What is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress — and should you buy it?

The Ritz-Carlton Mattress on a box spring and bed frame in a hotel room
(Image credit: Ritz-Carlton)

A night a the Ritz-Carlton hotel is one way to guarantee a five-star sleep experience, but there's no need to leave the house if you want to enjoy the nocturnal pleasures of the famous Ritz-Carlton hotel mattress. Why not enjoy its sumptuous feel every night by buying your own at the Ritz-Carlton shop?

The Ritz-Carlton Mattress is up there with many of this year's best mattresses. Made exclusively for the hotel chain by luxury sleep brand Stearns & Foster, it's a hybrid mattress that delivers plenty of support as well as impressive cooling. It's undeniably expensive, even by hotel mattress standards, but you get what you pay for in terms of quality.

Here we're taking a close look at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Mattress to help you decide whether it's a luxurious sleep option that's right for you. We'll also point out some affordable alternatives that'll give you a similar feel if you're on a tighter budget.

What mattress does the Ritz-Carlton use?

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Mattress US

The Ritz-Carlton Mattress in the US has been designed exclusively for the hotel chain by premium sleep brand Stearns & Foster to provide the right balance of comfort, support, and temperature regulation.

To create this signature sleep experience, Ritz-Carlton began by sourcing the “most incredibly comfortable mattresses”. This turned out to be a combination of breathable foam layers with a layer of individually wrapped coils (much like you'd find in the best hybrid mattresses).

The Ritz-Carlton Mattress on a box spring in a hotel

(Image credit: Ritz-Carlton)

As a hybrid bed, we expect a more traditional and responsive feel, but at 13.5" high, this taller mattress should have the cushioned support side sleepers need. The thick design is also good for couples, but those with limited mobility might find it hard to climb in and out of the bed.

There's an emphasis on temperature regulation so you can sleep comfortably whether you're staying in Maui or Montreal. The breathable foams and individually wrapped coils prevent heat from being trapped.

The Ritz-Carlton Mattress is pricey, even for a bed from a premium hotel chain. A queen Ritz-Carlton Mattress on its own will set you back $3,440 at the Ritz-Carlton Shop; add a box spring and it’s $3,960. Ritz-Carlton does run occasional mattress sales but these are very rare and tend to only pop up around major holidays such as the Memorial Day mattress sales

There’s no mattress trial with the Ritz-Carlton Mattress and you can't return or exchange it. However, it does have a 10-year warranty. White glove delivery is a flat $285 for most locations in the US.

The Ritz-Carlton Mattress (queen): $3,440$2,580 at The Ritz-Carlton Shop

The Ritz-Carlton Mattress (queen): $3,440 $2,580 at The Ritz-Carlton Shop
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress is a cooling and supportive hybrid with the luxurious feel you'd expect from a top hotel chain. It's a premium buy, even when it's on sale for 25% off, but you do get a 10-year warranty. And, of course, that classic Ritz-Carlton experience.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Mattress EU

The same Ritz-Carlton Mattress is used in Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts across the world, but it's not quite so easy to get your hands on if you live outside the US.

Ritz-Carlton does ship the bed internationally but not to France, Corsica, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, or Brazil. If you do want your Ritz-Carlton Mattress shipped internationally, prepare to pay a high delivery fee.

Alternatively, shoppers in the EU might want to consider the Marriott mattress. Like the Ritz-Carlton Mattress, this is a luxurious hybrid and you can choose between a European and a British model.

The Ritz-Carlton Bed

(Image credit: The Ritz-Carlton)

Affordable alternatives to the Ritz-Carlton mattress

Unsurprisingly, the Ritz-Carlton Mattress is eye-wateringly expensive. However, here are three alternatives that'll provide you with luxury sleep for much less.

1. Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress with GlacioTex cooling cover (queen): $2,662.66$1,967 at Helix Sleep

1. Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress with GlacioTex cooling cover (queen): $2,662.66 $1,967 at Helix Sleep
The Helix Midnight Luxe delivers a similar feel to the Ritz-Carlton bed, with cushioned support that makes it ideal for side sleepers. And when you add an optional GlacioTex cooling cover, you'll have a mattress that rivals the Ritz-Carlton mattress for a lower price. In our Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review we found that it provided outstanding pressure relief and motion isolation, and in the Helix Memorial Day there's 25% off, bring a queen size with GlacioTex cover down to queen is $1,967. It comes with a 100-night trial and a lifetime warranty, too.

2. Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress (queen): 1,332$932.40 at Brooklyn Bedding

2. Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress (queen): $1,332 $932.40 at Brooklyn Bedding
There's a new contender in town when it comes to affordable cooling that doesn't compromise on quality. The CopperFlex Pro Hybrid features a GlacioTex cover and copper-infused memory foam to deliver moisture wicking and heat regulation, and it provides enough comfort and support for most sleepers. In our Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress review we praised its temperature regulation as well as its pressure relief and cushioning, and concluded that it's a strong all-rounder for anyone who overheats at night. For Memorial Day, Brooklyn Bedding is taking 30% off, so a queen size will cost you just $932.40, with a 120 night sleep trial and lifetime warranty.

3. Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress (queen, firm): $2,399$2,199 at Stearns & Foster

3. Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress (queen, firm): $2,399 $2,199 at Stearns & Foster
It's rare to recommend the Stearns & Foster Estate mattress as an affordable alternative but compared to the Ritz-Carlton bed this mattress is almost budget-friendly. We found the bed offered "gorgeous luxury" in our Stearns & Foster Estate mattress review. Stearns & Foster mattress sales are rare, but shop at the right time and you'll get a good deal; right now there's a Memorial Day event that takes up to $400 off the Estate mattress and includes free pillows and sheets, so you can get a queen size Estate in a firm feel with $200 off, dropping the price to $2,199 with free bedding thrown in.

Other Ritz-Carlton Hotel bedding you can buy

At the Ritz-Carlton Shop find the full sleep setup – including mattress, box spring, featherbed, duvet, pillows, sheets, and more – for $6,697 for a queen. It’s the closest you’ll come to staying at the Ritz-Carlton without leaving your house.

You can purchase your favorite sleep accessories individually, too. Add a featherbed topper ($480 for a queen) for extra plushness, or get the Classic White Linen Set (a queen is $1,014) and dress your bed in crisp whites. And before you climb into bed, why not wrap yourself up in the Ritz-Carlton Diamond Waffle Robe for $125?

Should you buy the Ritz-Carlton Mattress?

Buy the Ritz-Carlton Mattress if...

✅ You're a side sleeper: The thicker build and sumptuous pillow top will offer side sleepers the plush cushioning they dream of.

✅ You sleep warm: Between the breathable foams and wrapped coils, this luxury mattress will ensure you sleep at a reasonable temperature.

✅ You share a bed: The thicker build, complete with foams and wrapped springs, will also do a lot to limit motion transfer from one side of the bed to the other.

Other things to keep in mind

The Ritz-Carlton Mattress is expensive, even for a hotel bed, and it lacks the amenities commonly associated with the best mattresses-in-a-box. You can't return it so the only way to really 'trial' one is to book a stay at a Ritz-Carlton property, but even that's not attainable for a lot of people.

If you want to stick with a hotel-branded mattress and save money, we suggest the Hilton Mattress, which retails for $1,645 for a queen. But you won't get a proper home trial with that, either.

Ruth Jones
Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.

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