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

The naturally cooling Helix Talalay Latex pillow was the best sleep I've ever had in a heat wave — here's what happened when I tested it
By Ruth Jones Published
Editor's ChoiceI slept on the Helix Talalay Latex pillow for two weeks (and that includes during a heatwave), and its bouncy, albeit unusual, feel delivers naturally cooling support

No, you don't need 8 hours sleep a night — new study shows this is all the sleep you need for healthy aging
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Research shows under-and over-sleeping can both lead to accelerated aging, plus the sweet spot sleep duration to aim for. With these expert tips you can get the right amount of rest every night.

Saatva Memorial Day mattress sale 2026: The best deals still live
By Claire Davies Last updated
Our expert guide to Saatva's still-live Memorial Day sale, including how to save on the mattress that transformed our editor's sleep.

Helix Memorial Day mattress sale 2026: Last chance to save 27% on top-rated hybrid beds
By Alison Barretta Last updated
You can still save 27% in the Helix Memorial Day mattress sale 2026 when you use our discount code

Memorial Day mattress sales 2026
By Claire Davies Last updated
The Memorial Day mattress sales 2026 were one of the biggest sales events of the year so far and there's still a chance to grab a last minute saving from brands like Helix, Saatva and Tempur-Pedic.

The Saatva mattress I recommend to everyone is $400 off in a huge last-chance Memorial Day sale
By Ruth Jones Published
I tested the Saatva Classic mattress and I recommend it to anyone who asks (and even people who don't). Here's how to save $400 in the last chance Saatva Memorial Day sale.

I've spent weeks tracking the Memorial Day mattress sales and these extended deals still deliver the most bang for your buck — from $349
By Ruth Jones Published
Want to upgrade your sleep and still save money? Shop these mid-range mattress favorites in the last chance Memorial Day sales — all under $800 for a queen.

This 4-star side sleeper mattress has dropped to $204 for a queen in flash Memorial Day deal
By Ruth Jones Published
The Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress is ideal for side sleepers looking to save, thanks to its squishy feel for less.

I tested the Saatva Classic and the DreamCloud Classic — there's a clear winner for most this Memorial Day
By Ruth Jones Published
The Saatva Classic mattress is a luxurious dream I recommend to everyone, but might the DreamCloud prove a better (and cheaper) choice for side sleepers? I put them to the test.

'Luxury hotel sleep for less': Why the $649 queen DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is the best value mattress in the Memorial Day sales
By Ruth Jones Published
I've tested some truly luxurious mattresses but the budget-friendly DreamCloud proves you don't have to spend $1,000+ to get a good night's sleep.

Turn your room into a 5-star suite with this luxury Saatva mattress deal — plus hotel-worthy accessories from $8
By Ruth Jones Published
How to save on the Saatva Classic, a luxury hotel-style mattress, in today's Memorial Day sales, plus the best bedding deals for a touch of vacation comfort.

What mattress does the Four Seasons hotel use? Here's where you can buy this 5-star luxury bed, plus how to find alternatives in the Memorial Day sales
By Ruth Jones Last updated
We explore whether the Four Seasons Signature Mattress is actually worth buying in this year's Memorial Day sales — plus the luxury hotel-style deals we're shopping

Best mattress in a box 2026: Tested by sleep experts
By Claire Davies (CSSC) Last updated
Boxed beds are a favorite of mattress brands including Tempur-Pedic, Helix, DreamCloud and more — our expert testers have found the 10 best for every sleep style.

The Saatva Classic is the most comfortable mattress we've tested but the DreamCloud is over $1,000 cheaper for a queen — here's how to choose between them
By Ruth Jones Last updated
The Saatva Classic and the DreamCloud Classic are two luxury hybrids that sit at the top of our expert mattress rankings — we explore how to choose between them.

Memory foam vs hybrid mattress: Key differences and how to choose
By Ruth Jones Last updated
Do you want the sink of memory foam or the bounce of a hybrid? We've tested both types of mattresses — here's everything you need to know.

The Plank is the firmest mattress I’ve tested but is the Plank Luxe worth the upgrade? I've tried both — here’s how they compare
By Ruth Jones Published
The Plank Luxe mattress offers the same exceptional support of the Plank mattress, with the addition of springs. Is it worth the upgrade? We've been hands-on with both and this is how they compare.

What mattresses do hotels use?
By Alison Barretta Last updated
Want to recreate hotel luxury in the comfort of your own home? These are the mattresses and bedding top hotels around the world use, plus their affordable alternatives

'It transformed my sleep' — Saatva's coolest natural mattress gets a $400 price cut in pre-Memorial Day sale
By Ruth Jones Published
Saatva's Latex Hybrid Mattress uses eco-friendly materials and a luxury build to create cooler comfort, which is why it's one of my favorite Memorial Day deals.

'Like sleeping on a luxury hotel mattress' — I fell in love with this Saatva bed when I tested it a year ago and it's now $400 off
By Ruth Jones Published
There's $400 off all mattresses in the new Saatva sale and having fallen in love with the Classic mattresses, here's why I think it's worth the splurge.

I tested these AI sleep earbuds and they do a lot more than muffle your partner's snoring
By Ruth Jones Published
RecommendedThe Fitnexa SomniPods 3 pack sleep earbuds, wellness trackers and your own AI Coach into one tiny package, but makes some sacrifices to do so.

Our favorite organic cooling mattress gets an early Memorial Day price drop — save up to $600 on the Avocado Green
By Ruth Jones Published
Enjoy cooler sleep for less with up to $600 off the Avocado Green organic mattress for hot sleepers.

3 bedroom items you should clean weekly to spot early signs of bed bugs
By Ruth Jones Published
Bed bugs multiply fast. Adding these 3 items to your weekly cleaning schedule can prevent a breakout.

Forget the Military Method — the '3-2-1 rule' helps me fall asleep in minutes and it's easier to use
By Ruth Jones Published
The Military Sleep Method is a gold standard sleep hack but it's the 3-2-1 sleep rule that has me falling asleep fast. Here's how it works.
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