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Cuddling up in bed with your lover sure sounds romantic. But as anybody with a long-term partner knows, there can be challenges to getting a good night of sleep together: Arms falling asleep. An accidental kick in the shin. Trying to fall asleep when someone is snoring in your ear.
With that in mind, the boutique hotel Freehand is offering perhaps the most romantic package of all: A sleep divorce package. That means your room will come with bunkbeds. Each person will get their own sleeping quarters, but you'll still be close to each other.
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“It's been proven that quality sleep can work wonders for a relationship—but what if the secret lies in separate beds?” the hotel asks in a press release.
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 29% of Americans have opted to sleep in another bed in the same bedroom or in another space in the home to accommodate a bed partner. In 2023, respondents admitted to sleeping in another room on occasion (20%) or consistently (15%) to accommodate a bed partner.
“The term might sound alarming, but it’s not about ending a relationship—it's about prioritizing sleep health and addressing the sleep issues that may be eroding a relationship, such as snoring, tossing and turning, or differing sleep schedules,” the academy's spokesperson Dr. Seema Khosla said online. “A sleep divorce is not a sign of a relationship in trouble—it allows for honest conversation about disruptive habits and allows each person to enjoy uninterrupted, restorative sleep.”
With Freehand's offering, couples can book the Sleep Divorce Package at their New York City hotel in the Flatiron District. It's designed to keep the love alive while ensuring everyone gets their beauty sleep. The offer includes a discounted rate of 25% on a bunkbed rooms; two complimentary drinks at the hotel's bar, Broken Shaker; and late check out for added relaxation. It's bookable here through February 28. Before you dismiss bunkbeds as just for kids at summer camp, know that these beds are actually quite chic and designed beautifully.