Finding the Perfect Mattress for a Restful Night
After years of testing excellent beds around the West, this editor decided to upgrade his sleeping experience with a top-of-the-line Beautyrest mattress worthy of a luxury hotel.
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It’s National Sleep Month and I’m here for it. Working as an editor at Sunset I’ve become a bit of a sleep snob. After years of staying in dozens of boutique hotels, resorts, and luxury retreats throughout the West, I became a sort of student of what makes a truly great bed, pulling off duvets and bottom sheets to see whether there was a pillow top or foam top, and to check the brand. I used to think I was a firm-mattress kind of guy, but I’ve come to realize I need a plush top with a firm, supportive base. I like to sink in just a little, but not too much. And after years of squeezing into a queen-size bed, my wife and I decided to finally make the leap to a king, ensuring we both get the space and uninterrupted rest we deserve. From reducing stress to strengthening immunity and supporting mental well-being, quality sleep is a non-negotiable part of self-care. And while there’s no shortage of ways to optimize rest—high thread-count linens, contouring pillows, cooling toppers, white noise machines, and even sleep trackers—nothing is more foundational than the mattress itself.
That’s why, after years of sleeping on a “pretty good” mattress, and reading dozens of articles on mattress brands and rules, I decided it was time for a full upgrade, which led me to the Beautyrest Black® Hybrid, Series 3 Plush, a mattress that combines the best of all worlds. While some folks are nuts about all-foam mattresses and others love a classic coil construction, I wanted a hybrid mattress that has the old-school underpinnings that provide a structured foundation of individually wrapped coils but new-school foam softness and cooling on top.
A Century of Better Sleep
I went with Beautyrest because they’re a legend in the sleep industry. And it isn’t just another mattress brand—it’s a pioneer in sleep innovation that’s been redefining rest since 1925. They’ve been at the forefront of sleep technology, introducing Pocketed Coil® Technology—a game-changing design featuring individually wrapped coils providing support that contours to your body and minimizes motion transfer. No more mini earthquakes every time your partner shifts positions. Upgrading to the Beautyrest Black Hybrid, Series 3 Plush felt like finding the perfect “black tux” of mattresses—timeless, sophisticated, and built to perform. It’s made to order and designed for those who appreciate both luxury and functionality.
The white-glove delivery service let me schedule my delivery to the day and kept me informed on the mattress’s status with text messages. As promised, within a three-hour window on my delivery day the mattress arrived, and it was a beauty: Sleek in a chic black colorway, it even looked luxurious. Mattresses are notoriously unwieldy, so we were thrilled to have the delivery team set up the heavy and solidly constructed mattress right in our bedroom.
Then came the first night’s sleep. Beautyrest’s Triple-Stranded Pocketed Coil® Technology provided a level of support I hadn’t realized I was missing, while the ContourFit® Design with Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam cradled my body for exceptional pressure relief. The cool-to-the-touch Sleep Climate™ Surface kept me comfortable all night, ensuring I didn’t overheat—a game-changer for warm sleepers like me.
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Rest Reclaimed
The first night was like I’d taken a staycation at a luxury hotel: The top was cozy and supportive, the expansive king an upgrade in space. I stretched out and turned on my side with no pressure points to distract me from my dreams, and no discernible movement when my wife tossed and turned. I didn’t just upgrade my mattress—I upgraded my sleep. Every night since making the switch, I’ve woken up feeling more rested, more refreshed, and more ready to take on the day. As Beautyrest celebrates a century of better sleep, one thing remains clear: investing in quality rest isn’t just about today—it’s about feeling your best for years to come. And with the right mattress, a great night’s sleep is always within reach, no travel to a luxury resort required!
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