Sleep Tight With the 10 Most Luxurious Pillows

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Sleep is sacred, and you deserve a good night’s worth. Our bodies and brains function much better when we’re well-rested. Every self-help blog and doctor’s office pamphlet will belabor the fact that sleep is crucial. But simply saying sleep is important and treating your nighttime ritual as such are two different things.

To improve your sleep, you need to improve your sleep environment. You might need to invest in a new mattress, a fresh set of percale sheets or silk bedding to preserve your skin and hair, and, of course, upgrade your pillow. Pillows are like jeans; when you find one that’s right for you, you should hold onto it. That said, we forget that pillows need to be replaced every so often. If you deal with any kind of sleep disturbance, neck or shoulder pain, night allergies, or even breakouts, that old pillow of yours might be to blame. Never fear, as I have a succinct and informative list of which shoppable options worthy of your attention.

Set your phone on Do Not Disturb, turn on that eight-hour, dark-screen, rain-music mix from YouTube, and prepare for a great night’s sleep. Ahead, find the 10 best luxury pillows to rest your head on.

Luxury Down Pillows Standard Size Set of 2

Looking for luxury and convenience? I’ve got you covered. This value smart two-pack holds its own against boutique brands and is available to shop from Amazon.

Sizes: Standard, Queen, or King

Fill: Down

Customer review: “I got the firm as suggested by a reviewer and am very glad I did. This is the most comfortable pillow I have ever slept on! I am sleeping so soundly now, I regret not buying it sooner! Just give it a shot if you’re thinking about it.”

Snowdon Pillow

We can’t round up fancy pillows without including the crème de la crème from Italian brand Sferra. Although its price is undoubtedly shocking, you did set out to find the best luxury pillows. And as they say, you get what you pay for.

Sizes: Standard, Queen, or King

Fill: Down

Pillow

Everyone seems to get their best sleep during hotel stays. Maybe it’s due to the blasting AC, or maybe it’s knowing that you don’t have to make the bed in the morning. Either way, I want my bed to feel like a five-star hotel’s.

Sizes: Standard, Queen, or King

Fill: Down, duck feathers, Lyocell

Pillow Insert

Boll & Branch has every kind of sleeper covered. This pillow is available in two sizes with two different fill options and in soft, medium, or firm densities.

Sizes: Standard or King

Fill: Down or down alternative

Customer review: “My husband and I tried all three down alternative pillow inserts and found the firm to be the best. Provides great neck support for side or back sleepers. Definitely recommend.”

Royal Down Pillow

I know this is expensive—I’m not that out of touch. But if you’ve got some spare change and feel like your sleep could be better, the rave reviews on Legends Luxury are hard to beat.

Sizes: Standard, queen, or king

Fill: Down

Customer review: “This pillow is very expensive, but it is the Perfect Pillow.”

Down Pillow

You’re already obsessed with Brooklinen’s sheets, why wouldn’t the brand’s pillows be just as great? And if down feathers aren’t your thing, they also offer down alternative and memory foam options that are both ELLE-approved.

Sizes: Standard or king

Fill: Down

Customer review: “I bought two king-size down pillows in the firmest option and they are amazing. I am so so pleased with them. As a side sleeper with neck pain, this is the perfect option for me. Definitely recommend!”

Down Alternative Pillow

I’m a big fan of Parachute Home. In particular, I love its waffle towels. But after reading up on the brand’s pillow selection, this washable option is at the top of my list.

Sizes: Standard or king

Fill: Down alternative

Customer review: “I tracked down this pillow because I had the best sleep in a beautiful hotel...Ordered it and now it’s all mine!!”

Original Casper Pillow

Several ELLE editors have found Casper’s pillows to be tried and true. Claire Stern, digital deputy editor, is just one who recommends the purchase. “If I’m being honest, I sleep on a cervical pillow for neck pain, but I always prop it up against my plush Casper pillow,” she says. “That way, the back of my head rests comfortably.”

Sizes: Standard or king

Fill: Down alternative

Customer review: “We are an elderly couple with neck and shoulder pain. Stiffness in the morning has been a big problem...These are very impressive pillows! They are plump, soft, and substantial...Morning stiffness is lessening after each night. We are side sleepers and highly recommend these pillows.”

Deep Sleep Pillow

I’ve been yapping about wanting to try this pillow since I first discovered it about a month ago...and I’m not slowing down anytime soon! This specially sculpted pillow is designed for ultimate cervical support. And I believe it will help me commit to being a full-time back sleeper.

Sizes: OS

Fill: Memory foam

Customer review: “The Deep Sleep Pillow keeps me asleep all night and I wake up in the same position...I will never sleep with a different pillow again. If you’re on the fence because of the price, just buy it and you’ll forget all about how much you spent.”

LAYR Customizable Pillow

If you’re eternally picky and have never found a pillow that got it just right, I recommend giving LAYR a shot. It’s one pillow (kind of) with many possible configurations. See, it comes with multiple inserts of various densities and removable fill for a setup that is completely specific to you.

Sizes: Standard or king

Fill: Memory foam

Customer review: “I LOVE this pillow. After trying so many others (MyPillow, Casper, Therapeudic, etc.) this is by far the best one! Took me about three days to get it just right for me, but since then I’ve been sleeping so well and not waking up with neck/back pain anymore. Would definitely recommend.”

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