Score $500 Off Esquire's Favorite Saatva Mattress
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Here at Esquire, we dive deep into testing and researching the best mattresses to buy in this internet-shopping, direct-to-consumer era. In that story, I advocated for Saatva's Classic Mattress. There was a chance for me to try what is, according to brand's website, "America's best-selling online luxury innerspring." I sure as hell wasn't gonna turn it down, and I thank myself everyday that I didn't.
To start, let me do a quick little summary of the Saatva Classic Innerspring Mattress: It's worth it. All the hype, splurge, testing efforts, and the wait for delivery—it's worth it all. And today through March 11, it's even more worth it, because Saatva is offering Esquire readers $500 off orders of $1,000 or more when you shop through our links. This mattress (which originally retails for just over $2,000) is as close to perfection as any one mattress can get. I suffer from muscle soreness, and I'm a hot combination sleeper. All I've ever wanted—all I've ever needed—is seven hours of good sleep. This was the mattress that gave it to me. With all the fully foam mattresses on the market now, it's rare an online mattress features this kind of built-in traditional innerspring center that gives me the support I need. Saatva's Classic does it.
So, without further ado, here's the full-blown review of Saatva's Classic Mattress.
Classic Mattress
$1595.00
Mattress Type: Hybrid innerspring with memory foam
Available Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, California King, Split California King
Available Heights: 11.5 inches and 14.5 inches
Available Firmness Levels: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, Firm
Trial Duration: 365 days
Why Saatva? Because of quality and customer service.
What really won me over to Saatva is the brand's white-glove service: The delivery men will do the heavy lifting, including setting up and removing your old mattress, all included in the price of your mattress (basically free). After hearing New York City horror stories about carrying a mattresses up a five-story walk ups, coordinating the trash pickup, and disposing of old mattresses, I was glad I jumped on the Saatva wagon. And even if I didn't love this $1900 mattress, Saatva lets you test out sleeping on any mattress for up to a year before your final decision. I just as easily could have said no thanks and have them haul it away.
As for the mattress's quality itself, I'll put it this way: Saatva's Classic is the top dog amongst D2C online mattresses. You get those traditional trimmings you could expect from an old-school big box mattress store—things like a dual base coil, dense foam rails, responsive pocketed steel coils, high-density memory foam, full-feeling sleep surface So, let's break down some of those specs.
The comfort level? Off the chart.
Instead of actually using the 365-day trial, I took place in a lost art, a forgotten ritual that's been thrown out because people get anxiety talking to sales associates. I tested out the Classic at Saatva's showroom. (I live in NYC where this option is available.)
From the first time I touched it, I knew this was my forever mattress. The soft, quilted cotton pillow top was breathable and sleep-inducing. Beneath that, the high-density memory foam gives you spine and joint pressure relief. You especially feel that relieve in the middle where your natural pressure points are. The pocketed coils then mitigate more pressure by pushing against you a little bit, adding extra lumbar support and contouring to the back. The bottom base coil takes care of airflow and cooling, in addition to being anti-sagging. Those high-density foam rails around the mattress round out the night by proving a firm edge—and I can comfortably sleep on the very edge.
There's just one thing, and I know it's a dealbreaker for some, especially the side sleepers. The Saatva Classic is on the firmer side. The mattress is mostly innerspring with only one thin layer of memory foam. I have the softest option, Plush Soft, which feels padded and cushioned but still leans towards what any other brand would call medium firm. My back sinks just enough into it, not incredibly deep. I dig that balance, but if you prefer getting completely cradled in mushy memory foam, Saatva's Classic might be too firm.
Is it worth it? Short answer: Yes.
Long answer? Depends. As with any mattress, there's really not necessarily a one-size-fits-all. That said, the Saatva Classic comes close. Its pressure-relieving foam and responsive coils render it stellar for people who suffer back pain here and there. The Plush Soft option is for those who want even more cushioning, but it's not squishy soft. The Luxury Firm option, being firm enough for support and plush enough to feel properly held, is recommended for restless combination sleepers. And, the Firm option is great for couples, heavyweights, and sleeping with the whole back—from shoulders to hips—aligned.
Plus, despite boasting no fancy cooling tech, Saatva's Classic is a decent choice for hot and sweaty sleepers. That's because, instead of all foam, it's mainly in coils which are by nature more breathable. I've never needed to move around to cool off because my body heat has likely never been absorbed, once. That's pretty damn cool.
Alas, for a $2,000 online mattress with the merit of a traditional luxury innerspring, it can't hurt to cop it (and you'll find it on sale pretty often). Then, sleep on it for a few nights—or a whole year—to experience the Saatva Classic for yourself. Are your friends who sleep well every night right about it? Do those rave online expert reviews like this one speak truth? Is the hype justified? The answers are: Yes, yes, and, why don't you see it for yourself?
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