Sleeping Partner
We all love those hotels that go the extra mile for their guests, but here’s one free service you might think you can do without.
The Holiday Inn chain in the UK is to pilot a scheme in Manchester whereby someone sleeps in your bed to warm it up before you get in. Sleep experts say a cold bed inhibits sleep – the ideal temperature is 20–24 degrees Celsius (68–75 Fahrenheit).
The human electric blanket will be dressed in an all-in-one sleeper suit and spend five minutes under the duvet.
Holiday Inn spokeswoman, Jane Bednall, said:
“People want to leave the cold outside and climb into a warm bed. The service is a bit like having a giant hot water bottle in your bed, warming it up before guests climb in to give them a great night’s sleep away from the cold. Of course they jump out before you jump in.”
Of course. But it could take some explaining if you forgot to tell your partner you’d booked the service …
by Andy Moreton
