Claire Davies

Claire Davies

Managing Editor of Sleep, Certified Sleep Science Coach

Claire is a Certified Sleep Science Coach and the Managing Editor of Sleep at Tom's Guide. She oversees our rigorous mattress testing procedures, and our buying guides and mattress rankings. Claire has over 16 years' product review experience and is connected to a wealth of globally renowned sleep experts including mattress designers, neuroscientists, and board-certified sleep doctors. She is also our in-house expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, and Nectar Sleep. Claire is certified to advise people on how to choose a mattress that suits their needs and budget, as well as helping them to create a nighttime routine and bedroom environment that helps them sleep better. Previously, Claire reported on sleep and wellness tech for T3 and TechRadar.

Latest articles by Claire Davies

A collage of mattresses against a red, white and blue background. From top left: the Saatva Classic, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid, the Helix Midnight Luxe, and the Bear Elite Hybrid

4th of July mattress sales 2026: Best deals now live

By Claire Davies last updated

We're on the hunt for the best of the early 4th of July mattress deals and with savings from the likes of Saatva, Bear and DreamCloud, we think big things are coming.

Mattresses
Bear Elite Hybrid mattress on rattan bedframe in sleep studio with blue wall with round wooden bedside table with sunrise alarm clock and mug on top

The best mattress sales in June 2026

By Claire Davies last updated

Our experts have found the best mattress sales from DreamCloud, Saatva, Tempur-Pedic and more to shop today

Mattresses
A yellow background featuring Amazon mattresses from the brands DreamCloud, Nectar, EGOHOME, and Zinus. In the center foreground, there is a price drop deals badge.

June Prime Day mattress deals 2026: Top bed, pillow, sleep tech and bedding sales at Amazon and beyond

By Claire Davies last updated

Where and when to find this year's best Amazon Prime Day sleep deals on the mattresses, bedding and sleep tech chosen and tested by our sleep experts

Mattresses
The Saatva Classic mattress in our Sleep Studio, decorated like a bedroom

Saatva mattress sale June 2026: Save up to $586 with the best deal online

By Claire Davies last updated

Save up to $586 in June's Saatva mattress sale, with the best deal found on the Saatva Latex Hybrid cooling mattress bundle.

Mattresses
The Saatva Solaire Adjustable Mattress in a bedroom, with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying "PRICE DROP"

‘A mattress we finally agree on’ — Saatva’s 5-star adjustable firmness bed for couples is $525 off in this weekend's sales

By Claire Davies published

The Saatva Solaire offers 50 firmness levels in one bed. It's ideal for sleepers who don't know what they need from a bed

Mattresses
The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress against a green and blue background, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom left corner

DreamCloud mattress sales for April 2026: Save big on luxurious beds

By Frances Daniels last updated

Here are all the best savings in this month's DreamCloud mattress sales, curated by our sleep experts.

Mattresses
EGOHOME 12" Black Mattress

Amazon mattress sales for June 2026: Early Prime Day deals on top-rated beds

By Claire Davies last updated

Amazon's early Prime Day sales are making a return this June, and here are is top mattress deals

Mattresses
A collage of images of Saatva mattresses. Left, the Saatva Classic in our sleep lab. Right, from top: a hand on the Saatva Rx mattress, a closeup of the Saatva Zenhaven, sleep writer Eve Davies lying on the Saatva Classic mattress

The best Saatva mattresses in 2026: Tested and approved by sleep experts

By Claire Davies last updated

Find the bed of your dreams with our honest guide to the best Saatva mattresses, based on hands-on testing by sleep experts and data-driven results.

Mattresses
Testers Ruth Jones and Nicola Appleton sit on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress in the sleep studio, discussing the comfort and firmness.

The best Helix mattress deals for June 2026: 20% off all hybrid beds

By Nicola Appleton last updated

This month's Helix mattress sale takes 20% off its entire range of luxury hybrid mattresses and sleep accessories. Here's the deals we recommend.

Mattresses
The image shows the Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress on a white bed frame in a pale blue bedroom

Nectar mattress sales for June 2026: The best deals this month

By Claire Davies last updated

June's Nectar mattress sales include big price drops on top-rated hybrid and memory foam mattresses — our expert guide to the savings.

Mattresses
Saatva Memorial Day sales main shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a marble background with a blue price drop deals badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

Saatva Memorial Day mattress sale 2026: The best deals still live

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert guide to Saatva's still-live Memorial Day sale, including how to save on the mattress that transformed our editor's sleep.

Mattresses
Two Tom's Guide mattress testers sat on the DreamCloud mattress

Memorial Day mattress sales 2026

By Claire Davies last updated

The Memorial Day mattress sales 2026 were one of the biggest sales events of the year so far and there's still a chance to grab a last minute saving from brands like Helix, Saatva and Tempur-Pedic.

Mattresses
The image shows a dark haired mattress tester wearing a black and white stripey t-shirt and black trousers lying on her side on a cream and gold Saatva mattress

The top last-minute luxury mattress deals still live this Memorial Day — recreate hotel indulgence at home with beds, pillows and bedding from Saatva, DreamCloud and more

By Claire Davies last updated

Memorial Day is over, but these last-minute sales mean the top luxury mattresses, pillows and bedding are still dropped in price. Here are our 23+ deals, chosen by a certified sleep coach

Mattresses
Two Nectar Tri-Comfort Adjustable Memory Foam Pillows on a white mattress

5 Memorial Day cooling pillows deals I'd snap up as a bedding tester and hot sleeper

By Becky George published

From the Saatva Latex to the award-winning Nectar Tri-Comfort Cooling Pillow, these are the cooling pillow deals I recommend to hot sleepers this holiday weekend.

Pillows & Bedding
Two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team smile at each other while standing either side of a stack of the best mattresses we've tested in 2026, including Saatva, DreamCloud, Helix and Nectar

The best mattresses of 2026: Tested and slept on by our experts

By Claire Davies last updated

We’ve tested over 140 mattresses and have never slept better than we have on these 6 – these are the best mattresses to buy online in 2026, from the Saatva Classic to the Helix Midnight Luxe

Mattresses
MooMee Bed Set in Heathered Sage Green, with a blue price drop deals badge in the bottom right hand corner

7 bed sets so stylish, they'll decorate your bedroom for you — from $28 in Amazon's Memorial Day sale

By Becky George published

Looking for affordable bed sheets to dress up your new mattress? Here are my top 9 picks to shop this Memorial Day, starting from $10.49

Pillows & Bedding
A collage of the mattress testing process: top left, a tester lying on the Saatva Zenhaven. Top right, testers on the Birch Luxe mattress. Top right, a close up of a hand on the PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Mattress. Bottom left, the Birch Luxe mattress in our Sleep Lab.

We've tested every kind of organic mattress you can buy in 2026 — these are the 5 best for non-toxic sleep

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert testers have found the eco-friendly beds that support your sleep and the environment — with options for every sleep need.

Mattresses
The image shows a dark haired mattress tested placing her hands on the surface of a cream and gold mattress

7 best luxury mattresses that are actually worth the money, tested and approved

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Our expert team have tested the best luxury mattresses of the year — these are the 7 we recommend for high-quality comfort and support

Mattresses
Two of our mattress testers sitting on the navy and white Bear Elite Hybrid mattress on wooden bedframe in sleep studio with blue walls, wooden bedside table, plant and black chair.

The best cooling mattress 2026: 9 expert-recommended beds for hot sleepers

By Eve Davies last updated

Banish sweaty nights this summer with one of the 9 best cooling mattresses on the market today, tested and selected by our team of hot sleeping reviewers.

Mattresses
A collage of photos depicting the various stages of our hybrid mattress testing and reviewing process in order to find the best options for people to buy in 2025

We've tested over 80 of the best hybrid mattresses this year — these 9 have a perfect balance of comfort and support

By Claire Davies last updated

We’ve tested over 80 of the best hybrid mattresses, but our top 9 offer the right balance of comfort and support

Mattresses
A collage of images showing our mattress testing process. Left, the Nectar Premier on a bed frame in our sleep studio. Right from top: a thermal cam trained on a person resting on a mattress. Two mattress testers conduction a motion isolation test. A weight being placed on the edge of a mattress

The best memory foam mattress 2026: Tested by our sleep experts

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert guide to the best memory foam mattresses you can buy online, based on unbiased testing and data from our Sleep Lab.

Mattresses
A four-image collage of the best mattresses showing testers sleeping on their side.

We’ve tested every side sleeper mattress you can buy in 2026 — these 8 were the best at cushioning our hips and shoulders for ultra-comfy sleep

By Claire Davies last updated

We've spent hundreds of hours testing side sleeper beds, and our expert panel have selected these 8 as the year's best mattresses for side sleepers

Mattresses
A collage of images showing our mattress testing process. On the left, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress in our Sleep Lab. On the right, top to bottom: a close up of edge support, our team testing motion isolation, a person tests the comfort and support of a mattress

Best mattress in a box 2026: Tested by sleep experts

By Claire Davies last updated

Boxed beds are a favorite of mattress brands including Tempur-Pedic, Helix, DreamCloud and more — our expert testers have found the 10 best for every sleep style.

Mattresses
Best mattress under $1,000: The image shows Tom's Guide's testers unpacking the Siena Memory Foam Mattress

The best mattress under $1,000 in 2026: Queen size comfort for less

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Take your dollar further by investing in one of the best mattresses for under $1,000 in a queen size — all tried and tested in controlled and real-world settings by our expert sleep team.

Mattresses
The image shows the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress on a white bed frame in a blue bedroom

Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress review: 'Cloud-like' luxury comfort for side sleepers

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Recommended

The best selling mattress from Helix, we've spent over two years testing this bed designed specifically for side sleepers. Here's everything you need to know about the Helix Midnight Luxe.

Mattresses
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: