Thank you so much for doing this! I have made many mistakes over the years buying the wrong bed and it's cost me a ton of money! I am waiting to see what the result is at the end of the year.
I'm curious, will you be testing the sleep numbers bed?

Where did the silver headboard come from? I love it!!!

the use of very few natural materials (only cotton and metal) left us feeling that this was not a bed that we would keep our whole lives or really want to invest in as a primary mattress if we could afford better materials. But we are snobby about that stuff, I'll admit.

It's not the "snobbiness" that makes me side-eye, it's the implication that because the bed is not made of sustainable materials, you're more likely to chuck it into a landfill. OK.

The platform is pretty nice.

@fernieart
The heardboard is a big, thick (1"?) piece of felt. Maxwell blogged about it a while back. It is cool, but as pointed out in comments, hardly a cheap DIY.

@fernieart
Here it is. (Yes, it isn't silver, either... a hammered metal headboard could be pretty cool.)

I have a question as I prepare to shop for a new mattress: have you tried or considered trying the "Westin Heavenly Bed".
It's the bed that Westin hotels use and they sell it retail as well.
I'm curious about how you rate them as I've enjoyed them when I've stayed at Westin hotels.
thank you

OK, but what is up with these photos, maxwell. 6 & 11, 7 & 10, and 8 & 9 are basically redundant. They aren't even day/night views.

Fyi- DannySeo & NaturaLatex tied for first means that Hastens & Savoir are tied for third (not second) and Biltmore is 5th (not third).

Thanks for the comments and sorry the post went up without being properly photo edited by me. My fault entirely. Should be okay now.

As for my snobbery, as I see more and more products moving in a green sustainable direction - and support that - I do expect some efforts in that direction, particularly from manufacturers of big, evergreen items like mattresses.

As for my ability to recycle, it's really hard to recycle something that's not intended to be.

Maxwell, I wish you guys would give the vi-Spring a whirl; it's less expensive than either the Savoir No.2 or the Hastens, but is very comparable in terms of comfort and materials.

We just bought a Classic Supreme for us, which I think is amazing. Definitely the best night's sleep I've ever had. And you can have different sides of the bed made to different tensions. We also bought bedstead mattresses, designed to be used without boxsprings, for the children. Can't say enough good things about them at this point.

And then of course, there are Dux beds, which have a very different system compared to most other beds on the market... those would be worth a try too.

@maxwell
I didn't mean to give you $hit, really. XD But it still seems pretty odd... what mattress is a forever mattress? "Even" a hastens is only supposed to last 25 years. Why would you not just dispose of it at the end of its natural lifespan? Which could be as long as any eco-friendly mattress. BTW, can the latex in latex mattresses be recycled, or is it more biodegradable?

(I mean, will an eco-friendly mattress still take up the same space in a landfill, even if the sourcing of materials has a much lower environmental impact?)

I appreciate these reviews since we'll be in the market for a new mattress soon. Will you be reviewing a McRoskey? (They've been in business for a long time, too.)

I note in the specs that the Biltmore has handles --- hallelujah! I hate that modern mattresses come without. I understand that they're not designed to flip, but they do occasionally need to be moved, and it's a major pain to negotiate such a big, heavy object without handles.

Thank you for reviewing of our Biltmore Mattress. We think you hit the nail on the head with this review.

Our long standing philosophy for building beds and mattresses is to remove the guesswork for the customer and provide comfortable and attractive products that embody value and durability.

We agree our products may lack the wow factor for some people and that's ok with us. Our focus is designing attractive products that will serve their purpose reliably and unobtrusively.

In regards to our use of materials, choosing any mattress or bed and making that investment in resources both natural and personal is an important decision. We do our very best to design and manufacture products with a thoughtful use of resources and with the dedicated aim of product longevity. It is our belief that this approach is a very ecologically responsible path especially when dealing with bulky items such as furniture and mattresses.

Keep up the great work!

Charles P. Rogers & Co.

Virtually all mattresses develop depressions and loss of support over time - some sooner than others. It would be interesting to see a follow-up report on the top-ranked mattresses after say, two years of use...

Dear esz, we have a McCroskey on our platform bed and love, love, love it. It's the best sleep we have ever had. It's light enough to flip regularly and the company sends us an email to remind us to do so. Did I mention we love this mattress?

Dear Readers,
Mrs. Coyle and I recently celebrated out sixtieth wedding anniversary. We have slept on Charles P. Rogers mattresses for the last thirty or more of them. A good bed starts you off each day in an agreeable mood and that helps.

I have been retired from the bed business for twenty years or so, but at one time was heavily involved in the creation and design of some of America's top selling mattresses.

I have looked aghast at the proliferation of grossly overblown fat mattresses being sold as luxury products. One concomitant of luxury is predictable happiness with your situation. Mattresses any plusher than the Biltmore are condemned to early failure through compression depression of the fluffy (and cheap) filling. Not luxury after a couple of years when you have to start the fruitless warranty chase.

The cotton used by Charles P. Rogers, Shifman,
and a handful of other luxury makers when properly felted can and does last for generations.

The Latex Foam that took first and second place in this non-scientific rating can be very comfortable until it embrittles and oxidizes. Latex foam is very sensitive to contact with natural gas and will die an early death in homes heated this way.

I truly believe, and this is from experience, that most sleepers can not do better than they can with the Charles P. Rogers at any price.

Just as an aside. Under our mattresses are Charles P. Rogers platform beds and their beds are unlike any others for comfort. They actually have an upholstered base that provides a modicum of extra luxury.

Marshall Coyle, The Old Bed Guy

I live in California. Where can I purchase this mattress on the west coast?