Best Mattress for Guest Room
A mattress for the guest room may not be as impactful to your everyday life as the decision you made when you bought the mattress for your own bedroom. But, it is also wise to consider that the style and quality of your guest's mattress will always be a determining factor in how rested they feel while staying with you and how well they enjoy their stay overall.
Some will pick out the mattress for a guest room depending on the duration and frequency of their guests' stays. If a household has frequent visitors for holidays and then visitors in between, it is probably a good idea to have a new or good-quality mattress with a sturdy frame or adjustable base to sleep on.
The base becomes more important when there is more than one guest on the same mattress. Most guests, out of politeness and depending on their relationship to you, won’t mention if they aren't sleeping well in your guest room.
So with that in mind, if your friends and family never come to stay over that long (and you wish they would), you may want to re-evaluate the quality of your guest room mattress and bed frame.
Considerable Factors for Selecting a Guest Room Mattress
When shopping for a guest mattress for your home, it is a good idea to consider the same things that you did when you purchased your own mattress, especially if there will be children, parents, or the elderly who will be sleeping on the mattress that you chose for them. Comfort and support are always key factors in determining which mattress to buy. The number of guests who will be sharing one mattress and the size of the guest room will influence the quality and size of the mattress.Room Size
The size of the bedroom will help determine which options you have in order to keep enough space in the room to move freely around the mattress, furniture, and the guests’ luggage and belongings.
Large Bedrooms
A moderate-sized bedroom (15ft x 15ft) can accommodate any size mattress up to a king (6.33ft x 6.67ft). For a narrow or rectangle-sized bedroom, a California king may work perfectly especially if your guest room needs to accommodate potential space for more than two sleepers at one time. The minimum room size a king allows for is about 12ft x 12 ft.Average to Small Bedrooms
A room about 10ft x 12ft would accommodate up to a queen mattress (5ft x 6.67ft). A 10 x 10 room would also fit full (4.5ft x 6.25ft) or a twin (3.16 ft x 6.25ft). Any room less than 9ft x 10ft would be considered a small room and will fit a twin, twin XL or a full mattress at the most.Size Suggestions for Guest Rooms
- Twin: Fits rooms that are 9ft x 6ft and bigger
- Full: Fits rooms that are 9ft x 10ft and bigger
- Queen: Fits rooms that are 10ft x 10ft and bigger
- King: Fits rooms that are 12ft x 12ft and bigger
Mattress Dimensions
Keep in mind that all standard mattress dimensions are estimated and are not always exact.- Twin: 38in x 75in
- Twin XL: 38in x 80in
- Full: 54in x 75 in
- Full XL: 54in x 80in
- Queen: 60in x 80in
- King: 76in x 80in
- Split King: 76in x 80in
- Cal King: 72in x 84in
- Split Cal King: 72in x 84in
Queen Size is Common
The most universal size for the spare room is a queen-size mattress, which has enough space for two adults and a child, pet, or both. A queen-size bed fits in most guest room-sized spaces. A full bed, which was formerly known as the “double,” can accommodate one or two sleepers comfortably but doesn't have the same amount of legroom as a queen, so it is not quite as common.Don’t Undervalue Guest Room Comfort
When choosing a mattress for your guest room, you should think about who your potential guests are. Consider if there will be adults, children, pets, or anyone with medical conditions like insomnia or back or neck pain and how the mattress may affect their health issues and sleep quality.
Ideally, you select a cozy, supportive mattress paired with an adjustable bed base. The base can provide a relaxing massage, while the head and feet of the bed can rise with the touch of a button. The base is a solution for your guests attempting to stay comfortable while away from home. If any of your friends, family, or co-workers who stay with you have difficulty sleeping due to pain, snoring, or suffering from medical issues like sleep apnea, a comfortable guest room mattress is an essential offering for your household.
About 80% of Americans experience a back injury or pain at least once or more per year. And about 8% of those people will further experience chronic back pain and symptoms that will affect their sleep.
A great night's sleep is one of the best gifts you can provide for your guests and loved ones!If they happen to be cherished family members or close friends that you may not get to see very often, you may want to look at offering them a good night's sleep with a handmade high-quality or hybrid mattress. Coupled this with an adjustable bed base so they can ‘Sleep like a Baby’ even if they are far away from home.
Guest Room Mattress Durability
Most of the time the mattress in the guest room will not be used as much as the other mattresses in the home. Many people contemplate what quality level is considered adequate in the guest room because it is not used every single night. That is the biggest mistake people make while shopping for a guest room mattress, and often why guest room beds are not comfortable! On a trip to visit family or friends, I'm sure you’ve plunked down expecting at least a little ‘fluff’ on the spare room mattress. But, sadly it ends up with an unpleasant bounce or a ‘brick under blankets’ feeling, instead of an actual mattress. Don’t be that host! Your guests won’t be comfortable on that old or crummy mattress. Chances are, they’re not saying anything. And they're not comfortable! Longevity is the key to retaining support within the mattress over time, and support has the most influence on your guest's comfort. Both are very important when purchasing a mattress for those who will potentially stay over at your house. [cta id="shop"]Sleep Impacts the Quality of Your Guest
The mattress impacts the quality of sleep that a person can get, whether it is one night, two nights, or 20 nights. And sleep impacts the quality of the person who is sleeping on it! So it is wise to invest in at least a decent quality mattress for singles, couples, and children who may be expected to share the sleeping surface and still get a good night's sleep away from the comforts of home. A little hospitality will go a long way when it comes to providing a good night's sleep – and a good visit – for your guests!Comfort Lasts as Long as the Mattress
An innerspring mattress –where you would find independent coils inside a Beautyrest Black, Serta Perfect Sleeper, or Posturepedic Hybrid mattress – is typically going to provide the best support for multiple sleepers and also extend the lifetime and comfort of the mattress itself. Moderate to exceptional-quality mattresses will offer a 10-year warranty so that they are comfortable for the duration of their lifetimes. With all things considered, the comfort that your guests experience when they sleep at your home only lasts as long as the mattress does. Meaning that if your guest room mattress is old or broken down, it's probably not allowing your guests to sleep very well. Do your visitors a big favor and replace an old guest room mattress before guests arrive. And don’t get the cheapest thing out there, even if it isn't used very often!Guest Room Mattress Budget
The sky's the limit when it comes to purchasing products in today's marketplace, mattresses included. But the size of the mattress and whether you would like - or need - a base to go with it will have the most influence on your budget for the guest bedroom.King Guest Room Price Range
King mattresses suitable for the spare room start at about $600 to $1,000. If you plan to pick out a mattress with handmade quality, like an Aireloom mattress, a king will generally cost between $3,000 and $5.000. Adding an adjustable base to lift the head and feet will add $800-$1,000 or more.Queen and Full Price Ranges
Queen-sized mattresses are about $400 for just the mattress, and about $600 to $5,000 with a flat foundation or Bed Tech adjustable base. Queen mattresses are generally about $500 to $1,000 and less expensive than a king from most brands. Full or ‘double’ mattresses will be approximately $100 less than a queen.Twin Price Range
Reasonably, a twin is the least expensive size, starting at about $200 for a mattress only or $400 to $2,000 with a foundation or adjustable base.Best Hybrid Mattress for Guest Rooms
Serta Perfect Sleeper ‘Euphoric Nights’
- Zoned support, independent coils, and balanced foam isolate sleepers from disturbing each other by moving or getting in and out of bed. Perfect for couples with kids or pets.
- CoolFeel fabric and premium CoolTwist gel foam feature advanced heat dispersion and ventilation for those who sleep hot at night. This feature won't bother those who do not sleep hot.
- Made in the USA
- Available in firm or plush
- Available in sizes twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, Cal king
Best Handmade Quality Mattress
Aireloom “Streamline M1’
- Hand tufted with luxury stitching and contouring
- Tailored by artisan mattress makers
- Made in the USA
- Crafted with natural, hypoallergenic materials designed to be breathable and temperature-balanced
- Patented Aireloom Lift provides buoyant comfort unlike any other
- Available in luxury firm or plush
Best Memory Foam Mattress
Posh+Lavish ‘Fusion’
- Hand-built using only the finest components
- Green Guard-certified memory foam
- Natural base layer made with latex rubber designed for durable, spring-free support and supreme comfort
- Chemical-free wool and cotton fire retardant layer
- Tencel-faced fabric to promote balanced humidity and temperature
- 20-year warranty
- Designed and Made in the USA