Claire Davies

Claire Davies

Senior Sleep Editor, Certified Sleep Science Coach

Claire is a Certified Sleep Science Coach and the Senior Sleep Editor at Tom's Guide who curates our mattress buying guides and oversees our rigorous mattress testing procedures. Claire has over 16 years’ product review experience and is connected to a wealth of globally renowned sleep experts including mattress designers and buyers, neuroscientists, and doctors of sleep medicine. As the Managing Editor of our Sleep and Mattress Team, Claire is responsible for all mattress and sleep content published on Tom’s Guide and is our expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, and Nectar mattresses. Claire is also 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.

Latest articles by Claire Davies

Purple Plus mattress review: Purple Plus mattress in a bedroom

Purple Plus mattress review 2025

By Jennifer Nelson last updated

The Purple Plus mattress is a plusher take on Purple’s GelFlex Grid. We slept on it to find out what this unusual memory foam mattress is like.

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The DreamCloud Hybrid Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, shot from above

DreamCloud Mattress review 2025

By Alison Barretta last updated

We tested the DreamCloud Mattress for three weeks to see if this affordable hybrid can deliver the luxury sleep it promises.

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The image shows a white mattress with a navy blue trim placed on a dark blue bed foundation in a white bedroom

WinkBed mattress review: Phenomenal support for those with back pain

By Jennifer Nelson last updated

We reviewed the WinkBed mattress to see if this handcrafted hybrid mattress, with customizable support for those with back pain, is indeed a worthy rival to the top-rated Saatva Classic.

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The Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress placed on a wooden bed frame against a dark wall d across it

Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress review

By Jennifer Nelson last updated

A cooling all-foam mattress, the Cocoon by Sealy Chill won't break the bank. But does it perform? We tested it out.

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Suitcase next to a hotel bed

What mattresses do hotels use? The Ritz, Hilton, Premier Inn and more

By Alison Barretta last updated

Explore the mattresses each hotel uses around the world — plus the best deals so you can recreate hotel luxury at home

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Woman holding a stack of pillows in bed with a bedside table and night stand next to it

The best pillows of 2025: Our top tried and tested recommendations

By Becky George last updated

This is your guide to choose the best pillow for your sleeping style, body type and budget based on expert reviews and analysis.

Pillows & Bedding
Two members of our sleep team stand either side of a stack of the best memory foam mattresses we've tested, including the Nectar and Siena, balanced on a bed frame

What is the best memory foam mattress of 2025? Top 10 tested by our sleep experts

By Claire Davies, Ruth Jones last updated

Our guide to the 10 best memory foam mattresses you can buy online, tested and recommended by experts — with full reviews.

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Avocado Green Mattress, featuring a woman and baby on said mattress

The best organic mattress 2025: Natural beds for cleaner sleep

By Claire Davies last updated

These 5 non-toxic beds are the best organic mattresses we've slept on this year for pressure relief, support, temperature regulation and more

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Two women sit on the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Best Amazon Prime Day mattress deals 2025 still live

By Claire Davies last updated

Prime Day might be over but you can still save on a mattress on Amazon — our expert guide to the deals plus an overview of the Prime Day savings.

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Woman holding a bottle of Dr Teal's Calm Blend Sleep Spray for Pillows and Bed Sheets next to two white pillows on a bed she is about to spray

I’m a sleep coach — 5 cheap bedtime essentials I stock up on every Prime Day to get the best night’s rest

By Claire Davies published

Before I look at anything else in the Prime Day sale I make sure I’ve piled my basket high with these cheap yet brilliant sleep essentials

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The Saatva RX in a sunny bedroom

Saatva mattress sale July 2025: Save $300 on handcrafted beds

By Claire Davies last updated

Follow our links to save $300 on all adult Saatva mattresses in this month's sale, including discounts on luxury cooling mattresses.

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A close up of the end of a Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

The best Nectar mattress sales for July 2025: Memory foam beds from $349

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert guide to the top deals in July's Nectar mattress sale — including how to save money on a new bed for your dorm room.

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The image shows the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress on a grey bed frame with a Tom's Guide 'Price drop' badge on top

DreamCloud mattress sales for July 2025: Save on revamped beds

By Claire Davies last updated

DreamCloud has revamped its mattress line-up — our expert guide to the best savings on upgraded mattresses in this month's sale.

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We test the best cheap mattress, the Siena Memory Foam, to find out if its good value

Best cheap mattress 2025: 6 tried-and-tested budget beds under $500 for a queen

By Claire Davies, Frances Daniels last updated

We test a variety of beds but often find cheap mattresses can offer as much comfort and support as premium ones. Here's our budget picks...

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The image shows the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress on a grey bed frame with a Tom's Guide 'Price drop' badge on top

I’m a sleep coach and these 3 mattresses are worth every cent in today's 4th of July sales

By Claire Davies published

Better sleep for less is just a few clicks away thanks to these unbeatable 4th of July mattress deals

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The new Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

The best Helix mattress deals and sales for July 2025: 27% off hybrids for all sleepers

By Claire Davies last updated

Use our exclusive coupon during the Helix July mattress sale for 27% off mattresses for all sleep styles. Read our expert guide for the best deals.

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The Saatva Classic mattress photographed in our Sleep Lab during the review process, with the image showing it displayed against a blue-black background and placed on a large round gold plinth to match the golden piping along the edges of the mattress

‘This mattress revolutionized my sleep’: Saatva Classic Review 2025

By Claire Davies last updated

I slept on the Saatva Classic mattress for seven months, testing every inch from top to bottom. Here’s my review and why I recommend it to most people shopping for a new bed

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The Saatva Classic Luxury Innerspring Hybrid mattress photographed in a blue bedroom, with a blue Tom's Guide Price Drop image overlaid on the bottom right hand corner of the image

I test mattresses for a living — my all-time favorite is now $400 off in 4th of July sales

By Claire Davies published

The Saatva Classic is the comfiest mattress I’ve tested, and this 4th of July discount brings it back to one of its cheapest prices of the year

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The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a happy couple sits on top of the bed, a Tom's Guide price drop deal's graphic (left)

Tempur-Pedic mattress sales for July 2025: up to 30% off luxury beds

By Claire Davies last updated

In July's Tempur-Pedic mattress sale you can save big on the classic comfort of Tempur Material with up to 30% off foam beds.

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Avocado Eco Organic Mattress on a bed with two plants to the right of it

Avocado mattress sales and deals for July 2025: Save on organic and eco-friendly beds

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert guide to the July Avocado mattress sale, including how to save on our top-rated organic mattress.

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A couple sit on the Casper The One mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

The best Casper mattress sales for July 2025: up to 25% off cooling bed bundles

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our guide to the July Casper sale, with money off cooling bed bundles and discounts on the best-selling One mattress.

Mattresses
A woman stands next to the Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, pressing her hands into the medium-firm surface to test the pressure relief

An expert guide to the best Saatva mattresses in 2025

By Alison Barretta last updated

The Saatva Classic is our number one mattress. Discover the rest of the line-up with our expert guide to the best Saatva mattresses of 2025.

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Coop Home Goods Ultra Tech Waterproof Mattress Protector on a white mattress placed on a black bedframe in front of a window overlooking a city

Coop Sleep Goods Ultra Tech Waterproof Mattress Protector review 2025

By Claire Davies last updated

The Coop Sleep Goods Ultra Tech Waterproof Mattress Protector promises 100% waterproof protection. Here's what we found out after testing it over two weeks...

Pillows & Bedding
The image shows the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress on a white bed frame against a blue bedroom wall

Nectar Premier Memory Foam review: The ideal mix of body hugging comfort and support

By Emily Peck last updated

The Nectar Premier Memory Foam is the more luxurious older sibling of the Nectar Classic. Here's what we discovered after a month of sleeping on it...

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Two girls sitting on navy, bronze and white Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Hybrid Pro mattress in sleep studio with rattan bedframe, shelf and green plants

The best cooling mattress 2025: 8 expert-recommended beds for hot sleepers

By Eve Davies last updated

We've slept on over 90 mattresses and these are the 8 top picks that kept our testers cool through warm nights.

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