Macy's is not somewhere I shop. We went to this particular store to research mattresses as it has a large selection and it's very clean and well-presented.
(Architecture fans, of course, must visit South Lake as it's such a Modernist gem, on the National Register of Historic Places).
Mattress shopping is a unhappy chore most of the time. However you buy, online or in person, the results so often disappoint, regardless of time spent researching and trying, and money spent. I'm very glad to report that the experiences of shopping and buying at this Macy's have proven to be easy, pleasant, and produced a very happy outcome.
I want to give a particular shoutout to mattress salesperson Tim Chong who listened, left us alone to explore, and then gave great feedback to us, making a mattress recommendation for a brand that was unfamiliar. We loved it when we tried it and, after a few weeks of sleep, we couldn't be happier - uninterrupted sleep and no more stiff back muscles on waking. Also Tim proved very helpful in quickly solving an issue and followed up to make sure we were happy with the purchase.
Macy's white glove delivery service was excellent. We had two teams visit us and both were efficient, tidy, and very courteous.
I'm not going to make a specific mattress recommendation as every body is different and must choose according to their needs. I will say that we bought a firm innerspring from Aireloom, which we find gives excellent support and has enabled peaceful sleep. I've bought several mattresses from all the main manufacturers and have never found them comfortable for more than a couple of years, often less. The Aireloom is noticeably very well constructed and I'm hopeful it will remain this comfortable... Frequent rotation is key. As is a solid bed base to support the weight of the mattress evenly.
A tip for back pain sufferers - go firm/extra firm to provide the support that will align the spine. If pressure points are a concern, or a more plush feeling is what you want, buy a mattress pad for added comfort.
Based on too many disappointments, I would recommend everyone to buy tight top mattresses and avoid anything with a pillow or "Euro" top (whatever that is... I'm from Europe and I have no idea ). These built-in toppers are too prone to compressing and indenting, and compromise comfort when the body of the mattress might otherwise be fine. If you need it, buy a separate, easy to replace, mattress topper (under $100 from Amazon) of desired plushness instead.
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