A Hotel Manager Told Me the Secret to Making the Bed Like a Luxury Hotel, and the Answer Will Surprise You

Despite trying all the tricks and hacks for creating the perfect sleep environment, I’ve never slept better than when I’ve stayed at a hotel. There’s something about hotel bedding that feels dreamier and helps you sleep deeper, and it’s actually something you can replicate in your own home. I tapped into the expert knowledge of Caroline Dillabaugh, the Director of Impact at Fidelity Hotel, who shared her secrets of how they achieve the perfect amount of “fluff” for their beds—and it’s actually in the bed linens.

“Hotels use lots of layers—from mattress toppers to multiple sheets, blankets, and duvets—to create that plush, cloud-like feel,” Dillabaugh explains, adding that high-quality linens are also key. These high quality items, luckily, aren’t just exclusive to hotels—you can recreate this luxury right in your own home. 

“Investing in soft, breathable fabrics like high thread-count cotton or linen can make a big difference in recreating that dreamy hotel-bed experience at home,” Dillabaugh said. And now’s the perfect time to make that investment because one of my favorite bedding brands, Naturepedic, is hosting its largest sale ever in honor of Earth Day. From now until April 28, use the code EARTH22 for 22% off sitewide.

Organic Sateen Sheet Set

“The two most important elements of bedding when trying to recreate the perfect hotel bed at home are definitely the sheets and the pillows,” Dillabaugh continues. “Pillows are what you come into direct contact with, particularly where you rest your head, so their quality makes a huge difference.”

Dillabaugh adds, “High-quality, breathable sheets elevate the entire experience, and investing in plush down pillows really adds that signature hotel touch. It’s what gives hotel beds that irresistible combination of comfort and luxury.”

It’s true. While the eye might be initially drawn to the richly-textured and plush waffle duvet and the down duvet insert that fluffs it up from the inside, the sheets and pillow you lay your head against are what really matter while you’re in sleep mode. Naturepedic’s Sateen Sheet Set has a premium 400-thread count and a pristine, subtle sheen that looks more expensive than it is—exactly what you’d expect to find in a nice hotel. Everything is Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified and Environmental Working Group (EWG) certified, so it’s easier to sleep than ever, knowing that nothing harmful or toxic is leaching from your pillow or sheets while you dream.

Organic Side Sleeper Pillow

As a longtime sufferer of night sweats and also a proud side-sleeper, I give both the sateen sheets and side sleeper pillow—the smallest of its kind I’ve ever seen—my stamp of approval. You can trust me; I was recently pregnant (just gave birth last fall), and there are plenty of side-sleeper pillows that I’ve used that actually left me with a crick in my neck instead. 

This one, though, provides enough support to relieve my neck pain, but it provides proper support to prevent it from coming back in the future. I also like that it’s customizable, as you can open the pillow interior to adjust the shredded latex fill according to your preferences. I fall asleep faster on these sheets, too, partly because I know I won’t wake up later in the night, dripping from night sweats. I rest easier knowing the sateen material is lightweight and breathable enough to stave off the sweating.

Naturepedic hits all the bullet points that I look for when it comes to shopping for bedding: It’s organic, safe to sleep on, comfy, cozy, and yet, still cooling. The Organic Cotton Waffle Duvet Cover is my personal favorite, and to me, is what really gives the bed that luxury hotel look (and feel) I’ve been after.

If you, too, are looking to recreate the beauty, fluff, and unparalleled comfort of luxury hotel bedding, but at home, shop the luxury hotel manager-approved and BHG writer-favorite Organic Sateen Sheet Set and the Organic Side Sleeper Pillow during Naturepedic’s sitewide Earth Day sale for 22% off with the code EARTH22. 

Below I’ve included more of the bedding I personally slept on and loved, as well as some of Naturepedic’s best-sellers, which includes pillows, toppers, mattresses, and sheets. 

Organic Cotton Waffle Duvet Cover and Shams

Organic Cotton Breathable Muslin Blanket 

Down Duvet Insert Comforter

Organic Cotton Breathable Muslin Duvet Cover and Shams 

Adagio 2-Inch Organic Latex Mattress Topper

EOS Classic Mattress