FACILITY DESIGN GUIDES
RELAXATION SPACES
Sleep Lounge
4 min
objective provide an enclosed and quiet lounge for short sleeping sessions this is an amenity lounge offering a dedicated space for sleeping space planning place the lounge adjacent to other relaxation lounges and treatment room areas design features locate the lounge away from active areas acoustically isolate this space from active areas if the project and menu allows the shared amenity sleep lounge space may be replaced with individual sleep cabins to create revenue generating sleep areas minimize the number of doors and passageways as is feasible the paths that connect them should be as short and direct as possible without interfering with activity areas within the space provide chaise loungers, reclining chairs or zero gravity loungers to promote the proper position for falling asleep quickly include a self service beverage station provide linen display storage for guests to select a blanket, neck pillow, and eye pillow for use during their nap provide a linen drop for disposal of blankets and pillows after each nap provide access to sound cancelling headphones or personal music devices flooring and wall finishes to be coordinated with overall design furniture and equipment window treatments locate sleep lounges without windows if windows are included, provide appropriate privacy coverings capable of darkening the room acoustics the sleep lounges require a quiet, soothing environment construct the enclosure to meet a minimum sound transmission coefficient of 54