DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
This is a high-quality mattress designed for enhanced breathability, comfort, and support.
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid is a premium mattress from the same company that's brought you the Nectar memory foam mattress.
It combines high-quality memory foam with full-size pocket springs (called ActiveEdge coils), each measuring 15 cm (5.9 inches).
This is an orthopaedically designed mattress with medium-firm support to help eliminate back, neck, and shoulder pains.
The mattress offers enhanced breathability to help keep you cool and refreshed all night long. ❄️
It also has low motion transfer and great edge support, making it a great choice for couples.
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress is 28 cm (11 inches) thick and stands out as a key feature in any bedroom. 🏆
The mattress comes with free delivery & returns, a remarkable 365-night risk-free trial period, and a lifetime guarantee.
£540 OFF DREAMCLOUD + FREE BEDDING SET£ 408.07
| DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid | |
| Composition: | Memory foam, pocket springs |
| Firmness level: | Medium-firm |
| Height: | 28 cm (11 inches) |
| Trial period: | 365 days |
| Guarantee: | Lifetime warranty |
| What makes this mattress special? | Fantastic premium-choice option suitable for most; revolutionary trial period and a lifetime guarantee. |
Simba Hybrid Luxe
This mattress features 10 layers and has a height of 31 cm (12 inches) for superior comfort.
The Simba Hybrid Luxe is Simba Sleep's most advanced luxury mattress.
With a depth of 31 cm (12 inches), this mattress features an impressive 10 layers, which include:
- Three layers of conical pocket springs
- Three layers of Simba-Pure CertiPUR-certified foam
- One comfort layer of open-cell graphite-infused Simbatex foam
- Temperature-regulating wool layer
- Hypoallergenic knitted cover
Up to 6000 pocket springs with varying sizes ensure that the Simba Hybrid Luxe remains supportive and adapts to your body perfectly, allowing for the ultimate sleep experience. 😴
The knitted cover and bamboo wool layer allow for breathability and superior temperature regulation, keeping you cool and refreshed all night long.
This luxurious mattress is available in all standard UK mattress sizes. 🇬🇧
The Simba Hybrid Luxe comes with free delivery & returns, a 200-day risk-free trial period, and a 10-year guarantee.
| Simba Hybrid Luxe | |
| Composition: | Pocket springs, Simba-Pure foam, Simbatex foam, wool, bamboo |
| Firmness level: | Medium-firm |
| Height: | 31 cm (12 inches) |
| Trial period: | 200 days |
| Guarantee: | 10 years |
| What makes this mattress special? | 10 layers of premium materials; temperature-regulating wool & bamboo layer |
Tempur Original
This mattress is available in the Supreme (21 cm), Elite (25 cm), and Luxe (30 cm) versions.
The Tempur Original is the flagship product by Tempur, the only sleep company to use NASA-approved memory foam.
Tempur material is designed to respond to your body's temperature, shape, and weight, offering comfort and support no matter your sleeping preferences. 🤗
But the underlying foam layers also offer sufficient stability, so your body will remain well-supported at all times.
The Tempur Original offers a medium-firm feel.
Tempur Original mattresses are available in three different sub-categories:
- Supreme (21 cm / 8.2 inches deep)
- Elite (25 cm / 10 inches deep)
- Luxe (30 cm / 11.8 inches deep)
All Tempur Original mattress covers feature CoolTouch technology, which keeps the fabric fresh and dry.
The Elite and Luxe versions both have a removable cover that's machine-washable at 60℃. 🛀
| Tempur Original | |
| Composition: | Tempur memory foam |
| Firmness level: | Medium-firm |
| Height: | 21 cm (8.2 inches), 25 cm (10 inches), or 30 cm (11.8 inches) |
| Trial period: | 100 days |
| Guarantee: | 10 years |
| What makes this mattress special? | Original NASA-approved memory foam. |
Emma Luxe Cooling Mattress
Conveniently, the Emma Luxe Cooling mattress is available in a range of both UK and EU mattress sizes to meet all your requirements.
Emma's Luxe Cooling mattress is the latest - and most advanced - mattress by the award-winning Emma Sleep. 🏆
This medium-firm mattress features a total of six mattress layers, which include:
- A temperature-regulating top cover that's removable and washable
- A top layer of ThermoSync® foam, infused with graphite particles that capture excess heat to promote temperature regulation
- A layer of Halo memory foam for body-hugging comfort
- A transitional layer of supportive foam to reduce pressure points
- A layer of 12 cm (4.8 inches) Aeroflex pocket springs for breathability, surrounded by foam for superior edge support
- A base layer of High Resiliency Extra foam for additional support and durability
This mattress has the perfect medium-firm feel. 🧸🧱
It allows for some sinkage to promote optimal spinal alignment and gives you very targeted support but the mattress still provides enough push-back so you won't feel like you're sinking into the foams.
Conveniently, the mattress also has excellent edge support, which isn't always the case with bed-in-a-box mattresses.
It features enhanced temperature regulation technologies so you won't feel as hot and clammy on this mattress as you may feel on other Emma memory foam mattresses.
The Luxe Cooling mattress also comes with a removable cover that can be machine-washed at 60℃, which is great for people struggling with allergies or those with hygiene concerns. 💦
The Emma Luxe Cooling mattress is delivered rolled up in a compact box, making it relatively easy to manoeuvre, but be aware that this mattress is on the heavy side.
Delivery and returns are free, and the mattress also comes with a 200-night trial and a 10-year guarantee.
As an aside: The Luxe Cooling mattress we tested was damaged on delivery, but we had a positive experience with the Emma customer support team, who responded to our request within 48 hours.
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| Emma Luxe Cooling Mattress | |
| Composition: | Multiple layers of foam, memory foam, and pocket springs |
| Firmness level: | Medium-firm |
| Height: | 25 cm (10 inches) |
| Trial period: | 200 nights |
| Guarantee: | 10 years |
| What makes this mattress special? | Exceptional edge support with a comfortable medium-firm feel. |
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What is a luxury mattress?
We'll start with the good news first:
You can buy a hotel-quality luxury mattress online 🥳
These are usually more expensive than your standard run-of-the-mill mattresses.
But:
Mattress brands spend a good deal of time perfecting their luxury products to give you the most comfortable & restful sleep.
Investing in a luxury mattress is usually worth it 👌
After all, the quality of your mattress directly affects the quality of your sleep - and the quality of your sleep affects the quality of your life.
So what exactly is a luxury mattress?
You may think that a smart bed is the only way to enjoy some luxury, but that's not necessarily true.
Smart beds rely on technology to monitor your body & environment and auto-adjust your mattress for a better night's sleep 💻
A luxury mattress, in contrast, is a traditional mattress made of the best individual components.
Here are a few key characteristics.
High-quality materials
There are many mattress types, but luxury mattresses are all made of high-quality materials.
Most high-end mattresses will include a layer of memory foam for additional cushioning 🤗
Luxury memory foam mattresses have orthopaedic qualities.
Memory foam adapts perfectly to the contours of your body, provides excellent support, and relieves pressure points.
This gives you that "melt into your bed" comfort you expect from hotel luxury mattresses.
Tempur is probably the most famous memory foam mattress brand, but some of our favourite memory foam mattresses include the Nectar mattress.
Luxury mattresses may also be hybrid mattresses, like the Simba Hybrid Luxe.
These combine the comfort features of memory foam with the bounce and breathability of spring mattresses.
They can also be pocket sprung mattresses with pillow tops, which often feel softer but still offer the same support and pressure relief.
Regardless of the type of material, though, luxury mattresses will contain the very best 🏅
Denser and thicker mattresses
Premium mattresses are not only denser but also much thicker.
The Silentnight Mirapocket 2000, for example, is a whopping 39 cm (15 inches) thick 😳
Density is important as it relates directly to the quality of the materials.
Usually, the denser the material, the higher the quality - and the longer its lifespan.
We usually talk about mattress density when we refer to foam mattresses.
Use the below table as a rough guideline:
| Density in kg/m³ | Quality indicator | Expected lifespan |
| Under 30 | Inferior quality | Up to 3 years |
| 30 - 40 | Average quality | 3 - 6 years |
| 40 - 50 | Good quality | 6 - 8 years |
| 50 - 60 | Very good quality | 8 - 10 years |
| Over 60 | Excellent quality | 10 years and more |
If we're talking about spring or hybrid mattresses, we'll mention the number of springs used in the mattress.
The higher the spring count, the higher the quality of the mattress.
We usually recommend choosing a mattress with at least 350 springs for the smallest size.
What are the advantages of luxury mattresses?
Is it really worth investing in a luxury mattress?
In a nutshell: Yes!
These mattresses may be more expensive than standard mattresses - but they are well worth the cost.
A luxury mattress is an investment in the quality of your life 😃
Let's consider a few advantages of luxury mattresses.
Extra comfort & support
We spend a third of our lives sleeping.
That's a long time ⏰
So you want to be making sure that you're getting the best rest possible.
Sleep scientist Matthew Walker links sleep deprivation to detrimental side effects, including:
- Decreased cognitive skills
- Higher risk of infection
- Slower regeneration of cells
- Heart disease
- Morbid obesity
- Diabetes
- Stroke
Those are some pretty serious consequences 😱
Getting a good night's sleep not only affects your mood the next day - but the next few decades of your life!
A premium mattress can help you get the best night's sleep by offering superior comfort and support.
Luxury mattresses are specifically designed to better support your body, relieving pressure points, helping your muscles relax, and keeping your spine in optimal alignment 📏
These characteristics ensure you won't wake up with aches and pains!
Luxury memory foam mattresses like the Tempur Original, for example, allow for body-hugging comfort and complete pressure relief.
They're also well-balanced in terms of motion isolation, so you'll sleep well even with a partner 👩❤️👨
Finally, luxury mattresses are designed with increased breathability and airflow in mind, so you'll never wake up feeling hot and clammy.
Longer lifespan
Unlike many standard mattresses, luxury mattresses are designed to last.
This means that you can experience the same level of comfort night after night - for the next decade or more.
Most premium mattresses also have a much longer warranty 🗓
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid, for example, comes with a lifetime guarantee.
£540 OFF DREAMCLOUD + FREE BEDDING SET£ 408.07
But, though, come with a 10-year guarantee.
This means that the comfort of your mattress is literally guaranteed for the next 10 years!
Thicker mattresses
Luxury mattresses are much thicker than standard mattresses.
You can expect a minimum height of 25 cm (10 inches), but many luxury mattresses are even thicker than that.
For example:
- The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid is 28 cm (11 inches) thick.
- The Simba Hybrid Luxe has a height of 31 cm (12 inches).
- The Silentnight Mirapocket 2000 Deluxe Box Top is 39 cm (15 inches) deep.
This not only looks nicer on a box spring but also makes getting in and out of bed much easier.
In what sizes are luxury mattresses available?
You'll generally be able to find luxury mattresses in all the standard UK mattress sizes.
These include:
- Small single size mattresses: 75 x 190 cm (2'6" x 6'3")
- Single-size luxury mattresses: 90 x 190 cm (3’ x 6’3”)
- Small double luxury mattresses: 120 x 190 cm (4' x 6'3")
- Double luxury mattresses: 135 x 190 cm (4’6” x 6’3”)
- King-size luxury mattresses: 150 x 200 cm (5’ x 6’6”)
- Super-king-size luxury mattresses: 180 x 200 cm (6’ x 6’6”)
- Emperor beds: 200 x 200 cm (6’6” x 6’6”)
Often, though, premium beds are only available in bigger sizes.
This makes sense, of course.
If you're investing in a luxury mattress, you may as well invest in a larger bed that will suit all your requirements and act as the centrepiece of your bedroom.
What do luxury mattresses cost?
You already know that luxury mattresses are more expensive.
But how much should you be paying for a good mattress?
Most bed-in-a-box luxury mattresses are relatively well-priced and will cost £800 - £1000 💰
This is considerably cheaper than if you were purchasing a Tempur mattress!
Cheaper in the long term
In the long term, a luxury mattress is a wiser investment.
Let's consider an example:
The Simba Hybrid Luxe mattress, one of our favourite luxury mattresses, costs an average of £2300 for the UK double size.
That seems like a lot.
But the mattress should last 10 years. Let's be safe and say it only last 8 years.
£2300 ÷ 8 = £287.50
That's still only £287.50 per year - or 0.79p a day.
That's less than half of what you'd pay for your daily coffee.
If you're thinking about the long term, a luxury mattress really isn't that expensive at all.
Luxury mattress sales
Most of the bed-in-a-box mattress brands we recommend frequently offer sales, promotions, and discount codes.
A good coupon code can get you up to 50% off 🎉
You don't have to spend hours searching for discounts.
We collect all the best luxury mattress sales and coupon codes and display them within this article
You can also browse all coupons on our discounts page.
Value for money
Of course, you don't have to invest in a luxury mattress to get a good mattress.
There are many more bed-in-a-box mattresses we can highly recommend 📦
These aren't necessarily luxury mattresses but they offer phenomenal value for money.
What's even better is that these all come with a free delivery service, a risk-free trial period, and free returns 👏
You can read about all of our best mattresses, or check out our favourites below.
Our value-for-money recommendations:
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Nectar![Nectar]()
Memory Foam MattressPrice from £ 379.60 £ (949 )The Nectar is a luxurious memory foam mattress suitable for most people and sleeping positions.The Nectar is a luxurious memory foam mattress suitable for most people and sleeping positions.Price from £ 379.60 (£ 949 )![Nectar]()
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HybridPrice from £ 479.40 £ (799 )The Simba Hybrid mattress is a high-quality pocket sprung mattress with multiple layers of foam.The Simba Hybrid mattress is a high-quality pocket sprung mattress with multiple layers of foam.Price from £ 479.40 (£ 799 )![Simba]()
What luxury bed frame should you choose?
Your bed frame can really enhance the aesthetic appeal of your mattress and affect the look and feel of your entire bedroom!
There are no rights or wrongs in choosing a bed frame for your luxury mattress.
You can choose:
- A box spring, platform, or divan base for an elegant feel.
- A fabric bed frame with headboard for a classic feel.
- An ottoman-style bed frame for storage convenience.
- A minimalist style frame for a sleek, modern feel.
But:
Ensure that you place your new mattress on a firm, flat surface that provides the right level of support 🛏
This is important to protect your mattress and prevent premature sagging.
Some mattress brands - like Eve - will void your warranty if you have not placed your mattress on a proper bed frame.
Our luxury bed frame recommendations:
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Orion Bed BasePrice from £ 779.40 £ (1,299 )The Simba Orion Bed Base is a classic bed frame with stain-resistant linen fabric, sturdy birch wood, and a five-buttoned headboard.The Simba Orion Bed Base is a classic bed frame with stain-resistant linen fabric, sturdy birch wood, and a five-buttoned headboard.Price from £ 779.40 (£ 1,299 )![Simba]()
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Headboard Bed FramePrice from £ 329.25 £ (439 )The Nectar Luxury Headboard Bed Frame has a classic, retro-inspired look for a timeless feel.The Nectar Luxury Headboard Bed Frame has a classic, retro-inspired look for a timeless feel.Price from £ 329.25 (£ 439 )![Nectar]()
Get a luxury mattress topper
If you already have a pretty decent mattress but are looking to add additional comfort, you can also opt for a luxury mattress topper.
Mattress toppers are designed to enhance the comfort of your mattress by adding a layer of padding to the top.
They're particularly good at adding a little extra comfort to an otherwise too-firm mattress 🐑
Mattress toppers can also make mattresses much more comfortable for side sleepers.
This is because side sleepers require a little more sinkage, particularly in the hip and shoulder areas, and can benefit from added softness.
Our luxury mattress topper recommendations:
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Mattress TopperPrice from £ 161.85 £ (249 )The Simba mattress topper is a high-quality hybrid topper with mini pocket springs, synthetic latex, and high-resilience foam.The Simba mattress topper is a high-quality hybrid topper with mini pocket springs, synthetic latex, and high-resilience foam.Price from £ 161.85 (£ 249 )![Simba]()
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Mattress topperPrice from £ 949The Tempur mattress topper is a premium memory foam topper by the esteemed Tempur brand.The Tempur mattress topper is a premium memory foam topper by the esteemed Tempur brand.Price from £ 949![Tempur]()
Don't forget about quality bedding
Hotels don't only rely on luxury mattresses and luxury mattress toppers to give you a good night's sleep.
They also rely on high-quality bedding 🏆
Make sure you invest in:
- A good mattress protector to safeguard your mattress.
- Quality sheets that are soft and comfortable.
- A good down or synthetic fibre duvet.
- Quality pillows that will support your head and neck.
You also want to make sure that you regularly wash your bedding to keep your bed as pristine as possible 🛀
Our favourite bedding accessories:
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Panda London![Panda London]()
Bamboo Mattress ProtectorPrice from £ 27 £ (30 )The naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial Panda Bamboo mattress protector acts as a waterproof safeguard for your mattress.The naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial Panda Bamboo mattress protector acts as a waterproof safeguard for your mattress.Price from £ 27 (£ 30 )![Panda London]()
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PillowPrice from £ 81.75 £ (109 )The Simba Hybrid Pillow is an excellent choice for those in need of adjustable support.The Simba Hybrid Pillow is an excellent choice for those in need of adjustable support.Price from £ 81.75 (£ 109 )![Simba]()
Should you buy a luxury mattress?
If you don’t have any budgetary constraints and are looking for the best mattress, then we’d highly recommend purchasing a high-end luxury mattress.
Top mattresses really are suitable for the majority of people, and they are incredibly durable.
You're likely to love your mattress for many years to come.
Frequently asked questions
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What are luxury mattress brands?
You may still come across some luxury mattress brands, including Tempur, Tempurpedic, Sealy Posturepedic, and Simmons.
But many of the best bed-in-a-box online mattress brands also offer luxury mattresses at more affordable prices.
This means that you can get that hotel quality at home for a fraction of the price.
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How do you know it's time to buy a new mattress?
A few easy-to-determine signs indicate your old mattress is worn and that you'd need to invest in a new mattress.
These include:
- You suddenly start waking up with back and neck pain.
- Your mattress keeps the imprint of your body and doesn't return to its original shape quickly.
- You start to feel the springs in your innerspring mattress.
- Your springs start to squeak.
- Your foam mattress starts to feel lumpy.
- You feel the slats of your bed base.
- You suddenly start feeling your partner toss and turn.
- You start suffering from allergies, likely caused by the formation of dust mites.
- Your sleep is restless, and you wake frequently.
If it's time to get a new mattress, then investing in a luxury mattress that will last you for many years to come is a wise idea.
You can also read our mattress reviews for good suggestions.
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Where can you buy high-end mattresses?
You may think that you need to head to a luxurious department store to get your hands on luxury bedding - but this isn't necessarily true.
Many bed-in-a-box mattress brands offer luxury mattresses that are available at the mere click of a button.
We'd suggest buying your next luxury mattress online.
You'll also benefit from:
- Greater variety.
- Free delivery.
- Risk-free trial periods.
- Coupon discount codes that can be applied at checkout.
- Free returns.
- Lengthy guarantees.
If you need some help, we can guide you through the full process of buying mattresses online.
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How can you get a hotel-quality bedroom?
Once you've invested in a luxury mattress and quality bedding, you may be wondering what else you can do to turn your bedroom into a sleep haven.
Here a few suggestions.
Dim the lights
It's no secret that light can affect your circadian rhythms and severely diminish the quality of your sleep.
- Switch your phone to night mode and pack it away at least an hour before going to bed.
- Keep nightlights off.
- Invest in black-out or thick curtains to block out city lights.
If all else fails, purchase a sleep mask.
Drown out sound
City living can be enormously stressful.
You want to make sure you can sleep in a room that's as quiet as possible.
- Invest in sound-proof windows, if possible.
- Put on ambient sleep sounds to help you fall asleep.
- Buy earplugs if you live in a noisy area.
You can also try meditation apps to help relax and drown out city sounds before falling asleep.
Keep your room at the right temperature
Your body cools at night to help you sleep better.
Ideally, your bedroom should be between 16°C and 18°C.
If your room is too cold, you might have trouble falling asleep.
If your room is too hot, you're likely to experience more restless sleep.
Keep your bedroom at the optimal temperature so you can sleep more soundly.
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References
- WIKIPEDIA: Circadian Rhythm
- SLEEP: The Best Temperature For Sleep - Sleep Doctor
- WIKIPEDIA: Matthew Walker (scientist)
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