Best Hotel Mattresses

Written by Marten Carlson, Lead Mattress and Sleep Product Reviewer

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In This Roundup

We’ll be discussing our top picks for the best hotel mattresses that give you the plush, luxurious feel of a hotel bed in your own home.

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The best hotel mattress gives travelers the comfort of home, while maybe throwing in a little luxury. It also needs to be extremely supportive and durable, as it will likely have hundreds of different people sleeping on it in any given year.

But what if you want to flip the script and bring a hotel bed to you, rather than the other way around? That’s why we’ve put together this list of the best hotel mattresses. We believe that all these beds have the support, durability, and high-quality materials of a mattress you’d find in a hotel. And as you’ll see, some of them are even in hotels across the country already.

Our Verdict: What’s the Best Hotel Mattress?

Our expert reviewers chose the Helix Midnight Luxe as the best hotel mattress for its luxurious hybrid support, lush pillow-top comfort, and taller-than-usual height of 14”. 

Best Hotel Mattress – Our Top Picks

• Helix Midnight Luxe – Best Pillow-Top Hotel Mattress
• Nectar Premier – Best Plush Hotel Mattress
• WinkBed – Best Hotel Mattress for Back Sleepers
• Nolah Evolution – Best Hybrid Mattress
• Sedona Elite – Best Hotel Mattress for Side Sleepers
• Saatva – Best Luxury Hotel Mattress
• Bear Elite Hybrid – Best Cooling Hotel Mattress
• Titan Plus – Best Hotel Mattress for Heavy People
• Emma Hybrid Comfort– Best Hotel Mattress for Stomach Sleepers
• Plank – Best Firm Hotel Mattress

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Compare the Best Hotel Mattresses

	Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress	Nectar Premier Mattress	WinkBed Mattress	Nolah Evolution Hybrid Mattress	Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite Mattress	Saatva Mattress	Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress	Titan Plus	Emma Hybrid Comfort	Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Mattress
Rating	4.6	4.3	4.6	4.5	4.1	4.3	4.5	4.2	4.3	4.2
Firmness	Medium-firm: 6.5/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10	Multiple firmness options	Multiple firmness options	Medium-firm: 6.5/10	Multiple firmness options	Multiple firmness options	Firm: 9/10	Firm: 8/10	Firm: 8/10
Material	Hybrid	Foam	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Innerspring	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Foam
Cooling	—	—		—				—		—
Best For	Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Side Sleepers	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hip Pain	Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hip Pain	Side Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Couples	Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain	Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain	Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain, Seniors
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How We Chose Our Top Picks

Our team of sleep specialists have reviewed more than 600 mattresses, using proprietary analysis and hands-on testing to establish easy-to-understand scores. In addition to an overall score, we measure subscores for support, edge support, cooling, motion transfer, durability, trial period, and warranty. You can read more about our testing methods at the bottom of this roundup.

With hotel mattresses, the first thing that often comes to mind is durability, since so many people with varying body types will be sleeping on these beds night after night. Hotel mattresses are known for their unmatched comfort, and what better way to complement comfort than with the proper support? For this roundup, we only included beds that scored well in support and durability.

Best Pillow-Top Hotel Mattress – Helix Midnight Luxe

Pros

Has zoned support, which helps people maintain the correct spinal alignment

Works well for back and side sleepers

The Luxe mattress sleeps particularly cool

Cons

Not good for most stomach sleepers

Not supportive enough for heavier people

Lacks a slow-moving feel

Our Expert’s Take

Sleepers all across America have experienced the comfort of Helix’s original line of mattresses, all of which have a different level of firmness. With their Luxe line, the brand has outfitted these beds with luxury touches that you might find in a high-end hotel. The Helix Midnight Luxe, for instance, caps the standard Helix Midnight with a plush pillow top. This gives it some immediate softness before you sink into layers of Helix Responsive Foam and Copper Gel memory foam and get a slight lift from the pocketed coils below. All in all, these materials bring the mattress to a taller-than-usual height of 14”

We were blown away by the Midnight Luxe’s performance on every one of our mattress tests—it didn’t score below a 4.5 out of 5 on a single one of them, including support, cooling, motion transfer, and durability. Beyond these tests, we were very impressed with the Helix’s quilted pillow top, which we would say is one of its standout features, as it provided us plenty of comfort and pressure relief as we tested the mattress. 

What the testers say: “The Helix Midnight Luxe feels particularly plush. It helps alleviate pressure along my shoulders whenever I sleep on my side, and it supports my spine when I rest on my stomach. It’s not comfortable while back sleeping, so if that’s your preferred sleeping position, you’ll want to find a firmer mattress.” — Marten, reviewer

What We Love About the Helix Midnight Luxe

• Like the Saatva Luxury Firm, the Helix Midnight accommodates back sleepers very well, thanks largely to its medium-firm feel (6.5/10) and individually wrapped coils that provide zoned lumbar support.
• Our test results for the Helix Midnight Luxe were impressive across the board. This mattress earned a 4.5 out of 5 or higher in every one of our categories, making it one of the all-around best mattresses we’ve ever tested. 

What to Keep in Mind About the Helix Midnight Luxe

• The Helix Midnight Luxe isn’t the best option for stomach sleepers, as it’s too soft to keep your body from sinking below the mattress surface. Why is this a problem for stomach sleepers? While on your stomach, if your hips dip into the mattress this can cause your spine to rest in an uncomfortable position, which can eventually lead to back pain. 
• This mattress is on the pricey side, coming in at just over $2,000 for a queen. However, Helix offers a more affordable version of the Midnight Luxe that still delivers on quality. If you’re interested, check out our review of the Helix Midnight. 

The Helix Midnight Luxe in Hotels

While the Helix Midnight Luxe is not advertised as being used in any hotels, Linaya, a customer service representative for Helix, did say that it’s the model they recommend to people who are looking for a hotel-like mattress. Indeed, the Helix Midnight Luxe does have a luxurious feel that would make it right at home in even the fanciest hotel suite. 

Read our full Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review. Or for other options, check out our best pillow top mattresses.

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Best Plush Hotel Mattress – Nectar Premier

Pros

Has many cooling features

Good for couples

Has a slow-moving, plush feel

Cons

Lacks a responsive feel

Not good for most stomach sleepers

Not good for heavier people

Our Expert’s Take

For many folks, the first trait that comes to mind for a luxury hotel mattress is plushness. If that sounds like you, allow us to introduce you to the ultra-soft Nectar Premier. This all-foam bed scores about a 6/10 on our mattress firmness scale, meaning it’s plusher than the average bed. Its main comfort layer contains a thick 3” stretch of gel memory foam, which treats you to some contouring and pressure relief as soon as you lie down. Side sleepers should be especially comfortable on the Nectar Premier, as the foam does a good job of cradling their shoulders and hips, where they place the most pressure.

Because the Nectar Premier is on the soft side, it was safe for us to assume that our lightweight mattress testers would find it more comfortable than our heavyweight testers. Indeed, this turned out to be the case. When our under-130-lb tester rested on the mattress she found it supportive in all three sleeping positions, as she didn’t sink too far into the plush Nectar surface the same way a heavy sleeper would.

What the testers say: “If you’re a fan of soft, plush mattresses, The Nectar Premier is a good choice. I felt comfy and supported while back sleeping, but it’s a bit too soft for stomach sleepers.” — Marten, reviewer

What We Love About the Nectar Premier

• The Nectar Premier earned a 4.5 out of 5 on our cooling test, which is very impressive for an all-foam mattress. Largely, this is thanks to the phase change material used in the construction of the Nectar Premier. While some cooling features can often sound gimmicky, we assure you that phase change material really does make a difference when it comes to cooling. 
• This mattress is quite affordable. A queen will cost you a little over $1,000 and that’s before sales are applied.

What to Keep in Mind About the Nectar Premier

• Heavyweight sleepers will likely find the Nectar Premier too soft. For something that provides more support, check out the Titan Plus.

The Nectar Premier in Hotels

When asked if the Nectar Premier is used in any hotels in the United States, Christine, a customer service rep for Nectar, told us, “It is, as we encounter customers who’re prompted to check our mattress due to them trying them at hotels or accommodations. However, we have no list of the specific hotels.” 

Read our full Nectar Premier mattress review. Or for other options, check out our best soft & plush mattresses.

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Best Hotel Mattress for Back Sleepers – WinkBed

Pros

Has Euro-style pillow top

Promotes airflow

Available in four firmness levels

Cons

Lacks a slow-moving feel

Doesn’t isolate motion well

Our Expert’s Take

Whether it’s in a hotel or a home, the Winkbed remains a popular choice for its luxury hybrid design, which we believe makes it one of the best mattresses for back sleepers. Its support layer contains zoned coils, which means they have different levels of firmness for different parts of the body. They’re firmer in the center to give you a lift and help keep the spine in a neutral alignment, while the coils at the head and feet are softer to give you some pressure relief at the hips. 

Our light, average, and heavyweight mattress testers all found the Luxury Firm version of the WinkBed very supportive and comfortable while back sleeping, particularly our average-weight tester who described it as excellent. If you’re going to sleep on your back, we strongly suggest the Luxury Firm model, while stomach sleepers will likely be happier with the Firmer version and side sleepers should consider the Softer version. 

What the testers say: “The WinkBed mattress helps keep my back supported, even as a heavier person. I love its plush pillow top and soft cover, but the best part about this mattress is its airflow. I don’t have to worry about overheating on this bed.” — Marten, reviewer

What We Love About the WinkBed

• This WinkBed is available in four different firmnesses, called Softer, Luxury Firm, Firmer, and Plus (great for heavy people). Each one of these will accommodate a different type of sleeper, making the WinkBed incredibly versatile.
• This mattress comes with a generous lifetime warranty. 
• The WinkBed earned a perfect score on our edge support test. The perimeter is very sturdy and should easily be able to support your weight as you sit or sleep on it. 

What to Keep in Mind About the WinkBed

• The WinkBed didn’t blow us away with its ability to isolate motion. This indicates that movements made on one side of the bed will reverberate to the other side of the bed, which can be a problem for couples. That said, if you and your partner are relatively deep sleepers who aren’t easily disturbed then you won’t need to worry about it too much. 

The WinkBed in Hotels

You can find the WinkBed in a variety of hotels across the United States, including the high-end Time New York and the nomadic El Cosmico in Marfa, Texas. It’s a reliably appealing mattress that can be counted on to impress anyone from lavish trip takers to weeknight work travelers. 

Read our full WinkBed mattress review. Or for other options, check out our best mattresses for back sleepers.

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Best Hybrid Hotel Mattress – Nolah Evolution Hybrid

Pros

Available in many firmness levels

Is very durable

Isolates motion well

Cons

Lacks a super bouncy feel

Costs more than other mattresses

Our Expert’s Take

Many hotels have hybrid mattresses, as the structure of these beds allows them to last 10 years or more. For instance, the Nolah Evolution is made from a combination of the brand’s proprietary AirFoamIce and Eco Support Coils. The foam gives you a ton of pressure relief and has been infused with graphite to help the mattress sleep cool. The coils, meanwhile, are a whopping 8” tall. This contributes to the mattress’ overall durability, as does the coils’ patented Edge-Tech support. It bolsters the border of the mattress, preventing it from sagging or collapsing over time.

A hybrid construction doesn’t always translate to quality, but in the case of the Nolah Evolution Hybrid it does. We gave it a perfect score of 5 out of 5 on our durability test, meaning it can last you upwards of ten years if properly cared for. And those will be a pleasant ten years of sleep if you prioritize support, as the hybrid construction helped us feel comfortably secure with little to no sagging under our weight. 

What the testers say: “I love the Nolah Evolution because it has a balanced feel. The foam cushions my joints, but I never feel like I’m ‘sinking inside’ the mattress. I also like how it promotes airflow and helps me stay cool at night.” — Elisa, reviewer

What We Love About the Nolah Evolution Hybrid

• Like the WinkBed, the Nolah Evolution Hybrid is available in multiple firmnesses, although only three: Plush, Luxury Firm, and Firm. 
• This mattress earned a perfect score on our cooling test. Hybrids have a natural leg up when it comes to temperature regulation, as their construction is inherently more breathable than an all-foam mattress. On top of the hybrid construction, though, the Evolution Hybrid takes things to the next level with cooling graphite infusions and a heat escape gusset that ensures no hot air gets trapped inside the mattress. 

What to Keep in Mind About the Nolah Evolution Hybrid

• Edge support on the Nolah Evolution Hybrid is on the weaker side. This might be a problem for you if you like to sleep on the far ends of your bed, as you might find the perimeter of this mattress sags under your weight. If strong edge support is an important factor for you then consider the WinkBed. 

The Nolah Evolution Hybrid in Hotels

The Nolah Evolution Hybrid is available in three different firmness options, much like the Four Seasons Signature Mattress. Also, like the Four Seasons mattress, the Evolution Hybrid has a hybrid construction that provides good responsiveness and support. 

Read our full Nolah Evolution mattress review. Or for other options, check out our best hybrid mattresses.

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Best Hotel Mattress for Side Sleepers – Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite

Pros

Made with high-quality, durable materials

Great for combination sleepers

Sleeps cool at night

Cons

Not good for most stomach sleepers

Lacks a slow-moving feel

Doesn’t isolate motion well

Our Expert’s Take

The Sedona Elite is named so for a reason. Of all of Brooklyn Bedding’s core group of mattresses, it’s the most luxurious — and thus the one you’d most likely find in a high-end hotel. The extravagance begins with the comfort layers, of which there are three: patented comfort foam and two layers of gel memory foam. That’s a lot of pressure relief right off the bat, making the Sedona Elite a match made in heaven for side sleepers. They should feel the memory foam melting away the pressure on their shoulders and hips, while also getting some support below from an 8” layer of Ascension X coils.

Every one of our mattress testers felt good on their sides, and our light and average-weight testers even felt excellent. The Mattress Clarity lightweight tester sank comfortably into the Sedona Elite’s comfort foam and experienced wonderful pressure relief around their shoulders and hips. As for our average-weight tester (130 – 230 lb), they consider it to be one of the best mattresses for side sleepers they’ve ever tested. 

What the testers say: “The Brooklyn Bedding Sedona Elite mattress has a thick comfort layer that cushions my pressure points and helps me feel comfy while side sleeping. It also doesn’t trap body heat! It doesn’t isolate motion too well, though, so couples may want to look elsewhere.” — Marten, reviewer

What We Love About the Sedona Elite

• The Sedona Elite’s medium-firm feel strikes a middle ground that makes it a great option for most back and side sleepers. If you’re light- or average-weight and sleep on your back or side, you’ll likely find that this mattress works exceptionally well for you. 
• This mattress is quite durable, which means it can last you upwards of ten years if properly cared for. 

What to Keep in Mind About the Sedona Elite

• We can’t recommend this mattress for budget shoppers, as it costs over $2,000 for a queen. If you’re interested in a mattress that doesn’t break the bank but still has a luxurious, hotel feel, consider the Nectar Premier. 

The Sedona Elite in Hotels

While it’s not advertised whether this mattress is used in any hotels, it is reminiscent of the Beautyrest pillow-top mattress that’s made specifically for Disney resorts. If you’ve ever been on a vacation to Disney World, you likely know how good it feels to relax on that hotel mattress after a long day at the parks. The Sedona Elite has a similar plush feeling that can help relieve aches and pains.

Read our full Sedona Elite mattress review. Or for other options, check out our best mattresses for side sleepers.

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Best Luxury Hotel Mattress – Saatva

Pros

Available in three firmness levels

Has zoned support, which helps keep the back in alignment

Feels breathable and cool

Cons

Costs more than other mattresses

Doesn’t isolate motion well

Lacks a slow-moving feel

Our Expert’s Take

When we call the Saatva the best luxury hotel mattress, it isn’t hyperbole — you can already find it in many hotels around the world. Many homes away from home have treated guests to the bed’s sturdy coil-on-coil construction. But on top of the two bottom layers of spring rests a Euro pillow-top, quilted with a bit of memory foam to add some plushness and contouring. This exquisite blend of comfort and support makes for a truly luxurious sleeping experience.

When we tested the Saatva we scored it a 4.5 out of 5 on our support test. Support is one of those things that many people appreciate in a hotel mattress, as it indicates a certain level of quality. Even when our heavier mattress tester (over 230 lb) rested on the Saatva he felt little to no sagging under his weight. 

What the testers say: “The Saatva mattress makes me feel like I’m sleeping at a five-star hotel. Its plush pillow top and supportive springs offer the comfort and support I need while back and side sleeping. I also love that it’s delivered straight to my bedroom — no unboxing necessary!” — Marten, reviewer

What We Love About the Saatva

• When purchasing a Saatva, you get to choose the firmness of the mattress. It’s available in Plush Soft, Luxury Firm (medium), and Firm. So, regardless of your body type and preferred sleeping position, you’ll be able to find a version of the Saatva that works well for you. 
• We spent a lot of time with the Luxury Firm version of the Saatva, putting it through our comprehensive testing process. If you sleep on your back, this is the version of the Saatva that you’ll want. I felt fantastic while testing this mattress on my back, likely thanks to its medium-firm feel that provides just the right amount of sinkage to allow my hips to dip comfortably below the surface. 

What to Keep in Mind About the Saatva

• Regardless of which firmness you choose, you’ll find that the Saatva doesn’t do a good job of isolating motion. This is only a problem if you sleep with a partner, but it can be a big problem if you do. As your partner tosses and suns or simply gets out of bed for a glass of water you’ll likely feel their movements on your side of the mattress, which can make it difficult for light sleepers to get good, undisturbed rest. 

The Saatva Mattress in Hotels

From the snowy environs of the Camel’s Garden Hotel in Telluride, Colorado to the quaint Bissel House Bed & Breakfast in Pasadena, CA, the Saatva mattress is used in many destination hotels around the United States. 

Read our full Saatva mattress review. Or for other options, check out our best luxury mattresses for more great recommendations.

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Best Cooling Hotel Mattress – Bear Elite Hybrid

Pros

Great for most back and side sleepers

It’s a tall and durable mattress

Has great edge support

Cons

Not good for heavier people

Lacks a slow-moving feel

Not good for most stomach sleepers

Our Expert’s Take

In the mattress industry, Bear has made a name itself by designing beds catered toward athletes. And one of the brand’s most luxurious beds is the Bear Elite Hybrid, which boasts a cover made of phase change material to help draw away body heat after a workout. The comfort layer also has memory foam infused with copper to assist with cooling — not to mention a support layer of coils that leave plenty of room for air to flow through the mattress. 

When we ran our temperature regulation test on the Bear Elite Hybrid we were impressed by how well the cooling features in the mattress worked. Ultimately, we gave it an impressive score of 4.5 out of 5 on this test. The mattress cover especially blew us away, as the phase change material really does make it cool to the touch. 

What the testers say: “As a hot sleeper, I appreciate the Bear Elite’s cooling features. I never wake up feeling hot or stuffy when I sleep on the Bear Elite!” — Elisa, reviewer

What We Love About the Bear Elite Hybrid

• We have another mattress with multiple firmness options! The Bear Elite Hybrid can be purchased in Soft, Medium, or Firm. The Soft version will likely work best for side sleepers and lightweight sleepers. Medium will be a good choice for average-weight sleepers and back sleepers. And, as you probably guessed, the Firm version is the right choice for heavyweight people and stomach sleepers. 

What to Keep in Mind About the Bear Elite Hybrid

• If you sleep with a partner, the Bear Elite Hybrid’s motion transfer might be an issue for you. If you’re in a relationship with someone who tosses and turns as they sleep, there’s a good chance that you’ll feel these movements on your side of the Bear. 

The Bear Elite Hybrid in Hotels

The Bear mattresses can be found in the rooms of the Legacy Hotel at IMG Academy, a sports training facility in Bradenton, Florida, which makes sense, since the Bear Elite Hybrid was designed with athletes in mind. They’re in several other hotels across the country, too, including the Walker Hotel Tribeca in Lower Manhattan.

Read our full Bear Elite Hybrid mattress review. Or for other options, check out our recommendations for the best cooling mattresses.

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Best Hotel Mattress for Heavy People – Titan Plus

Pros

Works well for heavy combination sleepers

Sleeps cool at night

Won’t sag as the years go on

Cons

Some side sleepers may need more pressure relief

Lacks a slow-moving feel

Doesn’t isolate motion well

Our Expert’s Take

Whether sleeping at home or in a hotel, heavy people over 230 lb are going to need an especially supportive mattress. Fortunately, Brooklyn Bedding sought out to make a luxurious bed just for them with the Titan Plus. While many mattresses have higher-density foam at the bottom, the Titan has it in the comfort layer to make sure there’s plenty of support right away. But it’s offset by a layer of TitanFlex foam, a proprietary material that’s contouring and pressure-relieving while also being responsive. At the bottom of the mattress lies a layer of extra-tall TitanCaliber coils, ensuring that larger sleepers feel lifted and supported.

Our team of testers consists of many different body types. For the Titan Plus, we were sure to have Marten, our heavyweight mattress testers, put it through the ringer. He felt the mattress performed fair to excellent spending on which sleeping position he was in, and didn’t feel and sagging under his weight, even when he rested towards the edges of the mattress. 

What the testers say: “As a tall person (6’7″), I need a mattress that’s particularly supportive. The Titan Plus definitely fits the bill. Whether I’m on my back or stomach, I feel secure and comfy. And because it’s made with high-quality coils, I don’t expect this mattress to sag as the years go on.” — Marten, reviewer

What We Love About the Titan Plus

• We’ve mentioned several mattresses that are good for back sleepers, so it’s time to highlight one that works well for stomach sleepers. We rated the Titan Plus a 9/10 on our firmness scale. This means that it will certainly provide enough support to keep stomach sleepers’ hips from sinking uncomfortably into the mattress. In fact, it might even be a bit too firm for lightweight stomach sleepers (under 130 lb). 
• Like stomach sleepers, heavyweight people (over 130 lb) tend to prefer a firm mattress that keeps them from sinking too far into the mattress. Heavyweight back and stomach sleepers should find that the Titan Plus works well for them. 

What to Keep in Mind About the Titan Plus

• When a mattress does a good job accommodating heavyweight people and stomach sleepers, you can usually count on it being a bad choice for side sleepers and lightweight people. The Titan Plus is too firm for these groups, who need a soft mattress that will cushion them and provide necessary pressure relief. Consider the Sedona Elite instead. 

The Titan Plus in Hotels

Like the Midnight Luxe, we’re not sure whether the Titan Plus is used in any hotels across the country, but it is reminiscent of some of the sturdier mattresses we’ve slept on while staying at luxury hotels. If you’ve ever plopped down on a bed in your room at a Fairmont hotel, which tend to be on the softer side, and thought that you’d appreciate something with a little more support, then the Titan Plus might be for you. 

Read our full Titan Plus mattress review. Or for other options, check out our recommendations of the best mattresses for heavy people.

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Best Hotel Mattress for Stomach Sleepers – Emma Hybrid Comfort

Pros

Promotes airflow and has cooling features

It’s made specifically for heavier people

Both back and stomach sleepers should be comfortable

Cons

Too firm for side sleepers

Too firm for most lightweight sleepers

Our Expert’s Take

When some people think of hotel mattresses, they think of soft, plush, luxurious mattresses such as the Nectar Premier. For other folks, namely stomach sleepers, soft and plush mattresses may not be as comfortable as they sound. Stomach sleepers tend to want to sleep on mattresses that are a bit firmer since firmer mattresses help keep the hips and spine in alignment in this position. If this sounds like you, the Emma Hybrid Comfort might be the perfect fit for you. 

We rank the Emma Hybrid Comfort at an 8/10 on our firmness scale, the perfect firm feel for stomach sleepers of all sizes. In fact, every one of our mattress testers, from lightweight to heavyweight, felt great while they were on their stomachs. Another aspect of this firm mattress we appreciated was its bounciness. We had no trouble moving around on the Emma Hybrid Comfort, and when it was time to get out of bed we were able to hop up with ease.

What the testers say: “When I slept on my stomach, the Emma Hybrid Comfort worked like a charm. The mattress did not collapse under my pelvis, which is a common issue for me on mattresses. I got good support under my center mass and across my entire body.” — Marten, reviewer

What We Love About the Emma Hybrid Comfort

• Not only is the mattress supportive enough to provide comfort to folks over 300 lb, it also has great durability. This means it’s less likely to sag under your weight over time. 
• The Emma Hybrid Comfort is very affordable. The list price is just over $1,000 for a queen, but the company frequently runs very generous sales that make this mattress obtainable for less than $1,000. 

What to Keep in Mind About the Emma Hybrid Comfort

• This mattress does not work well for side sleepers; it’s too firm to contour to their bodies and provide adequate pressure relief. For a mattress that does the job for side sleepers, especially lightweight and average-weight side sleepers, check out the Sedona Elite. 

The Emma Hybrid Comfort in Hotels

The Emma Hybrid Comfort is relatively new, so it’s not advertised as being used in any hotels at this moment, but we wouldn’t be surprised if it eventually ends up in popular chains across the country. Comparing it to a well-known hotel mattress, we’d say the Emma Hybrid Comfort is most like the beds used in the Ritz-Carlton. It’s on the firmer side, which is great news for stomach sleepers, but has enough plushness to accommodate most back sleepers as well. 

Read our full Emma Hybrid Comfort mattress review. Or for other options, check out our best mattresses for stomach sleepers.

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Best Firm Hotel Mattress – Plank Firm

Pros

Great for stomach sleepers

It’s flippable, so you get two firmness options

One of the firmest options on the market

Cons

Too firm for side sleepers

Lacks a soft, classic foam feel

Our Expert’s Take

If you’re a fan of firmer-feeling mattresses, the flippable Plank Firm should be right up your alley. The Plank is one of the firmest mattresses that we’ve tested. It’s an all-foam mattress, however, the Plank Firm’s top layer is made from Supreme Response Comfort Foam, making the mattress feel bouncier and more responsive than other firm mattresses.

We put the Plank at an 8/10 on our firmness scale for the softer side of the mattress, and a 9/10 on the firmer side, so even the soft side will be too firm for many sleepers. However, most of our testers found the soft side to be a great fit for back sleeping, and our heavyweight mattress tester enjoyed the firmer side while on his stomach. 

What the testers say: “I ranked the firm side of the Plank Firm an 8/10 on our firmness scale, and I ranked the extra-firm side a 9/10. The industry standard for medium-firm is 6.5/10, so both sides of this mattress are firmer than average. In fact, the extra-firm side is one of the firmest sleeping surfaces I’ve ever experienced.” — Marten, reviewer

What We Love About the Plank

• The Plank is a flippable mattress, meaning each side has a different firmness level and you can select which one works best for you. This is a great value add, as it’s pretty much like having two mattresses in one. 
• This mattress has fantastic edge support. Sitting on its perimeter feels as supportive as sitting on a sturdy chair. Even our heaviest mattress tester didn’t feel any sinkage as he rested along the edge of the Plank. 

What to Keep in Mind About the Plank

• Both sides of the Plank are firm, with one side being very firm. While the flippability does make the mattress more inclusive, we feel neither side does a good job of accommodating side sleepers. They’re simply not soft enough.

The Plank Firm in Hotels

The Plank is likely firmer than any mattress you’ll find in a hotel room, but the quality comparable to a bed in a high-end resort. If you’re after the reliability of a hotel mattress with a level of firmness that specifically accommodates your needs, then this is a fantastic choice. 

Read our full Plank mattress review. For other options, check out our best firm mattresses.

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What Mattresses Do Hotels Use?

It depends on the hotel! Many hotels make their own mattresses in-house or hire a mattress company to make a customized bed, which obviously makes it difficult for customers to buy them and bring them home (although some hotels do have an online store where you can do just that). Others use some of the beds in this roundup.

Whatever the case, chances are that hotel beds are going to fall into one of the following mattress categories. The same goes for any mattress company trying to give you the hotel experience in the comfort of your own home.

Foam

All-foam mattresses are usually made from a combination of softer, pressure-relieving foam up to (such as memory foam), supported by a base layer of denser foam for support (such as poly foam). They might also have a layer of transitional foam to create a gradual transition between the different materials. While it is possible for foam mattresses to be medium-firm or, in some cases, firm, they tend to be on the softer end.

• Pros: Softness, contouring, pressure relief, good motion isolation, less expensive, usually a match for side sleepers, as well as some back sleepers and combination sleepers.
• Cons: Usually not supportive enough for heavy sleepers or stomach sleepers. Memory foam also tends to sleep hot and might benefit from additional cooling features. Finally, while foam mattresses can last five to seven years, they’re not as durable as innerspring or hybrid mattresses.

Innerspring

Innerspring mattresses have a construction mostly made up of coils, which create a ton of support and offer sleepers a traditional bouncy feel. Despite the name, there’s still usually a little bit of foam up top to provide some pressure relief.

• Pros: Durable, supportive, responsive, and the beds can last upwards of 10 years. They also tend to be a great choice for back sleepers and combination sleepers, and can often accommodate heavy sleepers and stomach sleepers. Temperature-wise, innerspring mattresses tend to sleep cool, with plenty of room for airflow between the springs.
• Cons: The more responsive feel sometimes isn’t soft or contouring enough for side sleepers. Innerspring mattresses also aren’t the best at motion isolation, and are often more expensive than all-foam beds.

Latex

Latex foam comes from either Dunlop or Talalay latex, and results in a mattress that’s bouncy, responsive, and naturally cooling. It’s rare that a latex mattress is made entirely of latex foam, so you can expect it to have layers of other types of foam (such as memory foam or poly foam), and sometimes springs.

• Pros: Durable, supportive, responsive, and naturally cooling. Like innerspring mattresses, latex beds can last 10 years or more. As a material, latex is also more environmentally friendly than memory foam. Usually a good fit for back sleepers and combination sleepers.
• Cons: Latex mattresses tend to be extremely bouncy, which isn’t always the best fit for side sleepers. They’re also usually more expensive than all-foam beds.

Hybrid

A hybrid mattress just means any bed that combines any of the above materials. Usually, that means a generous portion of foam up top (either memory foam, latex, a proprietary material, or a combination) and a support layer below of pocketed coils. Because of the more elaborate construction, hybrid mattresses can have a variety of feels, firmnesses, support levels, and luxurious add-ons.

• Pros: Many options, usually good for a wide variety of sleepers, different cooling features and add-ons, able to last 10 years or more.
• Cons: They tend to be a bit more expensive than all-foam mattresses.

Shopping for a Hotel Mattress

There’s a good chance you’ve woken up in a hotel at some point in your life thinking, “That was the best sleep I’ve ever gotten.” And so, naturally, you may have wondered how you can get your hands on the very same mattress that the hotel uses. Well, in many cases you either can’t, or, if you can, the mattresses are very expensive, as hotel companies often have beds designed specifically to be used on their properties. That said, knowing what kind of mattress a hotel uses can help you find something comparable on the bed-in-a-box market. Here are descriptions of the mattresses used by some of the most popular hotels. 

What Mattress Do Marriott Hotels Use?

Marriott mattresses are somewhat unique in that they have an all-foam construction, whereas many hotel mattresses have a hybrid construction. However, the Marriott mattress is made with high-density foam that provides similar structure and support as a hybrid would. If you’re after a mattress like this, consider the Nectar Premier.

What Mattress Do Disney Hotels Use?

As we mentioned above, Disney Hotels use a mattress designed specifically for them by the popular company Beautyrest. Which mattress you experience depends on which level of Disney hotel you stay at (from value to deluxe). When it comes to the deluxe hotels, they use a sturdy pillow-top mattress that provides a great blend of comfort and support. It’s really the definition of a high-quality hybrid. If you’d like to experience that at home, consider the Sedona Elite.

What Mattress Do Hilton Hotels Use?

The mattress used in Hilton Hotels is a custom product designed by Serta. Like the Disney mattress, the Hilton mattress is a durable hybrid. An area where the Hilton mattress excels is edge support, as it’s designed specifically to prevent the perimeter from sagging. This is a very important factor for those who sleep close to the edge of the bed. On this list, we’d recommend the Helix Midnight Luxe as the closest comparison. 

What Makes a Hotel Mattress?

The term “hotel mattress” can be fairly all-encompassing, as different hotels are going to want different things out of a mattress for their guests. But at the end of the day, any hotel worth its salt is going to want their customers to be comfortable. So they tend to take the following factors into account when it comes to a high-end hotel mattress — whether they’re creating one themselves or acquiring one that’s already on the market.

Comfort 

This seems like a no-brainer, but above all else, a high-end hotel mattress should be comfortable. That’s why hotels make their mattresses in-house or opt for some of the highest-quality mattress brands on the market (including some of the ones in this roundup).

Support

Simply put, a lot of different people are going to be sleeping on a hotel mattress in a given year. So hotels tend to look for mattresses that have a lot of support (usually from a spring layer), won’t sag, and can accommodate different body types. While some hotels may use all-foam beds, they tend to be made from high-quality foams that will still give sleepers a slight lift and support a neutral spine alignment.

Durability

Because they get so much use from many different body types, hotel mattresses need to last long. The mattresses on this list are all made with durable materials and come with generous warranties and trial periods. A good hotel mattress should last 10 years or more.

Cooling

The number of people who come through a hotel means that the rooms are going to be housing many different types of sleepers. It’s a guarantee that some of them will sleep hot, so hotel mattresses tend to be good at cooling. In fact, when we tested all of the beds on this list, they each received a 4 out of 5 or higher on cooling.

Extra Features

When many people think of the best hotel mattresses, one word comes to mind: luxury. All of the mattresses on this list can be considered luxury beds, and as you’ve already seen, they each contain different bells and whistles, whether it be reinforced edge support or extra cooling features. You can expect the same of any mattress you’d find at a high-end hotel. Interested in other high-end mattresses, consider our picks of the best luxury mattresses.

Firmness

Because hotels are catering to many different types of sleepers, many hotel mattresses are going to be medium firm. This is the most universal firmness level, and is going to appeal to the largest number of people. For example, Saatva offers three different firmness options: Firm Luxury Firm, and Plush Soft. Most hotels with Saatva mattresses opt for the Luxury Firm model. While slightly firmer than usual, it’s a 7 out of 10 on the mattress firmness scale, which still puts it in the category of medium firm.

Summary

Mattress	Best For
Helix Midnight Luxe	Best Pillow-Top Hotel Mattress
Nectar Premier	Best Plush Hotel Mattress
WinkBed	Best Hotel Mattress for Back Sleepers
Nolah Evolution	Best Hybrid Mattress
Sedona Elite	Best Hotel Mattress for Side Sleepers
Saatva	Best Luxury Hotel Mattress
Bear Elite Hybrid	Best Cooling Hotel Mattress
Titan Plus	Best Hotel Mattress for Heavy People
Emma Hybrid Comfort	Best Hotel Mattress for Stomach Sleepers
Plank	Best Firm Hotel Mattress

Best Hotel Mattresses FAQs

How much does a hotel mattress cost?

If you’re buying a mattress directly through the hotel’s online shop, you’re likely going to spend upwards of $2,000. But if you shop through a mattress review site such as ours, you can usually get a quality hotel mattress for less. To give you some perspective, the mattresses on this range from $1,249 to $2,399 for a Queen-size before discounts.

What mattress type is most common in hotels?

While high-end hotels may use all-foam mattresses or traditional innersprings, the most common mattress type is a hybrid.

How do you make your mattress feel like a hotel mattress?

Purchasing one of the mattresses on this list is a great place to start. But if that’s outside of your budget, you can always outfit your bed with a mattress topper, which can add more firmness, softness, and support to your bed, depending on what you need. You can also invest in some higher-end bedding, such as the best cooling sheets or best memory foam pillow.