Customer Reviews for GhostBed - Essential 11 inch Memory Foam Mattress - King - Grey
Customer Rating
2
Too Firm for my Taste
on October 26, 2017
Posted by: Arianne
from United States
I know my brother and Sister in law love their Ghost mattress, but it is a little to firm for my liking. The delivery and set up was simple and easy so I really wish this was the mattress for me, but I will be returning once my 30 days is over.
I rate this a 4-star simply because I've never slept on an amazing mattress, so I can't compare it to a great one. As someone who has slept on very cheap spring mattresses since I made my way out of the cradle as a child, this is a fantastic mattress. Previously I would toss and turn all night and regardless of how many hours I slept I would still wake exhausted. Since purchasing a Ghost Bed mattress I barely move at all in my sleep and finally wake feeling rested after an average 8 hours sleep. I guess I should note that I am on the heavier side, so if you're thin or around an average weight your experience could be quite different.
I did a lot of research to try and find the "perfect" mattress. I knew I wanted to try the mattress in a box thing, but there are a lot of companies out there. GhostBed was definitely one of the more reasonably priced options with the best reviews. As a very athletic person, a lot of support when I sleep is at the top of my list for comfort and recovery. This mattress is amazing! It doesn't flop down like so many other mattresses, rather, it molds to your body to offer support. The mattress fills in to support your back where your hips might dip down a bit. Your arms and shoulders don't sink at all, and it provides enough softness to get a restful sleep! The first couple mornings, I didn't even want to get out of bed. There was no smell when I opened the mattress, but I did let it air out and finish "inflating" overnight. Make sure to have a second person with you when the mattress arrives. The box is heavy and bulky, and it helps to have an extra set of hands when setting up. I'd rate it about a 7to 7.5 out of 10 on the firmness level, which is exactly what I was looking for. The gel mattress didn't take any time for me to get used to, and it does not indent which I find a nice feature since I don't sleep in the same spot every night. Another plus is that my dog seems to like my bed now even more than hers (which is where she would sleep most nights before I got the GhostBed). I highly recommend GhostBed if you're looking for a new mattress!
I have been sleeping on this mattress for a little over a month. I it is a very good mattress for the money. It is a lot more comfortable than the one I had before. The only caveat is the mattress is firmer than what I had expected. Not a bad thing just know it is not very soft.