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A good, quality, king-sized mattress.

 

Deborah writes:

 

Good morning!

My husband and I are looking for a good, quality, king-sized mattress to replace the one we've had for about six years. We were looking for one we had slept on at a hotel, and I stumbled on your website in my research. 

Wow, am I sure glad I found you before I spent money on another disappointment.  

However, I need help.

 

I am 61, husband is 64.  He is 6'0" and 210 lbs, I am 5'4" and 165 lbs.  

We are active (running, cycling, swimming, mountain biking), so we have standard aches and pains but nothing unusual.  

We like a firmer mattress and are both mostly side sleepers/some back sleeping.  

I was thinking about the Wolf Tulah with the option of adding a topper if needed later; or the Natura Greenspring--but which one?

 

Any guidance would be appreciated!

Best regards, Deborah

 

Hi Deborah,

The Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop Mattress is a terrific value.

Firm support and a comfortable sleeping surface that’s not too soft.

No off gassing, no sinking in, no sleeping hot.

If money is an issue, it’s a great buy and will outperform what you have now.

FedEx delivery to the front door is free and takes about two weeks.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/tulah-luxury-plush-eurotop/

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress is higher quality.

Despite the comfort designation of ‘ultra plush’, it’s nowhere near as soft as it sounds.

This is the brand we go to for very heavyweight people.

White Glove delivery includes setup in your bedroom and removal of all packaging materials. 

Delivery is free and takes about 6 weeks to arrive.

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-greenspring-pocketed-coil-mattresses/

There is a third option.

The Williams Mattress Co. makes the highest quality pocketed coil/latex mattresses.

The Williams Oxford Mattress is the one I’d recommend for you.

The upholstery is pure, organic latex…a much higher grade of latex than the blended latex used in the Greenspring Mattresses.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/

White Glove Delivery is free....arriving in about 2 weeks.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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Holiday Inn Sealy Posturepedic Sleep Soundly Plush Mattress.

Tracey writes:

Hi Pete,

We stayed at a Holiday Inn and really liked the Sealy Posturepedic Sleep Soundly Plush Mattress.  

We saw online that this Sealy mattress has been discontinued, and that the Wolf mattress may be the one that is most comparable?  

Thank you in advance for any information you can provide. 

Thank you, Tracey 

 

Good Morning Tracey,

The Wolf Tulah Luxury Plush Eurotop Mattress is what we recommend to mimic the hotel mattress experience at home.

Shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/tulah-luxury-plush-eurotop/

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Thanks, Pete 

 

 

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I've tried several mattresses. I suffer with chronic back pain.

Chrissy writes:

 

Hello Peter,

Just stumbled across your blog and web page and really need to ask a question. 

Last night I spent the night at Holiday Inn express and woke up to not a single ache or pain. 

This is really unheard of for me. 

I've tried several mattresses over the last couple of years. I suffer every morning with chronic back pain. 

I go to sleep with it and I wake up with it. Not this morning, though. 

So, I called the hotel and asked what was I sleeping on. They said it was a Simmons Beautyrest. 

However, after reading your comments I am now scratching my head and wondering if there is something better out there. 

Any advice would be nice.

Thank you, Chrissy

 

Good Morning, Chrissy.

What makes a Simmons Beautyrest mattress so comfortable is the individually pocketed coils. 

They provide contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of the spine.

This is the key to relieving chronic back pain.

Simmons had been making hotel grade mattresses with no memory foam in them.

That’s not true today.

Any mattress you buy that’s upholstered with memory foam is a waste of money.

Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing…and not under the terms of the warranty.

Besides being a poor-quality product, memory foam off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made...and sleeps hot.

 

We carry a number of mattresses that use an individually pocketed coil system.

None, of which, have any memory foam in them.

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Medium Plush Mattress is most like the hotel mattress you slept on.

It provides the individually pocketed coils for you back pain relief, and has NO Memory Foam in it.

Click on this link to view that mattress:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

Delivery is Fast and Free.

 

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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Chattam and Wells Mattress, not living up to expectations.

Kelly writes:

Hi Pete,

I (60F) and my husband (61M) are in need of a new mattress set. 

We replaced our 20 year old Chattam and Wells firm mattress (due to pressure pain) with their plusher mattress about 5 years ago and it’s been downhill since. 

Our bed dips badly on both sides and we are desperate for a good night's sleep. 

This set has not lived up to our expectations.

 

My husband is 5’10” 230 lbs with a bad back. He also has some heart issues. 

He is mainly a side sleeper. I am 5’4” 191 lbs with hip and shoulder pain and some neck issues. 

I am a side/stomach sleeper. He sleeps hot, I sleep cold.

 

Recently we traveled and stayed at a LaQuinta. 

To our surprise we both slept great! No pain! And we both slept through the night. 

Now we realize our problem isn’t age related. It's mattress related. 

We are on a mission to replace our mattress.

 

I know we can purchase the mattress that LaQuinta uses but is that advised? 

I believe it was a medium firm, tight top. They are currently having a great sale. 

And they even have the moveable platform base. Is that recommended? 

I'm definitely not a fan of pillow top mattresses. 

We currently have a memory foam topper to help with pressure points. 

I’m not a fan of that, either.

Would love to hear what you would suggest for us.

Thanks, Kelly

 

Good Morning Kelly,

20 years ago, it was difficult to buy a bad mattress.

Back then, memory foam could only be had through Tempur-Pedic.

Today, most mattresses are upholstered with memory foam…now that all of the name brands have been sold. Tempur-Pedic owns Sealy and S&F. An investment group bought Simmons and Serta…all using memory foam to enhance profits by making the consumer a frequent buyer.

 

LaQuinta features Simmons Beautyrest.

The problem is that the mattress you slept on may be an older mattress with no memory foam in it. Any new mattress you buy from them will have memory foam, which will bring you around to where you are today within a couple of years or so.

 

We specialize in mattresses that have no memory foam in them.

The mattress most like the older mattresses used in hotels is:

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Mattress 

Click on this link to view that mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

 

This mattress uses the same components used it that hotel mattress, an individually pocketed coil system for support and polyurethane foam for comfort.

 

My first choice for anyone the size of your husband, is a mattress upholstered with latex foam…the most durable of all the upholstery materials for the last 100 years.

Latex is cushy, but doesn’t allow you to sink. The feel it creates is one of Floating.

 

We carry two brands that use pocketed coils for support and latex upholstery.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattresses are all on the firm side, even their ultra plush model.

The Williams Mattress Co. Mattresses provide more surface comfort, with their Bristol model being the most luxurious.

Any of these mattresses will give you the longevity you had been used to.

Click on each of these links to view those lines of mattresses.

 

https://themattressexpert.com/natura-greenspring-pocketed-coil-mattresses/

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/the-williams-mattress-co/

 

These mattresses come with white glove delivery.

The first mattress arrives via UPS.

 

I’m not a fan of adjustable bed bases.

Their therapeutic value is minimal and with the head raised, all of your body weight shifts to a central point in the mattress, just under your butt.

THIS spot in the mattress is where it will wear first…and much quicker than when your weight is more evenly distributed. It’s a lot to spend for so little benefit.

 

Your body’s natural alignment should be maintained when sleeping…for that, flat is best. If you need a new foundation, I recommend this one from Magniflex:

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

Everything we carry comes with Free Delivery

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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What mattress is most like the hotel mattress I slept on?

John writes:

Hello Pete, 

I slept on a mattress, last night, in Massachusetts Hotel. 

What mattress is most like the hotel mattress I slept on?

Thanks, John

 

Hi John,

Hotel mattresses consist of individually pocketed coils, which promoted proper spinal alignment, and are upholstered with Polyurethane Foam for long lasting comfort at a reasonable price. 

 

The Thomasville Artisan Franklin Mattress has the specifications most like those used in most hotels.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

 

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Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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I have been sleeping on an Endy mattress, and hate it.

Ella writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I have been sleeping on an Endy mattress for 2.5 years and hate it.

I have more pain now than ever and I can hardly get out of the bed in the morning because of it.  

I am 42 and suffer herniated discs and hip joint issue. 

Due to my injuries, I have a weakened core and suffer lower back pain if not supported properly. 

I sleep on my side/tummy. 

I can't have a bed that allows me to sink, and it can't be too hard that my hips feel pressure.  

I am 35 lbs over weight, that seems to remain consistent no matter what I do!

 

 

I thought my injury was just getting worse until last week when I stayed at a hotel for 3 nights.

I quickly realized I had no pain in the morning. Since being back home, I can hardly walk.  

Before Endy we had a Tempur-Pedic which also caused me crippling pain. 

 

My husband sleeps back/side and has had upper back and neck pain ever since getting this stupid bed.  

Can you suggest a bed for us?

Thanks, Ella

 

Hello Ella,

An individually pocketed coil unit is designed to maintain the natural alignment of the spine, which is the best you can do to relieve pain from disc related back problems.

The worst you can do is any mattress upholstered with memory foam.

Memory foam softens as it warms from your body heat, allowing you to sink, which throws off your spine's alignment. Any mattress upholstered with memory foam will make any back problems worse.

That hotel mattress used an individually pocketed coil and no memory foam.

 

We specialize in mattresses that have no memory foam in them.

Through us, you have many options, and at various price points.

The mattress that we carry, which most closely mimics the specifications in most hotel mattresses is:

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

 

This mattress has the individually pocketed coil support needed to relieve your back pain. 

It has NO Memory Foam in it...very much the feel of a hotel mattress.

 

If you continue to have hip pain, simply add a Removable Mattress Topper.

A mattress topper is one of the few things that pay for themselves.

Besides adding comfort, it absorbs much of your body's weight, which extends the life of the mattress.

Here's a link to our wide selection of Mattress Toppers:

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-toppers-latex-more/

 

 

Your husband's neck pain is likely to resolve itself, once his body is back to it's proper alignment.

Should he feel the need for a new pillow, I recommend the PureBliss Classic Talalay Latex Pillow, which he'll find to be super comfy and extremely long-lasting. 

Here's a link to our full selection of high quality pillows:

https://themattressexpert.com/organics/organic-pillows/

 

 

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Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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What’s the Best Mattress for getting that “Hotel Night’s Sleep”?

What’s the Best Mattress for getting that “Hotel Night’s Sleep”?

 

Best Mattress for getting that “Hotel Night’s Sleep”

The Thomasville Artisan Collection Franklin Mattress sports the same Coils and Upholstery Layers found in the vast majority of Hotel Mattresses. 

 

Discounted Pricing

Free UPS Shipping 

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/thomasville-artisan-collection/

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

Never:

Use an old box spring/foundation with any new mattress. 

Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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Simmons Beauty Rest Felicity Hotel Mattress.

Hello

I'm looking for a Simmons Beauty Rest Felicity Hotel Mattress.

Are you able to assist me??

 

Good Morning,

Hotel grade mattresses are not available at any retail store, despite marketing to the contrary.

 

Your choices are: Buy it from the hotel or from the manufacturer directly.

It’s almost always less expensive to get it from the source.

Here’s a link to Simmons’ Hospitality website.

https://beautyresthospitality.com/

 

 

A word of caution:

The mattress, currently being sold, may or may not be the same as the one you slept on. If it is the same, it’s still likely to feel differently at first…being brand new, while the one you slept on was “broken in”, so to speak.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

Never:

Use an old box spring/foundation with any new mattress. 

Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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Four Seasons Stearns and Foster Hotel Mattress.

Raj writes:

 

Hi Pete,

Which Stearns and Foster mattress is same as the Four Seasons Hotel mattress?

What do you mattress you recommend?

I’m a side sleeper 190 lbs with shoulder pains on the side I sleep. 

I prefer plush Hotel mattresses as never had issues when I sleep in hotel.

Thanks, Raj

 

Hi Raj,

S&F was purchased by Sealy decades ago.

Tempurpedic acquired S&F when they bought Sealy in 2013.

 

Hotel grade mattresses are not available at any retail store.

They must be purchased through Tempur/Sealy’s Hospitality Division or through the hotel.

Here’s the contact information you’ll need to shop for what you want.

 

Holly Shoaf 

 1-800-707-3259…option 2

[email protected]

 

We had been a S&F dealer for decades before they were sold.

Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush is what we recommend.

Shown here: https://themattressexpert.com/liberty-ultra-plush/

White Glove Delivery is Free.

 

Thanks, Pete 

 

 

A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of any mattress, keeping it clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

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I had a great experience on the mattress at a hotel.

Hi Pete,

I came across your site when doing some research.

Like several others that have contacted you, I had a great experience on the mattress at a hotel.

It appears to have been a Simmons Beautyrest. Which one?...who knows?

 

We recently returned a Queen-sized Saatva mattress.

I have bulging discs in my lower back and I found their bed made my pain worse.

 

I’m looking to buy a mattress that will help me wake up rested and not in pain.

I can tell during the night my hips get out of alignment, which exacerbates my back pain.

What mattress would you recommend?

Any guidance you can offer would be appreciated.

Thank you, Jennifer

 

Hi Jennifer,

What makes a Beautyrest so comfortable is the individually pocketed coil unit.

Each coil moves independently from one another, which maintains the natural alignment of your spine.

This type of coil system also provides a great degree of motion separation...not feeling each other move.

 

Memory foam is a horrible product.

It's a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from your body heat.

As you sink into it, the natural alignment of your spine is gone, causing back pain.

Memory foam reflects your body heat back to you and causes you to sleep hot.

Memory foam is specifically designed to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.

Today, even hotel Beautyrests have some memory foam in them. 

 

Here is a link to mattresses we recommend as an excellent substitute.

The Brolynn Old Fashioned Two Sided Mattress in Plush has the greater degree of surface comfort.

Click on this link to view specifications and prices:

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattresses/wolf-hybrid-mattress/

 

These mattresses also use an individually pocketed coil unit...containing NO Memory Foam

The coils are stronger than Simmons coils and the upholstery is better.

In fact, these specifications exceed anything that Simmons makes today.

 

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Thanks, Pete 

 

Never:

Use an old box spring/foundation with any new mattress. 

Doing so voids the warranty of the mattress.

https://themattressexpert.com/mattress-foundations/magniflex-kd-foundations/

 

Always:

Use a waterproof mattress protector. 

Your new mattress will last longer if kept clean and dry.

https://themattressexpert.com/waterproof-mattress-protectors-encasements/

 

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter 

 

 

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