I Tested the Puffy Monarch Mattress for 6 Months—Here’s My Honest Review

• Comfort: 18/20
• Value: 17/20
• Materials: 19/20
• Quality: 20/20
• Shipping and Returns: 19/20

Total: 93/100

I love to sleep. No, I mean like, I love sleep. It’s basically one of my favorite things to do. I know so many people who struggle with falling asleep and staying asleep, and I can’t imagine how awful that must be! Thankfully, I’ve never had that problem. What has been a problem? Sharing my queen-sized bed with two little kids who love to climb in at sunrise (not by invitation, mind you). So when we moved into a new home, I took it as my chance to finally upgrade to a king-sized bed—which, of course, meant shopping for a new mattress. The Puffy brand lured me in with its stellar ratings and promises of targeted support layers to relieve back, hip and shoulder pain (common aches that plague my husband), and so I opted for the brand’s most luxurious offering—the Puffy Monarch (from $3,249; $1,899). Now, after six months of use, I’m ready to share the good, the bad and everything in between.

For context: I’m normally a stomach sleeper, but I was pregnant for the first two months of testing, so I was able to test this baby as a side-sleeper as well. I also tend to run cold at night, while my husband runs hot (and is also a stomach sleeper).

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The Monarch is a hybrid mattress made from memory foam, latex and coils, designed to deliver a mix of comfort, support and temperature control. It boasts 12 layers, including a plush pillow top for contouring and alpaca wool filling for breathability. The standout feature of the Monarch model, compared to the brand’s other mattresses, is its Full-Body Pressure Relief Layer, which adapts to your body’s natural curves to absorb pressure points.

All of these layers add up to an impressive 16-inch height, creating a sleep surface that promises to keep you cool, comfortable and well-supported. But does it actually live up to the hype?

The mattress arrived compressed in a box, which momentarily tricked me into thinking it would be easy to lift. Spoiler: it was not. This thing weighs a ton, so it took three people to lug it up three flights of stairs to our bedroom (I now joke that we can never move again).

Once unboxed, we let the mattress expand for 48 hours, which was enough time for it to fully settle. It’s worth noting that some reviewers mentioned a slight off-gassing smell at first, but I personally didn’t notice any odors at all. 

I was initially hesitant to commit to the Puffy because my husband and I both prefer firm mattresses. (Every time we stay at a hotel or friend’s house we complain that the mattress is too soft!) So I wasn’t sure if the Monarch, with its medium-soft feel (5/10 on the firmness scale), would be the best fit.

Surprisingly, I ended up loving it. While the Monarch is softer than our previous bed, it still provides excellent support and pressure relief. I especially love that we haven’t woken up with any neck kinks or back pain—something I couldn’t say about our old, extra-firm mattress. I even slept well while nine months pregnant! (No wonder Puffy is endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association.) It’s worth noting, however, that the memory foam aspect of this hybrid is prominent—the mattress definitely hugs and cradles my body. This deep contouring means that switching sleep positions takes some effort. If I want to shift from my usual position—say, to cuddle my kid after a bad dream—it requires a bit of maneuvering. 

In terms of motion isolation, the Monarch is top notch. It almost feels like my husband and I are in separate beds and on the nights where we do have an extra sleeper with us, it barely registers (I say barely because my toddler has a knack for kicking while she sleeps). This is a huge plus if you’re a light sleeper and don’t want to be woken up by a partner tossing and turning. But I will say that it does make spooning a little trickier (a small price to pay for uninterrupted sleep, IMO).

For me, the temperature regulation is great—I feel cozy but never overheated. My husband, however, runs hot at night (seriously, he’s like a furnace), and he does find the mattress to be on the warmer side. (He’s woken up sweating on a few hot nights.) That said, this is a common issue with foam and hybrid mattresses in general, so it’s not that surprising.

The Puffy Monarch mattress strikes a balance between plush comfort and supportive design, making it a great choice for pressure relief, motion isolation and overall sleep quality. As a high-end hybrid, it comes with a premium price tag—starting at $1,899 for a twin and going up to $3,700 for a king. However, the company offers a 101-night trial, allowing you to test it out risk-free (as long as you give it at least two weeks). That said, this is definitely a softer mattress, so it’s not ideal for those who prefer an ultra-firm mattress, and it may not be the best choice for hot sleepers. For myself, however, after six months of sweet slumber I can confidently say this was a great upgrade for my family and a bed I look forward to sinking into every night.