A pillowtop is for you if you love a soft, cushioned sleep surface.
Pillowtop mattresses have an extra layer of comfort material adhered to the top of the mattress. This extra cushioning layer consists of memory foam or fibre filling, providing a cloud-like sleep.
The beauty of pillowtop mattresses is they can be soft for the first few centimetres of travel, but firm underneath, giving you excellent support.
Another benefit of pillowtop mattresses is the extra layer of comfort material can help to absorb motion, meaning that couples won’t feel each other’s movements during the night (fantastic if one of you tosses and turns a lot!).
This article uncovers six excellent pillowtop mattresses for sumptuous sleep – consider it a cheat sheet to buying the perfect mattress.
Let’s jump in!
1. Sleepeezee Jessica Plush 2200
Firmness: Medium.
The Sleepeezee Jessica Plush 2200 offers the most sumptuous sleep with Dreamzone memory foam that responds to your body faster than standard foam and 2,200 pocket springs that instantly adjust to your body shape.
The pillowtop is a 3cm layer of goodness, giving you a super-soft sleep surface with platinum breathable fibres and a micro-quilted finish.
This mattress also has a foam-encapsulated border for excellent edge support and a 10-year guarantee for complete peace of mind.
2. Giltedge Beds Geneva
Price: From £569.
Firmness: Medium.
The Giltedge Beds Geneva is a hidden gem of the mattress world, with advanced Flotech memory foam that isolates motion, 3,000 pocket springs, and a memory gel pillowtop that dissipates body heat to keep you comfortable in all seasons.
We love this mattress’s cushioning and support, which is ideal for side sleepers and anyone weighing between 140 and 190 lbs.
Despite its advanced memory gel foam and super-high spring count, the Geneva only costs £649 for a double. Now that’s a bargain!
3. Silentnight Mirastar Memory Cushion
Price: From £359.
Firmness: Medium firm.
The Silentnight Mirastar Memory Cushion is a Miracoil (open coil) mattress with a sumptuous foam pillowtop. Despite being a cheap mattress, it has edge-to-edge support and zoned foam for fantastic support.
The Mirastar also features a hypoallergenic cover and a layer of support foam for added comfort. It also comes with a five-year guarantee for peace of mind.
The mattress is perfect for those who suffer from back and joint pain, as it provides the perfect balance of comfort and support.
4. Sleepeezee Wool Supreme
Price: From £499.
Firmness: Medium firm.
The Sleepeezee Wool Supreme contains natural fillings like cotton and 100% British wool, making it an eco-friendly choice. The pillowtop contains natural fibres that are breathable and provide excellent responsiveness.
With 2,400 pocket springs, the Sleepeezee Wool Supreme offers incredible support, making it perfect for back sleepers and heavier people.
It’s backed by Sleepeezee’s 10-year warranty and is suitable for all body shapes – a fantastic option if you want a natural mattress.
5. Giltedge Beds Premier Rest
Price: From £429.
Firmness: Medium.
The Giltedge Beds Premier Rest is a beautiful pillowtop mattress that shuns memory foam for fibre fillings. It has 1,000 pocket springs and a soft, springy surface that responds to your body shape without that sinking feeling.
The pillowtop is akin to sleeping on a thick, plush hollowfibre mattress topper, providing lots of squishiness while retaining breathability.
This mattress is best for people who prefer a firmer sleeping surface and those with back pain or joint issues.
6. Sleepeezee G4
Price: From £699.
Firmness: Soft medium.
The Sleepeezee G4 keeps you cool and comfortable overnight with its graphite memory foam layer. The Softech springs and memory foam are configured to provide superior support while contouring to minimise aches and pains.
The soft-medium sleep surface is perfect for side sleepers and people weighing under 135 lbs (people weighing over this will find it too soft).
The pillowtop layer is filled with graphite memory foam, and you get 4,200 SoftTech and pocket springs for incredible motion isolation and comfort.
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