How Sleep Can Improve Your Guest Experience



A recent study found that 63% of people have trouble sleeping while on holiday.
As a host, you might be asking how important sleep is in the overall guest experience but the truth is it is VERY important and can really impact your rating and reviews.
Here are some ideas on how to improve this important aspect of the guest experience:
Add an oil diffuser or candle: 
Many studies claim that smells can help people relax and fall asleep. Different people prefer different scents but there are some scents that can help induce sleep for example lavender, chamomile, jasmine, and vanilla. Even if it doesn’t contribute to better guest sleep, it will add a nice aroma to your listing! We have many diffusers and candles on offer from our brand partners either at exclusive host discount or free. 
Invest in blackout curtains.
Most people have an easier time falling asleep when the room is dark, hanging blackout curtains is great because they don’t let any light in increasing the chance your guests can get some shut eye.
The mattress effect.
The better the mattress the better the nights rest. Invest in a mattress your guests will not forget and you can improve guest experience and rating. Placer offers exclusive host discounts on mattresses and our brand partners run placement campaigns meaning you can earn commission if your guests like the mattress so much they purchase.
Offer several different pillows and blankets.
Offering firm, medium and soft pillows in your listing is a great way to make sure your guest can be as comfortable as possible when they try and sleep. The same applies to duvets, so why not offer different options for hot and cold sleepers? 
Sleep-inducing foods.
Guests can love a little welcome basket with little snacks or amenities, it makes them feel welcomed and at home. This could be a perfect place to incorporate foods that help with sleep. Foods that help sleep include walnuts and almonds, as they are high in the sleep hormone melatonin. Kiwis and cherry juice can help people fall asleep faster and combat insomnia. While chamomile tea, which has an antioxidant called apigenin that binds with receptors in the brain can encourage sleep and reduce insomnia.
However you chose to do it, helping guests get a good nights rest can be good business so be sure to consider it for your future stays. See how our brand partners can help improve your guests sleep at discount or free on:

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