Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. 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

The image shows two women sitting on top of the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress on a wooden bed frame in a blue bedroom

This is my second Memorial Day as a sleep writer — here are all the mattress buying tips I’ve learned in the past year

By Ruth Jones published

Finding the Memorial Day sales overwhelming? That was me last year — here's everything I've learned since, to help you find the right mattress at the right price.

Mattresses
The Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a TOm's GUide Price Drop deals graphic (right)

Want the 5-star Saatva Classic but have a smaller budget? 3 alternatives we recommend in Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

The Saatva Classic is our favorite mattress but these three alternatives impressed our sleep experts for less.

Mattresses
Unboxing the Nectar Classic Memory Foam

What's the best mattress in a box 2025? Our experts have tested dozens of them — these are the top 10

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 — comfort and convenience combined.

Mattresses
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

We've tested all the latest memory foam mattresses and these are our top recommendations for every type of sleeper and budget in 2025

Mattresses
The Westin Heavenly Bed in a hotel room

What mattress does the Westin use?

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Heavenly Bed has been a much-loved fixture in Westin hotels for a quarter of a century. Learn why it's so popular, plus how to buy your own.

Mattresses
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress on a box spring and bed frame in a hotel room

What is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress — and should you buy it?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Get all the important facts about the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress, where to buy it, as well as less expensive alternatives.

Mattresses
The Marriott bed foam mattress on a bed frame in a hotel room

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 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

The biggest discount you'll get on the Saatva Classic is back — why you should buy this 5-star luxury mattress before Memorial Day

By Ruth Jones published

We think the Saatva Classic mattress is worth the splurge and with $400 off today it's the best price we've seen in months.

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

What mattress does the Four Seasons Hotel use — and where to buy them

By Ruth Jones last updated

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

Mattresses
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

Mattresses
A woman sits on the edge of Plank Firm Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, demonstrating the excellent edge support of this mattress. A Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

My mom has knee pain and this is the one mattress feature she can't sleep without — 5 beds you can find it in during Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

Edge support is my mom's top priority when shopping for a new mattress — here's why it should be one of yours this Memorial Day.

Mattresses
Two women sit on the Helix Dawn Mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

I prefer firm mattresses — 3 I'd buy in Memorial Day sales after sleeping on them

By Ruth Jones published

Switching to firm mattresses has transformed my sleep — here's what I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales, from $179.

Mattresses
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a luxury bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop graphic in the bottom left

Saatva's most affordable mattress drops to $949 in Memorial Day sale — how to get luxury for less

By Ruth Jones published

The Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress delivers Saatva's signature luxury and you can save $400 in the Memorial Day sale with our link

Mattresses
The Purple Plus mattress on a bed frame in a room (left) vs the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (right)

Should you buy a queen or full size mattress this Memorial Day? Here's how to tell

By Ruth Jones last updated

Our expert guide to full and queen size mattresses, including how to decide which size is right for your sleep needs this Memorial Day.

Mattresses
A woman sits on the edge of the Siena Memory Foam Mattress in a bedroom, testing the edge support of this cheap gel memory foam mattress. A Tom's Guide lowest price deals graphic in the right corner

I never thought I'd want a cheap foam mattress but the Siena Essential proved me wrong — and it's $179 for a queen

By Ruth Jones published

The Siena Essential Mattress is a budget-friendly gel memory foam mattresses and it's cheaper than ever at Amazon with a queen only $179.

Mattresses
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)

How to save on a Tempur-Pedic mattress this Memorial Day — I’m a sleep writer, here are my tips

By Ruth Jones published

I track mattress prices — here's how to get the best price on a Tempur-Pedic mattress in the Memorial Day sales

Mattresses
Five people and a dog sit at the head of a Nolah Luxe Alaskan king mattress in a bedroom, showing how large this oversized mattress is

I tried the biggest mattress size you can buy — here’s what you need to know about Alaskan king beds

By Ruth Jones published

Alaskan king mattresses are among the biggest bed sizes — we squeezed on five people and a dog. Here's what you need to know.

Mattresses
The Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra on a mattress (left), and a Sleep Number m7 smart bed (right)

Eight Sleep vs Sleep Number: Which smart mattress should you buy if you snore?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Can Eight Sleep or Sleep Number smart beds stop your snoring? We explore which deal to shop this Presidents' Day.

Sleep Tech
Brooklyn Bedding 3" Latex Mattress Topper

5 signs you need a bed topper and not a new mattress in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones last updated

Thinking of buying a mattress this Memorial Day? You may only need to buy a bed topper instead if you spot these signs.

Mattress Toppers
Saatva's Presidents' Day sale takes $400 off all mattresses over $1,000

Save $400 on the Saatva Classic, the mattress we think '99% of you will sleep comfortably on'

By Ruth Jones published

This deal marks a return to biggest saving you'll get on the Saatva Classic this year

Mattresses
Saatva Memory Foam mattress

I track mattress sales for a living — 5 early Memorial Day deals you should shop this weekend

By Ruth Jones published

Don't wait for Memorial Day — I've found the biggest mattress sales to shop today, with deals from Saatva, Helix and more.

Mattresses
A woman sits on the foot of a queen size Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, her arms stretched as she considers the size of the mattress

Which size Saatva mattress should you buy in the Memorial Day sales?

By Ruth Jones published

Twin? Queen? Split Cal king? We explore Saatva mattress sizes you can save on in the Memorial Day sales.

Mattresses
Two women sit on the Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom. they're looking at the mattress trying to decide if this is the right one for their sleep needs

How to try a Saatva mattress before you buy in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

After testing the Saatva Classic we rated it our favorite mattress — here's how you can try it for yourself this Memorial Day.

Mattresses
The Sleepy's By Sealy HD Firm Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

The Mattress Firm Memorial Day sale is here — save up to $480 on a comfy new bed

By Ruth Jones published

I've searched the Mattress Firm Memorial Day sale to find today's best deals, with offers from Serta, Sealy, Zinus and more.

Mattresses
A man sits on the edge of his bed because he can't sleep

'Game-changing': Headspace's new Better Sleep course shown to reduce insomnia symptoms fast

By Ruth Jones published

We explore how a CBT-I inspired Headspace course has been helping users sleep better, reduce symptoms of insomnia, and feel happier overall.

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