I had my reservations about a boxed mattress -- mainly that sleeping on foam would feel too much like sinking into a marshmallow. Fortunately, the rating of 6.5-7 (out of a possible 10 for "very hard") accurately describes how the GhostBed feels once it has a chance to expand out of the box for a few days. I've always preferred a firmer, cooler mattress and this delivers! The edges have more "give" compared to my old coil spring mattress, and so I find myself with a little less sleeping real estate than before. Only had it for a month now but overall very happy, and hope it still feels this firm in three years.
I have the mattress, foundation and pillows and the whole set is AMAZING! The mattress is so comfortable - I love not feeling any springs. Also, the mattress with the foundation result in a silent bed - no more creaks and groans every time you move. Lastly, I love my ghost pillows. I used to sleep with two regular pillows but I actually only need one ghost pillow. It provides the perfect amount of support! All in all, I say GO FOR IT! Buy the bed (and the pillows!)
Best decision we made, while I love this mattress I will be honest, it needs a pillow top. This mattress provides amazing support l, my back doesn't hurt anymore but it is very firm, it has to do with the temperature of my home too as I keep my thermostat down in the winter. I bought a pillow top for the mattress and it couldn't be more perfect. I would buy again in a heartbeat and the price couldn't be better either, a win/win in my book.
The firmness of the foam takes some getting used to, although it doesn’t feel hard - simply different than a standard mattress. Have it on the ghostbed foundation. Would recommend.
The tight/secure fit for the mattress protector is nice as I don't need to fuss with it coming undone. The thickness and quality of the protector seems to be protecting my mattress purchase well:-)