Talk to me about mattresses

[WelshChris]

Not sure where to post this so I’ll try the lounge.

I need a new double mattress. Ours is around 10 years old now and past it’s best. I’m starting to wake up with back pain which is a sure sign that it needs replacing.

In short, has anyone got any brand advice? - There seem to be a few companies advertising online and on tv at the moment (Emma is the one that springs to mind) so I’m interested in any tips / reviews.

Ta!

[Nickbrapp]

If you’re going memory foam don’t bother with anything but a tempur. I have one and have no regrets. It’s not like sink in amazing comfy but it’s so supportive, I have a back issue and it’s non existent in it, never get too hot, don’t roll together and can’t feel my OH turning over etc, never needs flipping, well worth the cash.

It was a very close call between it and a Hypnos sprung with pillow topper but the tempur just pipped it.

Lasts 20 years apparently.

[FWIW]

Just returned an Emma. Hated it.
Have now ordered the PH favourite John Ryan.

[iacabu]

Another vote for John Ryan.

We're a couple of months in with an Origins pocket 1500 and very happy so far

[Doofus]

We bought an Emma recently, and we love it.

Having had many matrresses and many beds over the years, at a range of price points, the most important thing I've learned is to use a sprung bed base.

[pmanson]

iacabu said:

Another vote for John Ryan.

We're a couple of months in with an Origins pocket 1500 and very happy so far

A year for us and still sleeping well

[alorotom]

Thread disappoints ... I misread it as “mistresses”


Returned a Nectar mattress - it was awful.

[jontymo]

pmanson said:

iacabu said:

Another vote for John Ryan.

We're a couple of months in with an Origins pocket 1500 and very happy so far

A year for us and still sleeping well

Nearly 3 years on our John Ryan Artisan Naturals - no issues so far.

[PrinceRupert]

We have a John Ryan Artisan Luxury, it is great.

[LeadFarmer]

pmanson said:

A year for us and still sleeping well

Thats a long time to be asleep.

[Funk]

I'm also a John Ryan advocate.

I have the Resilience 2 and it's supremely comfortable and supportive. 2 years in now and can't fault it.

[Bullet-Proof_Biscuit]

I can whole heartedly recommend an orthopaedic mattress. I'm early 30's, so due to not having back pains, the orthopaedic aspect merely provides sheer comfort.

[dickymint]

Spend a night in a Premier Inn then report back

[Turn7]

[quote=dickymint]Spend a night in a Premier Inn then report back [/quote

I have always said that the Prem Inn was the one to buy....

But never quite bitten the bullet......

[Funk]

dickymint said:

Spend a night in a Premier Inn then report back

Turn7 said:

I have always said that the Prem Inn was the one to buy....

But never quite bitten the bullet......

The Premier Inn ones are not great, mainly because they have a sewn-on 'pillow-top'; this means the mattress can't be flipped, only rotated. Secondly that topper will wear out quicker than the mattress underneath will but.....because it's sewn on, it can't be replaced. This means either living with a worn out topper or replacing the entire mattress.

https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/...

Specific article on the Premier Inn mattress: https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/...

Call me a JR fan-boy or whatever, it's cool - JR's comments make logical sense to me about the pros and cons of the Premier Inn mattress and pillow-top design in general.

Edited by Funk on Sunday 1st November 23:00

[dickymint]

Funk said:

dickymint said:

Spend a night in a Premier Inn then report back

Turn7 said:

I have always said that the Prem Inn was the one to buy....

But never quite bitten the bullet......

The Premier Inn ones are not great. mainly because they have a sewn-on 'pillow-top'; this means the mattress can't be flipped, only rotated. Secondly that topper will wear out quicker than the mattress underneath will but.....because it's sewn on, it can't be replaced. This means either living with a worn out topper or replacing the entire mattress.

https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/...

Specific article on the Premier Inn mattress: https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/...

Call me a JR fan-boy or whatever, it's cool - JR's comments make logical sense to me about the pros and cons of the Premier Inn mattress and pillow-top design in general.

Edited by Funk on Sunday 1st November 22:56

5 years in our Super Kingsize Hypnos and never once rotated it or even felt the need to.

[Funk]

dickymint said:

Funk said:

dickymint said:

Spend a night in a Premier Inn then report back

Turn7 said:

I have always said that the Prem Inn was the one to buy....

But never quite bitten the bullet......

The Premier Inn ones are not great. mainly because they have a sewn-on 'pillow-top'; this means the mattress can't be flipped, only rotated. Secondly that topper will wear out quicker than the mattress underneath will but.....because it's sewn on, it can't be replaced. This means either living with a worn out topper or replacing the entire mattress.

https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/...

Specific article on the Premier Inn mattress: https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/...

Call me a JR fan-boy or whatever, it's cool - JR's comments make logical sense to me about the pros and cons of the Premier Inn mattress and pillow-top design in general.

5 years in our Super Kingsize Hypnos and never once rotated it or even felt the need to.

Well every single mattress manufacturer I can find recommends it - including Hypnos - so perhaps you should...

[Jamescrs]

I highly recommend Sealy mattresses, currently on our second and they are brilliant in my opinion.

I tried an Emma mattress in between for 12 months and it literally fell to pieces in that time, awful in my opinion.

The first Sealy lasted 9 years before it was worn out, I bought the second one during lockdown online

[anonymous-user]

We got a Vispring. Had it made with different firmness on each side. Super comfortable, but very heavy to move.

[lothianJim]

Personally I like to buy an average mattress and then top it with the best quality foam topper I can afford. It's the top layer that makes the most difference, to me, so I like to concentrate money there.