Treat Your Guests Like They’re Part of the Family
Make Your Guest Room the Next Best Thing to Home
(ARA) - Do you treat your guests as well as you should? Placing a vase of fresh cut flowers by their bed is nice. So is setting out fluffy towels and an extra toothbrush. But none of these amenities count if your guests aren't sleeping as well as they can. And chances are, they're not.
According to recent research conducted for the Better Sleep Council by International Communications Research, 41 percent of those surveyed move a mattress from another room, such as the master bedroom, into the guest room.
"If your bed no longer provides you with the comfort and support you need for a good night's sleep, how can you expect this mattress to give your guests the sleep they need and deserve?" stated Andrea Herman, Director of the Better Sleep Council.
A mattress that's worn out or uncomfortable can cause your guests to become restless during the night. Make your guests' stay more restful by having them sleep on a bed that feels just as good as your own, not by setting them up on your hand-me-down mattress.
"It's hard enough as it is to get a good night's sleep in a bed that's not your own. So be sure to put as much thought into selecting the mattress for your guests as you put into selecting your own mattress. Afford your guests the same comforts you provide yourself and your family," stated Herman.
Other ways to make your guests feel more at home during their stay include providing an alarm clock and a good reading light, keeping their room stocked with popular books and current magazines, and setting out a few amenities, such as toiletries or a bathrobe. You will also want to be sure there is enough room in the closet and in the drawers for your guests to unpack their clothes.
"Attending to important details, such as making sure your guests sleep as comfortably as possible and have space for their belongings, is essential to keeping your guests both happy and well-rested. This thoughtfulness can go a long way toward ensuring a pleasant and relaxing visit for both you and your guests," stated Herman.
For more information on buying a new mattress or on getting a good night's sleep, visit the Better Sleep Council's Web site at www.bettersleep.org.
Courtesy of ARA Content, www.aracontent.com, e-mail: info@aracontent.com
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EDITOR'S NOTE: For more information contact Andrea Herman, Better Sleep Council, 703-683-8371 or Erin Hill, Ogilvy PR Worldwide, 202-452-9405,
erin.hill@ogilvypr.com
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