Sleeping in a strange bed, be it in a hotel or at a friend’s house is always a risk. According to sleep experts even in five star hotels people often don’t sleep well because the bed is simply not familiar. If the hotel is not as luxurious or if it’s a private house, the chances are that even attractive wooden beds will not be particularly comfortable. For many people, even those who are taller, sleeping in a standard sized guest bed is OK for one night but any longer and they may well feel the need for something larger, especially if they’re sharing it with a partner. Super king sized beds are increasingly popular, as the population becomes larger. Guest beds that are old and saggy are not just uncomfortable but can exacerbate back pain. According to BackCare, the back pain charity, trying to sleep in a guest bed which has molded itself to someone else’s contours over the years can put a strain on the back of someone sleeping in it for the first time. An old wooden bed might look pretty - but it won’t necessarily be comfortable. Many back pain sufferers prefer to sleep on a firmer mattress and although they can buy one for their own bedroom, finding one at a hotel or at a friend’s house is often purely a matter of luck. A guest bed which accommodates a person’s preferred sleeping position is also important. Around three quarters of British people sleep on their sides, as compared to say, Japan, where the figure is just 30 per cent. Accommodating the elbows and hips of the sideways sleeper requires a mattress that is softer but has not collapsed. When it comes to guest beds, whether it’s in hotels or private homes, being assertive brings benefits.
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