Ghostbed Luxe 13″ Foam Mattress Review

When you hear the term “all-foam mattress,” you could reasonably assume that the bed’s going to sleep hot. In general, foam mattresses do tend to trap heat. But the GhostBed Luxe is no ordinary foam mattress. It’s designed with several cooling features so you can enjoy the comfort of foam without waking up in a pool of sweat.

Is this cooling foam bed the best mattress for you? Read our unbiased review to find out! We’ll outline who’s most likely to enjoy this bed plus detail the GhostBed Luxe’s firmness, feel, construction, and performance.

GhostBed Luxe Mattress Overview

As the name suggests, the GhostBed Luxe comes from GhostBed, a producer of a wide range of mattresses. They offer GhostBed original, GhostBed Flex, GhostBed 3D Matrix, and, of course, the GhostBed Luxe. This is their most popular model and features high-end foams and advanced cooling components.

The GhostBed Luxe’s construction and feel will appeal to some sleepers more than others. Here’s a quick overview of who’s most likely to appreciate this mattress—and who might not.

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Who Might Like the GhostBed Luxe?

• Hot sleepers who need a mattress that sleeps cool
• Back sleepers who enjoy a touch of pressure relief along with spinal support
• Folks who prefer a mattress with a slow-moving feel
• Those who want one of the best luxury mattresses

Who Might Not Like the GhostBed Luxe?

• People who are looking for a cheap mattress (At full price, the GhostBed Luxe costs over $3095.00 for a Queen-size)
• Folks who prefer a responsive mattress
• Stomach sleepers, who might not get enough support

GhostBed Luxe Mattress Video Review

You might not be able to try a GhostBed Luxe in person right now, but we’ve created the next best thing! In this in-depth video review, our reviewer Marten assesses each layer of this bed’s construction and shares his experience with sleeping in every position on this mattress.

GhostBed Luxe Mattress Firmness and Feel

When you’re trying to determine whether a mattress is a good fit for your sleep needs and preferences, it’s always helpful to start by considering firmness and feel. These factors will tell you a lot about whether a mattress might be a good match for you. So let’s kick off the in-depth portion of this review by looking at the firmness and feel on the GhostBed Luxe mattress!

How Firm Is the GhostBed Luxe?

We ranked the GhostBed Luxe around a 6/10 on the firmness scale. The industry standard for medium-firmness is 6.5/10, so this suggests the GhostBed Luxe is a bit softer than medium-firm.

That being said, note that firmness is a bit subjective. Depending on your body weight and personal preferences, you might perceive the GhostBed Luxe to be a touch firmer or softer than our ranking.

Sleeping on the GhostBed Luxe

We felt great while back sleeping on the GhostBed Luxe. We enjoyed a good balance of comfort and spinal support. This should be a great match for most back sleepers.

Because the GhostBed Luxe feels softer than average, it works well for most side sleepers. In this sleeping position, you’ll notice quite a bit of pressure relief along the shoulders and hips. In fact, we named it one of the best mattresses for side sleepers.

We found the GhostBed Luxe to be a too soft for stomach sleeping. Our hips sank in a bit and pulled the spine out of alignment. That said, lighter-weight sleepers might experience better spinal support in this position.

What Does the GhostBed Luxe Feel Like?

Because the GhostBed Luxe incorporates memory foam into its comfort layers, this mattress has a fairly slow-moving feel. You’ll sink in a touch to enjoy some body contouring, and the mattress responds slowly to pressure.

Average Weight Sleepers – 130 lb – 230 lb

Average-weight back sleepers should enjoy a balance of comfort and spinal support on the GhostBed Luxe. The mattress should also work well for average-weight side sleepers, because the comfort layers cushion pressure points. The GhostBed Luxe is too soft to be supportive enough for average-weight stomach sleepers.

Heavyweight Sleepers – Over 230 lb

Heavyweight back sleepers who weigh less than 300 lb should enjoy a balance of spinal support and pressure relief on the GhostBed Luxe. Folks who weigh more than 300 lb will probably want to look for a more supportive mattress that’s designed expressly for heavy people. Heavyweight side sleepers should enjoy plenty of pressure relief on this mattress because they’ll sink into the comfort layers to enjoy body contouring. This mattress is almost certainly not supportive enough for heavyweight stomach sleepers.

Lightweight Sleepers – Under 130 lb

Lightweight back sleepers might find that the GhostBed Luxe feels too firm in this position because they might not be heavy enough to sink into the thick comfort layer and obtain pressure relief. The same goes for lightweight side sleepers, who will likely find that this mattress feels much too firm and generates serious pressure on the shoulder and hip. This mattress might still be too soft for lightweight stomach sleepers, as they need especially firm mattresses.

GhostBed Luxe Mattress

The GhostBed Luxe is a solid all-foam mattress that could be a good fit for side sleepers looking for a cooling sleep experience.

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4.40 / 5.0

GhostBed Luxe Mattress Construction

Now that you know what it’s like to sleep on top of the GhostBed Luxe, let’s pop the hood on this mattress and take a look inside of it! We’ll assess this bed’s construction layer by layer and reveal how different materials influence performance.

Cover

The GhostBed Luxe features a cover made from Ghost Ice Fabric, a proprietary material that’s instantly cool to the touch. It’s woven with a one-inch layer of cooling fibers that help promote airflow. There’s also some gel-infused memory foam in the cover, which adds a touch of pressure relief while the gel infusion further promotes cooling.

Comfort Layers

Because the cover includes a touch of memory foam, it doubles as the top comfort layer. Beneath the cover, there’s a layer of Ghost Memory Foam that offers some additional pressure relief and has a bit of the slow-moving feel that’s common with memory foam. Underneath the memory foam layer, there’s a Ghost Bounce layer that adds a touch of bounce and responsiveness to the mattress.

Support Layer

The GhostBed Luxe’s support layer is made from a high-density base foam that lends structure and support to the mattress as a whole.

Mattress Height

The GhostBed Luxe mattress clocks in at 13” tall.

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GhostBed Luxe Mattress Size Options and Price

To see the most up-to-date size and pricing information for the GhostBed Luxe mattress, check out the following chart!

Size	Dimensions	Price
Twin	38″ x 75″	$2595.00
Twin XL	38″ x 80″	$2895.00
Full	54″ x 75″	$2995.00
Queen	60″ x 80″	$3095.00
King	76″ x 80″	$3795.00
California King	72″ x 84″	$3815.00
Split King	Two 36″ x 80″ pieces	$5790.00

Also, make sure to take a look at our GhostBed coupons for some of the best deals out there.

GhostBed Luxe Mattress Performance

If you’ve read this far, you know a lot about the GhostBed Luxe. But there are still a few key factors to consider. We put this mattress through a slew of tests with regards to temperature regulation, edge support, motion transfer, and more. Let’s see how it performed!

Sleeping Hot or Cold

The GhostBed Luxe does a remarkably good job of sleeping cool, especially for an all-foam mattress. The cover and comfort layers are designed with cooling materials that help promote airflow and keep the mattress feeling cool to the touch.

Motion Transfer

Even though it’s on the firmer side, the GhostBed Luxe handles motion transfer quite well. The memory foam in the comfort layers absorbs motion and helps minimize disturbances across the surface of the mattress. This could be a decent mattress for couples.

Edge Support

In our experience, the GhostBed Luxe boasts solid edge support. We felt secure while sitting and lying down near the edges of this mattress.

Durability

This should be a long-lasting mattress that could last for more than 10 years. That’s thanks largely to multiple layers of high-density foam, which should create a durable mattress that won’t sag. This bed’s durability is reflected in its longer-than-usual warranty.

Off-Gassing

We did observe some initial off-gassing from the GhostBed Luxe. This should dissipate after 48 hours.

Noise

We didn’t observe any notable noise from the GhostBed Luxe. Because of its all-foam construction, this mattress should remain quiet for years to come.

Sex

When people seek out a mattress for sex, they’re typically worried about whether they’ll be able to change positions easily on top of the bed. Because the GhostBed Luxe has a fairly slow-moving feel (thanks to the memory foam in its comfort layers), it might not be the best option.

Company Policies

Now, let’s take a look at the fine print for the GhostBed Luxe mattress:

Warranty Info

The GhostBed Luxe comes with a 25-year warranty.

Sleep Trial

You get 101 nights to find out if the GhostBed Luxe is the right mattress for you.

Return Policy

If you try the GhostBed Luxe for 30 days and don’t think it’s a good match, you can return for a full refund. You can schedule a pickup with GhostBed and they will take the mattress away for you. Also, depending on where you live, they could donate the mattress to charity.

How Does the GhostBed Luxe Compare to Other Mattresses?

If you’re shopping for the best mattress online, then you’ve probably come across many options. It’s helpful to do some comparison shopping, but this process can also be overwhelming. So we’ve pitted the GhostBed Luxe against its Classic counterpart and one of its main competitors (the original Purple) to give you a sense of how this bed compares to other mattresses on the market. To see how the GhostBed Luxe compares to other brands, see our GhostBed mattress comparisons.

GhostBed Luxe vs. GhostBed Classic

The GhostBed Luxe and GhostBed Classic have a lot of similarities, including:

• They both have good cooling features for hot sleepers
• They both provide good support for back sleepers
• They both have excellent edge support
• They are both made of high quality materials, resulting in good durability

However, while they have a lot in common, there are a few key features that consumers should consider when trying to decide which to purchase. For example, the Classic is an extra firm mattress (8/10 on the firmness scale), while the Luxe is much softer than medium firm (6/10 on the firmness scale). Additionally, the Luxe costs $3095.00 for a Queen size mattress, while the Classic is much less. Budget-conscious shoppers may want to opt for the Classic.

The Classic GhostBed has a layer of synthetic latex foam as its first comfort layer which makes it slightly more responsive than the Luxe, which has a slow moving memory foam feel from its Ghost Memory Foam comfort layer.

Who Should Get the GhostBed Luxe?

• Those looking for a foam mattress with a slow moving feel
• Couples who want a luxurious mattress with good motion isolation

Who Should Get the GhostBed Classic?

• Someone who is looking for a quality mattress but wants to save a little money
• Those looking for a firm mattress

GhostBed Luxe vs. Purple

Whereas the GhostBed Luxe and Puffy Lux boast a lot of similarities, the GhostBed Luxe and Purple are dramatically different when it comes to their construction. The GhostBed Luxe features several comfort layers that incorporate memory foam. In contrast, the Purple’s comfort layer is made from the brand’s proprietary hyper-elastic gel polymer grid.

Because the construction of these mattresses differs dramatically, they also feel drastically different. The GhostBed Luxe has a fairly slow-moving memory foam feel with a bit of responsiveness. The Purple’s gel grid produces a unique feel that is simultaneously squishy and firm. The gel grid collapses when enough pressure is applied (to offer pressure relief) and stays upright everywhere else (for support).

The GhostBed Luxe and Purple mattresses also differ when it comes to firmness. We ranked the GhostBed Luxe around a 6/10, and we put the Purple around a 6.5/10. The Purple is right around medium-firm and will probably feel firmer than the GhostBed Luxe.

Finally, these beds differ in terms of price. At full price, the GhostBed Luxe costs $3095.00 for a Queen-size, while the Purple is more affordable at around $1499.00.

Who Should Get the GhostBed Luxe?

• People who prefer more of a memory foam feel

Who Should Get the Purple?

• Hot sleepers who need a mattress that sleeps extra-cool
• Folks who are looking to save a bit of money on their mattress purchase

Learn more about the original Purple in our comprehensive Purple mattress review.

GhostBed Luxe Mattress FAQs

Now, we would like to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the GhostBed Luxe mattress: