Most of us are constrained by a budget when mattress shopping which dictates how much we’re willing to spend on a new bed. We then pick and choose the features we need to find the right mattress for our personal circumstances.
For those not on a budget or who simply want the best, most of the largest mattress manufacturers offer a luxury line of products which represent the pinnacle of their design and engineering capability. As you can imagine, they also come with a premium price tag to match.
If the thought of purchasing a luxury mattress for your bed sounds appealing, there are several products out there that are worth your consideration. We’ve tested the best luxury mattresses available – each of which should be on your shopping list.
Best Luxury Mattress In 2020 – High-End & Deluxe Beds
Sealy Response Premium Hybrid Mattress
Sealy have produced mattresses for decades and occupy the higher end of the market.
The Sealy Response Premium mattress is one of the most luxurious mattresses they offer and is packed with features. The quality of materials used are second to none and feel great to the touch.
The topmost layer features a gel memory foam pillowtop which is simply sublime. Directly underneath is a Posturepedic Support layer which is designed to promote natural spine alignment while sleeping. Beneath that are two more layers of foam which sit on top of a memory foam encased coil construction.
This is simply one of the most advanced mattresses we’ve ever seen with exceptional attention to detail shown throughout. And as if that wasn’t enough, the mattress features zoned support to ensure that your hips lie on a firmer surface than your shoulders or feet.
Its even available in two different levels of firmness whether you prefer plush or firm, cementing this as an incredible premium mattress and our top pick.
Casper Sleep Wave Mattress
Casper are renowned for their high-end mattresses and the ‘Wave’ doesn’t disappoint.
Casper have aimed for luxury and they’ve achieved it with this sumptuous layered memory foam and latex mattress. It utilizes contoured support to adapt to each individuals body, providing a custom sleep for each user and a medium firm feel.
A unique ergonomic system which incorporates gel pods for better spine alignment ensures that your long-term health is protected and should also ensure that back aches and pain are reduced.
The outer wool cover is soft to the touch as well as providing breathability to reduce the temperature of the mattress overnight. Casper says this system also reduces humidity for a more comfortable sleep.
With a 10 year warranty and 100 night sleep trial, the Casper Wave is a worthy runner-up.
Purple Hyper-Elastic Polymer Mattress
Purple have positioned themselves as a niche brand that focusses on advanced support through the use of alternative materials.
Their top of the range bed purports to cradle the body better than memory foam, with a surface that supports your back like a firm mattress but supports your hips and shoulders like a soft mattress. Our verdict is that it works.
The secret is the utilization of the Purple Grid which is a honeycomb polymer layer that sits directly beneath the SoftFlex cover. It is this layer that provides support and ensures your body remains correctly aligned and positioned.
Beneath this layer is dual layered comfort foam which provides additional support as well as a plush feel.
This mattress excels at motion isolation and offers exceptional breathability, making it perfect for almost every type of sleeper. If you’re interested in trying the bed that everyone’s raving about, the Purple Mattress is for you.
GhostBed Cooling Gel Memory Foam Mattress
GhostBed consider themselves sleep engineers who have cracked the recipe for the perfect mattress.
Their premium model features a simple 3 layered memory foam construction which is designed to keep you cool at night while providing adequate support and superior comfort – a job it does well.
The materials used aren’t as luxurious as other models, but they are durable and aesthetically pleasing, making this a good alternative for those on a lower budget.
Some consumers find the mattress to be a little firm even though its marketed as medium-firm, but it does a provide a good level of support. Perfect for back and stomach sleepers who sleep warm.
A 100 night sleep trial is offered and the mattress is backed by a 20 year warranty.
Tuft & Needle Adaptive Memory Foam Mattress
Tuft & Needle are a household favorite and produce something for everyone.
Their adaptive memory foam mattress offers lashings of luxury and a feature set that is missing on many more expensive mattresses.
You’re getting proprietary adaptive memory foam which conforms to the shape of your body yet offers a temperature neutral sleep for those who struggle with night sweats. This memory foam is then wrapped in a breathable soft cover which is luxurious to the touch.
Zoned support is provided with pressure relief available at the head of the mattress, with a more supportive section in the middle to keep your hips supported and your spine in correct alignment. Described by consumers as firm but comfortable, it’s a simple design but one that works very well at a fraction of the cost of others.
Its free from harmful chemicals with its Greenguard Gold and Certi Pur certification and comes with a 100 night sleep trial and a 10 year warranty.
Buying a Premium Brand Mattress
When it comes to mattresses, you get what you pay for. As the price rises, so does the number of features that are included, with the best technology reserved for the high-end signature product lines.
Build quality also increases significantly as you spend more money with premium materials more likely to be used in a mattresses construction, the end result being greater durability.
It’s a good idea to spend a considerable amount of time seeking out the right mattress. This should also include the use of sleep trials so that you can make sure that any purchase is a good fit.
Brands such as Sealy Posturepedic have been around for a long time but there are many others out there. Newer brands usually adopt a niche so its worth looking into several to find the deluxe brand of your choice.
In summary, you’re more likely to get a mattress that lasts longer and doesn’t include any of the compromises or niggles that are associated with cheaper mattresses.
Luxury Mattress Benefits
There are several additional benefits to buying a high-end mattress:
More Sleep
The more suited that your mattress is to your body, the more time that you will spend asleep instead of tossing and turning throughout the night.
Better Sleep
Not only will you sleep longer, but the quality of sleep you receive should also improve significantly. If you’re able to enter into REM or a deep sleep with greater ease, the more rested you will feel when you wake.
You’re simply more likely to be able to complete full sleep cycles without them being prematurely interrupted due to discomfort.
Improved Health
The first two benefits should then translate into improved health. Our health is inextricably linked to the quality of sleep we receive which is why we’re such big mattress advocates.
More sleep equates to faster recovery, both physically and mentally.
Less Joint and Backpain
As a side effect, a more comfortable bed that is better suited to our bodies should then have the knock-on effect of reducing the aches and pains associated with cheaper mattresses. Your muscles and joints will thank you for it.
Types of Luxury Bed
Luxury beds contain the same categories of internal material as other beds. The difference is in the quality of materials used and the way each mattress has been constructed.
Memory Foam
Memory foam can be found in both cheap and luxury beds, but its quality will vary considerably. The highest quality memory foams don’t suffer from the disadvantages of their cheaper counterparts which means you get much more for your money.
Many manufacturers also specify their own proprietary foam blends for added quality and performance.
Innerspring
Spring coil technology continues to improve. The springs in luxury mattresses are the best you will find and are often accompanied by other features such as encasing, pocketing and even the pillowing of each coil spring with foam.
Hybrid
Luxury hybrid mattresses contain both memory foam and coil springs and combine them to create what many refer to as the best of both worlds.
Every premium brand will combine these two materials differently so its worth looking into the details.
Latex
Latex is often combined with memory foam and innersprings to create a mattress with a specific set of qualities. The most notable qualities are better cooling for warm sleepers and a bouncier feel than memory foam.
Other Luxury Mattress Considerations
Size
Luxury mattresses follow the same sizing parameters as other mattresses. This means you shouldn’t have any trouble finding one to match your existing bed base.
Your options include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Twin XL
- Full
- Queen
- King
- California King
You can often also find variable (short or long) length mattresses available if required. Taller people need to ensure their feet are supported too so never allow them to hang out of the bed.
Firmness
One very important consideration is the firmness level of your new mattress. Its possible to buy luxury firm mattresses and soft or plush luxury mattresses so choose very carefully.
Unfortunately, there isn’t a standardized firmness scale that every manufacturer adheres to.
You might find that some use a scale of 1-10 which can be very useful to compare products across brands.
It really is a good idea to try before you buy which is why sleep trials are available, even if you buy online. If the mattress isn’t a good fit, simply return it.
Sleeping Position
Your sleeping position should be matched to mattress firmness. As a rough guide:
- Soft mattresses are better for side sleepers
- Medium mattresses are suited to all sleepers
- Firm mattresses are better for stomach and back sleepers
Spinal alignment is very important so always buy the mattress that offers the most support. Your bodyweight will determine how well each firmness level supports you.
Comfort
Going hand in hand with both firmness and sleeping position is comfort. Comfort is subjective though, and what is initially comfortable doesn’t always mean its supportive.
Sadly, its possible to buy a mattress that feels comfortable when you get into it which then quickly becomes uncomfortable as you sink through the top layers. This is a sign that the mattress doesn’t offer enough support which in turn means it isn’t comfortable.
Other comfort considerations include sleeping temperature and the feel of the mattress against your skin.
If you sleep hot at night, look for a gel or charcoal infused memory foam mattress as they dissipate heat better.
Latex and innerspring mattresses usually sleep much cooler and might be a better option.
Price
Many luxury mattresses are available at the $1000 – $1500 price point for a king or queen mattress. There are a few outliers, but this is what you can expect to pay. Going direct to manufacturer or buying online will always give you better value for money than a retail store.
As a reference point, take a look at the type of products available in the $200 range, $500 range and $1000 range to see what else is available.
Warranties
Every high-end luxury mattress should come with a lengthy warranty. Look for a minimum of 10 years as these products are built to last so any warranty should back this up.
The type of warranty provided will vary by brand, but you should be looking for a replacement during the warranty period if the mattress were to fail.
Final Verdict
We’re confident that every mattress we’ve tested here represents the most luxurious available. Not only are they luxurious, but they offer features that are often omitted from inferior products.
Our recommendations and a thorough sleep trial (if desired) will allow you to buy the best luxury mattress for your bed, which will provide you with the best night’s sleep you’ve ever had.
