Here at the Good Housekeeping Institute, our analysts are particular about mattresses. We examine the edges, how well the materials disperse body heat, how well they prevent sleeping partners from feeling each other’s movements and tons more. In 2024, the Saatva Classic came out on top as our pick for best overall mattress with top marks from a panel of more than 100 GH Institute testers — and especially from folks who have owned it for more than five years.
So it should be clear that whether you’re looking to upgrade your own mattress or helping a loved one find their perfect fit, Saatva mattresses are the answer. Read on for all the reasons our analysts love them.
1) Value
While other mattresses in the luxury category can run up to $5,000, the Saatva Classic is more reasonably priced at around $2,095 for a Queen (and it’s often on sale). GH Institute’s survey panelists certainly agreed, calling the Classic a “great value for the price.” Plus, white-glove delivery and setup — and removal of your old mattress — are part of the package at no extra charge.
In the market for a smart mattress? The brand has you covered there, too: The Saatva Solaire Adjustable Firmness mattress was named best-value smart mattress in 2024 for its 50 different firmness levels, contouring pillow top and memory-foam and latex materials. And while its cost is comparable to that of other smart mattresses out there, our analysts liked that it can be used on any type of bed base — so you won’t need to spring for a brand-new frame when you upgrade.
2) Comfort
Sleepers who suffer from back pain yet prefer a firmer surface appreciate that the Saatva Classic is constructed with a thin layer of pressure-relieving foam over supportive coils, designed to alleviate the stress on your lower back. GH Institute testers gave this mattress excellent reviews for pain, with one sharing, “I wake up with no low back pain!” and another stating that their back pain “has much improved” since they began sleeping on it.
Named best overall innerspring mattress, the Classic boasts three firmness levels and “unparalleled edge support,” with some testers calling it the “best mattress I’ve ever slept on.” Others also felt that the mattress sleeps cooler than memory-foam mattresses.
Among sleepers with heavier bodies, the Saatva HD mattress was named best overall mattress for heavy people in 2024. Specifically designed for sleepers weighing up to 500 pounds, the HD utilizes multiple layers of memory foam and latex atop heavy-duty steel coils that provide plenty of support and comfort. One panel user shared that it held up far better than other beds she’d tried, staying firm without losing its shape.
3) Materials
The Saatva Classic is built like a traditional innerspring model, with quality materials that are made to last. These vary slightly among firmness levels — which range from Plush Soft to Luxury Firm to Firm — but all Saatva Classic mattresses feature steel base coils for durability, longevity and airflow; foam rails, which add structure around the perimeter of the bed (a favorite feature of our testers for ease in getting in and out of bed); pocketed coils for lumbar support; high-density memory foam; a tufted, quilted pillow top; and a breathable cotton cover.
And if you’re looking for a latex mattress, the Saatva Latex Hybrid is here for you. It was named best ergonomic latex mattress in 2024 for its natural materials and firm (but not too firm) support.
4) Ordering & Delivery
If you prefer browsing your options from the comfort of your home rather than bopping from store to store, Saatva’s direct-to-consumer business model is just right, since it lets you do all your shopping online. And while you may not be able to test the mattress in person beforehand (unless you live near one of the brand’s Viewing Rooms), Saatva offers this handy quiz to help sleepers find their perfect fit. Its website is also as user-friendly as they come.
As for customer service, one GH Institute tester shared: “[It’s] the best I have ever seen. Everyone at Saatva is so knowledgeable and kind.” The brand even offers a generous 365-day home-trial period, so you can be absolutely sure it’s the right mattress for you — or, on the off chance you don’t love it, you can return your Saatva for a $99 pickup fee.
Check out this year’s Memorial Day sales for great deals — and even better sleep.
Saatva Classic Mattress
Saatva HD Mattress
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress
Carson is a Senior Food and Drink editor for branded content on Delish, Cosmo, Good Housekeeping, and many more. She enjoys improving her home one DIY at a time, creating new desserts, and searching for the best lobster roll on the East Coast. You can find her on Instagram @iseecarsondaily.
