Sit and Sleep Mattress Review: Top Picks and Buyers Guide

Sit ‘n Sleep, or Sit and Sleep, is a mattress superstore with locations primarily in Southern California. Despite it’s small, localized footprint, Sit ‘n Sleep carries recognized name brands like Sealy, Serta, Beautyrest, and iComfort. 

Sit n’ Sleep stores also feature a computerized diagnostic test to assist shoppers in determining the type of mattress they need, whether innerspring, memory foam or hybrid. Products sold above a certain price threshold are delivered free, adding to the appeal of Sit ‘n Sleep mattress stores. If you’re in the Los Angeles area and considering heading to a Sit ‘n Sleep store to browse mattresses, keep reading to learn the top 5 mattress brands we recommend from Sit ‘n Sleep. We also share online mattress shopping alternatives to Sit ‘n Sleep stores and a full breakdown of the pros and cons of shopping online versus in-store.

In its more than 39 locations throughout Southern California, Sit ‘n Sleep stores carry up to 14 brands of mattresses that range from the well-known luxury Tempur-Pedic to the modern, up and coming brand, Nectar Sleep. Keep reading to learn what our top 5 mattress brand recommendations are from Sit ‘n Sleep—these are the mattress brands to keep your eye on if you decide to shop in-store at a Sit n’ Sleep location.

Top 5 Mattresses at Sit n Sleep

• Stearns & Foster: Editor’s Pick
• Simons Beautyrest: Best Cooling
• Tempur-Pedic: Best Luxury
• Aireloom: Best Ultra-Luxury
• Sealy: Most Durable

Reason to Buy

A division of Tempur-Sealy, Stearns & Foster offers hybrid mattresses in four collections: The Estate, Lux Estate, Lux Estate Hybrid, and Reserve collections. All four collections have mattresses with side vents to improve air circulation and stretch-knit covers made of Tencel. Stearns & Foster mattresses come with an impressive 10-year warranty and are known for isolating motion better than other hybrid models.

Read our full Stearns & Foster Mattress review to learn more! 

Reason to Buy

The Beautyrest brand name is owned by Simmons Bedding Co. and includes Beautyrest Black and Beautyrest Hybrid mattresses. The brand carries mattresses in a variety of thickness, firmness, and composition options, making them suitable for sleepers of all shapes, sizes, and sleeping positions. Beautyrest beds come with a 10-year warranty and are known for their motion isolation and temperature neutrality, thanks to the strong airflow through mattresses’ the coil layers. 

Check out our full Simons Beautyrest Mattress Review for more information! 

Reason to Buy

Tempur-Pedic mattresses are made from memory foam and come in multiple firmness options, composition, and thickness options. They’re known for their exceptional durability and motion isolation, and their close conforming properties offer pain and pressure relief for most. Sit ‘n Sleep carries Tempur-Adapt, Tempur-ProAdapt, Tempur-LuxeAdapt, and Tempur-Probreeze models. The only downside to a Tempur-Pedic mattress is that it can be difficult to move and some models have odor potential.

Check out our Tempur-pedic review and alternatives to learn more! 

Reason to Buy

Aireloom offers eight collections of handcrafted luxury hybrid, latex, and innerspring mattresses that are known for their body-conforming support and durability. The hybrid and latex mattresses are uniquely constructed with horsehair and cashmere and have starting price points between $2,500 and $3,000. Other than the luxurious materials and technology used in their construction, little information about Aireloom mattresses are available online, so you’ll have to go to a Sit n’ Sleep store to learn more. Aireloom mattresses come with a 10- to 25-year warranty, are eco-friendly, and come with free delivery.

To learn more read our full Aireloom Mattress Review! 

Reason to Buy

Sit n’ Sleep carries a variety of Sealy mattresses from their Essential, Performance, and Premium collections, which range in type, size, height, and firmness. Sealy mattresses have a shopper-friendly price point, but sleepers with a partner may find that the innerspring do not isolate motion well, leading to sleep disturbances if a partner moves throughout the night. All Sealy mattresses are sold with a 10-year warranty.

Read our full Sealy Mattress Review to learn more! 

Online Alternatives

Mattress shopping has traditionally been an in-person activity, and the main benefit of this is that shoppers can see, touch, and even lie on the mattresses they’re considering to get a sense of their comfort and feel. However, buying a mattress in a showroom like Sit ‘n Sleep in Los Angeles has its downsides, too. In addition to navigating the L.A. traffic to get to a Sit ‘n Sleep location, there’s also the fact that you’ll be testing the bed in less-than-ideal conditions: fully clothed, under fluorescent lighting, and potentially with a store manager hovering.

If this experience doesn’t sound appealing to you, you have an alternative: online shopping. Here’s a shortlist of some of the best mattress retailers who either have an online presence or are exclusively web-based and a few things to know if you decide to check them out:

• Leesa—Leesa currently offers one mixed-foam mattress model and two, hybrid mattress models. All Leesa options are made with mixed-foam comfort layers that cushion the sleeper’s body and result in above-average pressure relief. They’re also great at isolating motion, offered at a reasonable price, and have strong airflow throughout. Read our full Leesa Mattress Review. 
• Purple—Purple mattresses are known for their Purple Grid comfort layer. This layer has become the company’s central selling point for its use of innovative technology and delivery of comfort and support. Purple mattresses conform to the body, sleep cool, and are affordable, and they’re highly rated. Check out our full Purple Mattress Review to learn more. 
• Brooklyn Bedding—Brooklyn Bedding mattresses are more responsive than most memory foam options, and the company offers six mattress models in a variety of firmness levels. They work well for a variety of body types and sleeping styles but are not recommended for sleepers who like the feel of all-foam beds. Read our full Brooklyn Bedding Mattress Review. 
• Casper—Casper sells its mattresses both online and in retail locations. They’re known for being close conforming, cool for an all-foam model, and excellent at isolating motion. Check out our full Casper Mattress Review to learn more. 
• Tuft & Needle—Tuft & Needle tend to be less conforming and more responsive than other all-foam beds, and they offer hybrid models too. Both can be found online at relatively low price points. Read our full Tuft & Needle Mattress Review to learn more about the T&N bed. 
• Nectar—Nectar Sleep is known for its flagship memory foam bed that’s constructed of three layers that incorporate gel memory and high-density memory foams. These mattresses tend to work well for average to heavyweight sleepers who tend to sleep hot on all-foam beds. Check out our full Nectar Mattress Review to learn more. 

Pro and Cons of Buying In a Store vs. Online

The primary question in every mattress shopper’s mind is obvious: “Which mattress should I get?” It’s an overwhelming query with many answers, depending on who you ask. The second question floating around in mattress shoppers’ heads is equally as overwhelming, however: “Where should I shop for my mattress?”

These days, shoppers have their choice between the traditional, brick-and-mortar mattress store experience and a number of web-based mattress brands that have cropped up over the last decade. Keep reading to learn about the pros and cons of shopping online versus shopping in-person and which might be right for you.

Shopping Online

PROS

• Purchasing a mattress online is more convenient and less time consuming than going to a mattress store in-person.
• Online mattresses are usually more affordable, thanks to promo codes and low overhead costs.
• Online mattress retailers have stepped up to the plate with regard to meeting shoppers’ expectations on return policies and more, and most online mattresses come with multiple-night sleep tests, free ways to return the mattress, and will get rid of your current mattress for free.
• Comparison shopping is made easy, and you can simply open another tab or two to read about the specs, reviews, and policies of various mattress brands and models.

CONS

• You won’t be able to test the mattress you choose unless you visit a store that carries it.
• Mattresses are typically compressed for shipping (rolled and sent in a box) and will take 24 to 48 hours to return to their intended shape.
• You won’t have the help of a sales rep, meaning you’ll need to conduct your own research ahead of time.

Shopping In-Store 

PROS

• You’ll have the opportunity to test a variety of mattresses in-person to get a sense of the size, style, and firmness you enjoy.
• Working with a customer service rep, which Sit ‘n Sleep calls Sleep Consultants, can prove to be a great experience, aiding in limiting your choices, teaching you about the types of beds available, and catering selections to your preferences and budget.

CONS

• Testing mattresses in a showroom may be uncomfortable.
• Some mattress customer service representatives can be pushy, showing you mattresses and accessories, like mattress protectors and box springs, you’re not interested in.
• Showroom mattresses tend to be more expensive than their online counterparts.

We hope this guide as helpful if you’re considering heading to a Sit and Sleep store in the Southern California area!