Mattresses

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Two mattress testers sit on the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Hybrid mattress on a bed frame in a warmly lit room.
The 5 best mattresses we've tested and rate above all others for super-comfy sleep Make 2026 the year you take your sleep seriously. Browse our guide to the 5 best mattresses for your needs and budget, based on our in-depth testing and hands-on experience.
Tom's Guide Sleep Concierge team image shows two of our mattress testers sitting on a luxury hybrid mattress in our sleep product testing lab
Find your ideal bed with our free Sleep Concierge 'mattress finder' service — picks from our experts Need a new mattress, pillow or bedding set but unsure where to start? Answer these six simple questions and our Sleep Concierge team will send you recommendations unique to you
Tom's Guide Sleep Editor Nicola Appleton sleeps on the Helix Midnight Luxe, a mattress she still rates as the best mattress for side sleepers after sleeping on it for two years and re-testing it three times. Here Nicola is dressed in bed socks, a gingham shirt, black dungarees, and is lying with her head on a white pillow. Blue text containing the word 'Tested' wraps around all sides of the photo, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2026 badge overlaid in the bottom left hand corner.
Why the Helix Midnight Luxe is still my go-to bed for side sleepers two years after testing it I've slept on the Helix Midnight Luxe for the past two years and have have tested it three times. Here's why I think it's still the best mattress for side sleepers that you can buy today.
A woman dressed in a blue night shirt sleeps peacefully on her partner's chest, as he sleeps with his head on a stone colored bed pillow. In the top left hand corner is a blue Tom's Guide Sleep Awareness Week 2026 logo.
Sleep Awareness Week 2026 is here — and the '7:1 Rule' is the sleep hack you need to know Our central hub for Sleep Awareness Week 2026 features expert interviews, the latest longevity science, and the top-rated tech to help you master your sleep regularity and live longer.
Composite image of the Siena 10" Signature, EGOHOME Black 12" Memory Foam, Nectar Classic, Bear Original and DreamCloud Classic mattresses
5 lesser-known mattress brands that deliver hotel comfort on a budget – under $300 for a queen Not in the market for a premium mattress? Try the five budget and mid-range beds our testers loved instead

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Nectar UK Memory Foam Mattress

I track mattress sales for a living and this Nectar deal stopped me in my tracks — up to £115 off the usual price

By Alexis De Leaver published

The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress impressed our testing team and this new deal it drops to just £199 for a single.

Mattresses
A woman in blue pajamas wakes up at 3am from insomnia.

Sleep expert reveals why the height of your bed could be why you can't fall asleep and why you keep waking up through the night — and how to fix it

By Frances Daniels published

A sleep doctor reveals why the height of your bed could be the reason you can't fall asleep. Plus, practical advice on how to overcome it.

Mattresses
Panda London Hybrid Pillow

I ditched my thin pillow for a firmer hybrid side sleeper pillow, and my shoulder pain disappeared – here’s the pillow I now recommend, and it’s on sale too

By Alexis De Leaver published

The Panda London Hybrid Pillows are 20% off matching their Black Friday price. Grab yours now before the sale ends.

Pillows & Bedding
A woman with a bigger build sits up in bed smiling. To the left, an insert showing a close up of a hand holding the corner of a thin mattress or thick mattress topper

Are 8-inch mattresses good for heavy people? I'm a sleep writer, here's my take

By Ruth Jones published

We explore if eight-inch mattresses can deliver the support and comfort a person weighing over 250lbs needs in a mattress.

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

What is the Premier Inn mattress and where you can buy it

By Ruth Jones last updated

Everything you need to know about the mattress used by Premier Inn, including where and how to buy it.

Mattresses
The Marriott Innerspring mattress from JW Marriott hotels in a cream bed frame in a room with a pale peach background

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

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Suitcase next to a hotel bed

What mattress does the Hilton use — and where to buy it

By Ruth Jones last updated

Hilton mattresses are exclusive to the hotel — we explore how to add that luxury comfort to your own home, plus cheaper alternatives.

Mattresses
Eight Sleep Pod 4 on bed with suede bed base in light bedroom with iPhone icon showing sleep metrics in Eight Sleep app

Eight Sleep Pod 4 mattress cover review 2026

By Eve Davies last updated

Editor's Choice

Eight Sleep's celebrity-endorsed Pod 4 mattress cover cover offers outstanding climate control and intricate sleep tracking. But is it worth the money? We tested it to find out

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

What mattress does the Four Seasons hotel use — and the best alternatives to try

By Ruth Jones last updated

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

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

5 red flags you bought the wrong mattress — and what you can do about it

By Ruth Jones last updated

Three budget-friendly tips to turn your fresh-out-the-box mattress into a sleep snctuary, plus what to do if none of them work.

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