Motels, Hotels and Inns: Simple Strategies to Get a Better Night’s Sleep in a Strange Bed

Some people have terrible trouble falling asleep in hotel rooms. The unfamiliar surroundings might prevent you from relaxing properly, and the result is that you end up feeling terrible the next day. If you have trouble sleeping in unfamiliar beds, there are a number of tips you can follow to increase your chances of falling asleep quickly. Here are a few to try out to get a better night’s sleep next time you sleep in a hotel.

Choose the Right Room

First of all, you need to take some care in choosing the best room where you will find it easier to get to sleep—and that means somewhere quiet.

Avoid being near to the pool and the restaurant, and make sure you steer clear of any areas where renovations are taking place.

A good option is to stay midway along the hallway because this will keep you away from the elevators, laundry, and other noisy areas.

Send Yourself to Sleep with an App

If you have trouble falling asleep in new places, you may want to try this alarm clock app by Apalon Apps.

This smart alarm clock has a timer function that allows you to play a soothing tune of your choice or white noise to help you fall asleep, and it turns off on its own. It can also wake you up with more soothing music to provide you with a great start to the day.

Use Earplugs and an Eye Mask

You may find that, despite your efforts, you end up in a noisy room. In this case, earplugs can come in handy by blocking out unwanted sounds.

Or you might find that your room is too bright because of light entering in from outside. An eye mask can block out the light and keep you in the dark all night long, helping you to sleep better.

Pack Your Own Pillow

While hotel beds are usually comfortable, you may find that they are just too unfamiliar to get you to sleep properly. If you have space, pack your own pillow.

This will be instantly familiar so you won’t have to struggle to get comfortable, and even the smell of your own pillow can provide you with comfort and aid sleep, making it a great way to sleep better away from home.

Pack other things that make the room feel like home, such as a photo of your family or pet. The familiarity can help you fall asleep.

Avoid Screens

It’s tempting to look at your phone or tablet in bed, but this can actually prevent you from falling asleep quickly. Ideally, turn all your screens off about an hour or so before going to bed. Instead, have a warm shower and dim the lights to get you in the mood to sleep.

Sleep Better Wherever You Are

No matter where you sleep, whether in an expensive hotel or cheap motel, falling asleep can be a challenge. So follow these tips next time you stay somewhere other than your own bedroom.

They are all simple enough, but they can have a big effect on your sleep levels, helping you to fall asleep faster so you’ll feel much better the next day.

Matthew Connor got the travel bug when he was in his late teens, he was soon off on a round the world backpacking trip and now enjoys taking himself off on road trips when he gets itchy feet! – Travel Feeder

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Cecil Lee

The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.