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

A split picture: on the left, mattress testers Nicola Appleton and Ruth Jones sit on the Saatva Classic mattress in our Sleep Lab with a laptop. On the right, mattress tester Eve Davies sits on the edge of the Siena Signature mattress in our Sleep Lab

Save or splurge? I tested a $1,700 mattress and a $250 alternative — this is the one you should buy for Black Friday

By Ruth Jones last updated

Can the Siena possibly live up to the Saatva Classic mattress? With the Black Friday sales underway, this is the one I'd buy.

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The Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame outside (left) and a Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom (right)

Saatva Classic vs Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid: Which mattress is right for you?

By Ruth Jones last updated

How to choose between Saatva's flagship mattresses and find the right luxury bed for your sleep needs.

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On the left, mattress testers Lauren Jeffries and Ruth Jones (l-r) test out the motion isolation of the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress in our Sleep Lab by moving on the bed. On the right, mattress testers Lauren Jeffries and Ruth Jones (l-r) test out the motion isolation of the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress in our Sleep Lab by jumping on the bed.

Early bird living with a night owl? I tested two top-rated mattresses and this one is best for couples

By Ruth Jones last updated

Will the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid or the Nectar Premier Memory Foam mattress grant you and your partner a silent night?

Mattresses
A collage of hotel mattresses against a pale peach background: top left is the Ritz-Carlton mattress, top-right is the Westin Hotel Heavenly Bed, bottom left is the Marriott innerspring mattress. In the bottom right is the Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic

I'm a deals hunter and this is the biggest hotel mattress sale I've seen — save up to $1,360

By Ruth Jones published

Save up to $1,360 on luxury mattresses from Westin, Ritz-Carlton and more with the biggest hotel bed Black Friday sale.

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The Plank Firm Mattress on a wooden bed frame against a red background. A Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals badge in the top right corner

I slept on the 'firmest all-foam mattress on the market' and loved it — now it's 30% off for Black Friday

By Ruth Jones published

The Plank Firm's a supportive mattress like no other: super flat, double-sided, all-foam and 30% off in the Black Friday deals.

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A collage of images showing the memory foam mattress testing process in our sleep lab. Top left, we test thermal imaging by using a phone with a thermal imaging camera, looking down on the mattress on which a member of our testing team lies. Top right, we test motion isolation, as one tester lies on the left side of the bed and the other jumps onto the right side. Bottom left, another motion isolation test, as two testers stand on the right side of the mattress using a tape measure and rig to determine where to drop the slam ball. Bottom right, we test pressure relief using a laser pen, trained on our testers back as she lies in side sleeping position

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.

Mattresses
The Saatva Classic Mattress on a sunlit terrace (left) and the Nectar Luxe Hybrid Mattress in a darker bedroom (right)

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.

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A woman with dark brown hair and wearing a red jumper turns up the heating via her smart thermostat just before going to bed, which is a big nighttime routine mistake

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.

Sleep
The Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals graphic (right)

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.

Mattresses
A collage showing a DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress (top right) and the Dreamstage Value Hybrid Mattress (bottom) left against a blue background. In the bottom right is a Tom's Guide Black Friday Mattress deals badge

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.

Mattresses
On the left, a close up of a woman lying on her side on the Saatva Classic mattress. On the right, an overhead shot of two women lying on the Saatva Classic mattress, one on her side and one on her back with her hips turned to the side

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.

Mattresses
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress

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.

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On the left, a shot of our sleep testers sitting on the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in the sleep studio. On the right, the Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in our tester's bedroom.

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

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On the left, a hand holds up the cover of a pillow to reveal the interior filling. On the right, pillow tester Ruth Jones is stomach sleeping on the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Pillow on a bed in her bedroom

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.

Pillows & Bedding
A woman sits on a Casper Dream Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, reading a book. In the bottom left corner, a Tom's Guide Black Friday mattress deals badge

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.

Mattresses
A member of our mattress testing team jumps onto the Nolah Original All Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. She dives onto the bed ready to hit the cushioned comfort layers

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.

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cleaning mattress with rubber gloves on

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.

Mattress Care
The Sheraton hotel mattress with Sheraton bedding including sheets, pillows, and a duvet on top

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)

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A Sheraton Mattress, bedding and pillows in a Sheraton hotel room. To the left, you can see the edges of the bathroom, to the right, a sitting area.

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.

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

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.

Mattresses
King size Westin Heavenly Bed on location at Westin New York at Times Square

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.

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A woman lies in bed in the middle of the night unable to sleep, watching her alarm clock which is placed on a nightstand in the foreground of the image

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.

Sleep
A collage of mattresses available in the October Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Top left the Beautyrest Prime Dream, top right the Zinus 8-inch Green tea Memory Foam, bottom right the Classic Homes Cool Gel Mattress, bottom left the Siena Signature Mattress. In the middle, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic

October Prime Day mattress deals 2025: Sleep better for less

By Claire Davies last updated

The October Prime Day mattress sales are over, but there's still savings to be had from DreamCloud, Nectar, Sealy, and more.

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The Lucid Memory Foam Mattress with two cushions at the had of the bed, a Tom's Guide Prime Day deals graphic in the top left corner, against an orange background

This Lucid mattress is so cheap, I think it could be the Prime Day bed deal to beat

By Ruth Jones published

It's rare to see a saving on the Lucid mattress so shop this Prime Day deal before all the sizes sell out.

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The Westin Heavenly Bed luxury hotel mattress on an upholstered bed frame against a blue background, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the top left

This luxury hotel mattress just dropped to its lowest price all year — save up to $800 in this Prime Day beating deal

By Ruth Jones published

The Westin Heavenly Bed promises sophisticated, luxurious comfort and now it's cheaper than I've ever seen it in this Black Friday-beating sale.

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