Investing in a new mattress is a significant decision, both for your comfort and your bank balance.
Almost impossible to choose the perfect mattress online, I was delighted when the sleep experts at Simba sent me a Simba Hybrid® Ultra Mattress mattress to try for myself. From the very first night I spent the night with my new Simba, I can honestly say I was seriously impressed.
My range-topping Simba Hybrid Ultra Mattress has been a revelation, proving to me (and my husband) just how important is it to have the right mattress to suit your needs. With a retail price of £3,049 for the kingsize mattress, this Simba is an investment, but with no more dips in the middle, unsprung springs or sweaty synthetic toppers, a sound night's sleep feels like it is worth every penny.
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When my new kingsize mattress arrived I was a little overwhelmed by the sheer size of it. Measuring a more than generous 34cm in depth, it was no flimsy bed topper that had been hand delivered to my bedroom, but more a weapons-grade comfort cloud that the delivery men struggled to get up the stairs.
Sleep expert shares 7 plants you need in your bedroom that can help you snoozeWhen popped on top of my divan base I was immediately reminded of the Princess and the Pea, but one quick lie down and any fear of feeling too high off the floor quickly dissipated. The deeper mattress provides a higher level of support for the hips, shoulders and other sensitive areas, and honestly, it feels like sleeping on a giant cushion that never dents or sags.
The medium-firm mattress is just right, not too soft and not too hard, which in my experience is a revelation as that can be a difficult balance to get right.
Comfort
Made from 13 layers of luxurious materials and with 8,500 supportive springs hidden within, the signature design really does provide unparalleled levels of comfort. Offering support in all the right places, it seems to handle different-sized sleepers with ease and the magic technology that sets it apart from other high-end mattresses does a fine job of keeping you both cool.
Up on top, a layer made up of wool, bamboo, charcoal and kapok helps to increase natural support and breathability. Dig down deeper and 4,000 titanium alloy Aerocoil® micro springs compress individually in response to your body, providing ergonomic pressure relief and limiting transfer of movement, while 3,500 high carbon steel Aerocoil® micro springs sit further down the mattress to maximise support, gently pushing fresh air through the mattress as they compress.
This rather delicious mattress also features a SupportCore™ base, with 1,000 pocketed barrel springs to ensure 100% edge-to-edge support.
Temperature Control
As a menopausal woman, night sweats and hot flashes can interrupt even the deepest of sleep. Imagine my joy then to discover that the team at Simba were laser-focused on creating the coolest, most comfortable top layer for the Ultra which they did with the help of a combination of airy bamboo, cooling charcoal and silky-soft kapok.
Having used this mostly through the cooler months of the year I've not once felt myself overheating. Of course, that could still change as the mercury rises but so far this mattress has shown much more impressive cooling capabilities than some of the other supposedly "cooling" bed sheets, duvets and pillows I have tried before.
It also came with a pure white mattress protector that is deep enough to cover the super soft mattress and the top layer of the mattress can be removed for washing.
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The Simba Hybrid Ultra range starts from £1,999 for a single mattress. Buyers can also choose to pay monthly for the same mattress at £41.80 per month.
While this is the brand's most expensive offering, it is also their signature tech making it much more than just a comfy mattress. Cooling, adaptive and just an absolute dream to sleep on it's a revolution in mattress technology.
Compared to the bestselling Simba Hybrid® Pro and Simba Hybrid® Luxe mattresses, the Ultra offers an increased number of those all-important Simba Aerocoil® micro springs for optimum supportive comfort. While all Simba models including the entry-level Simba Essential and Simba Hybrid® Original models feature Graphite-infused, ‘open-cell’ Simbatex® foam to increase airflow and diffuse excess heat, this rather gorgeous mattress comes complete with the CoolFusion™ layer (wool, bamboo, charcoal, kapok) to ensure effective temperature control and moisture wicking.
Five-star comfort at every turn
If I'm honest, I've found that the price of the Simba mattress range has put me off purchasing in the past. But having experienced what over £3,000 worth of mattress feels like compared to my previous mid-range High Street offering, I would never let that put me off again.
The superior level of support that feels like it adapts to my every curve, coupled with the incredible cooling capabilities have changed the way I sleep at night. I've also learnt that you should never underestimate the power of a good night's sleep, as since my Simba mattress came into my life, I wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day.
Simba offers a 200-night trial and all of their mattresses come with a 10-year guarantee, free next-day delivery and financing options.
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