Guests staying at the London Kensington branch of Holiday Inn will be able to avail of a rather unusual service this week.
Human bed warmers are being employed at the hotel to help guests get a restful night's sleep.
Staff members dressed in all-in-one sleeper suits will be sent to warm guests' beds for five minutes before they get under the covers themselves.
A spokesperson for Holiday Inn said: "People want to leave the cold outside and climb into a warm bed.
"The bed warmers 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."
Commenting on the move, Dr Chris Idzikowski, director of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre, said it could help people get a good night's sleep as a warm bed, with a temperature of approximately 20 to 24 degrees, is the ideal environment for rest.
Last week, it was reported that a new Holiday Inn opened its door in Las Vegas.
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Posted by Jez Walters
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