Sleep is essential for so many aspects of our physical, mental, and emotional health, and studies show1 that more than 70% of Americans are not getting as much restorative sleep as they should. If you’re hoping for a hotel-quality sleep at home, a new mattress might be just what you need. Read on for our picks of the best pillow-top mattresses to bring a feeling of five-star luxury to your bedroom. On our list, you’ll find traditional pillow-tops (which are sewn onto the top of the bed) and Euro pillow-tops (which are incorporated into the top layer of the bed and are typically a bit firmer and flatter). The added layer of cushion and plushness doesn’t often take away from the overall support of a bed, so Harris says pillow-top mattresses are generally a good pick for any sleep style. Side sleepers, in particular, will appreciate the cloudlike feeling on their shoulders and hips. If you’re switching to a pillow-top mattress, you should also be prepared for some added height. “You typically need deeper sheets to fit the mattress as well,” adds Harris. Lastly, some people don’t like the tufted feeling of a pillow-top bed. If that’s you, a Euro top might be a better fit. For added comfort and joint support with a potentially smoother surface, you could also consider a mattress topper. The brand’s flagship bed, this mattress is a combination of supportive coils, GOLS-certified organic latex, and GOTS-certified organic wool and cotton. Initially on the firmer side, the design is available with an optional pillow-top for $400, which adds both a 2-inch latex layer and cotton pillow-top. Permanently attached to the mattress, the small addition provides extra pressure relief for joints and ensures this bed suits side and combination sleepers alike. We love that Avocado is a certified B corporation (meaning the products meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact) and that the brand is committed to using organic, sustainably sourced materials. Avocado is also a carbon-negative company, which means it offsets 100% of emissions. This mattress ships from the company’s factory in California and arrives compressed and rolled in a box—but thanks to the mattress’ natural and organic materials, you won’t need to worry about any off-gassing smells as it expands. What customers say: This mattress has 4.7 out of 5 stars overall and over 17,000 reviews. People have great things to say about the supportive design of this bed (both with and without the attached pillow-top). Still, it’s a firmer mattress even with the pillow-top. It’s also worth mentioning that the most common complaints are about the free delivery service, with shoppers highly recommending that you pay the extra money for delivery and setup. It’s hard to find a memory foam bed with a Euro pillow-top, but the Oceano Luxury Hybrid mattress delivers. This model combines a plant-based memory foam and 3,000 pocketed coils to provide a supportive hybrid feel without losing the squishy sensation people love in a memory foam mattress. The plush, tufted Euro pillow-top gives it a medium-soft firmness, which makes this bed a good pick for side sleepers. Brentwood Home is a sub-brand of Avocado and produces all of its mattresses in the parent company’s same factory in California, using sustainably sourced, GOLS-certified organic materials. The brand is Climate Neutral certified and carbon negative, which means it measures and offsets carbon footprint. When it arrives, the Oceano Hybrid will be compressed and wrapped in a box—you can sleep on it right away, but the expansion takes a full 24 hours to reach the max size. What customers say: Reviews from people of all sleep styles say this bed is an excellent combination of soft and supportive. Some warn that if you’re looking for a true memory-foam feel, this mattress might be too firm for you. However, anyone who wasn’t pleased with their mattress had great things to say about the generous sleep trial and Brentwood Home’s helpful customer service. This mattress is a medium-firm hybrid that includes buoyant Dunlop latex and individually wrapped coils. It’s the taller, more luxurious option of the brand’s two models and includes a Euro-top wrapped in organic cotton and organic, moisture-wicking New Zealand Wool, which makes for a cooler sleep surface—all details that have earned this design multiple certifications, including Rainforest Alliance, GREENGUARD Gold, and the Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX. Although this mattress is compressed and shipped in a box, there shouldn’t be any off-gassing smells while it expands (thanks to the natural latex and cotton). It’s a little heavy, but there are also four handles on the bed that will help you get it onto your base. What customers say: The Awara Premier mattress has overwhelmingly positive reviews. Most people comment on the plush support, saying it’s a great medium-firm mattress. Of course, some folks say it’s too firm, and there is only one firmness option. Luckily, you’ll have 365 nights to sleep on it before deciding it’s for you. This upgraded version of the original DreamCloud mattress elevates the hybrid design by adding a luxurious Euro pillow-top with a breathable cashmere cover. The cashmere-blend Euro top is made with a combination of memory foam and soft foam to provide added comfort and a natural cradling effect for your body. Even with the improved pillow-top, this is the least expensive mattress on this list—it doesn’t skimp on quality, though. This bed offers a true, supportive, hotel-bed feel, and if you don’t love your DreamCloud in the first year, you can return it for a full refund. While this is an affordable option, you do sacrifice sustainability, as it is not a nontoxic mattress. The DreamCloud Premier will arrive compressed and wrapped in a box, and the brand recommends leaving it to expand for 24 hours before sleeping on it. What customers say: With nearly 8,000 reviews and 4.8 out of 5 stars, this mattress gets extremely positive feedback. Reviewers say they feel supported (a few mention the feeling of sleeping “on top” of the bed vs. sleeping “in” it), and many comment on reduced aches and pains. Of course, some say it’s too firm, while others say it’s too soft—and unfortunately, there’s only one medium-firm option on this bed. The Saatva Classic tops off three layers of recycled steel coils and nontoxic memory foam with a plush, organic cotton Euro pillow-top. You can choose between three firmness options and either an 11.5- or 14.5-inch height. The Luxury Firm is the brand’s bestselling model, and it’s a good pick for combination and back sleepers, but strict side sleepers might appreciate the added cushion of the Plush Soft model. Whichever firmness you choose, the Euro-top offers enhanced support in the middle to keep your hips in alignment. While the cover is made from organic cotton, this mattress is not the most sustainable choice from the brand’s lineup. Saatva’s most environmentally friendly option is the Zenhaven Natural Latex Mattress, which is made from high-quality, nontoxic, and hypoallergenic organic latex sourced from rubber trees. All mattresses are sent with white glove delivery, never compressed or rolled up in a box—and you might even qualify to have your old mattress and box spring removed (just check the website because the company won’t take everything). What customers say: This is one of the most highly rated mattresses on the market today. All types of sleepers claim to love the luxury feel and the pressure-relieving support. Most reviews mention relieved aches and pains, especially with the Luxury Firm model. On the con side, some side sleepers do find it a little too firm. Saatva’s customer service is known for being some of the best, and you’ll have 365 nights to make up your mind about your mattress. While the size of a mattress doesn’t dictate comfort, there are definitely a few mattresses where bigger is in fact better—especially if you share your bed with a partner. The Solaire is an air bed, so you can switch between 50 firmness options, simply by using a remote. For the queen size or larger, there are separate air chambers so you and your partner can customize your own side. Like the Saatva Classic, the Solaire has a 3-inch Euro pillow-top made with organic cotton and natural latex, giving it a very luxurious feel. The foams are CertiPUR-US Certified, the coils are made from recycled steel, and the cover is organic cotton. All Saatva mattresses are made in the United States. This mattress comes with free white glove delivery and setup, which is especially helpful if you order a split king model or Saatva’s adjustable base. What customers say: There aren’t a ton of reviews for this mattress online, but the majority are positive. A few folks do say their bed slopes toward the edges a bit, or that it took a while to get used to. On the positive side, almost every reviewer mentions Saatva’s excellent customer service—even those who ended up returning their beds during the full-year sleep trial. Featured in our roundup of the best mattress for back pain, this hybrid pick is made from recycled, individually wrapped steel coils; gel-infused foam; and a plush, tufted Euro-top. One of its best features is that it comes in four different firmness options: Softer, Luxury Firm, Firmer, and Plus (intended for heavier folks). The Luxury Firm is rated at a 6.5 out of 10 on WinkBed’s firmness scale and is the brand’s bestseller with a true hotel-bed feel. (I should know, I sleep on this mattress every night!) Although it has a very supportive and plush surface, there are also reinforced edges for those who like to sprawl out at night. WinkBed’s foams are CertiPure certified; the Tencel© cover is OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Class 1 certified and eco-friendly; and the coils are made from recycled steel. Still, there are more sustainable mattress options available. This mattress arrives compressed and rolled in a box and will expand within a couple of hours; you can sleep on it as soon as it’s reached full height. What customers say: The WinkBed mattress has 4.8 out of 5 stars across 8,000 reviews. The plush top layer is a hit with all sleep types, but the supportive coils make it particularly ideal for back or stomach sleepers who need a little extra support. Everyone has different needs, and some reviewers complain that this mattress is either too soft or too firm. Fortunately, the brand will allow you to exchange it for a different firmness option (or return it altogether) within the first 120 nights. While this mattress is a good pick for all sleep styles (there are three firmness options), it is particularly great for side sleepers, thanks to its individually wrapped coils that add targeted support to keep your neck and head aligned. The plush Euro pillow-top adds a luxury feel and cloudlike comfort, especially when paired with the Plush or Luxury Firm model. The mattress also includes a layer of graphite-infused foam, which the brand says promotes cooler sleep. This mattress will arrive compressed and rolled in a box. It’s unclear from the website how long you should wait for the mattress to expand before sleeping on it—but some reviewers mention “cheating” and sleeping on it the same night without complaint. What customers say: Customers rave about reduced joint pain, the mattress’ cushy Euro top, and Nolah’s excellent customer service. It’s not easy to find a negative review on the brand’s website (hmm…), but one person mentions that they can feel their spouse move throughout the night, so the motion control could be better. Mattresses can get expensive, but these days there are plenty of budget-friendly options on the market. Weigh the pros and cons of each, and there’s bound to be a cloudlike bed that works for you without breaking the bank. We also recommend taking advantage of your chosen mattress brand’s trial period. Each brand featured here has a trial of at least 100 nights, so you can make sure the mattress is the best fit for you before committing to a long-term relationship.
