There are few things as crucial to overall well-being as a good night's sleep. Our mattress choices play a major role in achieving this. In my career as a mattress reviewer, I've seen mattresses of all types, brands and designs, each promising heavenly comfort and refreshing sleep. Bensons for Beds' Ashford Memory Support Mattress is one such offering that claims to deliver on these promises. Well, I've tried and tested it, probed, and poked it right at the store. So let's see if Bensons for Beds can live up to its promise with the Ashford Mattress.
First Impressions
Upon first glance, you're met with the Ashford's soft-touch, stretch knit cover which undeniably invites an irresistibly comfy and cozy sleep experience. Far from just aesthetics, this appealing quilted sleep surface also features a great spotlight feature: it's made up of a hypoallergenic and breathable layer to help you sleep fresh while also offering 42% recycled materials, adding a touch of eco-friendly ethos to the overall design. We all have a part to play towards environmental conservation, and it's wonderful to see mattress manufacturers play their part.
Design and Comfort
At its foundation, the Ashford Memory Support Mattress holds a deep open coil spring unit - a feature that builds the groundwork for even weight distribution. Adding a layer of memory foam, the mattress goes the extra mile in extending responsive, pressure-relieving comfort. This combination isn't new in the mattress world, but its implementation is often where the difference lies. Lying on it, the memory foam felt responsive while the open coil springs provided distinct evenness throughout. However, the comfort level, while satisfactory, didn't convince me as wholeheartedly as I'd hoped. There seemed to be a slight compromise in targeted pressure relief and balance—possibly a cost to keep it reasonably priced.
Boundary Control
Where this mattress makes up some ground is with its dynamic reinforced edge support. No one likes that feeling of falling off the bed's edge or the fear of roll-off. I was pretty pleased with the broad sleep surface and the fact that the mattress held up well at the edges.
Comfort Rating
Comfort is incredibly subjective and can vary greatly from person to person. The Ashford Memory Support Mattress comes with a Medium comfort choice, making it potentially suitable for the average sleeper. As someone who naturally gravitates more towards firmer mattresses, I found the medium comfort rating moderate – not too firm, not too soft – an agreeable aspect for a variety of sleepers, particularly the side sleepers. However, if you're a back sleeper, you might want to look for something a bit more firm.
Overall Opinion
From the moments spent testing it, the Ashford Memory Support Mattress from Bensons for Beds gave me quite an impression. It hosts a series of compelling features that address many sleep needs. The open coil springs and memory foam pairing does deliver in providing a balanced, pressure-relieving sleep. However, it does feel like it may fall short of luxury for those seeking extraordinarily exquisite comfort. The breathing issue seems largely resolved and the fact that we don’t have to flip it becomes yet another convenience.
However, these impressions would not be complete without considering experiences from customers who have spent extended periods on the mattress. Customer reviews indicate a decent degree of satisfaction, especially among the youngsters and average weighted sleepers. There were also a few who mentioned initial discomfort but gradually adjusted and grew to appreciate the mattress.
In the end, remember that a mattress is not a one-size-fits-all product—what suits one may not suit another. My honest take on the Ashford Memory Support- It's a mattress that offers good value for the price but do keep in mind that it could take a little getting used to, particularly for those accustomed to premium-grade luxury mattresses. And if you're a back sleeper or someone who enjoys ground-like firmness, this might not hit the mark for you.
To Wrap Up
While the Ashford may not be synonymous with supreme luxury, it's a mattress that does many things right with its durability, support, body contouring and breathable nature. It represents a decent choice within its price range and could be a good fit for new mattress seekers or those on a budget looking for a balance of comfort, pressure relief, and supporting sleep surface.
