Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is an experienced Senior Staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things sleep and mattresses. She writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of experts who share her passion. She is also our specialist on memory foam — she’s flown around the world to see memory foam being made — and leads our hotel mattress content. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses, from Helix to Nectar to Simba, to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.

Latest articles by Ruth Jones

Puffy Deluxe Mattress Topper

The best Puffy mattress sales for February 2026: Get $1,350 off and a free upgrade on select beds

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

Get money off top-rated memory Puffy mattress sale includes money off foam and luxury beds, plus free sleep accessories.

Mattresses
Testing the pressure relief and support offered by the Bear Elite Hybrid in our sleep studio

Bear mattress sales for February 2026: Bring home the best cooling bed on the market at 40% off

By Ruth Jones last updated

Enjoy 40% off our top-rated cooling bed during February's Bear mattress sales — our expert analysis.

Mattresses
Tom's Guide Senior Staff Writer Ruth Jones lies on her stomach while using the Tempur-Cloud Pillow under her head. A blue circular inset image shows more detail about the pillow itself

10 months after testing this buttery-soft Tempur-Pedic pillow, it's still my go-to for banishing neck pain — here's why

By Ruth Jones published

After 10 months the Tempur-Cloud pillow still feels cushioned and supportive — although there's one feature I wish I could change.

Pillows & Bedding
The WinkBeds Plus mattress on a bed frame with a duvet in a brightly lit room

WinkBeds mattress deals for February 2026 Take 30% off luxury beds

By Ruth Jones last updated

With 30% off mattresses and bedding, now is the perfect time to shop WinkBed's mattress sales

Mattresses
The image shows the Purple Rejuvenate Mattress on a white bed frame in a neutral bedroom

Purple Mattress deals and sales for February 2026: Up to $500 off mattresses and bases

By Louis Ramirez last updated

There are discounts on every mattress in the Purple line-up this month — our expert guide to the savings you need to know about.

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The Saatva Classic, our highest rated mattress, on a bed frame in a bedroom. A Tom's guide price drop deals graphic in the top right corner

I'm a mattress tester and the bed I recommend to everyone is on sale — the 3 Saatva deals I'd shop and the 1 I'd skip

By Ruth Jones published

I track mattress prices throughout the year and these are the three beds I'd buy in the Saatva Presidents' Day mattress sale (and one I'd skip.)

Mattresses
A collage of sleep products against a starry background: a Gritin LED light on a book, a TeeTurtle weighted plushie, a box of Celestial Seasonings Tea Bags, A Clever Fox Dream Journal, A SilkSound eye mask, a pair of Anker soundcore ear buds, a Yescool weighted blanket and the Calm Sleep app

Awake at 3am? Add these 9 things to your nightstand to help you fall asleep fast

By Ruth Jones published

Soothing sleep favorites from just $4 to help you fall back to sleep when it's 3am and you're staring at the ceiling.

Sleep
A woman lies in bed asleep next to an open window

This Nordic sleep hack will help you fall asleep fast — but experts issue warning to anyone waking up at 3am

By Ruth Jones published

I gave this cold weather sleep hack a go and asked doctors how to nail this Nordic favorite to avoid waking up in the night.

Sleep
On the left, a close up of a women sleeping soundly in bed. On the right, a woman holds a sheet as she makes the bed

Expert reveals the 10-minute bedroom decluttering task that's like a silver bullet for falling asleep in minutes — what happened when I tried it

By Ruth Jones last updated

The mess and clutter of an unmade bed can set off a cortisol spike right as you're trying to sleep. A professional organizer explains the fuss-free hacks for making your bed in the morning.

Sleep
On the left, the cover photo for the Calm Sleep Story 'Midnight Maps: Los Angeles', showing the LA landscape at night from Griffiths Observatory. On the right, a woman sits on the edge of her bed at night with her head in her hand, experiencing sleep anxiety (Getty)

I’m a massive overthinker and it keeps me awake at night — I asked an expert why and how to relax my mind

By Ruth Jones published

How this soothing alternative to guided meditation is helping calm my racing thoughts so I can fall asleep fast.

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Saatva Viewing Room Philly exterior

Where can you buy a Saatva mattress?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Should you shop online for the best deals on Saatva mattresses or head to a Viewing Room for a luxury testing experience? Our expert guide has all you need to know.

Mattresses
Tom's Guide mattress tester sitting on the edge of the new Westin Heavenly Bed at the Westin New York at Times Square

This hotel sheet hack used by Marriott, Ritz-Carlton and more is helping me sleep through the night — here's why and how to do it at home

By Ruth Jones last updated

How this hotel sheet secret is helping me reclaim my sleep sanctuary — and making me actually want to do my laundry.

Sleep
The Helix Dawn Mattress on a bed frame in our testing studio, as we prepare to test it for comfort, support and performance

Helix Dawn Mattress review 2025: A stomach sleeper's dream

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Helix Dawn Mattress' firm feel is designed to provide superior support to back and stomach sleepers. We slept on it for a month to out it to the test.

Mattresses
An image of the MUSICOZY Bluetooth Sleep Headphones Eye Mask in green against an image of a snow storm, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

I couldn't sleep because of storm anxiety until I tried this $23 sleep mask — it blocks out noise and light

By Ruth Jones last updated

How I said goodbye to storm anxiety with the help of the MUSICOZY headphone eye mask and why you should do the same.

Sleep Tech
A couple cuddle up under a blanket, enjoying a warm and cozy night

Two-thirds of adults want to 'hibernate like a bear' in winter — how 'hygge' is key to sleeping better and staying cozy without turning the heat up

By Ruth Jones published

Ready to hibernate? Our guide to creating a cozy sleep space, including one of the biggest bedroom trends of 2026.

Sleep
A close up of a hand operating the dial on a thermostat, adjusting the temperature to 68°F (Shutterstock.) In the bottom right corner is an insert of a women sleeping (Future)

Waking up at 5am? An expert explains why your thermostat might be to blame

By Ruth Jones published

We asked the experts if it's better for your sleep to turn the heat off overnight or leave it on. This is their advice...

Sleep
A woman lies asleep on the right side of the bed in side sleeping position (Getty). On the left side of the bed is a large pair of socks (Future)

Can't sleep? This one change could prevent late night wake ups — and make use of the bed socks you got for Christmas

By Ruth Jones last updated

Everyone's least favorite Christmas gift might be the key to better sleep, as bed socks help you maintain a cozy core temperature.

Sleep
A woman with a bigger build sits up in bed smiling. To the left, an insert showing a close up of a hand holding the corner of a thin mattress or thick mattress topper

Are 8-inch mattresses good for heavy people? I'm a sleep writer, here's my take

By Ruth Jones published

We explore if eight-inch mattresses can deliver the support and comfort a person weighing over 250lbs needs in a mattress.

Mattresses
The Marriott Innerspring mattress from JW Marriott hotels in a cream bed frame in a room with a pale peach background

What mattress do Marriott hotels use?

By Ruth Jones last updated

This is what makes the Marriott mattress suit so many sleepers, and you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own bedroom

Mattresses
The foot of the Plank Firm mattress sitting on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom, showing the Plank logo

Plank Firm Mattress review: A dual-sided mattress that offers support all-round

By Ruth Jones last updated

Editor's Choice

Here's everything you need to know about this very firm mattress which we put to test for over a month.

Mattresses
A woman lying on her back in bed stretching as she wakes up smiling

I was struggling to get out of bed until I tried this golden sleep hygiene rule — now I get up early and feel full of energy from the start

By Ruth Jones published

How my SAD therapy light gets me out of bed and why you need to add some sunshine to your winter mornings.

Sleep
An illustration of a person wearing a yellow sweater in bed with the cold or flu, against a greay background. The person is holding a warm drink, lying propped up on pillows, with a thermometer in their mouth

Doctors share 5 essential tips for how to sleep with the flu — plus the best position to lie in if you have a cough

By Ruth Jones published

The coughing, fever and body aches of 'super flu' might leave you struggling to sleep but our tips can help you enjoy some precious rest.

Sleep Problems
On the left, an image of a woman sleeping soundly in bed. On the right, a notebook with the phrase "New Year Resolutions" written at the top of the page, followed by a list numbered one to four. The notebook is surrounded by brightly colored post its

Beat Quitter's Day 2026 with this simple sleep hack

By Ruth Jones last updated

A New Year's resolution you'll want to keep and that can help you reach your other goals? You're not dreaming, it's the Military Sleep Method.

Sleep
Suitcase next to a hotel bed

What mattress does the Hilton use — and where to buy it

By Ruth Jones last updated

Hilton mattresses are exclusive to the hotel — we explore how to add that luxury comfort to your own home, plus cheaper alternatives.

Mattresses
A suitcase in front of a mattress in a luxury hotel room

What mattress does the Four Seasons hotel use — and the best alternatives to try

By Ruth Jones last updated

We look at what makes the Four Seasons Signature Mattress so luxurious — plus what affordable alternatives compare

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