Mattress

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CAPP0

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19,580 posts

203 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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We bought a quite expensive mattress (£1600, that's just the mattress, not the bed too) about 18 months ago, but I've come to the conclusion that it really is just too firm. I wake up aching every morning now, and I just want to change it.

The mattress is in pristine condition, always had a topper, no marks, etc, but of course it is a second-hand mattress. On the one hand, scummy, on the other hand, does anyone get a brand-new mattress when they check into a hotel?

It's a 6ft/superking. Does it have any material value, and if so, what's the best way to sell it? It seems somehow wrong to throw it in the tip!

Bigbox

598 posts

211 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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I'm in a similar situation but my missus loves it (the mattress)

Am sure it's doing my back in, especially as when i lie on one of my kids mattresses i feel comfort but can't bear to give up on it

What replacement are you thinking of?

CAPP0

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19,580 posts

203 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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Everyone says the Premier Inn ones are the way to go! I need to test one somewhere. They're c. £650 I think, which is a bit more palatable.

RVVUNM

1,913 posts

209 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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We have a £1200 mattress on our main bed, which is nice, in fact perfect. Imagine my surprise when recently we bought a new double mattress for our spare room for £175 from Ikea and its as good. The bloody thing came all rolled up and vacuum packed which I would have thought would have wrecked the springs. Not sure how long it will last.

Shaw Tarse

31,543 posts

203 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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CAPP0 said:
Everyone says the Premier Inn ones are the way to go! I need to test one somewhere.
I wonder where you could test one? scratchchin

Targarama

14,635 posts

283 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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We just bought a Premier Inn mattress. Buy online via a link on their website. They are Hypnos brand and built to order. £530ish delivered. Took around 6 weeks I think.

This was after getting totally confused at the range on offer at the various 'bed' shops. £200, £1,000? Which is comfy? trying one in the shop isn't the same as shagging/sleeping on one. Then I realised, we always liked Premier Inn beds...

CAPP0

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19,580 posts

203 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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There's a Premier Inn not far away, might have to see if they'll let us try.

So, what to do with the existing one? Worth trying eBay?

Simpo Two

85,399 posts

265 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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CAPP0 said:
So, what to do with the existing one? Worth trying eBay?
There must be some kind of foam topper you can add for £50 to make it feel softer...

CAPP0

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19,580 posts

203 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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Simpo Two said:
CAPP0 said:
So, what to do with the existing one? Worth trying eBay?
There must be some kind of foam topper you can add for £50 to make it feel softer...
I looked and they were over £200? Seems a bit of a risk. This is the mattress: http://www.dreams.co.uk/resplendent-mattress which already has a foam topper. Not convinced another one will be enough?

Plus, it's so deep already that the (good quality) sheets only just stretch over.

Simpo Two

85,399 posts

265 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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Memory foam as well, shudder. So, when you lie on your side your spine is not horizontal but your hips stick up?

sicourt

76 posts

111 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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Targarama said:
We just bought a Premier Inn mattress. Buy online via a link on their website. They are Hypnos brand and built to order. £530ish delivered. Took around 6 weeks I think.

This was after getting totally confused at the range on offer at the various 'bed' shops. £200, £1,000? Which is comfy? trying one in the shop isn't the same as shagging/sleeping on one. Then I realised, we always liked Premier Inn beds...
+1 for Premier Inn. Bought a Super King size for my existing bed frame, think it was about £650. Very comfy, best I have owned and excellent quality - made by Hypnos a Royal warrant holder.

skinnyman

1,638 posts

93 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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I wanted a premier in mattress, missus said it was too soft and wanted a firm one, guess which one we bought........

tim0409

4,404 posts

159 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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RVVUNM said:
We have a £1200 mattress on our main bed, which is nice, in fact perfect. Imagine my surprise when recently we bought a new double mattress for our spare room for £175 from Ikea and its as good. The bloody thing came all rolled up and vacuum packed which I would have thought would have wrecked the springs. Not sure how long it will last.
I hired a transit van to pick up a couple of single mattresses from Ikea - I couldn't believe it when the automatic lift came down with two packages the size of rolled up sleeping bags! The would have fitted in the back of the OH's mini.

We have just ordered a new mattress from a company my wife uses to supply the hotel she manages (they manufacture them for the hotel trade); I've slept in the hotel quite a few times and always found the beds to be super comfy (it's an expensive "boutique" hotel) - £297 for a king which is a bargain as our current mattress (sealy) cost the same and is pretty poor

To the OP; I'm sure a well worded advert on eBay would generate interest.


Doofus

25,805 posts

173 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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If you think the mattress is too hard, try a mattress topper. It makes a surprising difference.

Superbad

274 posts

181 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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My mate phoned Hypnos HQ, asked them which mattress was closest to the Premier Inn one. As they only supplied the Premier Inn one them.

They recommended Hypnos Ortho wool (also available in cashmere). Can get firm or extra firm.

He shopped around and got one for £420 in a double.

mikeiow

5,365 posts

130 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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anyone here considered getting 'connecting' mattresses - one can be softer, the other firm.
We are (I prefer firmer), but not done any real research yet....

XMT

3,792 posts

147 months

Saturday 9th July 2016
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sicourt said:
Targarama said:
We just bought a Premier Inn mattress. Buy online via a link on their website. They are Hypnos brand and built to order. £530ish delivered. Took around 6 weeks I think.

This was after getting totally confused at the range on offer at the various 'bed' shops. £200, £1,000? Which is comfy? trying one in the shop isn't the same as shagging/sleeping on one. Then I realised, we always liked Premier Inn beds...
+1 for Premier Inn. Bought a Super King size for my existing bed frame, think it was about £650. Very comfy, best I have owned and excellent quality - made by Hypnos a Royal warrant holder.
Funnily enough I remember an old post from 8 months back saying the premier inn beds where the bees knees and I always did have lovely sleepy nights in their beds so I ordered mine few days ago

NorthDave

2,366 posts

232 months

Saturday 9th July 2016
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Superbad said:
My mate phoned Hypnos HQ, asked them which mattress was closest to the Premier Inn one. As they only supplied the Premier Inn one them.

They recommended Hypnos Ortho wool (also available in cashmere). Can get firm or extra firm.

He shopped around and got one for £420 in a double.
Must have been the wool one for that amount. We sell quite a few of the Orthos Cashmere ones - they are firm but they are comfy and the build quality is outstanding.

If you do go for one then I would heartly recommend the wool topper too. I think they are £200 from memory but designed for the mattress.

Evoluzione

10,345 posts

243 months

Saturday 9th July 2016
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skinnyman said:
I wanted a premier in mattress, missus said it was too soft and wanted a firm one, guess which one we bought........
Mattresses are like pizzas, you can get them made 50/50.
I work in the biggest mattress making area in the Country so just wandered into a factory shop and they made me one to whatever spec I wanted and delivered it.

Evanivitch

20,061 posts

122 months

Saturday 9th July 2016
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I swear by Ikea mattresses.

And I sold a generic king size mattress for 25 quid on gumtree. Hated it.