Claire Davies
Claire Davies is Tom's Guide's mattress expert and main sleep product tester with over 15 years' product review experience, and she is responsible for all mattress and sleep coverage on the site. A qualified journalist, Sleep Editor and Certified Sleep Science Coach, Claire writes about all things related to sleep, from mattress reviews to the latest sleep techniques and research. Claire has interviewed a wealth of experts, from mattress designers and innovators to neuroscientists and doctors of sleep medicine. Before taking on the role of Sleep Editor, Claire worked as Health & Wellness Editor at Top Ten Reviews, and before that was a Senior Content Editor at T3. Claire is super-passionate about how consistent, good quality sleep can boost our physical and mental wellbeing, and would love to hear from PRs and brands regarding sleep products, services and research that can help our readers sleep better than ever.
Latest articles by Claire Davies
![Image shows a man and a woman unrolling the world's best mattress topper, the Tempur-Adapt Mattress Topper, onto their bed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ry4TdWUHERu7aGa3BHoPGA-320-80.jpg)
The best mattress toppers 2024: We've slept on and tested them all
By Claire Davies last updated
Our guide to this year's best mattress toppers to make your existing bed feel cooler, softer or firmer, with full reviews written by our sleep experts.
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What mattresses do hotels use? The Ritz, Hilton, Premier Inn and more
By Alison Barretta last updated
Find out why hotel mattresses and pillows are among the most comfortable you've ever slept on.
![Best organic mattress: Photo of the Birch Natural mattress on a beige bedframe placed in a grey bedroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoERu9VbsfdMUPuhPWikxW-320-80.jpg)
The best organic mattress 2024: Natural beds for a non-toxic sleep
By Jo Plumridge last updated
The best organic mattresses and all natural beds to buy online, as rated by certified sleep experts.
![4th of July mattress sales 2024 image shows a stack of hybrid, memory foam and latex mattresses placed on top of each other on a teal-coloured background and with a blue price drop deals badge overlaid in the bottom right hand corner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xgMpA2uMeMozQzPXCrKNmT-320-80.jpg)
4th of July mattress sales 2024: Our top picks, plus the best deals on bedding
By Nicola Appleton last updated
Our deals experts have found the best mattress sales live today, including an exclusive 4th of July discount that saves you up to 60% on a super-popular memory foam bed-in-a-box.
![A Tom's Guide Sleep Editor drops a 10lb weight onto a Helix Midnight Luxe mattress to gauge its motion isolation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vyZjZLFryaVkHNRbxEaXS8-320-80.jpg)
The best mattress 2024
By Claire Davies last updated
Our sleep experts have tested the latest mattresses to bring you our in-depth guide to the very best options to buy online.
![Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Breeze mattress with Act Fast deals flag overlaid](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8tovrs7eDCazqj8wvSwBXB-320-80.jpg)
Best Tempur-Pedic mattress deals and sales for 4th of July 2024: Up to $1,000 off cooling beds
By Claire Davies last updated
Tempur-Pedic 4th of July mattress deals include a huge saving of up to $1,000 on a top-rated Tempur-Breeze cooling bed.
![Image shows the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt+ Cooling Mattress Topper placed on a white mattress placed on a wooden bedframe, with a Tom's Guide price drop sales badge overlaid in the bottom right hand corner of the image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W2MK9RSt7GPgbQHJT6H4Ja-320-80.jpg)
I’m a sleep coach – get 58% off the mattress topper I’d buy for hip and back pain in 4th of July sales
By Claire Davies published
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt eased my hip and lower back pain and it’s on sale to Amazon Prime customers for $175 to celebrate the 4th of July.
![Best cheap mattress, featuring someone sitting on the edge of a Siena Memory Foam Mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EXs3h2oyGyZWicytrhu36d-320-80.jpg)
Best cheap mattress 2024: quality budget beds under $500 for a queen
By Claire Davies last updated
We've found the best cheap mattress for every sleeper, with affordable queen size mattresses for under $500.
![The best queen mattress of 2024 image shows The DreamCloud hybrid on a wooden bed frame in a white bedroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H9vUEKndAxjt54iWsmuZUY-320-80.jpg)
The best queen mattress 2024: Tested by sleep experts
By Claire Davies last updated
How to choose the best queen mattress for your sleep style and budget, with full reviews from our certified sleep experts.
![Emma Original Mattress placed on a grey fabric bedframe in a bedroom painted with blue-grey walls](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xbPwoQ8N7V2zrD9U4sF5SZ-320-80.jpg)
I’m a mattress tester — Emma Sleep’s epic 4th of July sale is the best I've seen
By Claire Davies published
Emma’s best cheap boxed mattress drops to $296 in epic 4th of July sale
![Tom's Guide Sleep Features Editor and Staff Writer lay on the Helix Midnight Luxe during testing](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eUuCihXFUbh2GZdYsQQjRB-320-80.jpg)
Helix mattress deals and sales for 4th of July 2024: 30% off the Midnight Luxe
By Claire Davies last updated
June's Helix 4th of July mattress sale includes a site-wide 25% off sale and 30% off the Luxe and Elite range. Plus, you'll get a free pair of pillows with every bed purchase.
![The WinkBed Mattress placed iagainst a winfow in a light an airy bedroom. On top of the bed is a white comforter and two pillows](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eWGCKtNqJV6RxRbLdaKYD5-320-80.jpg)
WinkBed mattress review 2024
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
Handcrafted, customizable support for people with back pain — sound familiar? We review the WinkBed to see if it really is a worthy rival to the Saatva Classic.
![The Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress placed on a wooden bed frame against a dark wall d across it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JUwGG4DjzoCfCVyv2Wcxcj-320-80.jpg)
Cocoon by Sealy Chill mattress review 2024
By Jennifer Nelson last updated
The Cocoon by Sealy Chill is lauded as one of the best cooling all-foam mattresses for those with a smaller budget. But is this bed worth your investment? After reviewing it, here’s what I think.
![Image shows a Saatva Classic Split King Mattress, the best saatva mattress overall, placed on a beige fabric bedframe in a neutral colour bedroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sP4kHGPAcSGmV25i7ZSDii-320-80.jpg)
Which is the best Saatva mattress in 2024? Everything you need to know
By Alison Barretta last updated
Our expert guide to Saatva mattresses will help you find the best luxury bed for your sleep.
![Brooklyn Aurora Hybrid Luxe Cooling mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QcxjQyQD8ZJWMCgdzW4jV3-320-80.jpg)
The best cooling mattress 2024: cool beds for hot sleepers
By Claire Davies last updated
Our expert guide to the best cooling mattresses to stop overheating and ensure you get a refreshing night's sleep.
![best mattress topper: Casper Comfy Mattress Topper, featuring a woman resting on her back enjoying said topper on her bed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qqqNmpEPfZxuEBnyVRUm2a-320-80.jpg)
The best memory foam mattress topper in 2024: rated by sleep experts
By Frances Daniels last updated
We rate and compare the best memory foam mattress toppers of 2024 across all budgets, sizes, and sleep needs
![Best memory foam mattress: the Nectar Mattress photographed on a wooden bed frame](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wyj8syi5EJoWoiasVosG35-320-80.jpg)
The best memory foam mattress 2024: 9 expert-tested beds
By Claire Davies last updated
Find the best memory foam mattress for you with our comprehensive 2024 buying guide and expert reviews.
![Best hybrid mattress: Image shows the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress placed on a wooden bedframe with a dog lying on top](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vNZdbbHgQ5b3XELQr9yrp4-320-80.jpg)
The best hybrid mattress 2024: Reviewed by sleep experts
By Claire Davies last updated
This year's best hybrid mattresses for all budgets, tested by our in-house sleep experts.
![Tom's Guide's Sleep Editor drops a 10lb weight onto a Helix Midnight Luxe mattress to test its motion isolation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vyZjZLFryaVkHNRbxEaXS8-320-80.jpg)
How we test mattresses: A guide to our review process
By Claire Davies, Julia Sagar last updated
How we select and test mattresses for our reviews and buying guides, and why you can trust our recommendations.
![Best pillow-top mattresses main image shows a blonde woman in a denim shirt reading a book while lying on top of the Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZrWmpU4SoGm4VHGqdcz87H-320-80.jpg)
The best pillow-top mattresses 2024: Tried and tested by our experts
By Jo Plumridge last updated
We rate the best pillow-top mattresses for comfort, support and price, with full reviews from our certified sleep experts.
![The best smart beds and smart mattresses: image shows the Sleep Number 360 i8 Smart Bed in a silver and black bedroom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XZvsZY9XPPYcdzFpYZzzKj-320-80.jpg)
The best smart beds and smart mattresses 2024
By Claire Davies last updated
Explore the best smart beds and mattresses of 2024, including built-in sleep tracking, custom cooling, and adjustable firmness.
![The Casper Mattress shown on a grey bed frame in a blue bedroom, with a blue price drop mattress sale badge overlaid on the image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eCoSs3wio3oCrzmtBEWbiD-320-80.jpg)
Not a typo! Amazon is selling a Cal king Casper Mattress for just $716
By Claire Davies published
The Casper Mattress is the brand’s original boxed memory foam bed and you can save 49% on a Cal king at Amazon, reducing it to just $716.
![The Saatva Classic mattress pictured in a pool house overlooking a bright blue swimming pool, with a blue price drop sale badge overlaid on the image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qnPDWBnYP2MmHAXk8vsbDH-320-80.jpg)
The best Saatva mattress sales for July 2024: Save $300 on luxury beds
By Claire Davies last updated
The new Saatva ale saves you $300 on luxury foam, hybrid and organic mattresses, with deals on adjustable beds too.