If you’ve ever been mattress shopping you’ve probably looked at a Simmons Beautyrest mattresses. The brand has been around for a very long time and has many different collections and models that can be found in retailers across the country.
Beautyrest mattresses may be popular but finding the right one for you can be tricky. Collections offer different models and within those models are various comfort levels. To make it even more confusing, retailers will put attach their own special names to models, making it very difficult to compare (or price compare) between stores.
We’ve taken Beautyrest’s Silver Collection and broken down every detail of each mattress to help you narrow down what models may fit your needs and what to ask for when you start your shopping process.
Who Makes Beautyrest Mattresses?
Beautyrest is the flagship brand of Simmons Bedding Company, which was founded in 1870 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Wisconsin entrepreneur Zalmon G. Simmons started the company and, in 1925, engineer John Franklin Gail designed a machine that would coil wire and insert it into fabric sleeves—thus creating the “pocketed coil” design unique to Beautyrest mattresses.
What Sets The Beautyrest Silver Collection Apart From The Black And Platinum Collections?
Currently, the mattresses on the Simmons Beautyrest website are sorted into three categories: Silver, Platinum, and Black.
- Silver is the most affordable category. The most expensive mattress in this category costs $1,999 for a Queen size.
- Platinum is more expensive than Silver. The most expensive Platinum mattress costs $2,999 for a Queen size.
- And Black is the most expensive line, featuring luxury models with prices up to $4,799 for a Queen size.
How Many Models Come In The Beautyrest Silver Collection?
- Harbour Beach Luxury Firm
- Harbour Beach Ultra Plush
- Cascade Mist Firm
- Austin Reef Plush
- Beachwood Luxury Firm
- Charcoal Coast Firm Pillow Top
- Charcoal Coast Luxury Firm Pillow Top
- Charcoal Coast Plush
- Charcoal Coast Extra Firm
- Charcoal Coast Luxury Firm
- Charcoal Bay Luxury Firm Summit Pillow Top
- Open Seas Luxury Firm Pillow Top
- Open Seas Plush Pillow Top
- Open Seas Plush Euro Top
- Open Seas Extra Firm
- Open Seas Luxury Firm
- Open Seas Plush
- Open Seas Luxury Firm Euro Top
- Tidewater Plush
What Sizes Are Each Model Available In?
What Type Of Beds/Frames Do These Mattresses Work With?
Per the Simmons website, you should use a Beautyrest Silver mattress with “oa new Beautyrest® or Simmons® foundation r b. An old foundation unit may not provide sufficient support.”
If you plan to use a foundation, you should also use a frame that provides “rigid center support as well as support for the head, foot, and sides.” The warranty specifically states that “for any queen or king frame that does not have a metal center support, you must use at least five hardwood or metal slats (1″ x 4″) and add legs to the three center slats. By not providing a sufficient supportive frame, damage can occur to the product that will void your warranty.”
If you are using the mattress without a foundation, Simmons recommends that you “add a solid platform on top of any open slatted mattress support system in which the spaces between the slats are greater than 2 inches (5 centimeters). Hardboard, plywood, particle board or a similar material, inserted between the mattress and the slatted platform, supporting the entire surface of the mattress will provide appropriate support. Use of an open slatted mattress support system in which the spaces between the slats are greater than 2 inches (5 centimeters), without the addition of a solid platform, will damage your mattress and void your warranty.”
What Materials And Components Are Standard Across The Beautyrest Silver Collection?
Dualcool™ Technology Fiber is used in every model in the Beautyrest Silver collection. According to the Simmons website, this is a “soft, supple fiber enhanced with silver to dissipate heat and moisture, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew.”
All of the models in this collection also contain Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology, either in 1000 Density or 815 Density. These individually-wrapped coils, designed specifically by Simmons, are designed to provide even, comfortable support.
Many models in this collection contain Aircool® Memory Foam and/or Aircool® Gel Memory Foam, which is designed to circulate air and keep you cool at night.
Model Breakdowns
Some models may go by different names when sold by a non-Simmons retailer. Plus, some models come in different firmness options—but often, these firmness options involve different materials and mattress heights.
The Harbour Beach Luxury Firm starts at $1,999 for a Queen size. It is 14” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Memory Foam
- Dynamic Response™ Memory Foam
- Aircool® Memory Foam
- 1000 Density Firm Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Harbour Beach Ultra Plush starts at $1,999 for a Queen size. It is 14″ tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Memory Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Aircool® Memory Foam
- 1000 Density Plush Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Cascade Mist Firm starts at $1,799 for a Queen size. It is 13.5” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Memory Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Dynamic Response™ Memory Foam
- 1000 Density Firm Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Austin Reef Plush starts at $1,599 for a Queen size. It is 13” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Memory Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Geltouch® Foam
- 1000 Density Plush Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Beachwood Luxury Firm starts at $1,399 for a Queen size. It is 12.5” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Memory Foam
- Geltouch® Foam
- Dynamic Response™ Memory Foam
- 1000 Density Plush Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Charcoal Coast Firm Pillow Top starts at $1,199 for a Queen size. It is 15.5” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Geltouch® Foam
- Backcare® Support
- 815 Density Plush Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Charcoal Coast Luxury Firm Pillow Top starts at $1,199 for a Queen size. It is 15.5” tall and contains:
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- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Geltouch® Foam
- Backcare® Support
- 815 Density Plush Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Charcoal Coast Plush Pillow Top starts at $999 for a Queen size. It is 13.5” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Airfeel™ Foam
- Geltouch® Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Backcare® Support
- 815 Density Plush Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Charcoal Coast Extra Firm starts at $999 for a Queen size. It is 13” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Backcare® Support
- 815 Density Firm Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Charcoal Coast Luxury Firm starts at $999 for a Queen size. It is 13.5” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Airfeel™ Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Backcare® Support
- 815 Density Firm Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Charcoal Bay Luxury Firm Summit Pillow Top starts at $999 for a Queen size. It is 15” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Airfeel™ Foam
- Comfort Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- 815 Density Firm Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Open Seas Luxury Firm Pillow Top starts at $899 for a Queen size. It is 14” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Airfeel™ Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Geltouch® Foam
- 815 Density Firm Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Open Seas Plush Pillow Top starts at $899 for a Queen size. It is 14” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Airfeel™ Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Geltouch® Foam
- Aircool® Memory Foam
- 815 Density Plush Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Open Seas Plush Euro Top starts at $799 for a Queen size. It is 14” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Airfeel™ Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam Center Third Support
- Geltouch® Foam
- 815 Density Plush Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Open Seas Extra Firm starts at $799 for a Queen size. It is 11” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Geltouch® Foam
- 815 Density Firm Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Open Seas Luxury Firm starts at $799 for a Queen size. It is 12” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Airfeel™ Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- 815 Density Firm Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Open Seas Plush starts at $799 for a Queen size. It is 12” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Airfeel™ Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- 815 Density Plush Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Open Seas Luxury Firm Euro Top starts at $799 for a Queen size. It is 14” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Airfeel™ Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam Center Third Support
- Comfort Foam
- 815 Density Firm Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
The Tidewater Plush starts at $699 for a Queen size. It is 11.5” tall and contains:
- Dualcool™ Technology Fiber
- Aircool® Foam
- Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
- Geltouch® Foam
- 815 Density Plush Beautyrest® Pocketed Coil® Technology
Model Comparisons
Who Might Choose A Beautyrest Silver Mattress?
- People who are looking for an accessible price point. The Beautyrest Silver collection is priced competitively and is significantly cheaper than the Platinum and Black collections.
- People who like the feel of an innerspring or hybrid mattress, due to the coils. These coils are designed to contour to your body and support it while you rest.
- People who run hot at night might be drawn to the cooling technology materials like Dualcool™ Technology Fiber, Aircool® Foam, and Aircool® Gel Memory Foam
Who Might Not Choose A Beautyrest Silver Mattress?
- People who want a memory foam mattress, without coils. All the mattresses in the Beautyrest Silver collection contain individually pocketed coils.
- People who are looking for a mattress with adjustable firmness levels. You cannot adjust the firmness of a Simmons Beautyrest Silver mattress.
Common Praise
- Buyers enjoy the DualCool™ Technology, which helps keep them cool at night and prevents overheating during sleep.
- Many people say that Beautyrest mattresses have good motion isolation technology. This means they aren’t disturbed when a partner or pet moves around at night.
Common Complaints
- Some buyers report that their Beautyrest Silver mattress started sagging in the middle after just a few months of use, leading to discomfort during the night.
- Due to a process called off-gassing, brand new Beautyrest Silver mattresses may give off a strong, chemical odor. This should dissipate within a few days, but some buyers say the chemical smell lingered for much longer than they expected.
- A number of Beautyrest Silver mattresses are tall—up to 15.5” high. This can make it difficult for people to get in and out of them. Tall mattresses may also require special deep pocket sheets, which are an added expense if you don’t already own them.
Trial Periods
If you buy your Simmons Beautyrest Silver mattress from a third-party retailer, that retailer may offer a trial period. Details depend on the retailer, model, and other variables.
Warranty Details
Your mattress will come with a law tag on it. The warranty code on that tag will denote the specific warranty offered with your product.
All images from Simmons Beautyrest website
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