Best Pillow Top Mattresses Of 2024, Medically Reviewed

Mindbodygreen writer, Jamey Powell, has been sleeping on the original Winkbed for over a year and swears it feels like a luxury hotel bed. And yet, even with the cushioned feel, this mattress still offers optimal support.

It's made with stabilizing gel foam and individually wrapped pocket coils for targeted back support. A moisture-wicking eucalyptus-derived Tencel cover keeps you cool and dry throughout the night, and the gel-infused Euro-pillow top supports your back, hips, and shoulders.

Each bed is made to order by hand in Watertown, WI, and you can choose from softer, luxury firm, firmer, or plus firmness levels.

Our editors tested it, too—and, while it doesn’t get a lot of points in the sustainability department, the Winkbed passed most other tests with flying colors. It’s a great option for back, stomach, and combination sleepers, but those who strictly sleep on their side should opt for the plush firmness level.

Whether you sleep on your side or tend to toss or turn during the night, the Helix Midnight Luxe may be an ideal fit for you—it was designed with these kinds of sleepers in mind. This popular mattress contains medium-firmness memory foam layered with a plush pillow top, with zoned lumbar support to keep your body aligned.

Hot sleepers have the choice between two cooling covers: a breathable Tencel option that optimizes airflow, or the brand's GlacioTex cover with built-in cooling technology. Memory foam is not a sustainable material, but those who crave that body-hugging sensation will enjoy this mattress.

We’ve featured this pressure-relieving pick in our roundups of the best mattresses for athletes, best medium firm mattresses, and the best mattresses for stomach and side sleepers.

This mattress is not only ultra-comfortable, it's also better for the environment. The brand uses eco-friendly materials such as organic wool, organic cashmere, 100% natural latex (from sustainably tapped rubber trees), organic cotton, and a durable, high-quality steel.

The Birch Luxe is naturally breathable, boasts zoned lumbar support, and offers top-notch edge support. It takes the original Birch Natural mattress (which our team tested) up a notch with a luxury cashmere cover and more coils (1,000, to be exact) for increased support

Offered in a range of sizes, each Birch mattress is crafted in the brand’s Arizona factory and comes with a 100-night sleep trial, which is shorter than other brands but still gives enough time to determine if this is the right one for you.

A recommendation from Conrad, this mattress has a slightly firmer feel than other pillow tops. Still, the memory foam sensation makes it a great choice for side sleepers and those who toss and turn during the night.

Each mattress is assembled in Helix’s Arizona factory, using CertiPUR-US and GREENGUARD Gold-certified components, and comes with free shipping if you’re located in the United States. 

This pick has enhanced lumbar support and a choice of a Tencel or GlacioTex cooling cover. Up to 1,000 individually wrapped coils help keep you aligned and provide optimal edge support, and a layer of memory foam contours and reacts to your body, allowing for a more comfortable night’s rest.

Known as the brand’s cushiest, most luxe bed, this mattress offers support, cushioning, and pressure relief, with individually wrapped coils for enhanced edge support and a soft, breathable cashmere blend pillow top.

The sewn-in side handles that help make setting it up a breeze, and the year-long sleep trial is an added bonus.

I (the writer!) have been sleeping on the basic DreamCloud Mattress for the past four or so years and it’s the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. When I’m traveling, I often miss my DreamCloud—it easily beats any luxury hotel bed.

The Premier Rest has great edge support and the memory foam amps up the motion control, making it one of the best mattresses for couples who move throughout the night or are on different sleep schedules

One of the best mattresses for couples, the Saatva Classic is a great pick for virtually every type of sleeper. We've recommended it for those with scoliosis, back pain, fibromyalgia, and stomach and side sleepers.

While the brand does use memory foam, it still does better than most on the sustainability front, using recycled coils, Global Organic latex Standard (GOLS) certified latex, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified wool, and mostly organic cotton.

Saatva also sets itself apart by providing premium white glove delivery (no bed in boxes here) with in-home setup. This particular mattress comes in plush soft, luxury firm, or firm, and you can choose from two heights: 11.5 or 14.5 inches—so there's truly something for everyone.

Read our full Saatva Classic Mattress Review.

Those who prioritize sustainability already know Avocado is a leader in the space. One of the best nontoxic mattresses available, this pick is a no-brainer if you’re looking for a comfortable, supportive, eco-friendly mattress.

It's made using sustainable materials such as organic latex, organic wool, and organic cotton. Each bed is needle-tufted (not glued) by hand and assembled in Los Angeles.

We've recommended this bed for all types of sleepers, but it's an especially great pick for those who sleep on their side.

Crafted from a combination of natural latex, certified organic memory foam, and recycled steel coils, this heavy-duty hybrid mattress offers plenty of support, no matter what your sleeping position is. It has five ergonomic zones for enhanced support and top-notch pressure relief.

Plus, this mattress is naturally breathable—so you don’t have to worry about waking up sweaty throughout the night.

The brand says the coils are 25% stronger than the industry standard, which is especially great if you’re looking for a durable mattress that can handle more weight.

Find our full Saatva brand review here.

This seven-layer hybrid bed has a Euro-style pillow top, eight inches of individually wrapped coils (which provide excellent motion isolation), and highly breathable foam that doesn’t retain heat.

What's more, this pick has reinforced perimeter coils and a recycled plant fiber foundation that helps add stability. It can support up to 1,000 pounds and is assembled right here in the U.S.

If pain keeps you up, try the Nolah. We've recommended it for sleepers with scoliosis, shoulder pain, and back pain.