The Sleep Guy’s favourite mattresses, including hybrid, pocket spring and memory foam mattresses
- 10 Best Cot Mattresses For Baby’s Beds 2024by The Sleep GuyWe’ve picked out 10 of the best cot bed mattresses for babies, based on expert awards, customer reviews and value for money.
- 10 Best Mattresses in the UK in 2024by The Sleep GuyLooking for the best mattress in the UK? Our top 10 includes award winning pocket spring and memory foam mattresses by Hypnos, Simba, Sealy and John Lewis.
- 4 Best Dormeo Mattresses in the UK 2024by The Sleep GuyDormeo 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… Read more: 4 Best Dormeo Mattresses in the UK 2024
- 5 Best Bed In A Box Mattresses 2024 – Which To Buy? Which To Avoid?by The Sleep GuyBuying a bed in a box is a convenient alternative to traipsing around a mattress showroom on a retail park on a Saturday morning with three reluctant children. Your mattress is usually delivered quickly and you can carry it up… Read more: 5 Best Bed In A Box Mattresses 2024 – Which To Buy? Which To Avoid?
- 5 Best Firm Mattresses in the UK 2024by The Sleep GuyThere’s an old myth that sleeping on a firm mattress is good for you, regardless of your build and weight. Most experts and researchers now say that is nonsense. What you need is a ‘supportive’ mattress, which matches your build.… Read more: 5 Best Firm Mattresses in the UK 2024
- 5 Best Kids Mattresses 2024 | Deals Under £200+Award Winnersby The Sleep GuySome people just use adult mattresses for children, but there is also a good choice of kids mattresses on the market in the UK. But which is the best mattress for children? As with adult mattresses, most kids mattresses are… Read more: 5 Best Kids Mattresses 2024 | Deals Under £200+Award Winners
- 5 Best Mattresses With A Free Trial 2024by The Sleep GuyMattress shopping used to rely on you lying down in a showroom for 30 seconds and then standing up and saying ‘yes, that one feels about right’. Nowadays there are loads of mattresses which offer a free trial of 100… Read more: 5 Best Mattresses With A Free Trial 2024
- 5 Best Queen Size Beds and Queen Mattresses 2024by The Sleep GuyA 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… Read more: 5 Best Queen Size Beds and Queen Mattresses 2024
- 5 Best Sealy Mattresses In The UK 2024by The Sleep GuyBuying a Sealy mattress is a solid choice as they are a big name in the UK mattress market. We put them somewhere around the middle in terms of price and specifications. According to the official blurb Sealy is ‘the world’s… Read more: 5 Best Sealy Mattresses In The UK 2024
- 5 Best Split Tension/Dual Firmness Mattresses 2024by The Sleep GuyThere 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.
- 5 Best Vispring Mattresses In The UK 2024by The Sleep GuyA Vispring mattress is not cheap. However, they are amongst the best you can buy in the UK. They’re made with some of the highest quality materials and they come with long guarantees. Of course, they also have a prestigious reputation, which… Read more: 5 Best Vispring Mattresses In The UK 2024
- 5 Tips For Buying The Best Memory Foam Mattressesby The Sleep GuyI imagine by the time you’ve reached this guide to memory foam mattresses you’ve already looked at several dozen mattresses, each with a more baffling description than the last. You’ve looked at cross sections of foam and polysomething and you’re… Read more: 5 Tips For Buying The Best Memory Foam Mattresses
- 6 Best Cheap Mattresses Under £200 2024by The Sleep GuyI always get a bit irritated when mattress sellers try and flog you a pricey mattress with the argument that it will only cost you 27p a night, or whatever. We don’t all have £1000 to spend on a mattress,… Read more: 6 Best Cheap Mattresses Under £200 2024
- 6 Best Mattresses For Heavy People 2024 – Essential Guideby The Sleep GuyIf you’re heavier than average then you need to take extra things into account when buying a new mattress. The general rules are that a large person needs a mattress which: We’ve picked six mattresses which tick those boxes. They’ve… Read more: 6 Best Mattresses For Heavy People 2024 – Essential Guide
- 6 Best Zip Link Beds and Mattresses 2024by The Sleep GuyA 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.
- 6 Tips For Buying The Best Pocket Spring Mattressby The Sleep GuyMost people shopping for a good quality mattress buy a pocket spring one. Sure, memory foam and other types of mattress are popular, but most of us stick to what we know. But that decision still needs narrowing down from a vast… Read more: 6 Tips For Buying The Best Pocket Spring Mattress
- A Closer Look At The Casper Hybrid mattressby The Sleep GuyI’m thinking about writing a screenplay about the history of mattresses. If you’re sceptical, you might like to watch Joy, the Jennifer Lawrence movie about one woman’s mission to design a mop (I’m summarising somewhat, there’s a bit more to it… Read more: A Closer Look At The Casper Hybrid mattress
- Are Sleepeezee Mattress Reviews Good? + UK Deals 2024by The Sleep GuySleepeezee mattress reviews are more positive than many of their rivals. But that’s not the end of the story. The brand is also a long established name in the UK mattress market which has won major awards. Their prices won’t… Read more: Are Sleepeezee Mattress Reviews Good? + UK Deals 2024
- Best Hybrid Mattress in the UK 2024 – 5 Outstanding Designsby The Sleep GuyThere are a few different definitions of a ‘hybrid mattress’ online, but the most common one is a mattress which uses pocket springs and memory foam at the same time. Pocket springs are the more traditional way of making a… Read more: Best Hybrid Mattress in the UK 2024 – 5 Outstanding Designs
- Best Mattresses Beginners’ Guide 2024by The Sleep GuySo, which is the best brand of mattress? If money is no object, then I’d start by looking at mattress brands which have won big awards recently: There are also some less expensive brands which have won big awards. Most… Read more: Best Mattresses Beginners’ Guide 2024
- Best Medium Firm Mattress In The UK | Top 5 | 2024by The Sleep GuyThere’s a big choice for those who want the best medium firm mattress on the market in the UK. We’ve picked out five of the best value by looking at those with outstanding customer reviews, awards and decent specifications such… Read more: Best Medium Firm Mattress In The UK | Top 5 | 2024
- Best Memory Foam Mattress 2024 – 6 Outstanding UK Designsby The Sleep GuyThe best memory foam mattress will give you consistent all-over support. But that’s not all you should look for when choosing a memory foam mattress.
- Best Natural Mattress In the UK | 2024 Top 5 + Dealsby The Sleep GuyDefinitions vary a bit, but the best natural mattress is one that uses things like cotton, wool, latex and springs. Natural mattresses are usually more expensive than manmade mattresses as the materials are pricier. Some natural mattresses also use fancy… Read more: Best Natural Mattress In the UK | 2024 Top 5 + Deals
- Best Orthopedic Mattress/Orthopaedic Mattress |Top 5| 2024by The Sleep GuyWhere should you start if you want the best orthopedic mattress? It’s fair to say there’s some mixed advice online. Most of the time a mattress referred to as ‘orthopedic’ or ‘orthopaedic’ just means one that is very firm or extra… Read more: Best Orthopedic Mattress/Orthopaedic Mattress |Top 5| 2024
- Best Pocket Sprung Mattress 2024 – 6 Outstanding Mattressesby The Sleep GuyThe best pocket sprung mattress for you is one which is suited to your body and your wallet. This guide aims to help you narrow down the choice. Pocket sprung mattresses are the most popular type of mattress in the… Read more: Best Pocket Sprung Mattress 2024 – 6 Outstanding Mattresses
- Best Small Single Mattress In The UK | Top 5 | 2024by The Sleep GuyA standard small single mattress is 75cm wide and 190cm long. That’s 2 feet 6 inches wide and 6 feet 3 inches for anyone currently reaching for a tape measure. You’ll often find two small single mattresses crammed into a… Read more: Best Small Single Mattress In The UK | Top 5 | 2024
- Best Soft Mattress in the UK 2024 – 5 Winning Modelsby The Sleep GuyA soft mattress is generally best for lighter people. The general theory is that a mattress should keep your spine straight. A lighter person’s hips and shoulders won’t sink enough on a firm mattress. Meanwhile, an elephant would not get… Read more: Best Soft Mattress in the UK 2024 – 5 Winning Models
- Brook + Wilde Sleep Lux Mattress Review 2024 + Discount Codesby The Sleep GuyBrook + Wilde Sleep is one of the newer mattress companies competing for your money. Their ‘original and best selling’ mattress is called the Lux mattress.
- Buying a John Lewis Mattress? 6 Things You Need To Knowby The Sleep GuyWhich John Lewis Mattress Collection is best? And what’s the difference between John Lewis’s cheapest and most expensive mattress? Plus tips on Reduced to Clear John Lewis mattresses.
- Dunlopillo Mattress Review 2024 | Are They Worth The Money?by The Sleep GuyDunlopillo 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.… Read more: Dunlopillo Mattress Review 2024 | Are They Worth The Money?
- Emma NextGen Cooling Mattress – Review and Galleryby The Sleep GuyWe were recently sent an Emma NextGen Cooling Mattress. Here are a few photos, along with information on how it is designed.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Mattresses and Bedsby The Sleep GuyIf you’re looking for something to help you sleep, have a scroll through our mammoth list of questions that people asked about mattresses and beds. For example, what type of mattress does the King use? What mattress do five star… Read more: Frequently Asked Questions About Mattresses and Beds
- How To Build A Comfortable Mattress From Sofa Cushionsby The Sleep GuyFive steps to constructing a comfortable single bed from sofa cushions, a fitted sheet and a king size duvet cover – ideally for when you have to sleep in a lounge or on a sofa
- How To Choose A Mattress (Updated 2024)by The Sleep GuyFigure out whether you need a soft, medium or firm mattress (or something in between such as medium-firm). Decide whether you want springs or foam (more on that fascinating debate later, please control your excitement)
- Is An Orthopedic Mattress The Best For A Bad Back?by The Sleep GuySandi Toskvig and Alan Davies could fill a whole episode of QI discussing mattresses. Admittedly it would not be a ratings-winner but there are numerous myths and misconceptions about the mattress market. They have also gone past series M but… Read more: Is An Orthopedic Mattress The Best For A Bad Back?
- Is The Ergoflex 5G Mattress Good Value? Review + 2024 Discountsby The Sleep GuyThe Ergoflex Mattress is one of the lesser-known names in the UK mattress market. However, Ergoflex has a good reputation and certainly deserves a few seconds of your attention. Reviews are amongst the best you’ll find and they have a… Read more: Is The Ergoflex 5G Mattress Good Value? Review + 2024 Discounts
- Memory Foam v Pocket Spring Mattresses – Which Is Best?by The Sleep GuyMemory 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… Read more: Memory Foam v Pocket Spring Mattresses – Which Is Best?
- Premier Inn 2.0 Silentnight Mattress Review + Cheap Alternativesby The Sleep GuyPremier Inn’s mattresses are made by Silentnight. They are pocket sprung and cost about £550 – £850, depending on which size you go for. But are they any good? We look at specification and warranty, and suggest cheaper alternatives.
- Premier Inn Hypnos Mattress | Can I Still Buy It? + Alternativesby The Sleep GuyThe Premier Inn Hypnos mattress is no longer available but we’ve got 5 similar alternatives. and a test of how it performed after 1000 nights of use. Includes comparison with similar mattresses.
- Should I Buy A Nectar Mattress? Reviews + UK Discount Codes 2024by The Sleep GuyThe Nectar Mattress is made by one of the relatively new mattress companies operating in the UK. It got our attention because it was offering a ‘forever’ guarantee and a whole year to try it out. Since then it has… Read more: Should I Buy A Nectar Mattress? Reviews + UK Discount Codes 2024
- Silentnight Just Sleep – Which Mattress Is Best?by The Sleep GuyThe Just Sleep range of mattresses by Silentnight is their attempt to tap into the popularity of ‘Bed in a Box’ mattresses. Which is best for you?
- The 5 Questions You Need To Answer Before Buying a Bedby The Sleep GuyI honestly spent less time deciding which car to buy than which mattress. Buying a car is relatively simple. You’ve got an idea of which are the best manufacturers and you accept that you more-or-less get what you pay for.… Read more: The 5 Questions You Need To Answer Before Buying a Bed
- We’ve found the UK’s most expensive bed! You won’t believe the price!by The Sleep GuyWe’ve found the UK’s most expensive! Well, we think it’s the most expensive – but we’d love to hear from you if you know of a pricier one. It is called the Vispring Diamond Majesty Mattress & Divan Set and… Read more: We’ve found the UK’s most expensive bed! You won’t believe the price!
- What Is The Best Mattress For Arthritis? + UK Deals 2024by The Sleep GuyThere’s a lot of advice online about choosing the best mattress if you’ve got arthritis. However, it takes a while to sift through the sales pitches and get to some solid advice. Let’s take a look at what the actual experts say.
- What is the Best Mattress For Back Pain and Bad Backs?by The Sleep GuyFinding the best mattress for back pain takes a bit of research.. There are loads of guides online with diagrams of backs and videos of people showing off their bottoms so you can see how straight their spine is on… Read more: What is the Best Mattress For Back Pain and Bad Backs?
- What’s The Best Hypnos Mattress? Top 5 In The UKby The Sleep GuyYou’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… Read more: What’s The Best Hypnos Mattress? Top 5 In The UK
- What’s The Best Latex Mattress In The UK In 2024?by The Sleep GuyA latex mattress is a sustainable and natural alternative to a memory foam or pocket spring mattress. The best latex mattress will be supportive whilst also being more breathable than a foam mattress. They’re also good for people with allergies to dust mites.… Read more: What’s The Best Latex Mattress In The UK In 2024?
- What’s The Best Mattress For Back Sleepers? Top 5 + Dealsby The Sleep GuySo, what is the best mattress for back sleepers? The short answer is…it varies depending on your weight and build. I appreciate that’s as helpful as a sieve on a sinking ship. So, here’s the gist of it: Here’s a… Read more: What’s The Best Mattress For Back Sleepers? Top 5 + Deals
- What’s The Best Mattress For Couples? UK Top 4 + Discountsby The Sleep GuyFinding the best mattress for couples is not easy, particularly if one of you is much heavier than the other. The main issue is firmness, because lighter people need softer mattresses than heavier people. One option is to find a… Read more: What’s The Best Mattress For Couples? UK Top 4 + Discounts
- What’s The Best Mattress For Front Sleepers? 2024 Winnersby The Sleep GuyYou 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… Read more: What’s The Best Mattress For Front Sleepers? 2024 Winners
- What’s The Best Mattress For Side Sleepers? UK Top 5|2024by The Sleep GuyIf 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.
- What’s The Best Rest Assured Mattress In The UK?by The Sleep GuyThere’s plenty of choice if you want a Rest Assured mattress. They’re a big name in the UK mattress market and they’ve been going for more than a century. I’d describe a Rest Assured mattress as a mid-priced choice. They’re… Read more: What’s The Best Rest Assured Mattress In The UK?
- What’s The Best Silentnight Mattress? UK Top 5 | 2024by The Sleep GuyChoosing the best Silentnight mattress isn’t an easy task. They’ve got a much bigger range of mattresses than most companies and are probably the most famous mattress brand in the UK. Their range includes some very good value cheap foam… Read more: What’s The Best Silentnight Mattress? UK Top 5 | 2024
- What’s The Best Value Emperor Mattress and Emperor Bed?by The Sleep GuyAn 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… Read more: What’s The Best Value Emperor Mattress and Emperor Bed?
- What’s The Best Wool Mattress In The UK In 2024?by The Sleep GuyA wool mattress is what you’d call a ‘traditional’ choice for a mattress. They’re made in a tried-and-tested way. My mother would probably want a wool mattress after watching a feature on Countryfile about sheep shearing. Wool is a naturally… Read more: What’s The Best Wool Mattress In The UK In 2024?
- What’s The UK’s Best Pillow Top Mattress? Top 5 | 2024by The Sleep GuyA pillow top mattress is one where a comfortable topper is permanently attached onto the mattress. Various materials are used for the comfort layer on a pillowtop mattress. Some use natural materials such as latex and wool whilst others use… Read more: What’s The UK’s Best Pillow Top Mattress? Top 5 | 2024
- Which Emma Mattress Is Best? NextGen Premium, Luxe Cooling or Elite?by The Sleep GuyHeavier people who sleep on their front or back should try the Emma Luxe Cooling Mattress (££) as it is firmer than the others. Lighter people people who sleep on their side should try the Emma Elite Mattress (£££) as it is softer than the rest. People who are average size or weight can take their pick from the three medium firmness Emma mattresses.
- Which Eve Sleep Mattress Is Best? Original, Premium or Wunderflip?by The Sleep GuyEve Sleep now make 10 different mattresses. This gives you a lot more choice, but it also makes thing a lot more confusing when they have long names like The Eve Wunderflip Ultimate Hybrid Sleep Mattress.
- Which Is The Best Mattress Topper? Cheap + Luxury Picksby The Sleep GuyWhich is the best type of mattress topper? Before I give my opinion on the best mattress topper, I’ll give an explanation of the four main types of mattress topper: Natural fibre mattress toppers These are made from wool, feathers, duck… Read more: Which Is The Best Mattress Topper? Cheap + Luxury Picks
- Which Is The Best REM Fit Mattress? 400, 500, 600 or 1000?by The Sleep GuyIf you are working to a modest budget, my advice is to wait for a special offer and then go for one of the three cheapest REM Fit mattresses. If you are average weight and sleep on your side, go for the REM-Fit Hybrid Pocket 1000 Mattress. If you sleep on your back or front go for the REM-Fit 400 Hybrid Mattress if you are average weight or the REM-Fit 500 Ortho Mattress if you are heavier than average. They all come with a generous trial period and warranty.
- Which Is The Best Tempur Mattress? + UK Discounts 2024by The Sleep GuyThere are two main Tempur models but there are lots of extra decisions you need to make, such as whether you want a softer or firmer version. There are also variations depending on whether you buy your Tempur mattress from Tempur.com, John Lewis or Dreams.
- Which OTTY Mattress Is Best? Aura, Original, Pure+ or Firm?by The Sleep GuyThe Sleep Guy compares the OTTY Mattress range including OTTY Aura, Original Hybrid, Pure, Pure+ and OTTY Firm.
- Which Simba Mattress Is Best? Reviews + UK Discountsby The Sleep GuyThose of you who have been studiously following the mattress industry for several years (Ed: er, that’s just you) will remember when Simba just sold one mattress. It was a simple time when kids played outdoors and helicopter parenting was… Read more: Which Simba Mattress Is Best? Reviews + UK Discounts