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1. Best overall
2. Best affordable
3. Best luxury
4. Best hotel-style
5. Best for side sleepers
6. Best for back pain
7. Best cooling
8. Best organic
9. Best for stomach sleepers
10. How we test
Pillow-top mattresses have an extra layer of padding sewn onto the top of them, which makes them look like they have a built-in bed topper. Not only does this create an instant sink-in softness, it also helps relieve major pressure points (such as the shoulders, hips and knees), making them a great option for side sleepers in particular, and for those who experience hip, neck and back pain. Our experts have been testing a wide range of pillow-top mattresses this year to bring you our top recommendations for the best options to buy online and in store.
We’ve tested the latest pillow-top mattresses in all key areas including comfort, support, motion isolation, pressure relief, edge support, and temperature regulation. After compiling and comparing our test data, and evaluating thousands of user reviews, we’ve now ranked the best pillow-top mattresses for different sleepers and budgets right here. Some of these are recommended in our guide to the best mattresses of the year, including the Saatva Classic, a luxury innerspring hybrid with a euro pillow-top.
As expected, luxury comfort comes with a luxury price tag. However, we expect that many of our favorite pillow-top mattresses are still discounted in the extended Cyber Monday mattress deals so it’s a great time to buy. Here are the best pillow-top mattresses to buy this year, as tested and ranked by our sleep experts…
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Type: Innerspring hybrid
Firmness: Soft, Luxury Firm or Firm
The Saatva Classic is our favorite mattress sold in the US, and without a doubt one of the most comfortable options on the market. It comes in three firmness options, as well as two heights, meaning that it suits all types of sleepers. The handcrafted innerspring hybrid comes with a generous Euro pillow top for comfort and support, replicating the most luxurious hotel mattresses. You’ll also get a 365-night trial, a lifetime warranty and free White Glove delivery, including removal of your old mattress and foundation.
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- Instantly comfy – no break-in period
- Soothing pressure relief
- Strong edge support
- Dissipates excess heat
Against
- 600lbs max weight capacity
- $99 fee to exchange or return
Type: Hybrid
Feel: Soft, medium, firm
The cooling pillow-top on the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is an optional extra, costing from $150. During testing we found that it offers a responsive and supportive sleep surface for a reasonable price compared to its rivals. Like the Saatva Classic (#1), the Signature Hybrid comes in three firmness options, but it also comes in a lot more sizes, including specialist RV mattress sizes. It also doesn't sleep as cool as its sibling, the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe (#4) so choose the Aurora Luxe is overheating is a problem for you.
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- Soft, medium, and firm options
- Good motion isolation
- Supportive and bouncy feel
- Tons of size options
Against
- Temperature regulation is poor
- Weak edge support at corners and ends
- Returns fee of $99
Type: Hybrid
Feel: Soft
Naturepedic is all about organic, natural materials, giving its mattresses a luxury feel and this hybrid pillow-top is no different. Organic latex, cotton, and wool make this mattress an indulgent investment, as well as a fantastic choice for hot sleepers. Despite only having one firmness option, which is soft, the Concerto Hybrid offers superb support and spine alignment, meaning it’s suited to most sleepers. Their sleep trial is fairly standard at 100 nights, but their warranty is generous, covering for you 25 years. With free shipping and returns, this is a hassle-free, luxury purchase.
Type: Hybrid
Feel: Soft or firm, pillow-top optional
If you're unfamiliar with Stearns & Foster, this is the brand behind the famous Ritz Carlton Bed. Despite the high price tag, this is one of the more affordable mattresses in Stearns & Foster’s range. Choose from a soft or firm feel – unfortunately, there's no middle ground here. The pillow-top is an optional add-on. It offers excellent spinal alignment in all positions and does a good job of keeping sleepers cool at night. Extras are slightly disappointing for a premium mattress, as you’ll only get a 90-night trial and a 10-year warranty. There is free White Glove delivery, though.
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- Comfortable to sleep on
- Excellent edge support
- Two firmness options
- Upgradable to a pillow top
- Free premium delivery service
Against
- An indentation formed on our model
- Pillow top isn’t very 'pillowy'
Type: Hybrid
Feel: Medium-firm
The Helix Midnight Luxe performed well for pressure relief and lumbar support during our in-house testing, with our panel rating it as the best choice for side sleepers. The addition of the pillow top gives it an instant hit of softness when you lie down, and we found the entire mattress to be good at isolating motion (perfect if you share your bed with a restless sleeper). The Helix Midnight Luxe isn't supportive enough for stomach sleepers, so choose the Helix Dusk Luxe (#8) if you sleep on your front. Otherwise, this is a great pillow-top mattress for relieving pressure along the sides of the body.
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- Exceptional pressure relief
- Excellent motion isolation
- Hypoallergenic Tencel cover
- Best for side sleepers
- Also supportive for back sleepers
- Enhanced lumbar support
Against
- Lacks handles for moving
- GlacioTex cover is slippery
Type: Hybrid
Feel: Softer, Luxury Firm, Firmer or Plus (no pillow-top)
Well-made and competitively priced, The WinkBed is a luxury hybrid offering a balance of zoned support and cushioned comfort similar to the Saatva Classic (#1). It’s our top pick for back pain sufferers and comes in multiple firmness options to suit all sleeping styles and body types. It boasts a plush Euro-Pillow Top for instant comfort, as well as sturdy edges so you can easily push off the surface if you need to take your time getting up in the morning. WinkBeds offers a lifetime warranty plus a 120-night trial.
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- Four different firmness levels
- Sturdy, zoned support for the spine
- Good pressure relief
- Third-party tested for durability
Against
- Good not great temperature regulation
- $49 fee to exchange
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Type: Hybrid
Feel: Soft, medium or firm; pillow-top optional
The Aurora Luxe shares several traits with its cheaper cousin, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid (#2), including variable firmness levels, multiple size options and a specialty cooling cover. However, the Aurora Luxe is more effective at drawing away heat thanks to specially engineered foam designed to adapt to your body temperature. It's cozy, but you won't feel suffocated – which is the best chronically hot sleepers could hope for with a pillow-top mattress. It comes with a 10-year warranty and a 120-night trial.
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- Great cooling properties
- Three firmness options available
- Very comfortable and supportive
- Wide range of sizes including RV
Against
- Slippery top surface
- A fair bit of motion transfer
- Our review model had strong off-gassing
Type: Hybrid
Feel: Soft, medium or firm; optional pillow-top or box-top
The Avocado Green is the best organic mattress on the market, prioritizing eco-friendliness and high-quality materials. The standard mattress is best suited to heavier sleepers and back sleepers, but the addition of the pillow-top gives the mattress a softer feel, making it more suitable for a wider range of sleepers. There's also a box-top for the plushest experience. Just a heads up that the pillow-top and box-top upgrades can cost year almost as much as a whole other mattress altogether, even after discount. You’ll get a year-long trial and a 25-year warranty.
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- Excellent quality
- Great for back sleepers
- Ideal for heavier sleepers
- Sleeps cool
Against
- Lacks contouring for side sleepers
- $99 delivery fee
Type: Hybrid
Feel: Medium
Despite its medium feel, the Helix Dusk Luxe is a superb choice for stomach sleepers (and back sleepers as well), offering a good balance of pressure relief and support without feeling too firm. Motion isolation and edge support are superb, but we did find temperature regulation to be average at best. Thanks to almost permanent sales, you’ll never pay full price for the mattress, but the usual 20% discount does rise to 25% at major sales events. You’ll also get a 100-night trial, 15-year warranty and free shipping.
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- Perfect for front and back sleepers
- Zoned support helps ease back pain
- Plush and thick pillow top
- Durable build for longterm use
Against
- Prone to trapping heat
- Not suitable for side sleeping
The best pillow-top mattresses 2024 – tested by experts
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The best pillow-top mattress overall
✅ You suffer from back pain: The Saatva Classic does an excellent job of keeping the spine perfectly aligned thanks a chiropractor-approved design that features extra support in the lumbar region.
✅ You want to customize your mattress: With three different firmness ratings and two heights, the Saatva Classic allows sleepers to choose the mattress that’s right for their specific sleeping style.
✅ You prefer a traditional bed feel: The Saatva Classic is a 'hybrid innerspring' that feels like a traditional mattress yet looks as luxurious as a 5-star hotel bed.
❌ You want a memory foam ‘hug’: Even the Plush Soft version of the Saatva Classic keeps you sleeping on top of the mattress rather than sinking into it. If you want more of that hugging feeling, we’d recommend checking out the best memory foam mattresses.
❌ You share your bed with a restless sleeper: The Saatva Classic is a highly responsive mattress, due to its double layer of coils and minimal foam. Great for changing position and keeping you cool, but less great for isolating motion.
❌ You’re non-committal: Although you get a whole year to trial the mattress, you’ll have to pay $99 to return it if you don’t like how it sleeps.
🔎 The Saatva Classic is an exceptional pillow-top mattress and a great all-rounder. Thanks to its customizable options it can be adjusted to suit the vast majority of sleepers, and its luxury feel is hard to beat. With fantastic extras as well, this mattress is extremely good value for money.
The best pillow-top mattress we've tested is the Saatva Classic, a bed that's no stranger to accolades. (It even tops our general best mattress guide and our best hybrid mattress roundup.) It arrives flat and is handcrafted at one of 14 factories across the United States. In our year-long review, we were thoroughly impressed by this mattress, noting that it’s still in pristine condition without any signs of sagging or dips.
This is mainly due to the premium materials Saatva uses, which include CertiPUR-US foams and recycled steel coils. You’ll also find a contouring three-inch Euro pillow top for that plush, supportive feeling. This pillow-top has extra lumbar support added to the center third, making this one of the best mattresses for back pain sufferers. It doesn’t contain much foam overall outside of the lumbar crown and high-density foam rails to aid in edge support. This bodes well for temperature regulation but as we'll explain later, it lacks that sink-in softness that some sleepers might prefer.
The Saatva Classic is available in three firmness options – Plush Soft (rated 3/10), Luxury Firm (rated 5-7/10) and Firm (8/10). There are also two different height options (11.5” and 14.5”), although the only difference here is the height of the springs. We tested the Luxury Firm and found it a fantastic all-rounder that suited a vast array of sleepers. It’s particularly suited for back sleepers – side sleepers should look at the Plush Soft, while stomach sleepers will appreciate the great support of the Firm option.
Due to the lack of memory foam, this isn’t a mattress you’ll sink into so if you’re looking for that ‘hug’ the Saatva Classic isn’t the right choice for you. Even the softest version of this mattress will keep you lying on top of it. Of course, this is what helps the Saatva Classic provide superior lumbar support and pressure relief. There is some motion transfer on the Saatva, so if you share your bed with a restless sleeper this again might not be the best choice. (The comparable WinkBed further down the list performs better in this regard.) But these are the only small blemishes in an otherwise perfect mattress.
Considering how luxurious it is, the Saatva Classic is incredibly well-priced – thanks to an almost permanent Saatva mattress sale, you can usually pick up a queen for under $1,700. We’d still recommend buying around major holidays, as this is when Saatva is most likely to bring out its very best offers.
Extras with the Saatva Classic are also extremely generous. You’ll get a 365-night trial along with a lifetime warranty, giving you plenty of time to decide whether the mattress is right for you. There’s free White Glove delivery as well, with the mattress delivered flat to a room of your choosing and your old mattress and foundation taken away if necessary. It is worth noting, however, that Saatva charges $99 for returns.
- Read more: Saatva Classic mattress review
The best affordable pillow-top mattress
✅ You want to customize your mattress (for less): With three different firmness ratings, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid is another mattress that allows sleepers to customize it for the perfect fit – but for less than Saatva, WinkBeds and Stearns & Foster.
✅ You share your bed with a restless partner: Despite the responsiveness of the foam and springs, this mattress has good motion isolation. The plushness of the pillow-top absorbs movement and will prevent you from being disturbed by your partner at night.
✅ You need an unusual size: There are loads of size options for the Signature Hybrid, including RVs beds and less common dimensions like short queen and split California king.
❌ You’re a hot sleeper: Despite a GlacioTex cover, this mattress does not stay cool and could disturb your sleep if you run hot at night The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe (#5) will be a better choice if you regularly overheat.
❌ You want strong edges all over: The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid has great edge support on its sides, but it’s very weak at the corners and ends.
❌ You'd rather not pay for returns: You get 120 nights to trial it at home but beware of the $99 fee if you decide to send it back.
🔎 The Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid offers customizable firmness plus a broad range of sizes at a lower cost than the other beds on this list. The pillow-top adds plush comfort to even the firmest option, and there’s plenty of bounce so it's easy to change positions at night.
If you can't quite splurge on a premium pillow-top mattress, the Brooklyn Signature Hybrid may be more your speed. It's often on sale for at least 25% off the MSRP. The pillow-top isn't included – it's an add-on worth up to $400. Even then, a queen Brooklyn Signature Hybrid with pillow-top will fetch less than $1,300 after discount, which is comfortably within the upper-mid range bracket. Among the broader market, it's one of the cheapest pillow-top mattresses around.
Like the Saatva Classic above, the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid comes in three firmness options, allowing customers to tailor the mattress to their particular sleeping style. Our tester slept on the Firm version with the optional extra Cloud Pillow Top, and our Sleep Editor tried out the Medium option on a visit to the 3Z Brands showroom.
The mattress is made with individually wrapped coils alongside layers of CertiPUR-US-certified foams. There’s no memory foam in this mattress and you shouldn’t expect to sink into it at all. Rather, it uses more responsive foam that makes it easy to move about. With a bouncy, springy feel, this is a mattress that you lie ‘on’ rather than sink into, although the pillow-top does give it some plushness.
The pillow top softens up the mattress overall. We thought that it made the Firm version, which is rated at 7/10, feel more like a 6.5/10. With the pillow-top, the firm version is best suited to back sleepers and some lighter-weight stomach sleepers. The medium firmness should also be fine for back sleepers, whereas side sleepers should seek the soft version. This bouncier feel can take time to get used to and, although the spine is kept aligned in all sleeping positions, some sleepers may find that there’s not enough ‘give’ in the mattress for adequate cushioning at their pressure points. But combination sleepers in particular should enjoy this mattress, as it's very easy to change position throughout the night.
For our weeks-long test, we added the pillow-top for more cushioning and plushness – and it includes a cover made from GlacioTex fibers to help keep sleepers cool. Whilst the pillow top has a cooling cover, temperature regulation on the Brooklyn Bedding mattress was otherwise disappointing, and our tester frequently woke up at night feeling too hot. Meanwhile, edge support is good along the sides, but poor at the corners and ends. On the other hand, motion isolation is excellent, with the pillow top doing a fantastic job of absorbing any movement. If you share your bed with a restless partner, this mattress is one to consider.
Another big plus point of the mattress is the sheer choice of sizes it comes in. There are lots of niche options, including a good range of sizes for RVs, and we rate the mattress as one of the best queen size mattresses on the market. The mattress trial and warranty are fairly standard at 120 nights and 10 years, and you do need to be aware that there’s a return fee of $99. Overall, this is a deservedly popular mattress with customers, providing a comfortable and supportive night’s sleep at a reasonable price.
The best luxury pillow-top mattress
✅ You love to sink into a mattress: If you enjoy a soft, sinking feeling as you fall asleep, the Naturepedic Concerto will deliver with unmatched comfort and plushness without sacrificing support.
✅ You’re a hot sleeper: The organic materials used for this mattress are naturally breathable, increasing airflow and helping you regulate your temperature throughout the night.
✅ You’re a side sleeper: The soft pillow-top relieves pressure from the hips and shoulders, making it especially comfortable for side sleepers.
❌ You enjoy a firm mattress: If you prefer to sleep on top of your mattress rather than sink in to it, then the Naturpedic Concerto won’t feel comfortable.
❌ You sleep on your stomach: Front sleepers will need a firmer mattress that aligns the spine and relieves pressure build up.
❌ You want the mattress set up for you: Naturepedic don’t offer white-glove delivery, like other mattresses in this guide. So, if you want your new mattress set up and your old one taken away, this won’t be the choice for you.
🔎 If you’re looking for a real luxury treat, then the Naturepedic Concerto Hybrid will tick your boxes. While it comes with a premium price tag, regular sales do bring it down. However, it’s not often we see more than the current fall deal of 20% off, making a queen Naturepedic Concerto Hybrid with pillow-top still $2,373.55. It’s a sizable investment, but you get what you pay for.
Unlike many of the other options in this guide, the Naturepedic Concerto Hybrid only comes in one firmness option. Our testers found it to be around a 5/10 on the firmness scale and were surprised by how soft it felt.
It has an 8-layer structure made from certified organic fabrics and it's one of this year's best organic mattresses. The organic cotton pillow-top encasement holds four layers including around 4000 high-density microcoils, an organic cotton fabric insulator, a 2” organic latex comfort layer, and a quilted layer made from wool batting. While our testers found this gave the mattress a lot of sink, they were pleasantly surprised at how easily and quickly the mattress sprung back when they moved. This is partly due to the coils, but also the responsive latex used rather than dense memory foam.
Despite the plush feel of this mattress, it still does an excellent job at supporting your body, aligning the spine, and relieving pressure. In fact, both testers, one a side sleeper and one a back sleeper, found they slept incredibly comfortably and felt supported the whole time. Neither of them reported any back pain or pressure points after three weeks of testing.
This mattress particularly excels for side sleepers, the plush ‘give’ resulting in minimal pressure build up in key areas like the hips and shoulders. Combination sleepers will also benefit from this mattress, thanks to the responsive and adaptive surface, making it easy to toss and turn and find comfort again in the night. Heavier weight back sleepers or stomach sleepers may benefit from a firmer surface to ensure their spine stays aligned throughout the night and they get adequate support.
After our weeks-long test, we found the mattress performed well across all areas. Temperature regulation in particular was exceptional, with our tester being a naturally hot sleeper and his wife being a cold sleeper, neither felt uncomfortable and stuck to their usual routines without adding extra layers or kicking off a blanket in the night. This is because of the organic materials used. The wool batting is naturally moisture wicking and the cotton is breathable, which helps dissipate heat rather than trapping it, leading to sleepers finding it easier to regulate their temperature.
Because of the amount of give in this mattress and its soft feel, we were sceptical about how good the edge support would be. However, our tests showed that the same amount of sinkage in the middle of the mattress applied to the perimeters, and the responsive material meant standing up from sitting on the edge was easy. While other mattresses performed better for motion isolation, our mattress reviewer noticed much less disturbance from movement in bed compared to his usual box spring mattress, despite sharing it with a partner and a dog.
This mattress comes in six different sizes, with an option to suit everyone’s setup. The mattress trial is fairly standard at 100 nights, but the warranty is generous, covering you for 25 years. You’ll also get free shipping and returns, making purchasing the Naturepedic Concerto Hybrid a hassle-free experience. Overall, this is an indulgent mattress, and one that’s unlikely to disappoint.
The best hotel-style pillow-top mattress
✅ You sleep warm: It might not be a specialist cooling mattress, but the Estate does a really good job of keeping sleepers cool at night with its clever ventilated coil system.
✅ You like to use the entire surface of your bed: Whether you like to sleep starfish-style or you sit on the edges to help get yourself out of bed, the Estate will provide you with plenty of support.
✅ You'd like a mattress that's easy to move: The Estate has eight side handles for easy maneuvering when you're rotating your mattress or moving house.
❌ You want better perks: A 90-night trial and a 10-year warranty pale in comparison to what our #1 pick, the Saatva Classic, offers at a much lower cost.
❌ You want something in-between soft and hard: Whilst you can customize the feel of the Estate, you can only choose between extremes. The Helix Dusk Luxe (#7), or instance, has a medium-firm feel.
❌ You need something that can endure regular use: Be careful, as the Estate's pillow-top is prone to indentations. Something like the WinkBed (#5) may be a better option if you're a heavier build or just want something sturdy.
🔎 The Stearns & Foster Estate is a truly luxurious mattress that will add a touch of 5-star luxury to any bedroom. It’s extremely supportive and comfortable, and it does an excellent job of preventing sleepers from waking up hot and bothered. Whether you want something exquisitely plush or decidedly firm, you'll find what you're looking for here.
If you wonder about the mattresses hotels use, Stearns & Foster is the company behind the famous Ritz-Carlton Bed. Among direct-to-consumer models, the Stearns & Foster Estate is the brand's best-selling hybrid and one of its cheapest options. Cheap is relative here – these are all premium mattresses, and adding the optional pillow top raises the price even further. But if you’re open to splashing cash for a truly luxurious pillow-top mattress, the Stearns & Foster Estate is our pick.
Handcrafted in the US, the Estate starts with a quilted Tencel cover followed by a layer of Tempur-Indulge memory foam for deep pressure relief. Under this is a layer of coils with a high-density border, finished by a system of ventilated coils and air vents to prevent the mattress from overheating. We also like that there are eight side handles on the mattress, making it easy to move or rotate.
As-is, the Estate comes in either soft (3/10) or firm (9/10). Adding the optional pillow-top brings the firmness level down to 1-2 or 7-8, respectively. Our testers slept on a firm Estate mattress with a pillow top and found it comfortable from the start, keeping the spine well-aligned and supported. Despite the plush top, this isn’t a mattress you sink into but rather lie on top of – but Stearns & Foster customers rave about how supportive the mattress is, with many claiming to have found relief from arthritis and back pain.
Provided you're not a light sleeper, you'll find the Stearns & Foster Estate's level of motion isolation acceptable. Edge support is very good, so sleepers can spread out across the whole width of the bed, as well as sit comfortably on the edge when getting in or out of bed. We were impressed with the Estate's temperature regulation; it always felt cool or neutral to the touch. The mattress has several features designed to keep sleepers cool – a ventilated coil system where the coils are surrounded by fabric full of holes alongside external silver air vents to prevent trapped air. A breathable Tencel cover wicks away moisture.
Unfortunately, we found that the pillow-top formed slight dips where our testers slept after only four weeks, which shouldn’t happen with such a premium mattress. We’d also like to see a medium firmness option introduced to cover more sleeping preferences. However, we still find it an extremely supportive and comfortable bed.
You’ll get free White Glove delivery with the Estate, with the mattress being delivered to a room of your choosing and your old mattress taken away at the same time. Look out for offers of a free bedding bundle as well when you’re ordering. However, the trial period is distinctly underwhelming at only 90 nights which, when you compare it to Saatva’s year-long trial, seems decidedly stingy. The warranty lasts for 10 years, which is rather paltry for the cost, as well.
- Read more: Stearns & Foster Estate mattress review
The best pillow-top mattress for side sleepers
✅ You sleep on your side or back: The Helix Midnight Luxe is specifically designed for side sleepers, with its outstanding pressure relief. But it’s also supportive enough for back sleepers, thanks to its enhanced lumbar support.
✅ You share your bed with a restless sleeper: Motion isolation is excellent on the Helix, and you shouldn’t be disturbed by any movement from a partner.
✅ You want a sturdy edge: Some pillow top mattresses can have poor edge support because of their plusher feel. But the Midnight Luxe has plenty of support from the foams and coils, allowing sleepers to use the full width of the bed and sit on it comfortably.
❌ You sleep on your stomach: The Midnight Luxe is too soft to support stomach sleepers, who will end up with their spines out of alignment and hips sinking into the mattress.
❌ You have a smaller budget: If you sleep on your side and have a smaller budget, we recommend the Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid in a soft comfort level.
❌ You want to be able to move your mattress easily: There are no handles on the Helix, which makes it difficult to manoeuvre, particularly if you’re on your own.
🔎 The Helix Midnight Luxe is purpose built for side sleepers and we scored it 4.5/5 in our in house testing for pressure relief, with a review rating of 5/5 for motion isolation. Both of those scores mean this is the best pillow-top mattress if you and your bed partner side sleep and you often wake each other up from sleep by changing position during the night.
The Helix Midnight Luxe is the brand’s upgraded version of the original Helix Midnight. With the addition of a plush pillow top for extra comfort and contouring. It’s specifically designed for side sleepers, offering exceptional pressure relief at the shoulders and hips, and is our top pick in our best mattresses for side sleepers round up. However, it’s also supportive enough for back sleepers with its enhanced lumbar support.
Made from a combination of foams and coils, the Midnight Luxe starts with a quilted pillow top Tencel cover. There’s also the option to upgrade to Helix’s GlacioTex Cooling Cover, which is designed to draw heat away from the body and keep the mattress cool to the touch. We would recommend this if you’re a hot sleeper as although the mattress does a decent job on temperature regulation, it’s still a plush design with a memory foam hug.
Underneath the cover is a premium quilted pillow top sewn into the top of the mattress, giving a plush and contouring feel with a distinct ‘hug’. Directly beneath this is a dense layer of responsive foam for support, followed by a layer of copper gel-infused memory foam for support and stability. These sit on top of a layer of up to 1,000 steel coils with advanced lumbar support and reinforced coils around the hips to keep your spine perfectly aligned. There’s also reinforcement around the edges for better edge support. A dense foam base layer provides support for the whole structure.
Although the pillow top gives sleepers a lot of cushioning comfort and pressure relief, it’s by no means a soft mattress. The responsive foams and coils underneath provide plenty of support so that you won’t sink too far into the mattress. In fact, as well as being ideally suited for side sleepers, it also offers enough support for those sleeping on their backs.
Motion isolation on the Midnight Luxe is excellent, and you’re unlikely to be disturbed by a restless partner overnight. Edge support is also good, with a little sinkage from the pillow top when you sit on the bed, but plenty of support from the layers underneath. It’s not supportive enough for stomach sleepers though, but the Helix Dusk Luxe at No. 4 on our list is specifically designed for stomach sleepers and still has the pillow top feel.
The trial period is slightly disappointing at only 100 nights and there’s no option to upgrade to white glove delivery. You will get a 15 year warranty though. Frequent Helix mattress sales mean there’s no need to pay full price and you should expect to get 20% off the MSRP, with two free pillows thrown in.
- Read more: Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review
