The Best Luxury Mattresses, According To Our Sleep Experts

Type: Hybrid | Firmness: Soft (2), medium (6) or firm (8) | Height: 16 to 17 inches | Trial: 90 nights | Warranty: 10 years

Best for: Back and side sleepers looking for pressure relief and support

Pros: 

• Hotel-like feel
• Made with Tempur-Pedic memory foam
• Complimentary white glove delivery

Cons: 

• Shorter sleep trial than others
• Expensive

If luxury was measured by looks alone, the Stearns & Foster Reserve would never lose. Fortunately, there’s substance behind the mattress’s impeccable style. Every layer in this mattress serves a purpose, from the hand-tufted, cool-to-the-touch pillow-top to the pressure-relieving memory foam to a ventilated coil base (the wrapping is perforated to encourage even more airflow than you’d get from most pocketed coils). The Reserve is boldly emblazoned with a fleur de lis sewn into its silky, moisture-wicking cover that’s made from Tencel.

The standard version of the mattress has a medium feel, but there’s an optional pillow-top upgrade if you prefer a softer or firmer sensation. Either way, the support below the cover is the same—and it’s impressive. A layer of Tempur-Indulge, an exclusive memory foam developed by Tempur-Pedic specifically for Stearns & Foster mattresses, lends pressure relief and comfort. It’s paired with proprietary innersprings and an additional layer of micro-coils for deep support and long-term durability. Each Reserve mattress is hand-built to order right here in the U.S., with complimentary white-glove delivery, which includes removal of your old mattress if you so desire.

What reviewers say: People rave about the quality and luxury of the Stearns & Foster Reserve. One customer, who tracked down the name of the mattress after sleeping on it at a Hawaiian resort, says, “Beyond a shadow of a doubt, this is the best mattress we have owned. The old adage is true: You get what you pay for. In this case, it is a luxurious, well-made mattress worth every penny we spent.” Another shares, “Fell into the most luxurious sleep experience of my life. Once my body succumbed to the mattress I did not want to move. Life finally feels complete knowing I have a place of comfort after a long hard day of work.”

Type: Hybrid | Firmness: Medium (5 to 6) | Height: 16 inches | Trial: 100 nights | Warranty: 15 years

Best for: Side sleepers or those who sleep hot

Pros: 

• Great pressure relief 
• Solid motion isolation for couples
• Cooling and breathable 

Cons: 

• Too soft for stomach sleepers

The Helix Midnight Elite builds on the success of the bestselling Helix Midnight Luxe with extra luxurious upgrades. But it also doesn’t lose sight of the company’s mission to design mattresses for every body and every sleep style—Helix offers one of a handful of mattresses designed for folks with more weight, and also has one of the broadest firmness selections for all its mattresses out there. This one’s just designed for folks looking for an “elevated and elegant sleep experience,” according to the brand. 

The Elite collection, which includes Elite versions of the basic Helix models, is characterized by additional comfort layers, two layers of microcoils for next-level pressure relief and Helix’s most advanced cooling cover, which has “phase-change fabric” for optimal temperature regulation. The high thermal conductivity in the material is designed to quickly pull body heat away, and keep it there—think of it like wax, which softens with warmth and firms back up once cool. The brands Helix Midnight mattresses are created with side sleepers in mind, and the Elite version has a balanced medium feel with just enough give for shoulders and hips. Each mattress is handmade in Helix’s Arizona factory and ships free (and fast) with no-contact delivery. Just be sure to recruit someone to help you move this one. It comes in two boxes, weighing 105 and 70 pounds for a queen-size mattress. 

What our editors say: “The Midnight Elite is extremely plush with a great amount of cushioning and pressure relief. Although it really shined while side sleeping, I still found it to be comfortable and supportive enough for back sleeping. It tested really well in cooling, edge support and motion isolation—so I’d recommend it to couples wanting a luxury feel,” says senior mattress editor Bridget Chapman.

Type: Hybrid | Firmness: Ultra plush (3), plush (5) or medium (6) | Height: 13.25, 17 or 19 inches | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: 25 years

Best for: People who appreciate a soft, eco-friendly mattress

Pros: 

• Supportive yet plush
• Three firmnesses available
• Made with certified organic latex, wool, silk, hemp and cotton

Cons: 

• Heavier than other mattresses
• Too soft for some stomach sleepers

Avocado is one of the best-known organic mattress brands and this luxury mattress could be its most impressive yet. It has all the hallmarks of Avocado’s high standards, including certifications from the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Greenguard Gold, Oeko-Tex, the Rainforest Alliance—just to name a few. 

The mattress has a decadently soft feel that’s as luxurious as it gets. It contains as many as 17 layers (if you opt for the pillow-top upgrade), which include certified organic latex, alpaca, wool, silk and hemp, along with recycled steel coils, for a soft yet supremely supportive mattress. It’s actually Avocado’s plushest mattress, and the combination of sustainable and organic materials are designed to hug you gently in all the right places. Each mattress is handmade in Los Angeles and ships with in-home delivery service.

What reviewers say: The appeal of Avocado’s organic materials really can’t be overstated, but customers are just as thrilled with the luxurious feel. One customer calls it “the most supportive but luxuriously comfortable mattress I have ever owned.” Another writes, “We cannot believe how much better our sleep has been since getting this mattress. It’s super comfortable and it’s so nice to know that it’s organic.” A third says, “The bed is extremely comfortable and just the right firmness. I especially like that it is organic and made from the best materials.”

Type: Air | Firmness: Adjustable | Height: 13 inches | Trial: 365 nights | Warranty: Lifetime

Best for: Partners with different comfort preferences

Pros: 

• Adjustable firmness on each side of the bed
• Solid motion isolation
• Complementary delivery and setup 

Cons: 

• Limited edge support
• High price

Saatva bills itself as a luxury brand, and though many of its mattresses are featured in our other content, the Solaire is a step above the rest as the brand’s dreamy customizable mattress. An air-chamber construction gives sleepers the option of 50 precise firmness settings on both sides in queen-size mattresses and larger. It’s an ideal scenario for couples, who can enjoy the luxury of zero compromise on what’s comfortable, along with virtually no motion transfer. The air chambers are layered with pressure-relieving comfort layers of latex and gel-infused memory foam with an organic cotton cover, making the Solaire both breathable and cooling—a great option for hot sleepers, as well.

What our editors say: “The Saatva Solaire does a fantastic job blending a luxury mattress feel with a customizable, smart bed experience,” says Chapman. “It’s supportive, easy to operate and is designed with high-quality materials. Like many of Saatva’s models, it offers solid ease of movement and edge support, as well. This is a great option for couples looking to personalize each side of the bed or for anyone who wants to tailor their mattress experience to their liking.”

Type: Memory foam | Firmness: Soft or firm | Height: 13 inches | Trial: 90 nights | Warranty: 10 years

Best for: Side sleepers who enjoys feeling hugged by their mattress

Pros: 

• Up to 30% more pressure relief than other Tempur-Pedic beds
• Removable and washable cool-to-the-touch cover
• Complementary white glove delivery

Cons: 

• Medium firmness only available as a hybrid
• Memory foam tends to retain heat 

Pressure relief and ultra-conforming comfort are hallmarks of Tempur-Pedic mattresses, which are made from the brand’s unique “Tempur-Material”—but the Luxeadapt is a little extra in both regards. The mattress features the brand’s softest memory foam to ensure quick conforming for immediate relaxation. Below is a firmer foam support layer, which, according to Tempur-Pedic, is 30% more conforming than the brand’s popular ProAdapt model. Both layers adapt to pressure and weight to relieve pressure and isolate motion so you sleep comfortably and undisturbed all night.  

The Luxeadapt comes in a choice of soft and firm feels. It has a washable cover that’s designed to feel cool to the touch thanks to high-performance cooling yarns woven right into the fabric. It’s a nice complement to the open-cell structure of the brand’s proprietary memory foam, which means better-than-average breathability, from top to bottom.

What our editors say: “Tempur-Pedic beds tend to be on the firmer side of the spectrum, but the Luxe Adapt is among the brand’s softest and most pressure relieving beds (especially the soft model),” says mattress editor McKenzie Dillon. “If you’re looking to invest in a high-end memory foam mattress that pulls out all the stops, and includes a true cooling cover and ergonomically zoned layers, the Luxe Adapt delivers.”

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Type: Hybrid | Firmness: Plush (4 to 5), luxury firm (6 to 7) or firm (7 to 8) | Height: 15 inches | Trial: 120 nights | Warranty: Lifetime

Best for: Shoppers who want premium features without spending over $2,000

Pros: 

• Affordable for a luxury mattress
• Supportive and pressure-relieving
• Comes in three firmness options

Cons: 

• $99 fee to return

The Nolah Evolution is a 15-inch hybrid with a bevy of impressive features and benefits, all of which push it well into luxury territory. According to the company, the mattress is made with a proprietary foam that’s ultra pressure relieving. Meanwhile, a coil support system delivers targeted relief to minimize pressure points and promote spinal alignment all night. It’s finished off with a quilted Euro top that’s designed to offer cooling—it’s sewn with a gusset to diffuse excess body heat, per the brand. Plus, the Evolution comes in three firmness levels to meet different needs and preferences. But the best part may be the price tag: A queen comes in under $2,500 before discounts, making it one of the cheapest luxury mattresses on our list.

What our experts say: “The Nolah Evolution 15 has really impressed me after months of sleeping on it. I have the plush model and think it’s exceptional for side sleeping. It’s also been supportive for back sleeping. I think a lot of sleepers could be happy on the luxury-firm model (the middle-of-the-road pick) if they don’t love a really soft mattress,” says Chapman. “The Evolution features breathable and cooling materials that make a huge difference for me since I tend to sleep hot. It’s also very supportive edge to edge, and it does a great job isolating motion.”