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

Memory foam mattress myths debunked — 4 things I’ve learned about all foam beds after testing them from head-to-toe
By Ruth Jones published
Memory foam mattresses have a certain reputation but after extensive testing both at-home and in our sleep lab, it's time for a foam rethink.

What's the best mattress in a box 2025? We've slept on dozens — these are our top 9 picks
By Claire Davies last updated
Our sleep experts have tested all the latest mattresses in a box to bring you our top picks for every budget and sleep style.

What is the best memory foam mattress of 2025? Top 7 tested by our sleep experts
By Claire Davies last updated
Our guide to the best memory foam mattresses you can buy online, tested and recommended by experts — with full reviews.

Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress review: Side-sleeping delight for under $500
By Ruth Jones published
Review An Amazon bestseller, the Zinus Green Tea Mattress offers dreamy comfort for side sleepers at an attractive price. Here's our expert review.

Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress review 2025: Body-hugging comfort in a box
By Ruth Jones last updated
The Nectar Premier Memory Foam is ideal for side sleepers, but front sleepers should avoid it

Siena Signature review 2025: A cheap mattress that outperforms many luxury beds
By Ruth Jones last updated
Our in-depth and unfiltered review of the Siena Signature Mattress, including lab testing and expert insight into why this mattress is a dream for back sleepers.

Saatva Classic vs Nectar Luxe Hybrid: Which luxury mattress should you buy?
By Ruth Jones last updated
We put the Saatva Classic innerspring hybrid up against the Nectar Luxe Hybrid to help you decide which is right for you.

Don't touch the thermostat! 5 easy ways to stay warm at night without turning the heat up
By Ruth Jones last updated
Leaving the heating on overnight is bad for your bills and your sleep — what to do instead, tested by our sleep team.

This is the feature seniors need to look for in a mattress this Black Friday — according to my 69-year old mom
By Ruth Jones last updated
Strong edge support makes the Saatva Classic a great mattress for seniors (and anyone with achy joints) — and it's $400 off this Black Friday.

DreamCloud and Dreamstage Value mattress — I've tried them both and this is the hybrid I'd buy in the Black Friday sales
By Ruth Jones published
I've tried both the DreamCloud and the Dreamstage and they're excellent value hybrid mattresses — but for side sleepers, there's an obvious choice.

What Saatva mattress should side sleepers buy?
By Ruth Jones last updated
Saatva's luxury line-up accommodates every type of side sleeper and in our expert guide we'll find the best Saatva mattress for your side sleeping needs.

How long does a hybrid mattress last? Plus 3 signs you need to replace yours
By Ruth Jones last updated
A hybrid mattress won't last forever, and in this guide we explore the key signs that it's time to replace your hybrid bed.

I tried a $1,000 mattress and a cheap alternative — this is the one I'd actually buy in the Black Friday sales
By Ruth Jones published
I've tried both the Nectar Premier and the Zinus Green Tea mattress and in my experience,and here's the one that I preferred

I upgraded to this Tempur-Pedic pillow to finally get rid of my neck pain — and it helped me sleep so much better
By Ruth Jones published
I learned the hard way that you should replace your pillow every two years — and the Black Friday sales are the perfect time for an upgrade.

Where can you buy a Saatva mattress?
By Ruth Jones last updated
Is it better to buy a Saatva mattress online or in person at one of its Viewing Rooms? We have all the details.

Casper's Black Friday sale is live — this is the mattress I'm buying
By Ruth Jones published
Save up to $960 on Casper's Dream Mattress that's like "sleeping on a cloud" in this early Black Friday sale.

What are mattress comfort layers and why are they important?
By Becky George last updated
Don't know what a comfort layer is in a mattress? Our expert guide explains it all, including how to pick a bed with the right comfort layers for your sleep needs.

Stop! You’re cleaning your mattress wrong — here are the only tips you need for a fresher, bug-free bed this winter
By Ruth Jones published
Cozy season is here but before you start hibernating, here are out top tips to keep your mattress clean all winter — and what you should never do.

What mattresses do hotels use?
By Alison Barretta last updated
These are the mattresses used by the most celebrated hotels around the world (and yes, you can buy them)

What is the Sheraton Hotel mattress — and where can you buy it?
By Ruth Jones last updated
We explore the mattresses used in Sheraton Hotels and how to buy one for your own bedroom, plus affordable alternatives.

What is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress — and should you buy it?
By Ruth Jones last updated
Ritz-Carlton mattress can deliver the 'unrivaled' comfort it promises — and it could be your best Black Friday splurge. Here's all you need to know.

What mattress does the Westin use?
By Ruth Jones last updated
We've been hands-on with the Westin Heavenly Bed and here's everything you need to know about the much-loved hotel mattress.

The 5 sleep types and how they impact our mental health, according to scientists
By Ruth Jones published
How we sleep (or don't sleep) impacts our brain in different ways, a new study finds. We asked an expert what these 'sleep profiles' mean for your health.
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