Author: The Sleep Guy

  • What’s The Best Value Emperor Mattress and Emperor Bed?

    What’s The Best Value Emperor Mattress and Emperor Bed?

    An Emperor mattress or an emperor bed is huge. However, there doesn’t seem to be complete agreement on quite how huge they should be:​ Perhaps the G8 will address this important issue soon, but in the meantime I would just make sure you get the tape measure out to avoid…

  • 4 Best Dormeo Mattresses in the UK 2024

    4 Best Dormeo Mattresses in the UK 2024

    Dormeo is a memory foam mattress brand with a strong reputation and a big range. It scores an average of 4.1/5 on TrustPilot after tens of thousands of reviews. That puts it amongst the highest rated mattress brands you can buy in the UK. They’re made in Italy, which gives…

  • Memory Foam v Pocket Spring Mattresses – Which Is Best?

    Memory Foam v Pocket Spring Mattresses – Which Is Best?

    Memory foam or spring mattress is probably the biggest debate in the thrilling world of online mattress discussions.  It’s hard to know who to believe because most of the arguments are made by manufacturers. I don’t work for either but I do have a strange interest in academic papers about…

  • 5 Best Queen Size Beds and Queen Mattresses 2024

    5 Best Queen Size Beds and Queen Mattresses 2024

    A queen size mattress or a queen size bed is 120cm wide and 190cm long in the UK. That’s 4 foot x 6 foot 3 inches. In the UK, it’s the same as a ‘small double’. That means it is bigger than a single mattress and smaller than a standard…

  • What’s The Best Mattress For Front Sleepers? 2024 Winners

    What’s The Best Mattress For Front Sleepers? 2024 Winners

    You may be wondering where you can find the best mattress for front sleepers. The most common advice is that most people who sleep on their front or stomach should choose a medium/firm or firm mattress. However, there isn’t one mattress that is perfect for everyone who sleeps on their…

  • Dunlopillo Mattress Review 2024 | Are They Worth The Money?

    Dunlopillo Mattress Review 2024 | Are They Worth The Money?

    Dunlopillo is the brand to go for if you a) want a latex mattress in the UK and b) have deep pockets. The company is based in Denmark but it has been popular in the UK for a long time. In this guide we’ll look at the pros and cons…

  • What’s The Best Hypnos Mattress? Top 5 In The UK

    What’s The Best Hypnos Mattress? Top 5 In The UK

    You’ve probably heard of Hypnos, but which is the best Hypnos mattress? And why do some Hypnos mattresses cost twice as much as others? A respected brand Hypnos is a posh mattress brand with a Royal Warrant, which is based in Buckinghamshire. Does that mean that the King sleeps in…

  • What’s The Best Mattress For Side Sleepers? UK Top 5|2024

    What’s The Best Mattress For Side Sleepers? UK Top 5|2024

    If you sleep on your side, you are better to find one which is a little softer than you might normally choose. This is to avoid too much pressure on your hips and shoulders. So, a heavier person might choose a medium/firm mattress rather than a firm mattress, for example.

  • 5 Best Split Tension/Dual Firmness Mattresses 2024

    5 Best Split Tension/Dual Firmness Mattresses 2024

    There aren’t all that many split tension mattresses on the UK market and they tend to be quite expensive, but we’ve picked out five split tension and dual tension mattresses which are worth considering.  

  • 6 Best Zip Link Beds and Mattresses 2024

    6 Best Zip Link Beds and Mattresses 2024

    A zip and link mattress (sometimes just called a zip-link mattress) is two separate mattresses which are zipped together. Zip and link mattresses generally cost a bit more than the equivalent sized king size or super king size mattress. There are some reasonably affordable options available.