There are many nocturnal nuisances that come in between you and the restful sleep you need. For each one, there is a cause. For example, if you’re a back sleeper and suffer with lower back pain, this is a sign you aren’t getting the contour you need in that area. Today, we’re going to be taking a look at a mattress designed with you in mind.
Most of the newer mattress companies out there feature a medium firmness, and this makes sense considering they’re new to the market and looking to attract a broad section market. However, you may not fit the mold. If you sleep on your side or don’t carry much weight, a plusher firmness is often the way to go.
Simmons offers their Beautyrest Silver Lydia Manor III line, and we looked at the extra firm model a few weeks back. Today, we’re switching gears and taking a look at their plush version. Keep reading our full Silver Lydia Manor III queen mattress review to see if this could be for you!
The Good
o Great contour
o Very helpful and expedient customer service
o Good balance of support and plush feel
o Keeps pressure points at bay
o Excellent motion isolation
o Breathes well
o Cost effective
o Good for side and back sleeping
o Good durability indications
o Adjustable-base friendly
o Can reduce lower back pain
The Bad
o Not the best choice for stomach sleepers
o Too much sinkage if you carry a lot of weight
o Development of early indentations
o Can cause issues with sleep partners who have very different firmness preferences
Our Score
Mattresses aren’t one-size-fits-all. It’s our goal to lead you to the right one in a sea of so many great options. Here’s a quick look at how the Simmons Beautyrest Silver Lydia Manor III Plush mattress worked out:
- Comfort
- 8.5
- Pain Relief
- 8.5
- Edge Support
- 9.0
- Durability
- 8.5
- Offgassing
- 9.0
- Heat Transfer
- 9.0
- Intimacy
- 8.0
- Back Sleeping
- 8.5
- Side Sleeping
- 9.5
- Stomach
- 7.5
Lydia Manor Plush Layer Breakdown
Every mattress has their own unique way to provide both comfort and support. To see how this works, we always take a layer-by-layer look at what’s inside the cover. The total thickness is 13 ½ inches and is split up into three main sections:
The Comfort Zone
The comfort zone provides the soft plushness you rely on and serves as a buffer between your body and the support system. It’s broken up into the following layers:
- 2 ¾” Comfort Foam
- Offers contour and plush feeling
- ½” GelTouch Foam
- Promotes breathability
- 490 coil BackCare Technology
- Placed in center third of the mattress
- Increases contouring back support
- Reduces lower back pain
- New addition since the Lydia Manor II
- ½” AirCool Gel Memory Foam
- Promotes cool sleeping
- Reduces pressure points
- Promotes good blood circulation
Correct Back Support System
The Correct Back Support System contains two layers designed to stabilize body weight and ensure correct posture.
- Beautyrest Pocketed Coil system
- 800 individually-wrapped coils
- Promotes good airflow
- Made of high carbon steel
- Provides a solid support base without taking away from the plushness of the comfort layers
- 1” Energy Foam
- Durable
Quilted Cover
I like the design of the quilted cover. It’s stretch knit and offers a fire resistant barrier. Inside, it encases two important layers that compose the quilted cover that adds a lot of plushness to the equation:
- 1 ¼” AirFeel Foam
- Open cell structure promotes breathability
- Good durability expectations over closed cell foam
- ¾” GelTouch Foam
- Reduces tosses and turns
- Reduces pressure points
- Promotes cool sleep through the use of gel
Our Complete Simmons Beautyrest Silver Lydia Manor III Plush Mattress Review
I am encouraged to see more seasoned players in the mattress industry stepping up and offering an online option. Your mattress doesn’t arrive in a box. Instead, you get to take advantage of in-home white glove delivery. My delivery team was very professional. They will take your mattress inside, set everything up, and even remove packaging and your old mattress. Delivery includes up to two flights of stairs.
While online shopping eliminates a lot of hassle from the mattress shopping experience, the fact remains that you can’t lie on the mattress before you buy. That’s why we’re here to help you get a reliable virtual feel. Throughout the course of our complete Lydia Manor III Plush queen mattress review, just some of the areas we’ll touch on include:
- Firmness
- Comfort
- Pain Relief & Support
- Heat Retention (how cool the mattress remains)
- Off Gassing (the odor the mattress emits)
- Intimacy
Firmness
It was a little bit confusing reading online reviews. I heard from some people who felt the mattress was too plush and others saying it was too firm. This seemed odd to me considering it’s advertised as plush, so let’s clarify.
Compared with a standard medium mattress, this product is definitely much plusher. Although the indentation load deflections are proprietary, we do get a look at the coil gauge. This number usually ranges between 12 and 15 with the higher number being plusher. In this case, the coil gauge is 15 ½. This is very plush, and the firmness makes it a good fit for anyone with a body mass index of less than 19.
Comfort
If you’ve ever had trouble engaging with the layers of your mattress, you’re in for a treat with this product. I love the contour offered in the quilted cover. You will notice a feeling of sinking into the mattress to a certain degree. If you don’t like that feeling and/or carry a lot of weight, this could make it difficult to move. On the other hand, it can work very well to accommodate side sleepers and people who don’t carry a whole lot of weight.
Support and Pain Relief
It can be difficult to arrive at a product that effectively combines solid support with a plush feel. I think Simmons did an excellent job through the inclusion of the coil unit with such a high coil gauge. You get the advantage of that sturdy support that only coils can provide while still enjoying great contour.
I like that each layer is designed to aid each other in balancing support and comfort. If you suffer with pressure points, you will likely benefit from the plush firmness. It’s a breath of fresh air for people who don’t benefit from the medium firmness that’s so popular in the market. The Lydia Manor III plush mattress does a great job at maintaining plushness without sacrificing on support.
Heat Transfer Capability
It’s not uncommon for plusher sleep products to sleep hot. When you sink deeper into your mattress, it can be easy for the body to warm up. When you throw in multiple memory foam layers that are known for hot sleeping, it can seem you’re out of luck when it comes to breathability in a plush mattress.
Simmons took multiple efforts to help this product breathe, and I had no trouble with hot sleeping while using it. These include:
- Vented edge support system
- Open cell structure of the AirFeel Foam
- Use of gel in the GelTouch Foam to absorb heat
- Use of AirCool Memory Foam
- Naturally-breathable coil unit
If you suffer with hot sleeping and also need a mattress with a plush setting and plenty of support, I think the Lydia Manor III plush mattress could prove to be just what you’ve been looking for.
Offgassing
Volatile organic compounds, more commonly known as VOCs, are released for a certain period of time after a product has been manufactured. When you buy a bed-in-a-box that’s quickly vacuum-sealed following production, most of the offgassing happens when you open it up.
The Simmons Beautyrest Silver Lydia Manor III plush mattress is delivered via white glove delivery. It’s already had a lot of time to air out. When I received mine, I didn’t notice much of a smell at all. If you’re bothered by offgassing, this could be a good alternative to the growing number of boxed mattresses on the market.
Intimacy
A plush mattress can often cause hindrances when it comes to intimacy. When you sink too much into the comfort layers, it can make it difficult to move around. For some positions, this can be true with this product. If you carry a lot of weight, you may have some difficulty.
However, in other positions where the edge of the mattress is utilized, I think you’ll find intimacy is well accommodated. The coil unit effectively extends the sleep surface, providing ample edge support.
Sleep Position Ratings
There are three primary sleep positions. While some people fluctuate positions through the night, others have that one that puts them to sleep every time. That’s why it’s so important to understand how a mattress will accommodate each position:
- Side
- Any side sleeper can tell you that, when you lack a certain degree of give, you’re more susceptible to painful pressure points that can keep you up at night. Too firm a mattress is a common cause. The plush setting of this mattress makes it an excellent option for side sleepers and those who don’t carry much weight.
- Side Sleeping Score: 9.5 / 10
- Any side sleeper can tell you that, when you lack a certain degree of give, you’re more susceptible to painful pressure points that can keep you up at night. Too firm a mattress is a common cause. The plush setting of this mattress makes it an excellent option for side sleepers and those who don’t carry much weight.
- Back
- Especially if you suffer with lower back pain, a plush mattress can be a good fit for back sleepers. On the other hand, if you carry a lot of weight, you may find you sink in too much. This shouldn’t be an issue unless you are very heavy, considering the use of the microcoils in the center third of the mattress.
- Back Sleeping Score: 8.5 / 10
- Especially if you suffer with lower back pain, a plush mattress can be a good fit for back sleepers. On the other hand, if you carry a lot of weight, you may find you sink in too much. This shouldn’t be an issue unless you are very heavy, considering the use of the microcoils in the center third of the mattress.
- Stomach
- If you sleep on your stomach, this may not be the best option. A plush mattress can cause difficulty keeping your airway clear since it can cause sinkage. I’d suggest you take a look at the extra-firm version of this mattress.
- Stomach Sleeping Score: 7.5 / 10
- If you sleep on your stomach, this may not be the best option. A plush mattress can cause difficulty keeping your airway clear since it can cause sinkage. I’d suggest you take a look at the extra-firm version of this mattress.
Bed Frame Compatibility
You want to be ready when your mattress arrives. Not only will this allow you to get the most out of your in-home delivery, but it also helps ensure your mattress lasts as long as possible. If you think this is the right mattress for you, be ready with one of the following:
- Adjustable base, not always possible for innerspring products
- Slatted bed frame
- Box springs
- Firm platform base
Warranty, Guarantee, and Trial Period
- Warranty: 10 years
- Guarantee: Full money back guarantee for any manufacturing-related issues.
- Trial Period: 120 night trial period
Conclusion
Looking at the big picture with all things considered, the Lydia Manor III plush mattress can provide an excellent sleep surface for people who don’t weight much. The plusher firmness allows them to sink more deeply into the comfort zone and take advantage of contouring effect.
I like that Simmons has been in the mattress business since 1900. Not only has this given the company over a century to perfect their craft, but it also allows them to address a more diverse set of specific needs. If you’ve struggled to find a plush mattress in a sea of so many medium options on the market, this is among the plushest mattresses I’ve reviewed.
Is the Simmons Beautyrest Silver Lydia Manor III Plush Mattress for You?
As someone who often struggles to pick up on the feeling of deeper comfort layers, I was very happy with the plushness. If you’re in the market for a truly plush mattress for under $1,000, the Lydia Manor III plush mattress by Simmons is a great option. It could also work well for:
o People who prefer a very firm sleep surface
o Side sleepers
o People with scoliosis or arthritis
o People who have trouble moving around
o People who sleep hot
o Shoppers looking for a good balance of support and plushness
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