July 11, 2022

"The hotel launched its Sleep Concierge service in early 2021, assisting guests with all things slumber through a range of services and amenities..."

"... from hypnotherapy to calming tea.... The hotel is one of many to invest more heavily in sleep-themed services, with offerings across numerous properties aimed at helping guests get the most out of their shut-eye.... The Cadogan partnered with hypnotherapist Malminder Gill to create a meditation audio recording, and it also offers a pillow menu, a weighted blanket, a lavender pillow mist and more, all included in the room price. Guests also can book a private in-room session with Gill in advance for around $375."


If only hotels could ensure that you'd be able to sleep. How much would that cost? 

Imagine paying $375 to get Malminder Gill to come to your room and make you go to sleep. Would that help? Or would that make it harder to sleep? I don't know. Maybe he has a way to drive the thought what the hell am I paying $375 for out of your head.

18 comments:

Ted said...

The reason I can't sleep well in hotels is that they're NOISY -- the thumping people above you (and yelling / TV-watching people next door), the roaring air conditioner or clanking heater, the loud plumbing, the heavy doors that automatically slam shut, the ice machines and vending machines, the traffic below or parking lot outside... If they could get rid of all that and offer a genuinely quiet experience, they wouldn't need junk like weighted blankets or "lavender mist."

Tom said...

How is started - we want to incorporate holistic methods to help our guests get a great night’s sleep

How it ended - basically, we’re giving out $400 handies and all the guests are out like a light. Who doesn’t want an handy before bed?

Beasts of England said...

’Maybe he has a way to drive the thought what the hell am I paying $375 for out of your head.’

lol

I’m lifetime silver elite status with Marriott (Bonvoy) and my set preferences include extra feather pillows, which they always provide. I’m not sure that helps me sleep, but it’s nice to know they pay attention.

Andrew said...

Do you get your money back if he wakes you up when he closes the door behind him?

This post reminds me of the scene from My Cousin Vinny with the owl screeching, and Joe Pesci shooting his gun into the woods

cassandra lite said...

Curious about their policy re drunken/reveling guests laughing and shouting in the hallway at 2 a.m.

Joe Smith said...

THC gummies?

Scotch?

Cabernet?

Wince said...

Malminder Gill?

Was he a character on SpongeBob SquarePants?

madAsHell said...

"You want happy ending?"

Barry Dauphin said...

Make people watch MSNBC

Bob_R said...

The upgrades don't appeal, things to try at no upcharge like but a pillow menu, weighted blankets seems like a cool feature.

MadisonMan said...

If you routinely cannot sleep in a hotel, don't stay in hotels. That's my advice. If you have to travel for work, find other employment.
You're welcome.

cubanbob said...

The $375 reminds me of when I quit smoking. I went to a hypnotist to quit smoking and at his location there was a Cuban restaurant. I ordered a colada of Cuban coffee and smoked the last of my Marlboro Reds. Espresso and cigarettes. Devine. Then I went to the hypnotist, had him do his thing. I wasn't hypnotized but the $200 I paid him worked.

farmgirl said...

Malminder.
That translates to bad thoughts, which morphs into bad dreams.

I’ll keep my $$$, thank you.

Lem Vibe Bandit said...

My technique for going to sleep is very simple. I just lie down and play possum. I learned it by observing cats.

Smilin' Jack said...

“If only hotels could ensure that you'd be able to sleep. How much would that cost?
Imagine paying $375 to get Malminder Gill to come to your room and make you go to sleep.”

In the good old days you could score reds for a lot less than that from the guys who hung around the Mifflin St Co-Op. Ah, memories.

walter said...

Remember those pre-pandemic opposite sex huggy sessions?

farmgirl said...

My husband smokes- a lot. A good friend payed 300$ for some kind of laser treatment(I have no clue) w/the stipulation that if my husband started smoking again, he’d have to pay our friend back. I don’t think he lasted 5 days- probably more like 3.

The 1st morning I did chores alone.
He wouldn’t get out of bed!

I’m ever thankful I don’t have an addictive temperament.

MayBee said...

I cannot imagine how creeped out I would feel having a stranger sit in my room to lure me into sleep.