Saatva mattress and bed frame review: The obsession is real

Confession: For the majority of my adult life thus far, I’ve only slept on used mattresses.

After graduating from college — where I slumbered (and studied, and binge-watched Netflix DVDs back when that was a thing) on NYU’s twin XL beds of dubious provenance — I moved into my first real apartment with a roommate and upgraded to a full-size mattress I found on Craigslist.

This was, to be clear, before the Great NYC Bedbug Scare of 2010. Still, looking back, I realize it probably wasn’t the best idea to buy a pre-owned bed from a complete stranger, nor for my sister and I to ride in the back of the unmarked white truck my “man with a van” (also found via Craiglist, of course) used to transport the bed to its new home.

That secondhand mattress served me well for the following decade and a half. But recently, my husband — who’d gamely been sharing it with me for most of that period — gently suggested we consider investing in a queen bed long enough for our taller-than-average selves to stretch out without our toes winding up pressed against the footboard.

And so began my research. The polar opposite of an impulse shopper, I like to exhaustively cross-compare reviews across multiple websites before pulling the trigger on any big-ticket purchase — so you’d better believe I was going to put in the work for something I’d spend at least eight hours per day using for at least the next decade.

And the more I read, the more I kept noticing the rave reviews for the Saatva Classic, which has topped multiple roundups of the best mattresses on the market across the internet.

The crown jewel and most popular of Saatva’s offerings, this luxury innerspring mattress is available in sizes ranging from twin to California king. It also comes in two heights and three different comfort levels: Plush Soft (ideal for side sleepers and those into super-soft beds), Luxury Firm (the most popular pick), and Firm (great for stomach and back sleepers, or others in need of an extra-firm mattress). If you’re in the market for a king or California king, there’s also the option to split your mattress between two different firmnesses.

The Saatva Classic combines two layers of supportive yet bouncy steel coils with a pressure-relieving memory foam layer; it’s topped off with a plush 3-inch pillow top for cushioned comfort.

Unlike bed-in-a-box mattresses, it’s made to order and comes with free white glove delivery. The Saatva Classic’s also backed by a 365-day home trial period — so you can test it out for a whole year, and either return or exchange it for a $99 fee if you’re not entirely satisfied — along with a lifetime warranty.

From the get-go, I knew choosing the right firmness level for our new mattress would be challenging.

I prefer a more pillowy, hotel-style sleep experience, while my husband swears he can’t sleep on anything but the firmest of mattresses. Since I didn’t want to blindly order a bed either of us might not end up loving, we decided to try out all the options in person at Saatva’s Flatiron store in NYC and struck a surprisingly easy compromise on the Luxury Firm. It makes perfect sense that it’s the most popular of the three comfort levels; it seemed cushy and cloudlike enough for my needs, yet sturdy and supportive enough for his.

Every Saatva mattress is made to order, so production on ours took a little over a week from start to finish, and then we arranged delivery for about two weeks later. The process was effortless, with Saatva’s team installing our new mattress and hauling away our old one in minutes.

While it took a minute to get used to the height of our Saatva (we opted for the 14.5-inch model), it turns out it’s actually more comfortable for two tall people to get in and out of bed when it’s a bit higher off the floor. Who knew?!

More importantly, after years of using our old mattress, sleeping on our Saatva is quite literally a night and day difference. Not only does it fit both of us and our cat with room to spare both width- and length-wise, but it truly feels like slumbering atop a cloud.

And while I’d long assumed waking up with mystery aches and pains was just part of being in one’s late 30s, I haven’t hopped out of bed with a sore neck or achy back in the months since receiving my mattress.

While I detected no issues with our Saatva from the start, my husband didn’t love the divots in the plush pillow top, so he ordered an inexpensive mattress pad on Amazon to pop on top. This fixed the issue for him, and I didn’t feel much of a difference one way or the other.

Height Options: 11.5 inches, 14.5 inches | Sizes: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Split King, Cal King, Split Cal King | Comfort level: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, Firm | More features: Option to add an adjustable base

Final Thoughts

If you’re in the market for a new mattress, I’d wholeheartedly recommend the Saatva Classic. With a full range of size options and three different firmness levels from which to choose, you’re sure to find one that suits your sleep style — even if you and your partner differ on that front, as my husband and I do. Like any luxury mattress, it’s an investment, but the high quality and customer service justify the expense. I’ve always been someone who aggressively loves sleep, but thanks to my Saatva, bedtime now truly feels like a treat.

My husband, my cat and I have all been sleeping on our Saatva Classic for a full year now, and love it every bit as much as we did the first night. Despite the pillowy top, we’ve experienced no issues with body indentations or unevenness — just a great night’s sleep every time. The real indicator that our mattress is top-tier? Every time we return from a vacation, we agree that it’s comfier than any hotel bed.

How We Tested

I’ve spent the past four months sleeping on the Saatva Classic, keeping the following criteria top of mind to ensure a truly comprehensive review:

• Comfort: Obviously, this one’s a key factor when evaluating any mattress. Over the course of my testing, I noted how the mattress felt when I climbed into bed each night — and how I felt upon waking every morning.
• Support: I kept different sleeping styles in mind while putting together this review. It helped that my husband and I are both combination sleepers; we primarily sleep on our backs, but occasionally snooze on our sides or stomachs too.
• Customer service: How seamless was the process of ordering the mattress and scheduling its delivery? I found Saatva to be communicative and accommodating throughout, even when our apartment building’s finicky co-op board made last-minute changes to the insurance document required for delivery.

More Saatva Furniture: Bed Frames

Given Saatva’s growing popularity in the bedding and furniture sphere, we’ve elected to revisit this review and expand on some of the store’s other bedroom offerings. Commerce Reporter Miska Salemann tested and reviewed two popular bed frames, the Minori Storage Bed and the newly-released Milan Bed.

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The Saatva lure is nothing new to me. I’ve seen the brand’s plush beds and stylish bedroom furniture pop up on my #ForYouPage more than once, and after hearing how much my coworker loved her Saatva mattress, I decided it was time to see how the bed frames also held up. I browsed the brand’s extensive catalog before landing on the minimalistic Minori Storage Bed and stylish Milan Bed.

Equally attractive, was the fact that Saatva offers free assembly and in-room delivery. I was in the nightmarish process of moving, and Saatva made the process so simple that I didn’t have to lift a finger. My bed frames were delivered by a talented three-person team that constructed both frames in under an hour and left no dust behind. They carefully curved around tight corners, leaving all walls unscathed, and even placed the beds exactly where we wanted them. I’m someone who has spent eight hours building a single chair from Amazon, so this was a walk in the park in comparison.

Like many, I also fear the commitment that comes with choosing a product that you spend a lot of time using (I mean, just around half your life, right?). But, Saatva Bed Frames also come with a lifetime warranty and a 365-night home trial to ensure satisfaction and ease any attachment anxiety. So, if you don’t like it, it’s not the end of the world.

Understated elegance is the easy way to describe the Minori Bed by Sattava, but this classic upholstered frame is much more than a pretty face. The low-profile, minimalistic design and softly curved headboard certainly add some shape and style, but it’s what’s underneath that counts, and that is ample storage space.

Without a doubt, my favorite element of this frame’s design is the built-in, spacious drawer system, which offers plenty of room to store seasonal clothing, bedding, or all the other junk that’s better out of sight. The drawer lifts vertically with a gentle pull and push motion — not a heavy lift, per se, but it does take a bit of force to slide open. As an apartment-dweller, I’ve accepted that closet space is overwhelmingly underwhelming, and the Minori Bed is the effective space-saver that I needed all along.

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We know the Minori doesn’t sacrifice aesthetics, but it promises comfort, too, and after spending some time sleeping on it, I can attest that it’s even more supportive than I’d expected. My previous frame was a wobbly metal piece I bought off Facebook, and as you can probably imagine, a little rocking and rolling was commonplace. The Minori has me forgetting that feeling altogether; the solid platform keeps my matress perfectly balanced, and a tall upholstered backboard gently cradles pillows, so there’s no slipping or sliding. I feel like I’m sleeping in a cacoon.

On the point of sleeping on the Minori, l feel more grounded, my spine feels aligned, and the low-profile design makes it so easy to crawl in and out of bed that I actually look forward to getting up in the morning. Natural linen upholstery compliments my space, without stealing too much attention from other furniture. While it’s not cheap, it’s an investment and one I would certainly recommend making if you take your sleep seriously and appreciate good looks.

Color Options: 4 | Storage: Yes | Sizes: Queen, King, Cal King | More features: Option to add an adjustable base

Released in celebration of Milan’s 2025 Fashion Week, the fashion-forward Milan bed frame flaunts all that we love about classic couture; fusing together wood and linen for an alluring look that becomes the centerpiece of a room. No detail was forgotten in the design. Its freestanding, fully upholstered headboard contrasts with the oak wood finish, and the luxurious look is not the only selling point.

Milan’s beauty is built to last. Reinforced steel brackets, premium finished plywood slats, and multiple center support feet ensure longevity — so you can enjoy years of supportive sleep without worrying about warping. Of course, with the included lifetime warranty, there’s not much to stress about anyway. But, it never hurts to know that this frame is a quality piece of furniture.

I only have one small bone to pick, and it’s probably something that I could have avoided if I had taken better measurements. At 5.5 inches, Milan’s upholstered footboard is a bit thicker than I would have liked for my small room. Every inch counts in there, but I’m so impressed with the construction, that I don’t mind the size. Not to mention, with the soft fabric and rounded corners, my toddler can crawl all over it without being poked or prodded.

Much in line with its name, the Milan has the look and feel of a charming, luxury escape, and at $1,795 it probably will cost just as much — but it allows you to enjoy that blissful state of calm for far longer than a week-long holiday abroad.

Color Options: 4 | Storage: No | Sizes: Queen, King, Cal King | More features: Option to add an adjustable base

Final Thoughts

As a shopping writer with a special focus on health and wellness, I’m constantly on the lookout for products that support consumers’ overall mood and physical health. I wholeheartedly believe that Saatva’s bed frames achieve both; carefully constructed with eco-friendly materials, designed for safe and restful sleep, and feng-sui-friendly, so you feel at peace as soon as you sink into bed after a long day. I’m not saying this bedding brand is going to change your life, but it might change how you feel at the end of the night. That alone is enough to sell me on the thousand-dollar price tags. As far as my personal bedding preferences go, Saatva may reign supreme.

How We Tested

A quality bed frame is an integral piece of furniture in a sleep space. While testing and reviewing two popular styles from Saatva, I kept in mind a few key factors: the quality of the material, stability/support level, and the overall design and aesthetics.

• Material Quality: When it comes to quality, materials mean everything. Engineered wood can be more prone to fading over time. Saatva uses kiln-dried hardwood for extra durability, and I observed the surface to ensure quality, smoothness, and clean lines and finishes.
• Stability and support: Center support is important, especially for larger beds. I checked to ensure the slats were well-positioned and spaced out to provide even support for the matress. After sleeping on each bed, I took note of how secure the matress felt while sitting on the frame and checked if the frame cradled the pillows and bedding well enough to keep everything in place.
• Design and Aesthetics: While style is subjective, I did make note of the different design choices and features of the headboards, including the height and width of the headboards and footboards, materials and colors offered, and unique touches – such as curved lines and rounded legs, which can add more charm to a space.

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