Best Hotel Beds of 2023: Buyer’s Guide for the Best Hotel Mattresses

Have you ever noticed that you sleep better when you are on vacation than you do at home? Why is that? For one, letting go of everyday stress can help you relax and experience deep sleep. Vacation is a time for enjoyment, so you will naturally feel less anxious and rest well.

However, another reason for your blissful sleep could be the soft, cloud-like mattress in your hotel room. Whether you are staying at a boutique or a national hotel chain, the luxury mattresses used in these spaces are designed to provide the best sleep possible.

The good news is, you can create this same sleep experience at home with your own bed. While you may not be able to bring the beach home with you, you can upgrade your mattress to resemble those at five-star hotels. Even if you can’t quite find the same mattress you enjoyed in a hotel room, plenty in the mattress industry are dedicated to matching the comfort of a good hotel bed.

Throughout this article, we outline five high-quality and budget-friendly mattresses with the same level of comfort and support as those used in many luxury hotel chains. Plus, if you run a guesthouse, bed and breakfast, or boutique hotel, any of the mattresses on our list can provide your guests with a good night’s sleep they won’t soon forget.

Amerisleep’s AS3 is perfect for those looking for a mattress that offers the same level of comfort and deep relaxation as a hotel bed. With a plush, memory foam top layer for close contouring, sleepers can fully relax and slip into more restful sleep. Plus, this mattress has a medium firmness that supports most sleep styles and body types, making it a versatile and practical choice for a hotel bed.

Each Amerisleep mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial, so it is easy to test out the mattress and make sure it’s right for you. It also comes with a 20-year warranty to cover manufacturing defects and sagging greater than an inch.

How Lying Down Feels

As we mentioned, the Amerisleep AS3 is a responsive memory foam mattress with a medium feel. The balanced feel can hug a side sleeper’s shoulders and hips, while back sleepers can gently sink into the surface but still feel supported.

People who stay in hotels often love the AS3 for its hotel-like feel. Here is what some had to say:

Matt: The wife and I recently upgraded our bedroom set to a king size, so we decided to try out this mattress. We LOVE it. It’s been a long time since I have slept on a mattress and not woken up with pain in my hips or back. I sleep great throughout the night. Combined with our new sheets and comforter, I really feel like we are sleeping in a hotel bed every night!

Bec: This is my 2nd Amerisleep mattress. My first was a queen and it has now been retired to the guest room. We just bought the King size AS3. My old mattress is 8 years old and still super comfy and holds it shape. This one is even dreamier than my old mattress! I feel like I’m in a luxury hotel when I go to sleep every night!

SLV: When people come over I say “lie on my bed!” I seriously can’t believe how comfortable it is. I feel like I sleep in a five star hotel every night.

Inside the Mattress

The 3-inch comfort layer on the AS3 is made with Amerisleep’s plant-based memory foam, Bio-Pur®. The use of fewer petroleum-based oils makes this material non-toxic, eco-friendly, and more breathable than traditional memory foam.

In the AS3, Bio-Pur® contours to the body to reduce pressure. However, this foam is more responsive, so it won’t cause sinkage that could force the spine out of alignment.

The middle layer of the AS3 features Amerisleep’s Affinity foam with HIVE® technology. This foam has hundreds of hexagonal cutouts to provide a balance of cushioning and stability.

Near the lumbar spine, cutouts are closer together and more supportive to reduce muscle tension. Near sensitive joints, cutouts are further apart and soft to prevent pressure points.

The durable base of the AS3 is made with Bio-Core®, a sturdy support foam to guard against sagging and indentations. With this stable base, the AS3 can support sleepers for many years.

SEE ALSO: Best Mattress for Insomnia

Next on our list is the Zoma Start Mattress, a memory foam mattress for athletes who snore. We like the Zoma to silence snoring because it’s built with Triangulex™ technology to promote healthy sleeping positions.

The Zoma Mattress stands 11 inches tall and has three carefully-crafted layers. While the Zoma is built to feel medium, some reviews mention it feels medium-soft; so it’s on the softer side of the firmness scale.

Every Zoma mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.

How Lying Down Feels

Lying down on the Zoma Start, the first thing you’ll notice is that it is highly responsive for an all-foam mattress. This is all thanks to the layer of bouncy Reactiv™ transition foam that springs back as soon as you move and offers dynamic support.

This medium mattress also offers tons of versatility for all kinds of sleepers. It is on the more supportive end of a medium feel. So it can accommodate some back sleepers and virtually all combo sleepers at once. This is perfect for combo sleepers who tend to favor their backs. It also is a good fit for those who suffer from back pain.

Some of the thousands surveyed on the Zoma Start had this to say:

Parth P: It is a phenomenal mattress especially for the price!

Billy K: Kind of firm waking up with shoulder pain occasionally

Xiao C: It’s of good quality overall. Came with proper packaging and easy to set up. It was a bit too soft for my back the first night, but after that I experience no back pain sleeping on it.

Inside the Mattress

The Zoma Start starts off with a cooling, ventilated cover that breathes all night to wick away heat and sweat. This cover works with the gel memory foam comfort layer to ensure your sleep surface stays cool all night. The gel memory foam also offers a high degree of compression and pressure relief to ensure you get the contouring you need.

Underneath the comfort layer, you’ll find a bouncy transition layer made of Reactiv™ foam. This layer offers buoyancy and dynamic support. It also springs back as soon as you move to ensure that the sleep surface does not have issues with body impressions or slow response time.

Finally, a layer of highly durable base foam ensures there is no sinkage in this mattress. It keeps you lifted onto the sleep surface and provides total spinal alignment. Best of all, this base foam layer increases the durability of the entire mattress.

You can expect it to fight sagging and soft spot development for at least 10 years. That means it will last just as long as many more expensive mattresses.

Read Our Full Review of the Zoma Start Mattress

For a luxury mattress that won’t hurt your budget, we recommend the Vaya Mattress. This mattress has two foam layers and a medium comfort level—ideal for side, back, and combination sleepers. In addition to their affordable prices, Vaya also includes a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty with each mattress.

How Lying Down Feels

The foam used in the top layer is highly responsive, so body weight stays evenly distributed and joints stay cushioned even as you change positions throughout the night. The surface feels mildly plush, giving this affordable bed the cushioning feel of a hotel mattress.

While not many reviewers mentioned using the Vaya in a hotel, many independent hotels choose Vaya for their mattresses. here are some reviews:

Joan C: One of my friends recommended the hybrid Vaya mattress after she received hers. She was so happy with her new mattress that her daughter and granddaughter both purchased one. It was time to replace my son’s mattress so I ordered a Twin XL for him. He is very happy with his new mattress and slept well from the first night.

Mary B: Excellent. Soft top, firm under that. Regular foam as opposed to memory foam doesn’t let me sink all the way down to firm layer. I’m 140, someone over 200 might have different experience.

Natalie E: This Vaya mattress is amazing! It’s supportive and comfortable, just like a hug for your body! I’m looking forward to purchasing another soon!

Inside the Mattress

The comfort foam in the Vaya Mattress also has a latex-like bounce to make movement on the bed more comfortable and to prevent excess sinkage. Heavier sleepers often prefer mattresses with this slight bounce because it causes them to feel lifted on the bed rather than trapped, making movement more comfortable.

The Vaya’s supportive base guards against sagging and ensures the mattress maintains its shape. However, this layer is also soft enough to guard against pressure points.

Both layers of the Vaya are backed by a CertiPUR-US® certification, so you can rest assured the mattress is safe for you and your family.

SEE ALSO: Vaya Mattress Review

Hotels that want a luxury look and feel should check out the Nolah Evolution 15. This ultra-thick mattress offers luxe style, so guests feel like they’re stepping into a resort. The resort-like experience extends to the feel of this highly comfortable mattress as well.

How Lying Down Feels

Nolah pulls out all the stops when it comes to temperature regulation in this mattress. The Evolution sports multiple cooling technologies that work together to keep the sleep surface cool to the touch.

That cool-touch feel lasts all night long, thanks to the Evolution’s thermoconductive foams. So your guests sleep cool in your hotel rooms no matter how hot they normally sleep in their own beds.

Reviewers are big fans of the Nolah. If you are looking for a hotel bed quality experience, the Nolah may be the mattress for you:

Shyam V: From the first night the Nolah arrived my wife and I both noticed a huge increase in our quality of sleep. It’s more comfortable and inhibits motion transfer really well. It’s hard to get up every morning!

Elizabeth W: This is our 2nd purchase of a Nolah mattress, and we’re just as impressed with this one as we were the first. Expecting to replace a guest bed mattress within a year, and we’ll definitely buy again from Nolah. Well worth the cost. Absolutely great sleep from the 1st night.

Dina: Love the platform bed, mattress comfortable and very firm. Pillows that were included are wonderful! Easy to order and set up, and looks great!

Inside the Mattress

The top of this mattress offers a combination of the cooling ArcticTexTM cover and the cooling quilted Euro topper. This pair starts the mattress off strong when it comes to cooling technologies, as these work together to provide a pleasantly chilly feel.

This pleasantly chilly feel is maintained over the long term by the next two layers. The heat escape gusset allows hot air to escape the mattress all night long. And the cooling AirFoamICETM helps pull your body heat away from you while you sleep.

Next, you’ll find two transition layers of high-resilience, high-density foams. These foams’ job is to keep you lifted onto the sleep surface to prevent sinkage and keep your spine in a horizontal line. The transition foam also offers an extra layer of responsiveness over what the coils provide.

Finally, the HDMaxTM coils offer fantastic zoned support to your entire body. These coils provide the right balance of lift and comfort to keep your spine aligned and your pressure points pain-free.

They also have the added benefit of allowing the mattress to breathe all the way through. That helps prevent problems with moisture buildup and odor development.

The Zoma Boost is a hybrid mattress that can give you the same comfortable and luxurious sleeping experience as you would have in a high-end hotel. With its soft and supportive layers, the Zoma Boost mattress can help you sleep soundly, night after night.

The Zoma Boost ships free and comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.

How Lying Down Feels

The Zoma Boost has a pillowy surface that can bring to mind some of the best upscale hotels. The surface is also cool to the touch, soft and lightly sleek against the skin. It hovers between a medium to medium soft feel, so it can support a range of body types who prefer side sleeping or are combo sleepers.

The Zoma Boost is a newer mattress. It is all of the comfort you would expect from a hotel mattress delivered to your door:

Cheryl M: My husband snored and I couldn’t sleep. First night he didn’t snore. And he hasn’t ever since. It’s been now about 3 years And last summer I fell hurt some ribs. Thank goodness for the bed at that time too

Randy B: This bed is perfect for us.

Donna A: We purchased the Zoma adjustable bed frame and boost mattress at the end of May. We are really enjoying the comfort of the mattress and the adjustable frame; such an improvement over our old Sleep Number bed.

Inside the Mattress

The Zoma Boost starts off strong with a cover fabric designed to provide instant and persistent coolness. The fabric is light but sturdy, feeling gentle on the skin and resisting wear and tear well.

Underneath the cover is a layer of hypersoft foam that provides near-instant pressure relief. This foam is quilted into the cover, so it conforms to your body and hugs your curves.

This quilted layer is followed by a layer of graphite-infused memory foam, which contours to your body to relieve pressure points and support your spine. The graphite offers cooling properties that prevent heat buildup, ensuring a comfortable sleep environment.

The transition layer is Reactiv™ foam, which has a slightly bouncy feel that prevents you from feeling “stuck” in the mattress. This layer adds a bit of responsiveness to the mattress, so you can move around without feeling like you’re sinking in too deeply.

The support core of the Zoma Boost is made up of pocketed coils, which provide a supportive and responsive base. The coils are wrapped to isolate movements from your partner.

The Zoma Boost also boasts carrying handles along the sides, so owners can easily grab one to lift and shift to change sheets and clean underneath the mattress. Especially helpful for people who want to go the full mile and make up their bed with hospital or hotel corners.

Read Our Full Review of the Zoma boost Mattress

For many sleepers, the idea of a dream vacation includes sinking into a soft mattress that offers superior support. When we seek a plush sleep experience, we find it difficult to beat what the Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid offers with its responsive foam top and buoyant coils.

Like all Amerisleep beds, the AS5 Hybrid comes with a 20-year warranty to protect your investment. You can use their 100-night sleep trial to make sure the bed is right for you.

How Lying Down Feels

The surface material immediately contours to the body to ease muscle tension and promote restorative sleep. Lightweight individuals who need more cushioning will enjoy a good night’s rest on this unique hybrid mattress. The AS5 is also an excellent hybrid mattress for side sleepers who need thick, conforming tops for pressure relief.

Reviews of the AS5 are mostly positive, with some people having some minor issues being reported:

Lisa: The best bed I’ve ever slept in!!! I have I have 6 of them and won’t buy anything else.

Cheryl: The mattress itself would be ok, however, the cover on it doesn’t work. It does feel soft, but slippery as well. When I press on it, it feels soft enough. That said, when I sit on it, or even lay on it the cover restricts full give, making the mattress feel like you’re sitting (or sleeping) in a rope hammock.

Regina P: Both my husband and I are primarily side sleepers and prefer a softer top. We originally purchased a Casper and within 24 hours we had to return it because it was way too firm. We got the AS5 and it has been wonderful. Make sure to have proper support for the mattress and rotate every 30ish days.

Inside the Mattress

Amerisleep’s AS5 Hybrid has an ultra-soft top layer made with 3-inches of their Bio-Pur® plant-based memory foam.  Unlike other super soft mattresses, the AS5 Hybrid does not cause excessing sinkage. How is this accomplished?

A responsive transition layer called Active Flex ensures the hips and shoulders don’t sink too far into the bed and force the spine to bow. Instead, the body is kept lifted and aligned, so sleepers wake up with less pain.

Instead of a foam base like the AS3, this mattress has a foundation made of pocketed spring coils. The coils are individually wrapped and move independently of one another, allowing them to conform to each curve of the body. Amerisleep’s coil base provides the perfect level of compression and buoyancy.

SEE ALSO: Softest Mattress in a Box

Read Our Full Review of the Amerisleep AS5 Hybrid Mattress

Despite the fact that innerspring mattresses are slowly waning in popularity thanks to the advent of newer sleep technologies, many hotel guests prefer the traditional feel of a classic innerspring mattress.

However, these mattresses are not durable and tend to sag fast. If you want to prioritize your guests’ comfort and offer them a traditional feel all at once, consider the Saatva Classic. Aside from durable design, the Saatva Classic possesses features that promote clean, cool, and conforming comfort.

How Lying Down Feels

The Saatva Classic is an innerspring hybrid. So it has the feel of an innerspring mattress and a hybrid all at once. This is all thanks to its dual support core technology.

The Classic’s bottom support layer is made of open coils, and it provides the traditional innerspring bounce. The top support layer is pocketed coils, and it provides the Classic’s contoured adaptability.

Some Saatva buyers have reported it was their hotel bed that inspired their purchase. Here is what some of them had to say:

Terra A: We both did the research and this mattress has Ben the top reviewed in most of my searches. It lives up to its high rating pros…a firm mattress that feels like you’re in a luxury hotel, it just feels amazing especially because I have a bad back and this supports it wonderfully.

Sleeping C: Mattress is amazing – firm but not too firm, stays cool the whole night, feels like a luxury hotel mattress. Customer service was outstanding – no issues with delivery or ordering, all interactions were pleasant and delivery was as promised. 10/10

Mary D: My husband and I both have back pain, and other mattresses in the past start sagging after a couple of years exacerbating the pain. My husband first discovered Saatva one night at a hotel after an exceptionally good night of sleep. When we went to the showroom in Dallas, Austin was the perfect rep. He answered aRead more about review stating Very pleased

ll of our questions, listened carefully to our needs and let us take as long as we needed to try out the different mattresses.

Inside the Mattress

The first layer of the Classic is its quilted, cooling cover. This breathable cover is made of durable, hypoallergenic cotton that can keep your guests comfortable and stand up to less than stellar treatment. The organic cotton cover also features botanical antimicrobial treatments to keep the mattress free of mold and dust mites.

This cover wraps around a three-inch pillow top and a layer of high-density memory foam. These layers offer a solid balance of pressure relief and spinal support to ensure all your guests are comfortable, regardless of their sleep position or body type.

Next, you’ll find the first coil support layer. This pocketed coil layer adapts to the shape of every body to ensure the spine is in proper alignment and the pressure points are cradled.

Finally, the open coil system at the bottom of the mattress helps keep this innerspring hybrid just as bouncy as the traditional innerspring design. These coils are surrounded on all sides by foam rails that increase stability and durability. This solid edge support can stand up to guest after guest without breaking, helping you get years out of this durable mattress.

SEE ALSO: Best Tempur-Pedic Mattress Alternatives

Another amazingly cooling mattress, the GhostBed Luxe is the perfect solution if you’re looking for comfort for your guests and durability for your bottom line. The Luxe can stand up to a lot of wear and tear, which is why it comes with a full 25-year warranty.

How Lying Down Feels

Your guests will notice right away how cool the Luxe is for an all-foam mattress. The Luxe works overtime to keep cool air moving through the sleep surface. This pulls warm air away from the body and ensures your guests never have to deal with overheating.

Your guests will also notice the Luxe is quite responsive for a foam mattress. This is thanks to the Ghost Bounce layer. With this layer, sleepers will never have to deal with body impressions or slow response time.

Reviews are over 90% positive for the GhostBed, but some did mention issues such as the hotel bed being better, or needing new pillows:

Edward L: When I first laid in the bed I was so impressed with how comfortable it was it felt like a hotel mattress. The first three nights I slept on it I woke up with a stiff neck- horrible!! Every morning I woke up feeling so tired and miserable. I realized that I need a better pillow so I ordered a ghost pillow. After that I was able to get a good nights rest and take in all the benefits of this bed. YOU MUST BUY A NEW PILLOW!!

Katrina K: Unfortunately, the cool doesn’t last long so he still sweats within a couple of hours and our little one does too on nights he crawls in with us. I however just warm up my side to normal. It’s not any different than many other mattresses we’ve slept on at hotels or even the cheap twins I bought online for the bunks.

Zeth L: I travel a lot for work, and I don’t stay in (Low quality)hotels. But every time I go to a hotel I miss my bed. it’s truly incredible just how soft, but supportive and firm it is. It’s a perfect mattress for us and I bet it would be for you as well.

Inside the Mattress

The Luxe features a seven-layer construction. It starts off with the three-layer cover. The first layer of the cover is the Ghost Ice Fabric that instantly cools. Woven into the fabric is a layer of gel memory foam to absorb body heat and a layer of cool burst fiber to keep air flowing.

Underneath the cover, the Ghost Ice layer helps transfer heat out of the mattress to keep the core cool. This layer is aided by the two-inch gel memory foam comfort layer that draws body heat away while simultaneously providing unbeatable pressure relief.

The Ghost Bounce layer comes next. This layer bounces just like latex foam, but you don’t have to worry about any of your guests experiencing latex allergy symptoms.

Finally, the high-density base layer offers fantastic durability. This mattress will last at least 25 years. So even though you might be paying a little more on the front end, you won’t have to worry about replacing the mattress for a long time to come. You’ll also get tons of durability without losing the luxury feel.

SEE ALSO: Best Casper Mattress Alternatives

Many people who use a hotel need to get rest after an active day of sightseeing or dealing with important, stressful matters. Whether your day is filled with business or pleasure, the Brooklyn Bedding Spartan is designed to help people with athletic and active lifestyles achieve deeper sleep.

How the Mattress Feels

The Spartan is a mattress available in three different firmnesses, so how it feels underneath the body depends on which firmness you pick. The zoned design of the pocketed coils are placed so that regardless of chosen firmness, parts of the mattress will feel softer and other areas firmer.

As with many other mattress brands, choosing the right firmness is also critical to a wonderful night’s sleep:

Lori S: I purchased a Spartan king mattress from Brooklyn Bedding a month ago. My daughter and son in law recommended the company. It arrived as scheduled and packaged well. Extremely happy.

Paul E: The box arrived in very bad condition but the bed seemed fine, The bed took about two weeks to get used to I was more sore at 1st but now it’s ok.

Tricia B: It is not as firm as we had hoped for a medium firm mattress. I still wake up with a sore lower back. If I had known the medium firm was more soft, I would have purchased the firm.

Inside the Mattress

The cover of the Spartan Hybrid is woven with FIR technology, which converts heat into infrared rays that can reflect back at the sleeper and improve local blood flow.

The bed’s primary comfort comes from its CopperFlex™ foam, infused with copper particles that keeps microbes and germs from making a home inside your mattress. CopperFlex™ also yields to the body, relieving pressure points that can build up and cause aches and pains.

Next is memory foam for deeper compression, then another layer of gel swirl memory foam for coolness. The mattress’s support core is pocketed coils zoned to deliver support and contouring where it’s needed. These coils rest on a foam base that ensure the mattress’s stability.

SEE ALSO: Best Mattress for a Lightweight Person

The Bear Elite Hybrid is a top recommendation not just for hotel-like comfort but cooler and cleaner sleep. Combining comfort, support, and coolness with an antimicrobial infusion to keep germs from settling and making you sick, the Bear Elite delivers when it comes to needed restorative rest. It’s no wonder why so many people with allergies swear by this mattress for a great night’s sleep.

How Lying Down Feels

Lying down on a Bear Elite Hybrid mattress means being greeted with instant cushion and support. Appropriately, one satisfied customer noted that the mattress felt like a “luxury hotel bed,” and others have called it the most comfortable mattress they’ve ever owned. The Elite Hybrid comes in multiple firmnesses, so you can pick the one that best suits your sleep style.

Almost everyone loves the Bear Elite. However, many do report off gassing as a temporary issue. Here are some reviews:

Frank C: I don’t wake up sore but It does sleep hot. I would prefer better cooling.

Chris A: reviewingSo far so good. I may need to return for a firm queen size. I ordered a full and require a little larger bed. Otherwise these beds are simply incredible. The pillows, sheets, and cover are top notch as well.

Steven E: I had to sleep in the guest room for three weeks because of the noxious off gassing. The mattress is comfortable and it is easy to fall asleep. However, I wake up with a stiff back if I sleep more than seven hours. The firm mattress would have a better choice for me. This is my first and last foam hybrid mattress.

Inside the Mattress

First, you’ll find a soft and breathable quilted cover made with Celliant® fabric. This material is designed to help improve circulation and promote muscle recovery. It’s also antimicrobial, meaning it helps prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and germs. Perfect for those who want a pillow top with extra features.

The copper-infused memory foam layer is what makes the Bear Elite Hybrid stand out. Copper repels microbes and has been shown to have antibacterial properties. This means that it can help keep your mattress clean and hygienic, reducing the growth of harmful bacteria and germs.

This first foam layer also helps with temperature regulation and heat conductivity, making it a great addition to a cooling mattress. The memory foam also delivers the expected pressure relief and contouring cushion, along with motion-isolating comfort.

Next up is a layer of responsive transition foam. The dynamic foam distributes weight evenly and further reduces motion transfer. This layer provides a bit of bounce and makes it easier to move around and get in and out of bed.

The support core of the Bear Elite Hybrid is made up of individually wrapped coils. They provide excellent support and maintains proper spinal alignment throughout the night. Each coil is strategically placed and wrapped in its own fabric pocket, allowing them to move independently and contour to your body’s curves.

SEE ALSO: Best Hypoallergenic Mattress for Allergies

Helix is a mattress brand dedicated to breaking away from the idea that there’s such a thing as one perfect mattress for everyone. Instead, the company focuses on creating mattresses tailored to specific sleep styles. Their most popular model is the Helix Midnight Luxe, made specifically to cradle and support side sleepers.

How Lying Down Feels

The Helix Midnight Luxe provides a balance between support and comfort. The top of the mattress is plush and contouring, providing pressure relief and a comfortable sleeping surface. The Midnight Luxe also provides good motion isolation, making it an excellent option for couples who both side sleep.

Some have had issues with the Helix Midnight Luxe, often citing firmness, but most reviewers are happy with the hotel quality bed. Here is what some buyers said:

Stacey G: I replaced my camper mattress with a helix. It feels like the very best hotel mattress that I have ever slept on no more backaches.

Paul G: One of the best purchases we’ve ever made. Luxury hotel quality mattress that just makes you want to sleep. I built a custom frame and headboard to go with it. Setup was easy and customer service is 5-star. Can’t recommend this mattress enough! Worth every penny.

Cheryl: Not happy with the Midnight Luxe – not a good match for me. Since sleeping on it my hip pain has increased and now my knees hurt too. In addition I find I sleep hotter. On a recent trip we stayed at a hotel with a firm mattress and I slept better on there. So although the “test” suggested that the Midnight Luxe was a match for me, I have found it too soft.

Inside the Mattress

The top of the Helix Midnight Luxe is a shopper’s choice of cooling cover fabric, followed by high-grade polyfoam for durable, conforming comfort. Next is copper gel memory foam, a material that specializes in coolness and contouring, then a Memory Foam Plus layer for deeper compression.

The support core of the Midnight Luxe are pocketed coils, zoned to feel softer under the shoulders and supportive under the hips. These coils also feature edge support for an easier time sliding out of bed. The pocketed coils rest on a foam base for greater stablity.

The Midnight Luxe is also a Helix mattress free of fiberglass, perfect for sleepers who want to avoid dealing with this troublesome material.

SEE ALSO: Best Mattresses Without Fiberglass

When staying at Westin Hotels, guests will rest on the Heavenly Bed, an exclusively designed mattress for use in their guest rooms. This mattress is 7.25 inches thick and the box spring is 5.5 inches thick, giving it a total height of 12.75 inches.

The Westin Heavenly Bed is available in full, queen, king, and California king. You can purchase the mattress and box spring as a set or individually.

Although this mattress does not come with a sleep trial, it does come with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty to protect your investment and to ensure it remains supportive for many years. The Westin Heavenly Bed can be purchased directly on their website or through Amazon.

How Lying Down Feels

The Westin mattress feels neither too soft nor too firm, providing a responsive medium feel for most sleepers.  The quilted pillow top does tilt it toward the softer side for some, though others find the pocketed coils provide a firm feel that offsets the pillow top.

People buying the Westin mattress feel the quality is not the same as in hotels (A common complaint of hotels with their own mattress brand):

Geek F: It was a good mattress, but not spectacular, and def not the same as the hotel’s.

Cecbee: I had resisted buying this mattress for years because of the price. That was a mistake. We got it yesterday and it was so comfortable. With it and the mattress cover it was like sleeping on a cloud?

AC: I’m going to be honest, the people that gave this mattress 5 stars probably just purchased this item and have not experienced what a good portion of us has, which is it sags after 1.5 years and you will have the worst back pain of your life.

Inside the Mattress

The Heavenly is an innerspring mattress with a quilted pillow top for maximum comfort and breathability. Each spring coil is individually wrapped, or pocketed, in a durable material to increase longevity and pressure relief.

Additionally, pocketed coils help reduce motion transfer so guests are not disturbed by their partner’s movement. The added coil support around the perimeter makes sitting on the edge of the bed easier and more comfortable.

SEE ALSO: Pocket Coil Mattress Buying Guide

The Sheraton Mattress also referred to as the “Sheraton Sleep Experience,” features a quilted damask pillow top to keep sleepers cozy and comfortable throughout the night. The topper is made of soft, conforming foam and is wrapped in an airy fabric to prevent heat retention and sleepless nights.

All materials, including the coils and foam pillow top, are manufactured in the USA and are backed by a generous 10-year warranty.

You can also purchase the mattress with Sheraton’s metal bed frame and luxury bedding to get the same look and feel of a Sheraton Hotel room.

How Lying Down Feels

As a mattress meant to suit a wide range of guests, the Sheraton Mattress offers a responsive medium feel. The included box spring can deepen its bouncy feel, giving shoppers the chance to feel as if they’re floating away when falling asleep.

People who bought and used the Sheraton mattress are not very satisfied. They also do not have reviews on their website:

Bruce C: I hope a hot shower can undo some of the damage the Sheraton pillow-top mattress has wrought on my neck & shoulders.

UD: I purchased a Sheraton bed which they called a Sweet Sleeper. When I got it, I thought the mattress was comfortable but nothing amazing. I’ve used it a few days and I keep waking up with back pain. Today I woke up with bad lower back pain, which never happens. My cheap sofa has been more comfortable to sleep on.

Mike M: Oooop Sheraton mattress how I love you! Great night sleep it’s gameday!!

Inside the Mattress

The mattress has a total thickness of 13 inches and is available with two box spring sizes, an 8.75 inches and 5.5-inch box spring. The stable box spring and pocketed coil base work together to keep body weight evenly distributed and provide a solid foundation.

The spring coils are individually wrapped and move separately from one another for more accurately contouring. These high-quality springs also help reduce motion transfer and prevent sleep disruptions.

The Marriott Hotel Bed is a medium-firm mattress designed specifically for Marriott Hotels. If you are a heavier individual, back sleepers, or if you suffer from back pain, the medium-firm feel of this bed will keep you supported throughout the night.

The Marriott mattress itself is 9 inches thick and the box spring is 9 inches high. It is available in three different sizes, including queen, king, and California king, and can be purchased directly from Marriott’s website.

How Lying Down Feels

As a mattress with a gentle firmness, the Marriott Hotel Bed possesses less give to its surface. For some sleepers that firm feel makes it feel more comfortable, giving them support as they stretch out.

Unlike Sheraton and Westin, it is hard to find complaints about the Marriott mattresses:

E: This Marriott mattress be having me wanting to sleep until 3pm.

CI: Thanks to my friend, I bought the mattress topper Marriott uses to go with my expensive hotel pillows. New Egyptian cotton sheets too.

Carlton B: Go to a Marriott and spend the night. If you get a good nights sleep the you can buy a “Marriott Mattress”. Best thing I ever did.

Inside the Mattress

Marriott’s mattress has a unique comfort layer made with high-density soy-based foam. This material is designed to contour and cradle the body while promoting a healthy spinal position. Marriott’s soy-based foam is also highly breathable and durable, ensuring sleepers have a comfortable and cool sleep surface every night.

Similar to many hybrid mattresses, the Marriott Bed has a pocketed spring coil base for added comfort and durability. All of the materials used in the Marriott Bed are also made in the United States and backed by a 10-year manufacturer warranty.

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Best Hotel Mattresses of 2023 Highlights and Comparison

How to Find a Luxury Hotel Mattress

Are you looking for a mattress that feels similar to those found in five-star hotels? There are a few points to keep in mind as you browse the most popular hotel mattresses.

The materials used for construction and the firmness level ultimately determine how comfortable and supportive the bed will feel, as well as how likely it is for a person to sleep hot. We break down these points to help you find the best hotel beds.

Type of Mattresses Used in Hotel Beds

Mattresses are made up of several different layers, each contributing to the bed’s overall feel. Below, we outline the types of mattresses many hotels use to make you feel like you are in the lap of luxury.

Hybrid Mattresses

Many hotel chains, such as the Four Seasons, the Hilton Garden Inn, and the Ritz-Carlton, use hybrid mattresses in their guest rooms. These beds have a 2 to 3-inch foam comfort layer, typically made with memory foam or latex foam. The support base is made with encased spring coils to give the bed a slight bounce.

The combination of pressure relief and even weight distribution makes hybrids ideal for most sleep positions and body types. However, the type of foam used in the comfort layer can change the feel of the hybrid mattress. Therefore, be sure to select a firmness that is right for your body type and sleep style.

To achieve a true weightless sleep, we suggest purchasing a hybrid with a memory foam top layer. This material contours to the joints and relieves pressure, so you can experience better sleep quality. Memory foam is available in many different firmness levels, so it is easy to find a hybrid that works for you.

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Innerspring Mattresses

Similar to a hybrid, innerspring mattresses have a spring coil base. However, the comfort layer on an innerspring bed is typically thinner and made of cotton or wool. Although these beds have been popular for many years, they don’t offer the same pressure relief of an all-foam or hybrid mattress. Therefore, they have started falling out of favor in recent years.

If you decide to purchase an innerspring mattress, be sure to select one with a 1 to 2-inch pillow top. This extra layer keeps the joints cushioned and ensures the spring coils don’t cause pressure points.

Memory Foam Mattresses

Many hotels use hybrid mattresses with a memory foam top layer. However, memory foam can also be used in an all-foam bed. These memory foam mattresses have a pressure-relieving comfort layer and a sturdy foam base, and many include other middle layers for extra comfort and support.

The durable foundation supports the soft memory foam and helps reduce sagging and indentations. Since this material can be made to feel both soft and firm, memory foam mattresses are available for all sleep styles and body types.

Latex Mattresses

Latex mattresses aren’t common inside hotel rooms. But if your focus is high-quality comfort and transforming your bedroom into an ideal getaway, you may find that a latex mattress is what suits your needs and preferences best. With a construction that focuses on natural materials like cotton and wool to accompany the latex foam, a latex bed is often gentle on delicate skin.

Many latex mattresses also qualify as pillow top mattresses, perfect for sleepers who dream of thick cushion that completes their hotel bed recreation.

Firmness

Most hotel mattresses have a medium to medium-firm comfort level because they are the most universal—they provide the most comfort and support to several sleep positions and body types.

For example, average weight sleepers who rest on their side or back are typically most comfortable on medium to medium-firm mattresses. Heavier sleepers (those who weigh 230 pounds or more) also prefer medium-firm because it offers contouring without excess sinkage. If you run an Airbnb, bread and breakfast, or small hotel, we suggest using medium or medium-firm mattresses for your guest rooms.

However, if you are bringing a new mattress into your home, it should meet your specific needs. Below, we outline the most common firmness levels, so you can determine which is right for you.

• Soft mattresses: Soft mattresses work well for side sleepers and lightweight sleepers (130 pounds or less) in need of more contouring and pressure relief.
• Medium-soft mattresses: The best beds for side sleeping are medium-soft. This comfort level contours to the joints to prevent tension build-up. However, the slight firmness prevents over-sinking.
• Medium mattresses: The best mattresses for couples have a medium firmness. These beds have the most universal comfort and work well for back, side, and combination sleepers.
• Medium-firm mattresses: Back sleepers and heavier individuals (those weighing 230 pounds or more) sleep well on a medium-firm bed. The firmness of this comfort level prevents spinal misalignment and morning aches and pains. However, these mattresses are also soft enough to prevent pressure build-up.
• Firm mattresses: The best mattresses for stomach sleeping are ultra-firm. Extra firm mattresses may be the best option to provide the necessary support and alignment for a restful night’s sleep. This firmness keeps the hips lifted and aligned with the shoulders to alleviate pressure on the spine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What mattresses does Marriott Use?

The Marriott Bed is designed specifically for use in Marriott Hotels. These beds have 9 inches of foam and rest on top of a 10.5-inch box spring. The top layer is made with a soft, hypoallergenic foam, while the base is made with a durable support foam. The cover features a cotton-poly blend and a patented quilted design.

In years past, Marriot used an innerspring version of this mattress; however, they have completely transitioned to the all-foam model. Marriot’s mattresses can be purchased on Amazon or their website.

What type of beds do Westin Hotels use?

Westin Hotels feature a 13-inch pillow-top mattress with an innerspring coil base. These layers create a medium to medium-firm feel idea for back sleepers. Westin Hotel Mattresses can be purchased on their website or Amazon.com.

What mattress firmness do hotels use?

Most hotel mattresses have a medium to a medium-firm comfort level. This firmness works well for most sleepers, including side, back, and combination sleepers. It is also suitable for many different body types.

How can I make my bed like a luxury hotel?

In addition to a comfortable mattress, you can make your bed feel more like a luxury hotel by using soft crisp linens and bed sheets made with at least 250-thread count cotton. Plush pillows and an ultra-soft duvet cover can also make your sleep space cozy and inviting.

How can I make my hotel bed softer?

You can increase the softness of a firm mattress by adding a soft memory foam mattress topper. If the mattress is too firm, hotel guests can request a topper to use during their stay.

If you frequently travel and prefer an extra soft mattress, you can bring a soft topper with you.

What type of mattresses does Fairmont Hotels Use?

High-end Fairmont Hotels, such as The Plaza in New York City, use a high-quality innerspring mattress with a plush pillowtop. Their signature bed has a reinforced gel memory foam and a sturdy support core to prevent sinkage.

What is the best mattress firmness for back issues?

The best mattress for back pain is typically medium-firm. This firmness keeps the body aligned so the spine can remain neutral. This position allows tension in the back muscles to relax and recover. We recommend either a hybrid or a memory foam mattress for those with back pain. The foam used in these beds ensures tension doesn’t build-up near the hips and shoulders.

Conclusion

With the right mattress, you can recreate a luxurious sleep space that feels just like a high-end hotel room. Instead of waiting for a vacation to get better rest, upgrading your mattress can help you to get the quality sleep you need. As you shop the best mattress brands, be sure to keep your needs in mind—this will help you find the best hotel bed suited to your body type and sleep position.