Puffy Royal Mattress Review

Since its establishment in 2017, Puffy has gained a strong reputation for its mattresses, bed frames, and other bedding accessories. This mattress-in-a-box company ships directly to shoppers and offers lengthy sleep trials and warranties.

While being well known for its all-foam mattresses, Puffy recently added hybrid models of the Lux and the Royal to its lineup for sleepers who prefer more bounce. Unlike the Original Puffy Mattress, these hybrid mattresses feature additional comfort layers, including a zoned polyfoam layer specially designed to promote maximum airflow and add targeted support.  

In this Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress review, we'll detail the unique construction of the Puffy Royal, Puffy's thickest and most high-end hybrid, review its performance, and share what shoppers like about the mattress. We'll also make recommendations based on body weight and sleeping style to help you decide whether this is the right Puffy mattress for you.

Puffy has an extensive line of mattresses engineered for specific types of shoppers in terms of body type and sleeping position. The Puffy Royal Hybrid is the brand's premium hybrid choice due to its unique ultra-plush design that cushions and contours to the body while offering sturdy overall support.

And thanks to the breathable polyester cover, Climate Comfort Foam, Cooling Cloud Foam, and cooling beads, this 14-inch mattress also runs slightly cooler than other hybrid models on the market. It's especially well suited to side and back sleepers and individuals who often sleep hot on foam hybrid beds. Read more about other Puffy Mattress models to know whether they're suitable for your unique needs and preferences. 

Materials and Construction

Now that you know what the Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress is made of, let's pop the hood on this luxury mattress and take a look inside. This section will assess each layer and detail how its materials influence feel and performance. 

Mattress Cover

The top of the Puffy Royal Hybrid features Puffy's patented stain-resistant cloud cover that feels soft and breathable to prevent overheating. This cover is also hypoallergenic and machine-washable, so you can easily remove it for cleaning.

Comfort layer

The Puffy Royal Hybrid comfort layer includes 1.5 inches of memory foam. Exclusive to the Royal Hybrid, this layer is infused with cooling gel, intended to draw excess heat away from your body, keeping you cool and comfortable all night. This layer also feels soft, meaning sleepers will notice excellent body contouring.

Beneath this layer is a 1.5-inch reflexive memory foam that's ultra-responsive to adapt to your body movements at night. This layer is specially designed for maximum recovery, helping you feel refreshed upon waking. It's followed by 2 inches of the company's proprietary Climate Comfort foam designed to manage temperature and increase airflow. 

Next, you'll find what makes the Puffy Royal Hybrid stand out: the Cloud Air Technology Foam. This 2-inch layer is divided into five different zones to cushion your shoulders, neck, head, back, and legs. This means sleepers get targeted body support right where they need it. 

Support Layer

Puffy's support core features 7 inches of high-density support foam combined with individually-pocketed Contour-Adapt coils. This layer stabilizes your mattress and offers edge support while limiting motion transfer across your sleep surface. The Puffy Royal also comes with a Grip Base cover that eliminates mattress movement as you shift positions throughout the night. 

Mattress Feel and Firmness

Firmness and feel are crucial elements to consider when hunting for a new luxury mattress. These elements will have a major impact on whether a certain bed is well suited to your sleep position and other needs. Let's look at the Puffy Royal's feel and firmness level.

How Firm is the puffy Royal Mattress?

Like the Puffy Lux Mattress, the Puffy Royal Hybrid features sturdy individually-wrapped coils at the core and soft memory foam mattress layers at the bottom. The Puffy Royal Hybrid features sturdy individually-wrapped coils at the core and soft memory foam mattress layers at the bottom. These layers create a hybrid mattress with an ultra-plush feel, falling around a 6 on the firmness scale. This enables it to work well for a wide variety of different body types and sleep positions. 

What Does the Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress Feel Like?

While the Puffy Royal boasts a sturdy coil system, it lacks the traditional bounce feel that most hybrid mattresses have. Instead, sleepers will notice more of the pressure-relieving foam. When you sleep on the surface, you'll gently sink into Puffy Royal's soft mattress layers. However, you won't feel stuck inside this plush mattress, as the foam layers are responsive, allowing the mattress to quickly return to its normal shape once pressure is removed. 

Generally, average-weight side and back sleepers should feel comfortable and supported on this hybrid mattress. Its soft foam layers provide excellent pressure point relief, especially along the hips and shoulders. The Puffy Royal Hybrid might feel too soft for average-weight stomach sleepers. If you fall in this weight category, you might opt for a supportive mattress with about 8/10 on the firmness scale. Otherwise, you may develop lower back pain in the long run.

Mattress Sizing

While the Puffy Royal carries a hefty price tag than the other puffy mattresses, it's still reasonably priced for a hybrid mattress. Since Puffy operates exclusively online, it doesn't have the overhead charges that brands with brick-and-mortar stores do. That's why the company is able to offer affordable hybrid mattresses. 

So, you can expect to spend less on Puffy Royal mattresses than you might on other luxury hybrid versions. The Puffy Royal Hybrid is manufactured in all standard mattress sizes, with the California King-size mattress being the most expensive model, while the twin model is the most affordable option. 

Take a gander at our chart below for Puffy's most up-to-date size and dimension information. 

Puffy Royal Mattress Performance Ratings

Before you decide to purchase the Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress, there are still numerous vital elements to consider. We put this luxury plush bed through a range of tests to examine its performance with regard to pressure relief, motion isolation, temperature regulation, and much more. Here's how it performed.

Pressure Relief

The Puffy Royal Mattress offers substantial pressure relief thanks to its thick comfort system. Generally, memory foam is well-known for its pressure-relieving properties, as it closely conforms to the unique shape of the sleeper's body. The top layer of the Royal Hybrid has memory foam to cradle your body and cushion pressure points, such as your hip region and shoulders. A gel-infused foam offers additional pressure relief, while a supportive core keeps you from sinking in too deeply.

Since the coils are individually pocketed, they respond independently to force and evenly distribute weight. The ultra-plush feel of the Puffy Royal balances spinal support with pressure relief. The Puffy Royal moderately contours to your body shape and minimizes tension and pressure with its blend of foam layers. This is especially beneficial for side and back sleepers.

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Temperature Control

For hot sleepers and individuals living in hot climates, the Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress regulates temperature and keeps sleepers cool. Its breathable polyester cover wicks away body heat and excess moisture, which is helpful for individuals who sweat during the night.

Though memory foam mattresses are notorious for retaining heat, the Puffy Royal uses a gel-infused memory foam layer to draw heat away from your body, preventing it from building up in your mattress. And since the foam comfort system gently contours, air can still flow around your body.

Royal's coil base layer adds plenty of airflow throughout your bed, helping dissipate heat. This is generally one of the main advantages of sleeping on a hybrid mattress. Combining a coil support system and foam layers maximizes benefits like temperature regulation and pressure relief while reducing common drawbacks of an all-foam mattress like body heat retention.

Motion Isolation

The Puffy Royal Mattress isolates motion well, which is crucial for co-sleepers, couples, and individuals who share their mattresses with a pet. Reducing motion transfer ensures your body movements aren't felt in other parts of the bed.

It's worth noting that the Puffy Royal Hybrid has coils that add bounce to the surface for ease of movement, so it won't isolate motion as well as all-foam mattresses might. However, it offers excellent motion isolation for a hybrid bed. The mix of memory foam and polyfoam in the comfort system helps limit motion transfer.

The coils are individually wrapped, and they respond independently to body movements. Moreover, they're reinforced with a foam layer to help absorb motion. While larger night movements, such as getting out of bed, might be felt, smaller ones are less likely to ripple across your sleep surface.

Edge Support

Generally, hybrid mattresses have better edge support than all-foam models, and the Royal Hybrid is no exception. While the plush foam in the bed may compress, especially when pressure is applied to it, the coil support system and the high-density foam encasement help your sleep surface resist excessive sagging, especially around the perimeter.

Having solid edge support increases your bed's usable surface area. You should feel supported sleeping around the edge of the Puffy Royal Hybrid. If you often sit around the edge of your Puffy mattress or need additional help getting in and out of your bed, this bed's robust edge support should give you the comfort and support you need. 

Ease of Movement

Moving around the Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress is much easier, as it's not as restrictive as memory foam or hybrid models with softer comfort systems. Its top layer quickly returns to shape when pressure is removed, and its coil layer adds bounce, which helps facilitate changing sleep positions.

Generally, ease of movement is essential to combination sleepers who frequently change sleeping styles throughout the night. Although the downside to sturdy ease of movement is often minimized motion isolation, the Puffy Royal Hybrid offers the best of both worlds. 

Sex

The Puffy Royal Mattress boasts a better-than-average rating for sex. Most couples usually prefer hybrid beds for how well they facilitate body movement, and the Puffy Royal is no exception.

The coils in the support core add bounce to the sleep surface, making it easy to change sex positions during intercourse. Moreover, they promote maximum airflow, which helps dissipate body heat. And with the bed's sturdy edge support, you and your partner can comfortably use the entire mattress.

While coils are prone to squeaks, the Puffy Royal Hybrid is relatively quiet. Foam layers surround the coils to minimize any potential noise, thus making this mattress a discreet option for individuals living in shared housing or apartments.

Durability

The Puffy Royal Hybrid is a durable bed with sturdy coils and high-density foams, so it shouldn't break down or sag quickly. Expect your luxurious mattress to last for at least 10 years. 

Off-Gassing

Since foam is usually known for releasing a stronger off-gassing smell than other materials, shoppers should expect the Puffy Royal Hybrid to give off a scent when first airing out. Off-gassing results from VOCs (volatile organic compounds) being released into the atmosphere. This is often amplified when mattresses are roll-packed for shipping.

The Puffy Royal features CertiPUR-US certified foams that contain little to no volatile organic compounds. Any initial smell should dissipate quickly. If you're sensitive to odors, let your Puffy mattress air out entirely in a well-ventilated room before adding any bedding. 

Sleeping Positions and Body Weight

Depending on your preferred sleep position and body weight, you'll need a different amount of body support from your sleep surface. As a general takeaway, lightweight sleepers don't need as much support as heavier folks, and mattresses tend to feel firmer.

Take a look at the section below to see who the Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress is more comfortable for.

Back Sleepers

The Puffy Royal Hybrid is highly rated for back sleepers weighing less than 130 pounds, as the contouring comfort foam system relieves pressure on the back. Back sleepers usually need proper lumbar support to maintain a neutral nighttime posture. While the foam layers conform to the shape of your body for pressure relief, the firm core support foam prevents sinking in excessively. Plus, the coil system offers additional support for back sleeping.

Note: The Puffy Royal may not be firm enough to support heavyweight back sleepers. If you often sleep on your back, you may sink too deeply into Puffy's thick foam layers, throwing your spine out of alignment. 

Stomach Sleepers

Side sleepers need contouring sleep surfaces that relieve painful pressure points, and the Puffy Royal delivers. It's a perfect pick for side sleepers weighing less than 230 pounds, thanks to its ultra-plush feel. The foam comfort layers offer standout pressure relief, especially around the hips and shoulders. These layers also prevent you from sinking deep into the surface while the coils ensure you're adequately supported.

Since these parts press more deeply into the surface for side sleepers, they must be appropriately cushioned. The reflexive memory foam contours to your body's unique shape and evenly distribute weight, keeping your spine aligned. If you're a heavyweight sleeper, you may need to opt for a firm mattress to help keep your spine properly aligned.

Puffy Royal Mattress Company Policies

If you decide to buy the Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress, here's a sneak peek at Puffy's policies you should expect to encounter.

Availability

The Puffy Royal Mattress is available online through the Puffy website. Currently, Puffy doesn't operate brick-and-mortar stores or showrooms. Their mattresses aren't available in third-party online retailers, such as Amazon.

Shipping

Puffy offers free ground shipping to shoppers living within the contiguous U.S. An additional shipping fee applies to orders shipped to Hawaii and Alaska. Orders are usually processed and delivered through FedEx within 2-5 business days. Each Puffy mattress is compressed, rolled, vacuum-sealed in plastic, and shipped in a box.

Shoppers are responsible for unpacking and installing the Puffy Royal mattress. Once unboxed, carefully unwrap your new mattress and give it about 3 days to fully expand on your bed frame.

Additional Services

Additional Services Currently, Puffy doesn't offer White Glove delivery services for their mattresses. This service usually includes delivery and installation of the bought mattress. Some companies also add old mattress removal onto the White Glove delivery service at an extra fee.

Sleep Trial 

Puffy offers a 101-night sleep trial for buyers, which starts the day your mattress is delivered. A mandatory 14 to 30-day break-in period is required before you can initiate a return. This allows you to adjust to your new Puffy mattress before making a purchase decision.
If you decide to return the mattress, Puffy will arrange pickup and donation of the bed at no extra charge and issue a full refund. Remember, shipping charges for Alaska and Hawaii customers are non-refundable.

Warranty

The Puffy Royal Hybrid Mattress is covered by a lifetime warranty for original owners. This warranty offers replacement or repairs in the event of defects at no extra charge as long as your mattress meets all the requirements. 

You must always use the mattress with an appropriate bed frame to qualify for the coverage. Keep in mind that the warranty won't cover comfort preferences and damages that are a result of abuse, such as burns and tough stains. Some of the covered flaws include indentations greater than 1.5 inches, defects in the cover and mattress, and manufacturing flaws in the zipper.

Closing Thoughts

Overall, the Puffy Royal is a fantastic hybrid bed that should excite side, back, and hot sleepers. Its thoughtful construction, high-quality materials, impressive cooling features, and luxury plush feel make it a worthwhile investment. Plus, the long 101-night sleep trial gives you enough time to test your mattress, and once you make a purchase decision, you can have peace of mind knowing that you're covered with a lifetime warranty.