Beautyrest Black (Pre-2016)
Mattress Ratings & Reviews

77/100

Very Good

Based on 8,654 real owner experiences with this brand.

Back Support

Pressure Relief

Sleep Quality

Stays "Cool"

Value

Warranty Service

Average Lifespan

9.1 Years

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Back Support

Pressure Relief

Sleep Quality

Stays "Cool"

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Warranty Service

Average Lifespan

9.1 Years

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GaryNew Baltimore, MI

Review left on Feb 21, 2020

Too Firm, Back pain every morning

Supposed to be plush but its too firm and causes back pain. Also, forget about side sleeping.

This review is for Simmons Beautyrest Black Ava Plush

Owned for: 5 years

Condition: Like new

45 - 54 years old

Male

150-200 lbs

Prefers Medium Feel

Sleeping Hot

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LizaHomosassa, FL

Review left on Feb 3, 2020

Wake up feeling like I slept in a hammock

This mattress was quite comfortable for the first 1-2 months that I had it. My husband says he still likes it but I definitely have strong buyers regret. In the short time that I’ve owned it I just can’t believe how much it has CHANGED. First of all, it doesn’t bounce back to flat after I change positions, EVEN after I get up to use the bathroom. It gets a large and deep depression where my lower back and hips rest, which makes it quite difficult to get comfortable when I lie back down on it. But worst of all I wake up with a really sore lower back. I am not exaggerating when I say that I feel as if I’ve been sleeping in a bad hammock. I’m incredibly disappointed, and frustrated by the memory I have of the Beautyrest mattresses I had back in the days before memory foam, when a great mattress could be purchased for far less than $1,000.

This review is for Simmons Beautyrest Black Phoebe Plush

Owned for: 3-6 months

Condition: Slightly worn

55 - 64 years old

Female

Side Sleeper

150-200 lbs

Prefers Medium Feel

Allergies, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Scoliosis, Sleeping Hot

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MJWalkersville, MD

Review left on Jan 4, 2020

Very saggy, for the $ I expected more. Company not helpful

I am expected so much more for $2000.00. I contacted the Co and they told me to go to the store. I did and their fix was for us to buy a new mattress for $1600.00. Will never own another Simmons product and will encourage others to stay away as well.

This review is for Simmons Beautyrest Black Alexia Extra Firm

Owned for: 5 years

Condition: Very worn

55 - 64 years old

Female

Stomach Sleeper

150-200 lbs

Prefers Harder Feel

Arthritis, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Plus Size, Sleep Apnea

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BrettCumming, GA

Review left on Dec 9, 2019

Immensely overpriced

This was my first mattress purchase over $1500. I had a Stern’s and Foster years ago, hated it. Changed to a sleep number, didn’t like it either. So I shot for the moon with a high end beauty rest and it was a definite miss. It felt to me about like an $800 mattress. I tend to get hot at night, so the black ice feature was a big selling point. And that was a miserable fail. It provides no more cooling than any average unit. Started to sink in after a year. Warranty Dept was abhorrent. I just said I’m done, lesson learned and never buy this brand again. I sold it (for a large loss) and moved on to a memory foam mattress that was less than 1/5th the cost that sleeps better, stays cooler and provides better support.

This review is for Simmons Beautyrest Black Hybrid Clermont Plush Pillowtop

Owned for: 2 years

Condition: Slightly worn

35 - 44 years old

Male

Side Sleeper

150-200 lbs

Prefers Medium Feel

Acid Reflux, Back Pain, Scoliosis, Sleeping Hot

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ChadFayette City, PA

Review left on Oct 1, 2019

Worst Mattress I've ever owned, Most I've ever Paid

Within 8 months one part of the mattress began to feel lower, like it was sagging. My wife said it was my imagination, but after a couple painful months of sleep, we turned the bed and she began to feel it too. It has continued to get worse, to the point where we "roll up" to one side. Finally filed a warranty complaint. Frame is perfect, box spring looks like new, mattress has a 2" hole that drops even worse when there is weight on it. So far no luck getting Simmons to do anything about it. DO NOT BUY!

This review is for Simmons Beautyrest Black Hybrid Gladney Luxury Firm

Owned for: 2 years

Condition: Completely worn

45 - 54 years old

Male

Side Sleeper

200-250 lbs

Prefers Harder Feel

Acid Reflux

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Jerry

Review left on Aug 29, 2019

Inferior to other Beautyrest Mattresses

This mattress was initially comfortable however after about a year of use the sides and top has developed sags that do not return to the original shape and is quite painful to sleep on. I've purchased other Beautyrest mattresses and they are all still in great shape except the Beautyrest Black Hybrid. Don't waist your money on this mattress.

This review is for Simmons Beautyrest Black Hybrid Alcove Plush

Owned for: 2 years

Condition: Completely worn

45 - 54 years old

Male

Back Sleeper

150-200 lbs

Prefers Medium Feel

Restless Leg

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BobBlandon, PA

Review left on May 3, 2019

Bad Mattress

We complained about seeing both ends of the mattress showing stretch shortly after we purchased the mattress. A representative from the manufacturer came and looked at the mattress. After he measured the bumps he said everything was within the range of the mattress and the nothing would be doe. I thought we were buying the best. But to say the least, we are extremely disappointed!

This review is for Simmons Beautyrest Black Ava Plush

Owned for: 4 years

Condition: Moderately worn

Over 65 years old

Male

Back Sleeper

200-250 lbs

Prefers Softer Feel

Back Pain, Sleep Apnea

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JillFort Collins, CO

Review left on Apr 20, 2019

Big indentations

This mattress is comfortable but over a short period of time it developed deep body impressions that never went away. That alone made it more difficult to move around at night. Not what I expected after such a short time for the price we paid.

This review is for Simmons Beautyrest Black Lillian 18" Luxury Firm Pillowtop

Owned for: 6-12 months

Condition: Moderately worn

45 - 54 years old

Female

Side Sleeper

100-150 lbs

Prefers Harder Feel

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Mitch TYelm, WA

Review left on Feb 7, 2019

Started off great but...

This mattress was great when new but within a year started to show body shapes for both my wife and I. I'm 220 lbs and she is 160. Rotated the mattress when we change the clocks for DLS as recommended by the salesmen. In the last 5 months or so both my wife and I have been woken up by pain in our hips and sides. The impression of our bodies has gotten much worse and rotating makes no difference. I am amazed that what was supposed to be a top end luxury mattress who fail so quickly! I called Mattress Firm to see what my options are and was told they no longer sell this model. Wonder why?

This review is for Simmons Beautyrest Black Hybrid Plus Tolliver Firm

Owned for: 2 years

Condition: Slightly worn

55 - 64 years old

Male

Back Sleeper

150-200 lbs

Prefers Harder Feel

Restless Leg, Sleep Apnea

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LarryTucson, AZ

Review left on Jan 23, 2019

not what was expected-totally different feel than the store

A lot of money for an uncomfortable mattress...mattress was very comfortable on the store model, new mattress was just manufactured 3 days before delivery and very different than the store model...even with the pillow top, still lumpy feel to the body and causes hip and shoulder pain...also feels as if it's sloped as if I'm going to role off the dang thing.

This review is for Simmons Beautyrest Black Vivianne Luxury Firm Pillowtop

Owned for: Less than a year

Condition: Like new

55 - 64 years old

Male

Side Sleeper

200-250 lbs

Prefers Softer Feel

Acid Reflux, Back Pain, Hip Pain, Neck Pain, Restless Leg

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Beautyrest Black (Pre-2016)
Mattress Ratings & Reviews

Too Firm, Back pain every morning

Wake up feeling like I slept in a hammock

Very saggy, for the $ I expected more. Company not helpful

Immensely overpriced

Worst Mattress I've ever owned, Most I've ever Paid

Inferior to other Beautyrest Mattresses

Bad Mattress

Big indentations

Started off great but...

not what was expected-totally different feel than the store

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Beautyrest Black (Pre-2016) Mattress Ratings & Reviews

Too Firm, Back pain every morning

Wake up feeling like I slept in a hammock

Very saggy, for the $ I expected more. Company not helpful

Immensely overpriced

Worst Mattress I've ever owned, Most I've ever Paid

Inferior to other Beautyrest Mattresses

Bad Mattress

Big indentations

Started off great but...

not what was expected-totally different feel than the store

Beautyrest Black (Pre-2016)
Mattress Ratings & Reviews