A night at the Ritz-Carlton hotel all but guarantees a five-star sleep experience, but if you want to enjoy the indulgent comforts of the mattresses used in hotels, you don't need to leave the house. Why not enjoy the sumptuous feel every night by buying your own Ritz-Carlton bed?
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress is designed to compete with this year's best mattresses, crafted exclusively for the hotel chain by legacy sleep brand Stearns & Foster. A hybrid mattress, it aims to deliver soothing pressure relief and a cooling feel, for a sleep experience Ritz-Carlton describes as "unrivaled."
The Ritz-Carlton bed is expensive even for a hotel mattress but in this guide we'll be taking a closer look at the build and comfort to help you decide if you should invest in this luxurious sleep option. We'll also point out some affordable alternatives that'll give you a similar feel if you're on a tighter 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 "unrivaled comfort", Ritz-Carlton began by sourcing the best mattress is could find. 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 such as the Memorial Day mattress sales
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 you can find everything to turn your bedroom into a luxury hotel suite (other than the room service.) That includes sumptuous 400 thread count cotton sateen sheets, innovative triple chambered feather and down pillows and even the Ritz-Carlton Featherbed topper to add a final touch of comfort to your mattress.
And the luxury doesn't have to stop once you've stepped out of bed in the morning, not if you have a pair of Ritz-Carlton Frette Slippers ready for you to slip your feet into and even the scent of the Ritz-Carlton to ease you back to sleep in the evening.
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.
