The Ritz Carlton mattress is a run-of-the-mill premium pocketed-coil hybrid that does an okay job at replicating a hotel-like sleep experience in your bedroom.

However a lack of detailed specifications combined and lengthy shipping times (bad policies included) means we'd search elsewhere.

Our #1 alternative is Saatva Classic. Saatva offers a real luxury experience that you'd expect from the best hotels in the world.

You can check them out, here.

Here are several relevant and useful comments from buyers considering or have already purchased Ritz Carlton Mattress.

• User 1: "The mattress itself is attractive and looks and feels like a high end mattress similar to the other Stearns and Foster mattresses. It has the traditional mattress feel we were looking for. It is definitely a firm/extra firm mattress. My wife likes it as is, but sleeping on it without a topper causes me body aches. We expected going in we would need to experiment with toppers."

COMFORT OVERVIEW
Comfort, feel and overall firmness for Ritz mattress is extremely subjective.

Firmness isn't the only factor to consider when you're mattress shopping.

Choosing the right bed starts with figuring out how your body responds to lying at different angles.

It's important to understand how a mattress relieves pain and distributes pressure on your sensitive points (neck, shoulder, upper back, lower back, arms, hips, legs), as well as how it feels for couples and sex.

COMFORT SUMMARY
Firmness is very subjective and greatly differs between two people. What's firm for you might be extremely soft for someone else.

Be cautious about reviews that make definitive claims about how you'll feel sleeping on a mattress.

Ritz Carlton's mattress is medium-firm (6.5/10). You shouldn't experience any issues with stomach, back or side sleeping.

The mattress should accommodate your pressure points. The pocket coils align your spine properly and give you a bit of bounce.

EDGE SUPPORT
• Online specs give little detail (which is standard with direct to consumer hotel mattresses like this), so it's hard to tell if the edge support is good.
• Edge support should be 'okay' at worst since it's a pocket coil hybrid.
• There's no way to tell if the edge support will last.

Note: If a mattress uses low-quality materials, it might feel supportive at first, but break down quickly.

Inadequate edge support means less sleep surface (which is not desirable, especially if you sleep with a partner).

SIDE SLEEPERS
• Your shoulders, hips and torso must evenly distribute support if you sleep on your side. Otherwise concentrated pressure causes long term nerve and pain-related issues.
• As a side sleeper, you shouldn't have any problems with the Ritz. While it is a little on the firmer side (a 6.5/10), it still has some 'give', which allows you to sleep on your side. Expect your hips, shoulders and arms to be properly accommodated in a side sleeping position.

BACK/STOMACH SLEEPERS
• When you sleep on your back & stomach, your biggest concern should be finding a mattress that keeps your hips from sinking too far in. This knocks your spine out of alignment.
• This mattress falls within the medium-firm/firm spectrum, which is good if you or your partner are back and stomach sleepers. There's ample amount of support from its coils and foam.

Here are a few facts about Ritz mattress construction:

• Type - hybrid innerspring
• Design - plush-top
• Bed in a Box? - yes
• Height - 13.5"
• Weight (Queen) - unknown weight

Their primary layers include:

• Cover - breathable silk and wool with brass air vents for airflow
• Comfort Layer - gel foam
• Transition Layer - foam
• Support Layer - pocketed coils
• Other Notable Specs - none

Note: A taller and heavier mattress typically (but not always) indicate better quality.

Support refers to how long the W Hotel mattress lasts over a reasonable expectation of 7-10 years (average mattress lifespan).

Motion transfer refers to the amount of disturbance you'd experience from one side of the mattress to another. Motion transfer is important for couples, especially if your partner tosses & turns (most do).

EDGE SUPPORT

• Online specs give little detail (which is standard with direct to consumer hotel mattresses like this), so it's hard to tell if the edge support is good.
• Edge support should be 'okay' at worst since it's a pocket coil hybrid.
• There's no way to tell if the edge support will last.

Note: If a mattress uses low-quality materials, it might feel supportive at first, but break down quickly.

Inadequate edge support means less sleep surface (which is not desirable, especially if you sleep with a partner).

MOTION TRANSFER

Motion transfer measures how much movement changes between sides of the bed. You'll need a motion-isolating mattress if you sleep with a partner who tosses and turns at night. Less motion means better sleep.

Motion transfer for the Ritz is not bad. Though there is some transferance during movement, it dissipates quickly. This means you may feel your partner's movement for a split second, but as long as you're not a light sleeper (that's easily disturbed), you'll be fine.

You can buy Ritz at the following locations:

• on their site

There are several noteworthy considerations with the Ritz return policy:

• you can return new, unwashed items within 30 days.
• the item should be returned in the same condition that it was delivered in.
• you can't return used or laundered products unless they are defective.

WARRANTY INFO

• has a 10 year limited warranty with a lot of fine print.


EXCHANGE INFO

• there is no exchange policy information available.

Look for warranties that have at least a 15-year period with no unreasonable limitations or transporation fees.

Also, find a brand with an exchange policy that doesn't have exorbitant fees in case you need to switch firmnesses.

The Ritz costs $2,546 for their Queen size.

Keep in mind their prices change frequently during big holiday and sales periods.

Absolutely, yes. There are incredible alternatives to Ritz's mattress. Don't underestimate how confusing it is to find your ideal mattress.

Depending on your preferences, here are our 3 top alternatives:

1. The Saatva Classic is a durable innerspring hybrid that's very comfortable. They're great for people who like a little bounce but want support and value.

2. Loom & Leaf - We love Loom & Leaf because it has zero motion transfer and excellent pressure relief.

3. Zenhaven - 100% organic and natural Talalay latex. It's the best mattress money can buy. You should check out this mattress if you need a bed that has some bounce, but still fully envelops and supports your pressure points.

Our ultimate goal is very simple. Identify your perfect mattress and steer you in the right direction!