Most Comfortable Mattress: Achieving Sleep Comfort

Consider the Levels of Mattress Firmness

Know what your body needs and check out all the different mattress comfort levels to find the one that best suits you. Keep in mind that comfort level is subjective.

For Sleepers Who Prefer a Hard Surface
With very little to no give, an extra firm mattress is for sleepers who crave a harder feel. This solid foundation is ideal for back sleepers who need consistent support.

For Sleepers Who Want a Solid Surface
A firm mattress is often compared to sleeping on a bed of grass. This solid foundation is key for those who need maximum support and don't want any sensation of sinking into the bed. Back sleepers most commonly choose a firm mattress.

For Sleepers Who Want a Little Cushion
A cushion-firm mattress provides additional comfort and cushion at the sleeping surface. Likened to resting on a blanket at the beach, this mostly-firm surface provides a bit of extra padding right where you can feel it.

For Sleepers Who Prefer Plush
Enveloping your body in a soft-to-the-touch surface, a plush mattress is popular with sleepers who need less firm support. A smart cushion pattern provides extra support.

For Sleepers Who Prefer a Cloud-Like Sleep
The highest level of comfort in mattresses, the ultra plush has the softest feel at the surface and often features additional pillow top padding. It's the perfect choice for those who want to be surrounded in plushness.

How to Find Your Best Mattress Type

Before you sleep on it, let us introduce you to all the different types of mattresses so you can pick out the one that best suits you. Consider which mattress matches your comfort and needs, how the support system is designed and constructed, and how the mattress itself feels.

Keep these questions in mind as you read through the pros and cons of each mattress type:

• Do I wake up with any pain?
• Do I sleep through the night uninterrupted?
• Do I get hot in the middle of the night?
• Does my current mattress sag in the middle or at the sides?

Innerspring Mattress

The Good

• Made with steel springs and coils constructed of thicker metal to help provide better motion separation and long-lasting durability.
• Available in a range of support and comfort.

The Flip Side

• Coils can wear down over time, which might result in a sagging mattress.
• Can be noisy.

Memory Foam Mattress

The Good

• Helps provide balance, support and breathability in an innovative polyurethane mix.
• Molds to your curves, contours, and is sensitive to pressure and temperature.
• Returns to its original shape when weight is removed.
• Gel memory foam helps regulates temperature, promotes air circulation and dissipates heat, so you can sleep cooler.

The Flip Side

• Some can be heavy, but you don’t have to turn them every few months, so after installation it shouldn’t be an issue.

Hybrid Mattress

The Good

• Combines the durability of a steel coil innerspring with the responsiveness, luxury and comfort of memory foam and support layers—the best of both worlds!
• Foam layers help minimize the transfer of motion.

The Flip Side

• Can feel heavy if you need to move it.
• Can have a shorter life span.

Latex Mattress

The Good

• Crafted from natural or synthetic rubber containing large amounts of elastic to help provide consistent comfort and outstanding durability.
• An environmentally friendly choice known for its responsiveness to the shape of your body, along with its incredible compression resistance and gentle support.

The Flip Side

• Mostly available online, but trial periods can give you a chance to test them out.

Air Mattress

The Good

• Great for hosting guests or temporary living situations.
• Enjoy easy comfort with features like built-in air pumps, quick-deflating valves, comfort controls and more.
• Look for options with built-in headboards and double layers to make getting in and out of bed easier.

The Flip Side

• Typically, an air mattress is not a long-term solution.

The Bed in a Box

The Good

• Memory foam mattresses are the typical style.
• Come with simple instructions to set up.
• Designs are narrowed down to fit a variety of body types and sleep styles.

The Flip Side

• You can’t try every design in store.

Make room for your new mattress
with Macy’s White Glove Service.

Spare yourself the heavy lifting. Choose our White Glove Service to have your mattress hand-delivered to your room and set up for you. We’ll remove all the packaging, plus your old mattress, leaving you with nothing but the sleep of your dreams.

Still need help? Macy’s is here to help! Please call 1-800-BUY-MACY (289-6229) for additional product information.