For a sumptuous sleep experience, you might consider booking a night at the Ritz-Carlton, but what if we told you you don't have to leave your house to enjoy its world-famous Ritz-Carlton hotel mattress? You can buy one for yourself at the Ritz-Carlton shop.
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress is a hybrid with a level of cooling and support to rival this year's very best mattresses. It's expensive – even for a hotel mattress – but it's crafted exclusively for the hotel chain by luxury brand Stearns & Foster. You'd expect this bed to provide a certain level of quality.
We'll be taking a look at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Mattress to find out how it can deliver five-star sleep for you. We'll also check out some affordable alternatives for a luxury hybrid feel on a smaller budget.
What mattress does the Ritz-Carlton use?
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Mattress US
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress in the US has been designed exclusively for the hotel chain by premium sleep brand Stearns & Foster to provide the right balance of comfort, support, and temperature regulation.
To create this signature sleep experience, Ritz-Carlton began by sourcing the “most incredibly comfortable mattresses”. This turned out to be a combination of breathable foam layers with a layer of individually wrapped coils (much like you'd find in the best hybrid mattresses).
As a hybrid bed, we expect a more traditional and responsive feel, but at 13.5" high, this taller mattress should have the cushioned support side sleepers need. The thick design is also good for couples, but those with limited mobility might find it hard to climb in and out of the bed.
There's an emphasis on temperature regulation so you can sleep comfortably whether you're staying in Maui or Montreal. The breathable foams and individually wrapped coils prevent heat from being trapped.
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress is pricey, even for a bed from a premium hotel chain. A queen Ritz-Carlton Mattress on its own will set you back $3,440 at the Ritz-Carlton Shop; add a box spring and it’s $3,960. Ritz-Carlton does run occasional mattress sales but these are very rare and tend to only pop-up around major holidays.
There’s no mattress trial with the Ritz-Carlton Mattress and you can't return or exchange it. However, it does have a 10-year warranty. White glove delivery is a flat $285 for most locations in the US.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Mattress EU
The same Ritz-Carlton Mattress is used in Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts across the world, but it's not quite so easy to get your hands on if you live outside the US.
Ritz-Carlton does ship the bed internationally but not to France, Corsica, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, or Brazil. If you do want your Ritz-Carlton Mattress shipped internationally, prepare to pay a high delivery fee.
Alternatively, shoppers in the EU might want to consider the Marriott mattress. Like the Ritz-Carlton Mattress, this is a luxurious hybrid and you can choose between a European and a British model.
Affordable alternatives to the Ritz-Carlton mattress
Unsurprisingly, the Ritz-Carlton Mattress is eye-wateringly expensive. However, here are three alternatives that'll provide you with luxury sleep for much less.
Other Ritz-Carlton Hotel bedding you can buy
At the Ritz-Carlton Shop find the full sleep setup – including mattress, box spring, featherbed, duvet, pillows, sheets, and more – for $6,697 for a queen. It’s the closest you’ll come to staying at the Ritz-Carlton without leaving your house.
You can purchase your favorite sleep accessories individually, too. Add a featherbed topper ($480 for a queen) for extra plushness, or get the Classic White Linen Set (a queen is $1,014) and dress your bed in crisp whites. And before you climb into bed, why not wrap yourself up in the Ritz-Carlton Diamond Waffle Robe for $125?
Should you buy the Ritz-Carlton Mattress?
Buy the Ritz-Carlton Mattress if...
✅ You're a side sleeper: The thicker build and sumptuous pillow top will offer side sleepers the plush cushioning they dream of.
✅ You sleep warm: Between the breathable foams and wrapped coils, this luxury mattress will ensure you sleep at a reasonable temperature.
✅ You share a bed: The thicker build, complete with foams and wrapped springs, will also do a lot to limit motion transfer from one side of the bed to the other.
Other things to keep in mind
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress is expensive, even for a hotel bed, and it lacks the amenities commonly associated with the best mattresses-in-a-box. You can't return it so the only way to really 'trial' one is to book a stay at a Ritz-Carlton property, but even that's not attainable for a lot of people.
If you want to stick with a hotel-branded mattress and save money, we suggest the Hilton Mattress, which retails for $1,645 for a queen. But you won't get a proper home trial with that, either.
