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The DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress is one of my favorite mattresses I’ve ever tested.
Now I’m retesting the DreamCloud for 2025 here are my thoughts after sleeping on it for one week.
The bulge on the side of my DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress after one week.
But is the DreamCloud Hybrid as great as I remember it?
I slept on my new mattress the night I set it up…and was disappointed.
The difference was so stark that I wondered if I had dreamed of my previous DreamCloud experience.
The bulge on the side of my DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress after one week.
However, as the week progressed, I saw glimpses of the mattress I knew and enjoyed.
Here’s what happened.
Since our initial review in 2022, the price has dropped significantly.
A queen-size now costs $665, down from the previous sale price of $899.
although the earlier deal typically included free bedding.
DreamCloud still offers free shipping and returns, a 365-night sleep trial, and a forever warranty.
According to a DreamCloud representative, only free doorstep shipping is available.
However, customers may be eligible for a small discount when using one of DreamCloud’s delivery partners.
You’ll still get a full year to try it out at home plus a lifetime warranty, though.
The bulge on the side of my DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress after one week.
I managed to move the box damp and slightly damaged from the weather into my bedroom by myself.
Nevertheless, I managed to remove the plastic easily by hand and set everything up without incident.
Based on my experience, I recommend waiting as long as possible.
I slept on it the first night and found it too soft and uneven.
My previous DreamCloud Hybrid felt firm right away.
This extended storage period likely contributed to the slow expansion and poor support.
Fortunately, it dissipated after the first night.
It was soft, and not in a cozy way.
Instead of the firm, supportive surface I remembered, it was lumpy and had visibly sagging sides.
While there was some improvement, the mattress remained softer than expected after the first week.
The sides were still uneven so I rotated the mattress.
DreamCloud’s signature support gradually came through, but it’s still not at the level of its predecessor.
(This is probably better for my sleep posture anyway.)
It’s wintertime, which means I’m layering up in bed.
Even as I wrap myself in extra blankets, the DreamCloud’s hybrid design effectively prevents heat buildup.
Edge support remains an issue with the DreamCloud, despite the addition of reinforced perimeter coils.
They’re unsteady to sit on or lie against, and I feel I’ll topple over.
However, I’ll reserve my final judgment in this area until the mattress has completely settled.
I’ll be measuring motion isolation through a series of objective drop tests in my upcoming review.
My test model was boxed for nearly nine months and even now, it still hasn’t fully settled.
Previously, I had a platform bed with a pair of solid wood panels for the foundation.
My current bed frame has curved wood slats, which may contribute to a slightly softer feel.
Stay tuned for my full review.
