Claire Davies
Claire is a fully qualified journalist and Certified Sleep Science Coach with over 15 years’ product review experience. Claire is responsible for all mattress and sleep content published on Tom’s Guide, including our Best Mattress of 2024 buying guide. She is our expert on Saatva, DreamCloud, Nectar and Tempur-Pedic mattresses, and is also our in-house hybrid mattress specialist. Claire is certified to advise people on how to choose a mattress that best suits their sleep, body and budget, as well as helping them to create a nighttime routine and bedroom environment that promote good sleep. As Senior Sleep Editor, Claire takes the lead on developing and overseeing rigorous testing procedures for our mattress reviews, both at home and in our fully equipped Sleep Studio. Claire leads a team of experienced sleep and mattress specialists who report on and test a wide range of mattress and sleep products, and she also writes about all things related to sleep, and has interviewed a wealth of experts including mattress designers and buyers, neuroscientists, and doctors of sleep medicine.
Latest articles by Claire Davies
The best Saatva mattress sales for November 2024: $400 off luxury beds for Black Friday
By Claire Davies last updated
The new Saatva mattress sale saves you $400 on orders worth $1,000 or more this Black Friday, with deals on adjustable beds too.
The best memory foam mattress 2024: We've tested and ranked them all
By Claire Davies, Ruth Jones last updated
Thinking of buying a memory foam mattress? We’ve slept on and tested all the latest models and these are the ones we recommend for different sleepers and budgets.
By Louis Ramirez, Claire Davies last updated
Black Friday is the best time to buy a good mattress for less. Here are the best deals available right now.
Best Nectar mattress sales for November 2024: Get 50% off plus an extra $100 off mattresses
By Claire Davies last updated
Nectar's best-selling memory foam and hybrid mattresses are heavily discounted ahead of Black Friday. Here's what to shop...
What's the best mattress in 2024? I'm a certified sleep coach and these are my top picks
By Claire Davies last updated
We've slept on and thoroughly tested every mattress in this guide - there's an option for everyone (and they've all dropped in price)
What’s the best hybrid mattress in 2024? I’m a sleep coach and these are my top picks
By Claire Davies last updated
We've tried, tested, and slept on dozens of hybrid mattresses to bring you my expert recommendations for 2024's best options to buy online.
Saatva's Black Friday sale 2024 is live: The best deals to shop today
By Claire Davies last updated
This year’s Saatva Black Friday sale has the best price I’ve seen in months on the Saatva Classic. Here are the deals I recommend based on my knowledge of Saatva's price history.
9 signs that it’s time to buy a new mattress
By Jo Plumridge last updated
Is it time to replace your mattress? Here are nine telltale signs you need a new one — and three that you just need a new bed topper
DreamCloud mattress sales for November 2024: Save up to 50% and an extra $100 ahead of Black Friday
By Claire Davies last updated
This month's best DreamCloud mattress sale is up to 50% off these hotel-stye beds-in-a-box, ahead of Black Friday sales.
How to choose a mattress — tips from a Certified Sleep Coach
By Claire Davies last updated
Choosing a mattress doesn’t have to be rocket science – here’s how to do it easily and within your budget.
I’m a sleep coach — the best mattress I’ve slept on is now $400 off in Black Friday sales
By Claire Davies published
I’ve slept on a mountain of boxed and traditional mattresses, but the Saatva Classic beats them all – and it’s $400 off this Black Friday
Best cheap mattress 2024: budget beds under $500 for a queen
By Claire Davies, Frances Daniels last updated
We've found the best cheap mattress for every sleeper on a tight budget, with affordable queen beds for under $500.
What mattresses do hotels use? The Ritz, Hilton, Premier Inn and more
By Alison Barretta last updated
Find out why hotel mattresses and pillows are among the most comfortable you've ever slept on.
Which is the best Saatva mattress in 2024? Everything you need to know
By Alison Barretta last updated
There’s more to the Saatva lineup than the Classic. We’ll guide you through all the brand's mattresses to help you find the right one
The best memory foam mattress topper in 2024: tested by sleep experts
By Frances Daniels last updated
We've tested and compared the best memory foam mattress toppers of 2024 to find the best choices for every sleep style, budget, and bed.
The best pillow-top mattresses 2024: Tried and tested by our experts
By Jo Plumridge last updated
We rate the best pillow-top mattresses for comfort, support and price, with full reviews from our certified sleep experts.
The best pillow 2024: We've tested them all
By Becky George last updated
Sleep comfortably with the best pillow to suit every body type, sleep position, and budget, selected by sleep experts.
The best cooling mattress 2024: cool beds for hot sleepers
By Claire Davies last updated
Our expert guide to the best cooling mattresses to stop overheating and ensure you get a refreshing night's sleep.
Best mattress in a box 2024: 11 expert-tested and rated options
By Claire Davies last updated
We've slept on and tested all the latest mattresses in a box, and have analysed thousands of user reviews too, to bring you this guide to the best options to buy ahead of Black Friday.
Avocado mattress sales and deals for November 2024: Up to $1,520 off organic beds
By Claire Davies, Jack Ridsdale last updated
November's Avocado sales take up to $1,520 off its luxury mattresses, plus 10% off on bedding, pillows, and more ahead of Black Friday
Best Tempur-Pedic mattress deals and sales for November 2024: Up to $2,999 off cooling mattresses before Black Friday
By Claire Davies last updated
Browse this month's Tempur-Pedic deals to find deep discounts on closeout cooling mattresses and bed toppers before Black Friday
The best smart beds and smart mattresses 2024
By Claire Davies last updated
Top-rated smart mattresses and beds offer customizable cooling, dual zone firmness and cutting edge sleep tracking — here’s our guide to the best to buy ahead of Black Friday.
The best Casper mattress sales for November 2024: Save up to 40% ahead of Black Friday
By Alison Barretta last updated
Shop this month's best Casper mattress sales for hundreds of dollars worth of savings on popular mattresses and bedding.
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