Tom's Guide Verdict
The DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress is a lot like the brand's best-selling hybrids: sturdy and firm, with a subtle hug from the soft quilted top. It'll hit the right notes with back and stomach sleepers, but come off as too unyielding for side sleepers and those under 130lbs. Motion isolation is excellent, and the cooling cover sufficiently wicks away heat (although it may not be enough for chronically hot sleepers). It costs up to $200 more than the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid while providing almost the same level of performance, which makes it a tough sell if you're hoping to spend wisely.
Pros
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Excellent support for back and front sleeping
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Minimal motion transfer
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Sleeps temperature neutral
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One-year trial and forever warranty
Cons
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Updated design lacks side handles
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DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress review in brief
DreamCloud is best known for producing some of the best hybrid mattresses for luxurious sleep on a budget, but the brand also sells all-foam versions of its popular beds-in-a-box. There is one caveat: the memory foam models cost more. So are they worth the extra investment?
I slept on a twin-size DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress for one month to see how it compares with its hybrid counterpart — especially because it can cost up to $200 more than the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid.
To offer a broader perspective, I asked a panel of five sleepers with diverse body types and needs to sleep on it and share their thoughts. I also evaluated key performance areas such as motion isolation, edge support, and temperature regulation.
My full DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress review is below, but if you’re short on time or attention, here’s a quick recap:
Type: All-foam
Materials: Memory foam, polyfoam, polyester and viscose (cover)
Brand-rated firmness (1-10): 9
Height: 12"
Trial period: 365 nights
Warranty: Lifetime
Sale price: from $299 at DreamCloud
The DreamCloud Classic Mattress is a refresh of the brand's entry-level model, sporting a new cooling top cover and a sleeker lower cover. The 12" build has three internal layers, featuring either wrapped coils or high-density foam for the base, with memory foam and adaptive foam on top.
DreamCloud describes its Classic Memory Foam Mattress as "extra-firm" for its maximum support and minimal give. This closely tracked with our collective assessment of an 8 out of 10 on the firmness scale.
The DreamCloud Classic is a winner for back sleeping; that's how we were best able to experience its full-body support and the light contouring from the soft quilted top. As the lone front sleeper in the panel, I found it stable for stomach sleeping — my hips didn't sink.
However, most of the side sleepers in our group — as well as our lighter sleepers under 130lbs — found this mattress too unyielding at the shoulders and hips. As an average-size side/front sleeper, I appreciated the firm support, but would have appreciated more profound pressure relief.
As for performance, the motion isolation is above average, while the edges are steady enough to sit on for quick stints — not so much for extended periods. The new CloudQuilt cooling cover (plus the lack of sinkage) kept me at a comfortable temperature throughout a brutally hot month.
The DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam starts at $299 for a twin but runs between $100 and $200 more in all other sizes. A queen size goes for $799 during regular mattress sales, which is $150 more than the Classic Hybrid.
That may not seem like a huge bump, but I don't think DreamCloud's memory foam model offers anything different from its hybrids, which I've also tested. And either way, you'll get a 365-night risk-free trial and a forever warranty.
Unless you specifically want slightly better motion isolation or prefer to avoid the creaking of coils, you're better off going with a DreamCloud hybrid instead — after all, it earned a spot in our guide to the best mattresses of 2025.
That's the quick version of my DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress review. Keep reading for the full breakdown on pricing, performance, and customer reviews, and find out if you'll be able to save more in upcoming mattress sales.
DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress review: Price & trial
- A queen-size costs $799 in the regular DreamCloud sales
- Additional discounts are rare, but free accessories are sometimes included
- Ships free and comes with a one-year trial and a forever warranty
The DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress is an anomaly within the industry as it costs more than its hybrid counterpart.
In the evergreen DreamCloud mattress sale, a queen-size DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam goes for $799, which is $150 more than the typical cost of a DreamCloud Classic Hybrid in the same size.
The one outlier is the twin-size DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam, which sells for $299 versus $399 for the hybrid version in a twin.
Below are the current sale prices for the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress:
- DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Twin: $299
- DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Twin XL: $699
- DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Full: $749
- DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Queen: $799
- DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam King: $999
- DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Cal King: $999
- DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Split King: $1,398
You can expect these sale prices to hold steady as they rarely budge. That said, we saw an extra 15% off already-discounted prices during a flash sale in July 2025.
All DreamCloud mattresses come with a lifetime warranty along with a 365-night sleep trial and free shipping and returns. Sometimes, the brand includes an accessory bundle of free pillows, sheets, and a mattress protector (valued up to $599) with all mattresses.
DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress review: Design
- A 12" mattress with three foam layers plus top and bottom covers
- The new quilted cooling cover is designed to wick away heat
- Uses a fiberglass-free flame barrier and CertiPUR-US certified foams
The 12" DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress features three inner layers: a memory foam comfort layer (for pressure relief), an adaptive foam layer (for support) and foundational foam for stability and pressure relief.
DreamCloud has done away with the cashmere-blend quilted top that was long considered a major selling point of its older models. All DreamCloud mattresses (including this one) now have a CloudQuilt foam top with cooling polyethylene fibers to help wick away the heat.
The shift-resistant cover that envelops the base of the mattress maintains its royal blue hue but adds a sewn-in fiberglass-free flame retardant while ditching the side carry handles.
DreamCloud uses CertiPUR-US certified foams, ensuring they're free of certain toxic chemicals and heavy metals, and low in emissions.
DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress review: Comfort & support
- Officially rated a 9/10 firmness; we collectively rate it an 8
- Best for mid to heavyweight back and stomach sleepers
- Not enough give for lighter bodies and side sleepers
DreamCloud rates its entry-level Classic Memory Foam Mattress extra firm, or a 9 out of 10 on its firmness scale. That's a notable departure from DreamCloud's previous philosophy of making all of its mattresses a "just right" 6.5 out of 10.
However, firmness is subjective. For example, our testers rated the previous DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid a 8 out of 10, making it a firm mattress. So is the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress as solid as it claims to be?
My first impression was that the mattress was too plush to properly support me as a 150lb side and front sleeper. I considered it a 6.5 out of 10 on the mattress firmness scale.
About halfway through the testing period, I noticed the mattress had become firmer. After 30 nights of sleeping on the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam, I now rate it an 8 out of 10 for firmness. My fellow testers agree, as they rate it between 7 and 8.
During my first week with the mattress, I woke up with back pain due to my hips sinking too low when resting on my side. (I didn't even bother flipping onto my front, which might have been a good thing.) Now the mattress is supportive enough for my midsection, and the quilted top gently hugs my body to relieve pressure on my knees, hips, and shoulders.
However, the consensus among the lightweight (under 130lbs) and midweight (130lbs to 250lbs) side-sleeping testers in my panel is that the DreamCloud Classic is too firm, without enough give to relieve pressure in their joints. (I wouldn't mind if it were a tad softer across the lumbar, either.)
On the other hand, we all agreed it's an excellent mattress for back sleepers. Most of my fellow testers and I found that it conforms to the body well in this position, with even weight distribution and sufficient support. However, the lightweight testers in the group still thought it was too hard..
As the lone stomach sleeper among the panel, I think the DreamCloud Classic is supremely supportive, with just enough contouring from the quilted top to avoid triggering the pressure points in my hips. I prefer it to the Siena Memory Foam Mattress, which offered good support but had less give.
To objectively test the DreamCloud Classic's pressure relief, I placed a 50lb weight in the middle of the mattress, where it sank approximately 3.25" into the surface. This suggests above-average pressure relief, but in practice, it'll seem relatively subtle for most sleepers under 200lbs.
Overall, I recommend the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress for mid-to heavyweight stomach sleepers and back sleepers who like a firmer level of support. Most side sleepers and lightweight sleepers will want a softer touch and deeper contouring, as found in the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress.
Based on my experience, you'll need to be patient with this mattress. It took several weeks for my DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress to reach its intended firmness — now I find it much more suitable for my sleep than I did during the first week of testing.
Score: 3.5 out of 5
DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress review: Delivery & setup
DreamCloud offers free ground delivery within 2-5 business days. My test product arrived two days after I ordered it.
This is your standard mattress-in-a-box, vacuum-sealed and wrapped in feet of plastic. I found it easy to unravel, but I had to use a cutter to slice the plastic in order to let the mattress fully expand.
The law tag indicated my mattress was made in June 2025, the month I received it, so it wasn't packaged for very long. Still, I detected a hint of that "new foam" off-gassing smell, but it dissipated by nighttime.
Since I have a twin, I could manage the setup alone. For larger, heavier sizes, you’ll want a second set of hands so you can position it correctly on the first try, especially since it lacks carry handles on the sides.
DreamCloud says the mattress can take up to 72 hours to reach its full size and intended firmness, with airflow and room temperature affecting the process. I was able to sleep on my mattress the first night, but it took several weeks before it felt as solid as it does now.
Score: 4 out of 5
DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress review: Performance
- Very good motion isolation
- Temperature neutral — not super cooling
- Average edge support
- Looks and feels like a luxury mattress
I slept on a twin-size DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress for a month and invited a diverse group of testers to nap on it for at least 15 minutes to provide their subjective feedback on overall comfort.
Additionally, I evaluated the mattress in key performance areas indicated in our testing methodology — motion isolation, temperature regulation, edge support, and build quality. Here's how it fared...
Motion isolation
The previous-gen DreamCloud hybrids we tested delivered above-average motion isolation in our tests, which is a term that describes how much movement travels across the surface of a mattress. So we expected the all-foam DreamCloud Classic to perform even better in this category.
I conducted a drop test on my twin mattress to objectively gauge the bed's level of motion transfer, using a 10lb weight and an empty wine glass to simulate a co-sleeper's movements.
I dropped the weight from 6" above the surface at 4", 12", and 25" away from the base of the wine glass. For insurance, I performed each drop twice.
On the first drop from 4" away, the glass tipped back but righted itself, but on the second drop, it fell over. This indicates that you'll feel vigorous tossing and turning, especially if you're a light sleeper.
When I dropped the weight from 12" and 25" away, the glass had a brief, subtle wobble but remained upright. That means you'll hardly be bothered by someone getting in or out of bed or gently changing positions.
After each drop, I also observed how quickly the 10lb weight settled. The firm support foam layers delivered some pushback, which was then tempered by the softness of the quilted top.
Our drop tests reveal that the all-foam DreamCloud Classic dampens most movements well, but for maximum motion isolation, you and your partner can opt for a split king.
Score: 4.5 out of 5
Temperature regulation
The latest generation of DreamCloud mattresses features the brand's new CloudQuilt cover, which is woven with cooling fibers to prevent heat buildup — a common problem with memory foam mattresses, in particular.
To me, the CloudQuilt cover doesn't feel all that different than the previous cashmere-blend top that was once a signature feature of DreamCloud. (Then again, the previous cover was mostly polyester anyway.)
The CloudQuilt cover is a polyester-viscose blend with a bit of sheen to it. I was expecting it to feel cool to the touch, but it doesn't — and DreamCloud doesn't advertise it as such, either.
Despite the absence of any cooling sensation, I didn't overheat on the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress during my month of sleeping on it. Could I attribute that to the CloudQuilt cover? On some level, yes.
However, I tested this mattress in the middle of another sweltering summer, which meant I kept my aircon running and dressed my mattress in breathable bamboo and cotton sheets. Fortunately, those measures were enough to maintain a temperature-neutral microenvironment on this all-foam bed.
My fellow testers didn't find the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress remarkably cool, yet they didn't find it smothering thanks to the lack of profound sinkage.
Most people can expect the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress to sleep temperature-neutral, but those who deal with severe overheating should look into a specialist cooling mattress instead.
Score: 4 out of 5
Edge support
According to DreamCloud, its all-foam Classic has a high-density foam base with reinforced edges, a design typically seen in spring-based mattresses, including DreamCloud's hybrids.
My fellow testers and I give the support around the bed's edge for the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress a passing grade. It's good — on par with most foam beds we've tried — but it could be better.
All of us felt stable sitting along the perimeter, but only for short stints. After a while, the surface compressed to the point that we began to feel uncomfortable. On the other hand, we had no issues with leaning over to grab something off the floor or sleeping against the edge.
For an objective look, I used the same 50lb weight from our pressure relief test and placed it on the edge to see how much it compressed. I recorded a 3" sink, a quarter of an inch less than it was at the center. This demonstrates consistent support throughout and bodes well for durability.
Still, if ultra-robust edges are a must, the Bear Original Mattress remains one of the best memory foam mattresses we've tested in that regard.
Score: 3.5 out of 5
Build quality and durability
The DreamCloud Classic looks and feels like a more premium mattress than its low to mid-range price tag suggests, and its subtle design changes only elevate its luxury aura.
Throughout the month, the mattress became sturdier (and therefore more comfortable). On the other hand, I miss the side handles whenever I have to change the sheets, as it's difficult to get a good grip.
The average lifespan of a mattress in a box is six to 10 years, and I imagine the DreamCloud Classic will fall within that range with proper maintenance.
It does come with a lifetime warranty, which guarantees a free replacement within the first 10 years in case of a manufacturing defect or premature degradation.
Score: 4.5 out of 5
DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress review: User reviews
The DreamCloud Classic just came out in May 2025, but the company has simply rolled its reviews into existing ones from its previous mattresses — a standard practice in the industry.
Most of the reviews are for the more popular DreamCloud Classic Hybrid, but the limited feedback available for the all-foam version of the mattress is generally positive.
Fans of the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress find it comfortable and supportive, especially for their back pain, while critics say it's too firm.
Should you buy the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress?
DreamCloud receives a lot of praise for its hybrid mattresses — and rightfully so — but are its memory foam models just as worthy of positive attention?
In the case of the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress, the higher cost compared with the hybrid version makes it a tougher sell. The performance is on par with the DreamCloud hybrids we've already tested — and it's probably not too far from the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid, either, which we're currently testing.
The all-foam DreamCloud Classic has a slight advantage in motion isolation. Meanwhile, the extra firm support will suit back and stomach sleepers, although the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is rated an 8/10 on the brand's firmness scale, which isn't a dramatic difference in comfort.
Overall, the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam is a solid performer and a good value among the broader mattress market, but next to its popular (and more affordable) hybrid sibling, it doesn't do enough to stand out.
DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress review: Alternatives
The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid costs up to $200 less than the all-foam version we just tested, but should price alone dictate your decision? We're in the process of reviewing the Classic Hybrid, but we think you can expect more of the same here, with a boost in breathability and edge support thanks to the individually-wrapped coils. The Classic Memory Foam is ace at dampening motion, but if our previous DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress review is anything to go by, the Hybrid Classic will hold its own in that category, too.
This EGOHOME memory foam mattress is balanced enough for all sleep positions (although we would have liked more contouring). It's also much cheaper than the DreamCloud Classic, with a queen-size regularly on sale for $369.99. The motion isolation and edge support are among the best we've experienced with any mattress; on the other hand, it can feel way too stuffy. Learn more in our EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam Mattress review.
Topping our list of the best memory foam mattresses of 2025, the Nectar Premier has a gooey, body-hugging feel to melt away aches and pains, yet it's solid enough to keep side and back sleepers well-supported. It out-performs the DreamCloud Classic in all key areas, but you'll have to stretch your budget as a queen-size Nectar Premier regularly goes for $949. Learn more in our Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress review.
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