, isn't it about time? The phrase 'I need a vacation when I get home from my vacation' is something I'd prefer never to utter again, but thankfully resorts have taken note of guests' pleas for more rest and relaxation when it comes to travel. Getting a good night's sleep outside of the confines of your own bed is no easy feat, but more hotels are coming to the table with solutions in the form of sleep-related amenities like pillow menus, sleep tracking, melatonin-inducing snacks, blackout shades and spa treatments that help you get into the perfect state of zen to fight sleep deprivation. Below, we're highlighting the standout properties where you'll get the best vacation night's sleep of your life.
A dreamy view of the resort at dusk.
Once you set foot on this gorgeous tropical paradise of a property, you're not going to want to leave—or ever return to your regular schedule. The 23-acre resort is, simply stated, a wellness lover's dream. Located on the remote island of Lanai (but an easy 25-minute flight from Honolulu, which is included in the price of your stay), Sensei Lanai is the ultimate escape from reality. On arrival, you're set up with your own personal Sensei Guide who helps you customize your visit based on your goals (wellness, rest, rejuvenation—they offer it all).
The resort's Rest and Reset Package for two, a five-night customized retreat aimed at restoring your body and improving overall stress and quality of sleep, includes a personal session that analyzes your sleep patterns and behaviors using data from your personal life, plus a wearable device so you can leave with key findings to help you achieve restorative sleep well after you return to your everyday routine. (Added bonus: well-being classes, mindful movement sessions and multiple private 90-minute spa treatments to round out the experience.)
A suite, replete with a fireplace, at the Equinox Hotel in New York City.
The Equinox Hotel is the perfect place for weary travelers to recharge—and perfect for those looking for a quiet stay amid the bellows of the city that never sleeps. Suites are decked out with room-darkening shades, rain showers, soundproof walls and cooling mattresses designed to offer the ultimate night's rest. In-room dining menus skew healthy yet mouthwatering (think immunity-optimized protein bowls, organic beverages and snacks to support natural melatonin production), and the minibar—dubbed RoomBar—is packed with wellness tonics, elixirs, grain-free chips, granolas and immunity teas.
For the ultimate deep dive into rest, try The Art + Science of Sleep package: a two-night stay in a room entirely optimized for sleep. The in-room AM + PM Rituals provides guests with sound, movement and breath work techniques designed to regulate their circadian rhythms. Guests who book this package will also wind down with two sessions at the spa's Wave Table, two cryotherapy treatments and dips in the hot and cold plunge pools, all of which improve deep sleep quality by reducing cortisol levels and increasing both oxygen and blood flow from head to toe.
An aerial view of the pool at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort in Miami.
A weekend spent at the Carillon leaves you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to focus on your health back at home. With a 70,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, organic dining options and one-of-a-kind personalized retreats designed to align your physical, mental and spiritual health, the resort offers many opportunities to kick-start your journey. (Check out some of our other favorite Miami hotels to visit while you're there.)
Guests can choose from one of several holistic wellness journeys during their stay, but our favorite is the sleep retreat, a five-day, four-night sleep-centered wellness experience starting with a smart bed to help reset your circadian rhythm. From there, you'll awake each morning feeling rested enough to indulge in your sleep-centered activities each day, from private meditation pods to vibrational therapy beds. (Be sure to bake in time at the oceanfront pool, too—nothing quite relaxes the soul like the sun's vitamin D and a good book.)
A view of the Golden Gate Bridge from inside the Sleep Suite at the 1 Hotel San Francisco.
A stay at any of the 1 Hotel properties around the globe is a great way to keep your wellness in check while traveling—the 1 Hotel brand is a star player in the land of eco-conscious hospitality (even the hotel keys are crafted from recycled wood) and organic farm-to-table cuisine. Plus, oversized rooms and an on-site spa make it nearly impossible not to feel healthy and de-stressed. So it seems a match made in heaven that this property is prioritizing a good night's rest with the Relax at Bamford Wellness Spa package, which includes 30% off your stay, a $100 spa credit to go toward a sleep-inducing treatment (like a CBD salt bath), a custom 1 Hotel silk sleep mask and an essential oil pillow mist.
We recommend booking the sleep-promoting Bamford Signature Treatment right before bed, which combines shiatsu, meridian and Swedish massage techniques to relax both the body and mind, detoxify organs and create a deepened sense of calm. Bonus points go to the pressure point massage for the face, neck, shoulders and head, along with yogic breathing to ease tension, ideal for drifting off into the most restful night's sleep. Don't miss a dip in the rooftop soaking tubs, infused with locally made bath salts that combine natural botanicals and high-potency hemp to deliver full-body relaxation and soothe muscles after a long day of exploring the city. (What's more relaxing than that?)
A view from a suite at the Six Senses Yao Noi Resort in Thailand.
Just 45 minutes from Phuket, yet what feels like light-years away from civilization, this Six Senses island resort in Thailand is the perfect place to go when a break from insomnia and stress is what you're seeking. For those looking to improve sleep patterns, restore energy levels and de-stress from the overwhelming daily grind back home, the three-, five- or seven-night Sleep Program at Six Senses will cure what ails you.
No matter the length of the program you choose, all include daily yoga nidra and meditation, relaxing spa treatments and amenities, wellness therapies, nutrition advice, and low-intensity fitness training to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Inside the rooms, you'll be set up with nightly sleep tracking to learn behaviors and patterns, handmade mattresses and organic bedding to help you get your best night's rest. Cap that with a few days spent staring out into the gorgeous Andaman Sea, and you'll be breathing with ease back home in no time.
The rooftop pool at Como Metropolitan Singapore.
Jet lag can be a traveler's worst nightmare, especially on long-haul flights to Asia. But rest assured (see what I did there?) you'll be in good hands upon arrival at Como Metropolitan Singapore, where sleep is of utmost importance to the property. Book the Sleep Dream package for a three-night stay with an in-room SleepHub, a device that emits low-frequency sound waves to guide you into quality sleep and, after a full night's rest, wake you up at an optimal stage of your sleep cycle. The package also includes a COMO Shambhala Sleep Kit, a 60-minute Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy session and a 60-minute Contrast Therapy treatment, the ultimate jet lag recovery trifecta. Want to go a step further with your sleep analysis? Book a sleep-coaching session with a Somnus Sleep Wellness coach for more in-depth guidance.
A relaxing suite with mountain views at the Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Arosa, Switzerland.
It's nearly impossible not to feel relaxed given the views alone at this gorgeous mountain resort in Switzerland, but a heavy dose of serenity in nature is only the beginning of your wellness journey here. Upon check-in, you'll have your own Dream Butler at your disposal to help craft a luxurious (and deeply customized) pre-sleep ritual for the duration of your stay. The sleep journey begins with a calming footbath and sleep-inducing massage, followed by a turndown service to ensure the room is in perfect form for a restful evening, ensuring proper humidity, temperature and room lighting for sleep, and all of the amenities to promote lights-out hour (think pillow spray, a pillow menu, a candle and a bedtime book).
Dinner is designed specifically to support the circadian rhythm, created by Moving Mountains nutritionist Rhaya Jordan. And I'd be remiss not to mention the most stress-relieving part of it all: the four-floor spa encased in glass sails rising from the mountainside, where you can indulge in a variety of restorative treatments that will have you catching the best zzz's of your life.
I have been covering travel for nearly two decades, from reviewing luxury hotels to visiting off-the-beaten-path locations throughout the world. I'm always in search of the next wellness hot spot, a remote beach and a stellar spa. I'm also always down for adventure on a vacation, whether it's doing aerial acrobatics in a fighter jet over the desert or heli-skiing down a glacier in Italy. (Yes, I've done both.)
I travel a lot, and keeping up with my routine while all over the world is something I cherish, so finding a hotel that prioritizes wellness and a good night's rest is key. As Forbes Vetted's Features & Special Projects Director, I oversee our feature coverage. I've also written for Vogue, Robb Report, Travel + Leisure, InStyle, GQ, DuJour, Glamour, Oprah and many others. Follow my adventures on Instagram: @peifferk1
