Claire Davies
Claire is a fully qualified journalist and Certified Sleep Science Coach with over 15 years’ product review experience. Claire is responsible for all mattress and sleep content published on Tom’s Guide, including our Best Mattress of 2024 buying guide. She is our expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, Nectar and Tempur-Pedic mattresses, and is also our in-house hybrid mattress specialist. Claire is certified to advise people on how to choose a mattress that best suits their sleep, body and budget, as well as helping them to create a nighttime routine and bedroom environment that promote good sleep. As Senior Sleep Editor, Claire takes the lead on developing and overseeing rigorous testing procedures for our mattress reviews, both at home and in our fully equipped Sleep Studio. Claire leads a team of experienced sleep and mattress specialists who report on and test a wide range of mattress and sleep products, and she also writes about all things related to sleep, and has interviewed a wealth of experts including mattress designers and buyers, neuroscientists, and doctors of sleep medicine.
Latest articles by Claire Davies
The best organic mattress 2024: Natural beds for a non-toxic sleep
By Claire Davies last updated
The best organic mattresses and all-natural beds to buy online for a clean, hypoallergenic sleep, rated by our team of certified sleep experts.
The best queen mattress 2024: Tested by sleep experts
By Claire Davies last updated
How to choose the best queen mattress for your sleep style and budget, with full reviews from our certified sleep experts.
Puffy Cloud vs Nectar Classic Memory Foam: Which boxed mattress should you buy in Labor Day sales?
By Rachael Penn, Claire Davies published
The Puffy Cloud and Nectar Classic are both on sale this Labor Day. Here's how to choose between these popular memory foam mattresses...
I’m a sleep coach — the mattress I’d buy my family is $400 off in Labor Day sales
By Claire Davies published
The Saatva Classic is a comfy and cool hybrid mattress that suits every type of sleeper.
Back to school mattress sales: 3 top-rated twin beds I’d buy, from $199
By Claire Davies published
Looking for a great mattress for college that will last beyond graduation? These are the best quality twin beds on sale now
Should you buy the Saatva Classic mattress now or wait for Labor Day sales?
By Claire Davies published
Here’s why I’d buy the Saatva Classic mattress now if you want a split Cal king size.
Coop Home Goods Ultra Tech Waterproof Mattress Protector review 2024
By Claire Davies published
It promises full waterproof protection, but does the Coop Home Goods Ultra Tech Waterproof Mattress Protector actually work? We test it to find out.
DreamCloud Mattress review 2024
By Alison Barretta last updated
Can the DreamCloud Mattress provide luxury sleep for less? We slept on the hybrid for three weeks to find out.
The best cooling mattress 2024: cool beds for hot sleepers
By Claire Davies last updated
Our expert guide to the best cooling mattresses to stop overheating and ensure you get a refreshing night's sleep.
How to spot a good Prime Day cheap mattress deal
By Frances Daniels published
Plus, the three best budget mattress sales to shop now, with prices from $137.
Saatva Classic Mattress review 2024: A year-long test
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
The Saatva Classic Mattress is designed for all sleepers, but how good is it really? We reviewed the luxury firm model for a year to find out.
What mattresses do hotels use? The Ritz, Hilton, Premier Inn and more
By Alison Barretta last updated
Find out why hotel mattresses and pillows are among the most comfortable you've ever slept on.
4th of July mattress sales 2024: Our top picks, plus the best deals on bedding
By Nicola Appleton last updated
Our deals experts have found the best mattress sales live today, including an exclusive 4th of July discount that saves you up to 60% on a super-popular memory foam bed-in-a-box.
I’m a sleep coach – get 58% off the mattress topper I’d buy for hip and back pain in 4th of July sales
By Claire Davies published
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt eased my hip and lower back pain and it’s on sale to Amazon Prime customers for $175 to celebrate the 4th of July.
I’m a mattress tester — Emma Sleep’s epic 4th of July sale is the best I've seen
By Claire Davies published
Emma’s best cheap boxed mattress drops to $296 in epic 4th of July sale
WinkBed mattress review 2024
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
Handcrafted, customizable support for people with back pain — sound familiar? We review the WinkBed to see if it really is a worthy rival to the Saatva Classic.
Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress review 2024
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
The Cocoon by Sealy Chill is lauded as one of the best cooling all-foam mattresses for those with a smaller budget. But is this bed worth your investment? After reviewing it, here’s what I think.
How we test mattresses: A guide to our review process
By Claire Davies, Julia Sagar last updated
How we select and test mattresses for our reviews and buying guides, and why you can trust our recommendations.
Not a typo! Amazon is selling a Cal king Casper Mattress for just $716
By Claire Davies published
The Casper Mattress is the brand’s original boxed memory foam bed and you can save 49% on a Cal king at Amazon, reducing it to just $716.
Last chance to save $400 on Saatva's best hybrid mattress — sale ends today
By Claire Davies published
Saatva's extended Memorial Day sale ends today, so this is your last chance to $400 on the world's best hybrid mattress.
The 15 best Memorial Day mattress sales of 2024 are still live — last chance!
By Claire Davies last updated
I'm a mattress expert and these are the deals I recommend buying in the Memorial Day sales that are still live today, before prices start to rise over the summer months.
I test mattresses for work — these 3 Memorial Day sales are the best I’ve seen
By Claire Davies published
Shopping for a new mattress in today’s Memorial Day sales? These three sales from Bear Mattress, Saatva and Amerisleep are the cream of the crop.
Bear Mattress drops 40% off flash sale with up to $500 of free bedding for Memorial Day
By Claire Davies published
A queen size Bear Original is on sale for just $598 and you’ll get $320 of free bedding – Memorial Day flash sale ends today.
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