Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Senior Sleep staff Writer

Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.

Latest articles by Ruth Jones

On the left, a Helix Dawn Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. On the right, the Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Helix Dawn vs Helix Dusk Luxe: which mattress for back and stomach sleepers is right for you?

By Ruth Jones published

How do these supportive mattresses in a box compare? We weigh up the price, comfort and support of the Helix Dawn and Dusk Luxe.

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Five mattresses arranged in a composition on a sales-themed background with percentage sign and price tag symbols

Today's best Memorial Day mattress, topper and bedding sales in 2025

By Claire Davies last updated

All the biggest mattress deals still live in the Memorial Day sales — chosen by our sleep experts.

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A face on shot of the Tiami Mattress on a wooden bed frame in a white room, two small tables are placed either side of the bed

Leesa founders launch new luxury mattress brand with cutting edge construction to suit all sleepers

By Ruth Jones published

From the co-founders of Leesa, the Tiami Mattress is designed to deliver refined comfort for all sleep styles.

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Two women sit on the Helix Dawn Mattress for stomach sleepers, photographed on a light wooden bed frame in a blue bedroom

Helix Memorial Day mattress sale 2025: Last chance to save 27% on hybrid mattresses

By Alison Barretta last updated

I'm a seasoned mattress tester and deal hunter — here are my picks of the Helix Memorial Day mattress sale 2025

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A Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud Mattress on an Ease Power Base with the head of the bed lifted upwards, in a bedroom. A tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the top right

Tempur-Pedic's Memorial Day sale just got exciting — save up to $1,300 with the adjustable base bundle

By Ruth Jones published

Tempur-Pedic's sale has gone stratospheric with 40% off NASA-inspired Tempur-Cloud mattress and zero gravity adjustable base.

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Two mattress testers stand either side of a stack of memory foam mattresses, including the Nectar Classic and Siena, on a bed frame. A Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom right corner

Nectar, Bear and more — today's biggest memory foam mattress deals in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

Today's top memory foam mattress deals in the Memorial Day sales — save on Nectar, Bear, Saatva and more

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Bed bugs or fleas on a mattress through a magnifying glass

5 items under $30 to get rid of bed bugs and prevent summer mattress infestations

By Ruth Jones published

Plus, the top deals on our fave hypoallergenic mattresses if your bed bug-infested mattress is beyond saving.

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The Siena Essential Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic in the bottom left corner

Mega Memorial Day budget mattress deal drops the Siena Essential bed to just $109 — shop before it's gone!

By Ruth Jones published

The Siena Essential mattress is down to its lowest price ever in the Memorial Day sales — here's why you should shop this budget bed.

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The Saatva Classic, our highest rated mattress, on a bed frame in a bedroom. A Tom's guide price drop deals graphic in the top right corner

Why you should buy a mattress in the Memorial Day sales — even though there are no epic deals

By Ruth Jones published

Tariffs are looming — if you need a new mattress, it's probably a good time to invest. Why I advise making the most of the Memorial Day sales.

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A Cocoon by Sealy Chill Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a blanket strewn on top. In the top right corner, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

Act fast! Sealy's best budget cooling mattress drops to $156 for a twin in huge Walmart Memorial Day sale

By Ruth Jones published

Beat the summer heat with this massive price drop on a cooling mattress, with a twin Cocoon by Sealy Chill only $156 at Walmart.

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Saatva Memorial Day sales main shows the Saatva Classic mattress on a marble background with a blue price drop deals badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

Saatva Memorial Day mattress sale 2025: Today's best deals

By Ruth Jones last updated

Memorial Day is a great time to buy a Saatva mattress — here are the best deals you can still shop on the highest-scoring mattress we’ve ever tested

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A front on image of the Plank Firm mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic in the bottom left corner

"The support is unbelievable" — save 30% on my favorite firm mattress this Memorial Day

By Ruth Jones published

With prices starting at $524, the Plank Firm mattress delivers premium support for less — here's why I'd buy it this Memorial Day.

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Two women sitting on the Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress in a bedroom, with a Tom's Guide label overlaid saying 'LOWEST PRICE'

DreamCloud, Nectar & Brooklyn Bedding — these are the 3 most luxurious mattresses under $1,000 in the Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

Make the most of your budget with these luxury-feeling mattresses. They're all under $1,000 for a queen

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Two Tom's Guide sleep staff writers sit on the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress, with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the bottom right hand corner of the image

5 queen mattresses under $700 I’d buy in the Memorial Day sales to improve my sleep, from DreamCloud, Nectar, and more

By Ruth Jones last updated

We've tested all bar one of these mid-range mattress and they're fantastic - there's an option here for every sleep style

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The image shows two women sitting on top of the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress on a wooden bed frame in a blue bedroom

This is my second Memorial Day as a sleep writer — here are all the mattress buying tips I’ve learned in the past year

By Ruth Jones published

Finding the Memorial Day sales overwhelming? That was me last year — here's everything I've learned since, to help you find the right mattress at the right price.

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The Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a TOm's GUide Price Drop deals graphic (right)

Want the 5-star Saatva Classic but have a smaller budget? 3 alternatives we recommend in Memorial Day sales

By Ruth Jones published

The Saatva Classic is our favorite mattress but these three alternatives impressed our sleep experts for less.

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The new Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

The best mattress sales in May 2025 — deals from Saatva, Helix, Nectar and more

By Louis Ramirez last updated

We track mattress sales year-round and we've rounded up the best deals to browse today, including discounts on our top-rated mattresses.

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The Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom

Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam mattress review

By Ruth Jones last updated

Review The Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress won't break the bank, but which sleepers does it suit best, and why?

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Unboxing the Nectar Classic Memory Foam

What's the best mattress in a box 2025? Our experts have tested dozens of them — these are the top 10

By Claire Davies last updated

Our sleep experts have tested all the latest mattresses in a box to bring you our top picks for every budget and sleep style — comfort and convenience combined.

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Two members of our sleep team stand either side of a stack of the best memory foam mattresses we've tested, including the Nectar and Siena, balanced on a bed frame

What is the best memory foam mattress of 2025? Top 10 tested by our sleep experts

By Claire Davies, Ruth Jones last updated

We've tested all the latest memory foam mattresses and these are our top recommendations for every type of sleeper and budget in 2025

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The Westin Heavenly Bed in a hotel room

What mattress does the Westin use?

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Heavenly Bed has been a much-loved fixture in Westin hotels for a quarter of a century. Learn why it's so popular, plus how to buy your own.

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The Ritz-Carlton Mattress on a box spring and bed frame in a hotel room

What is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress — and should you buy it?

By Ruth Jones last updated

Get all the important facts about the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress, where to buy it, as well as less expensive alternatives.

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The Marriott bed foam mattress on a bed frame in a hotel room

What mattress do Marriott hotels use?

By Ruth Jones last updated

This is what makes the Marriott mattress suit so many sleepers, and you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own bedroom

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The Saatva Classic, our highest rated mattress, on a bed frame in a bedroom. A Tom's guide price drop deals graphic in the top right corner

The biggest discount you'll get on the Saatva Classic is back — why you should buy this 5-star luxury mattress before Memorial Day

By Ruth Jones published

We think the Saatva Classic mattress is worth the splurge and with $400 off today it's the best price we've seen in months.

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A suitcase in front of a mattress in a luxury hotel room

What mattress does the Four Seasons Hotel use — and where to buy them

By Ruth Jones last updated

We look at what makes the Four Seasons Signature Mattress so luxurious — plus what affordable alternatives compare

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