The Best Mattress for a Guest Room

If you are expecting older guests, consider a firmer feel. A mattress with a tighter construction and higher support levels makes it easy to climb in and out of bed for those who may have trouble otherwise – and, not to mention, will provide the pressure-absorption needed to help soothe achy joints.

If you are looking for a mattress to provide a restful night's sleep for growing children, consider the 'medium' comfort level. Medium mattresses are often designed with a combination of innersprings and memory foam for the best of both comfort and support.

If you regularly entertain family and friends from out of town, chances are they regularly need a comfortable place to sleep for the night. But with different overnight guests comes different comfort preferences and needs, and it can be hard to decide on a mattress that will provide a restful night's sleep for every type of guest. The solution? Choose a 'medium hybrid' – which strikes a balance between plush and firm – and memory foam and innerspring.

In mattress lingo, 'medium' is used to signify a feel that's firmer than 'plush' but plusher than 'firm,' and 'hybrid' is used to signify a material type that employs a combination of both memory foam and innersprings. Medium hybrid mattresses serve as one of the best options for guest bedrooms – precisely because they are designed to suit the preferences of every type of sleeper, regardless of age.