I am Chris Miller, and I went after McRoskey because this brand keeps popping up whenever people whisper about “old-school San Francisco mattress obsession.” Hand-tufted builds, double-sided designs, natural fibers, very high prices. That kind of promise demands pressure maps, long test nights, and some blunt feedback.
For this round of McRoskey mattress reviews, I pulled four current mainstream models from the Classic and Modern collections: Classic Mission, Modern Hayes Valley, Modern St. Francis, and Modern Pacific Heights. These cover the range from “heritage innerspring” to “hyper-luxury horsehair and cashmere stack.” The goal stayed simple in my mind: sleep on them long enough that my lower back, my team’s shoulders, and real-world habits expose where each mattress shines and where it complicates life.
Our testing crew stays fixed from brand to brand. I take the lead as a late-30s, 5'10", 185-pound combination sleeper with mild lower-back tightness after long desk days. The regular crew around me includes Marcus Reed, Carlos Alvarez, Mia Chen, Jenna Brooks, and Jamal Davis. For this McRoskey project, the main voices besides mine came from Marcus (bigger, heat-sensitive), Mia (petite side sleeper), and Jenna (partner sleeper obsessed with motion transfer). The story that follows tracks how those bodies moved on these beds, how the layers pushed back, and how that informed every score you will see later.
- 1. Product Overview
- 2. Testing Team Takeaways
- 3. McRoskey Mattress Comparison Chart
- 4. What We Tested and How We Tested It
- 5. McRoskey Mattress: Our Testing Experience
- 6. Compare Performance Scores of These Mattresses
- 7. Best Picks
- 8. How to Choose the McRoskey Mattress?
- 9. Limitations
- 10. Policies at a Glance
- 11. FAQs
Product Overview
These four McRoskey mattress models sit at the center of the current lineup in the San Francisco store and the brand’s own collection pages. Prices below reflect typical “from” tags before promotions or custom builds.
| Mattress | Pros | Cons | Ideal For | Price | Overall Score |
| McRoskey Classic Mission – “Heritage Flip Champion” | Lively support, double-sided, long lifespan with flipping | Less motion isolation, not fully foam-free due to polyester layer | Traditional feel fans, average-weight sleepers, people who want a flippable innerspring | Around $3,200 for standard sizes depending on retailer and set configuration | 4.2 / 5 |
| McRoskey Modern Hayes Valley – “All-Natural Everyday Workhorse” | Balanced feel, strong pressure relief, 100% natural comfort stack | Still pricey, some bounce for very light sleepers | Mixed-position sleepers, couples, hot sleepers wanting natural fibers | Store list prices start near $6,375 for standard sizes | 4.5 / 5 |
| McRoskey Modern St. Francis – “Breezy Horsehair Loft” | Outstanding airflow, highly supportive feel, luxury materials | Very expensive, feel might run firm for very light side sleepers | Hot sleepers, heavier bodies needing support, shoppers seeking ultra-breathable natural build | From about $12,825 in McRoskey’s catalog | 4.6 / 5 |
| McRoskey Modern Pacific Heights – “Ultra-Luxury Cloud Stack” | Deep pressure relief, tall comfort layers, very high coil count | Extremely heavy and costly, requires commitment to flipping | Side sleepers wanting deep cradle, luxury shoppers, long-term ownership mindset | Around $9,450 list price for standard sizes | 4.6 / 5 |
Testing Team Takeaways
I handled the scheduling, rotation, and data logging. In my notes, I kept writing the same phrase about McRoskey in general: “old-school build, modern materials obsession.” Every model we tested arrived double-sided, hand-tufted, and heavy enough that moving day turned into a workout. The Modern collection mattresses removed foams and adhesives completely, relying on latex, microcoils, and natural fibers like wool, horsehair, and alpaca for comfort.
During full weeks on the Classic Mission, my lower back felt supported, though the gentle tension version still gave some bounce when I rolled from side to back. On the Hayes Valley, hip alignment landed in a sweet spot for my 185-pound frame. The microcoils and Talalay latex sat under me rather than swallowing me, and I wrote, “This feels like the default McRoskey recommendation for a combo sleeper who wants natural fibers without maxed-out luxury pricing.” On St. Francis and Pacific Heights, I noticed the stack height immediately. Getting into bed felt more like climbing into a high hotel bed, then the internal response changed. St. Francis felt buoyant and cool, while Pacific Heights felt luxuriously deep around my shoulders during side sleep.
Marcus Reed, 6'1" and about 230 pounds, reported in a very Marcus way. On the Classic Mission firm tension he lay back, exhaled, and muttered, “The frame feels old-school, but I need a stronger reset at my hips.” On his stomach, his hips drifted just a hair lower than his chest after an hour, enough that his morning note mentioned “slight hammock effect after a Netflix session.” Hayes Valley changed his tone. With its pocketed coil core, microcoils, and latex, he came out of a three-night run saying, “This hits the reset button; I feel stacked and level when I roll from back to stomach.” On St. Francis firm, he grew almost smug. He liked the taut, airy feel from the horsehair and Tencel blend, telling me in the kitchen, “I can feel air moving around my back. This is the one I’d buy if money parked itself in my account.”
Mia Chen, 5'4" and around 125 pounds, lives in side-sleep land. She protects her shoulders like a hawk. On the Classic Mission gentle tension, her early notes read, “Good once I settle, but I am hovering on the coils more than sinking.” After six nights, her right shoulder complained after long stretches. Hayes Valley gentle comfort selection eased that pressure. She described the top as “a soft pocket that doesn’t twist my neck.” Switching to Pacific Heights gentle, with four inches of Talalay latex plus extra wool, cashmere, and alpaca, she grinned during our debrief and called it “genuinely cloudlike for my shoulders without that memory-foam stuck feeling.” St. Francis she respected yet treated as a “side-sleeper on duty” option; firm felt too taught for her frame, while relaxed comfort sat better but still felt brisk under the outer hip.
Jenna Brooks shares a queen bed almost every night, so she carries motion-transfer radar. On the Classic Mission she woke up twice from Marcus getting up early for coffee during one weekend trial, and she told us, “The bounce travels. I like the feel, but this behaves like a springy classic mattress.” On Hayes Valley she wrote, “This is where the pocketed coils show up. I feel his weight shift but not the full wave.” With St. Francis and Pacific Heights she felt an odd split; the beds felt more massive and planted, still responsive, yet the thick natural stacks softened that initial bounce. Her verdict during our wrap-up talk went like this: “For couples who move around, Hayes Valley wins on stability. The others feel special but overkill if someone sleeps light.”
McRoskey Mattress Comparison Chart
Key specs and performance impressions from our McRoskey mattress testing sessions appear here in a single view. Specs draw from brand documentation; performance columns reflect our logged data and nightly notes.
| Mattress | Firmness Options | Type | Thickness | Key Materials | Cooling Performance | Support Character | Pressure Relief Character | Responsiveness | Motion Isolation | Durability Outlook |
| Classic Mission | Gentle, Firm | Double-sided innerspring with natural fiber comfort layers | Firm ~9.5", Gentle ~11.5" | Supima cotton, organic cotton, polyester batting, proprietary open coils | Good airflow from coil core and breathable fibers | Lively, buoyant, slightly springy under heavier hips | Moderate contouring, more surface-level cradling | High bounce, easy to move | Noticeable movement across surface | Double-sided build supports long lifespan with regular flipping |
| Modern Hayes Valley | Gentle, Relaxed, Firm | Double-sided hybrid with natural fibers, latex, microcoils | About 12" | Supima cotton, alpaca fleece, EcoWool, 2" Talalay latex, two tiers Softech microcoils, pocketed coils | Strong airflow; natural fibers and microcoils ventilate heat | Even, stacked support across zones for a wide weight range | Cushioned surface with gradual transition into coils | Quick response from latex and coils | Moderate motion transfer, acceptable for most couples | High coil count, hand-tufting, and double-sided design favor long service life |
| Modern St. Francis | Gentle, Relaxed, Firm | Double-sided hybrid with horsehair and Tencel | Firm ~14", Gentle ~14.5" | Supima cotton, cashmere, EcoWool, Talalay latex, NanoCoils, signature horsehair + Tencel blend, pocketed coils | Excellent airflow; horsehair and Tencel feel airy and dry | Firm underlying structure with strong mid-section support | Moderately plush top with quicker pushback | Very springy yet controlled response | Some movement noticeable yet damped by thick comfort stack | Dense natural stack plus 3,476-coil count suggests long durability with care |
| Modern Pacific Heights | Gentle, Firm | Double-sided ultra-lux hybrid | Firm ~14.5", Gentle ~16" | Supima cotton, cashmere, wool, alpaca fleece, EcoWool, 4" Talalay latex, hessian horsetail, NanoCoils, pocketed coils | Very good cooling considering thickness; natural fibers help | Deep yet stable support even at tall profile | Luxurious cradle, especially at shoulders and hips | Buoyant feel despite thick comfort layers | Fair motion isolation with some bounce remaining | Massive coil system and natural stack favor very long use when flipped |
What We Tested and How We Tested It
For this round of McRoskey mattress reviews, we set up a rotating 30-night protocol at our test house. Each mattress stayed on a dedicated solid foundation or matching McRoskey box spring, depending on what the brand recommends. We recorded impressions with the correct base under each mattress because McRoskey explicitly designs its models for coordinated box springs.
We used six main scoring pillars plus three secondary ones:
- Support and spinal alignment from back, side, and stomach orientations across different body types.
- Pressure relief using subjective feedback and pressure-mapping overlays during controlled 20-minute holds on shoulders and hips.
- Cooling and temperature behavior over full nights, recorded with small thermocouples at the surface and under the sheet near the torso.
- Motion isolation and partner disturbance using an accelerometer phone app near the opposite edge while another tester changed positions or got out of bed.
- Responsiveness and ease of movement rated while switching positions, sitting up, and doing simple range-of-motion stretches.
- Edge support checked by sitting for extended periods and by lying right along the perimeter.
Secondary metrics fed into the final rating: durability outlook based on construction details, materials and air quality since the Modern collection avoids foams and adhesives, and a value score that compares price against feel, build, and expected lifespan.
Every tester spent at least a week on each mattress. Heavier bodies spent additional nights on firmer versions; lighter testers spent more time on gentle or relaxed options. We logged wake-ups, stiffness duration in the morning, and how long adjustment took when switching from a different mattress style.
McRoskey Mattress: Our Testing Experience
McRoskey Classic Mission Review – “Heritage Flip Champion”
Our Testing Experience
We started our rotation with the Classic Mission because this mattress anchors the McRoskey Classic Collection and carries the heritage innerspring construction. I slept first on the gentle tension, paired with the matching 8-inch box spring.
On my first night, lying on my back, I felt buoyant rather than cradled. The coil system pushed up quickly under my hips, and my lower back stayed off the mattress surface by a small gap at first. After ten minutes, the cotton layers relaxed a bit and that gap shrank. I wrote in my notebook, “classic spring feel, not squishy, sits closer to an old high-end hotel bed than a modern memory-foam slab.”
Switching to side sleep, my shoulder rode higher than I usually prefer. I had to pull my bottom arm further forward to get comfortable. During a two-week run, my back stayed happy, but there were occasional shoulder adjustments in the middle of the night. When I flipped the mattress at the one-week mark, the fresh surface felt slightly firmer, which matched the brand’s advice about using the double-sided build to refresh comfort.
Marcus used the firm tension with the same box spring. He sprawled on his back and after a minute said, “This wakes my hips up. No sink pit under me, but I can feel the coils more than I usually like.” On his stomach, he stayed fairly level, yet during longer TV nights he noted some mild swayback as the comfort layers warmed under his weight. That showed up in the morning as ten minutes of lower-back tightness that eased once he moved around.
Mia approached the gentle side as our lightest side sleeper. She liked the springy, breathable surface and rarely felt trapped. Her comments came down to a simple pattern: “If I sleep on my shoulder for more than an hour without shifting, I want a bit more cushion, but I like how easy it is to roll.” Jenna’s couple testing revealed the main trade-off. When Marcus got up at 5:30 a.m., she woke up. The open coil design transmitted his exit as a quick wave, enough to disturb her, although she fell back asleep.
This kind of mattress worked best in our house for people who enjoy a more traditional, responsive feel and who don’t share with an exceptionally light sleeper. It served my back well on mixed-position nights and rewarded the time spent flipping.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Classic innerspring bounce with breathable natural fibers | Noticeable motion transfer during partner movement |
| Double-sided design supports long lifespan when flipped regularly | Pressure relief for very light side sleepers feels limited |
| Firm option stabilizes heavier backs | Polyester in comfort stack means not fully “pure natural” |
| Gentle option keeps average-weight combo sleepers comfortable | Requires commitment to rotating and flipping due to design |
Details
- Price: commonly around $3,200 for standard sizes at specialty retailers and McRoskey partners
- Firmness choices: Gentle and Firm tensions
- Profile height: firm about 9.5", gentle about 11.5"
- Construction: double-sided, hand-tufted innerspring mattress
- Comfort materials: Supima cotton, organic cotton, breathable crimped polyester, layered over a proprietary coil system
- Support core: uniquely responsive open coil unit
- Available sizes: twin through California king from partner retailers
- Cooling: open coil core plus breathable fibers, no foam
- Pressure relief: moderate cradle, more surface-level than deep hug
- Responsiveness: high bounce, easy repositioning
- Motion isolation: modest, noticeable partner movement
- Durability: flippable, hand-tufted design favors long use with care
- Shipping: many retailers offer white-glove delivery, often complimentary within large regions of the contiguous US
- Trial and exchange: covered by McRoskey’s 90-day exchange window via many channels; no returns, only comfort exchanges with a fee
- Warranty: 10-year limited non-prorated warranty from McRoskey
Review Score
| Metric | Score | Remarks |
| Support | 4.4 | Holds my 185-pound frame in neutral alignment, firm version backs Marcus reasonably well. |
| Pressure Relief | 4.0 | Enough cushioning for average frames, yet Mia’s shoulders wanted softer foam-free buildup. |
| Cooling | 4.3 | Open coils and breathable cotton layers kept surface temperature stable overnight. |
| Motion Isolation | 3.7 | Partner movement traveled through the open coil network during early-morning exits. |
| Edge Support | 4.5 | Sitting along the edge felt solid, with very little perimeter collapse. |
| Responsiveness | 4.6 | Quick rebound made it simple to roll from back to side without resistance. |
| Durability Outlook | 4.7 | Double-sided, hand-tufted construction and coil system suggest a long service life. |
| Materials / Air Quality | 4.0 | High-quality cotton and coils, yet polyester means slightly less “all-natural.” |
| Value | 3.8 | Price sits high for a straightforward innerspring, even with build quality. |
| Overall Score | 4.2 | Classic feel mattress that rewards people who want bounce and long-term flippability. |
McRoskey Modern Hayes Valley Review – “All-Natural Everyday Workhorse”
Our Testing Experience
Hayes Valley became our baseline Modern collection mattress. It uses Supima cotton, alpaca fleece, EcoWool, two inches of Talalay latex, two tiers of Softech microcoils, and a pocketed coil core, all double-sided and foam-free. The queen measures about 12 inches tall.
I started on the relaxed comfort choice with the coordinated box spring in our main bedroom. The surface feel sat between the Classic Mission and Pacific Heights. When I lay on my back, my hips dipped slightly into the latex and microcoil stack, then met a firmer response from the pocketed coils. After the first night, my lower-back log entry read, “Neutral spine, no morning tightness, slight floating sensation at ribs.”
Side sleeping brought out the microcoils. My shoulder eased into the top two to three inches without sharp pressure. Pressure-map overlays showed softer zones under my shoulders and hips than on the Classic Mission, with a smoother gradient into the core. During a late-night writing session in bed, I sat near the middle and felt a gentle, buoyant push rather than any hard frame.
Marcus switched onto the firm Hayes Valley. He walked out of the room on evening three and said, “This is the first one where I feel reset support under my hips without heat build-up.” His notes recorded stable alignment in back and stomach positions, plus acceptable edge sitting while tying shoes. Kick-out heat readings stayed in check because of the natural fibers and venting microcoils, which matched his comment, “I don’t wake up sweaty, finally.”
Mia focused on the gentle build. On her side, she described the feel as “a soft hammock without sag,” not in the “bad hammock” sense Marcus complains about, more like a pocket that cradled her shoulder. She could stay on one side for long stretches before needing movement. When rolling from left to right, that Talalay latex bounced back quickly enough that she never felt stuck, and she liked that quality.
For Jenna, the Hayes Valley emerged as the couple’s sweet spot. When Marcus rolled out for a late-night snack, the motion meter we placed near her pillow recorded much smaller spikes than on Classic Mission. Her feedback captured the subjective side: “I still know he left, but the bed does not throw me around.”
This mattress ended up as the model we referenced whenever someone asked, “Which McRoskey suits most people who want all-natural but not extreme indulgence?”
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| 100% natural comfort layers with no foams or adhesives | High price compared with many mainstream hybrids |
| Double-sided build aids long-term durability | Some bounce remains, which ultra-light sleepers might notice |
| Broad comfort range from gentle to firm | Heavy and awkward to move for a single person |
| Strong balance of pressure relief and support for varied sleepers | Requires flipping and rotation for best lifespan |
Details
- Price: McRoskey’s San Francisco store lists Hayes Valley from about $6,375 depending on size and configuration
- Firmness choices: Gentle, Relaxed, Firm comfort selections
- Profile height: around 12" for the mattress
- Construction: double-sided, hand-layered, hand-tufted hybrid
- Comfort materials: Supima cotton, alpaca fleece, EcoWool, 2" Talalay latex, two tiers of Softech microcoils
- Support core: proprietary hand-built pocketed innerspring design with about 3,476 coils in queen size
- Available sizes: twin through California king, plus custom options
- Cooling: excellent ventilation from microcoils and natural fibers
- Pressure relief: pronounced yet controlled contouring around shoulders and hips
- Responsiveness: quick response from latex and coils, easy repositioning
- Motion isolation: reduced partner disturbance compared with Classic Mission
- Durability: high coil count, natural fibers, and double-sided construction support long lifespan
- Shipping: built to order with about 3–4 weeks fabrication, white-glove delivery and old-mattress removal in the Bay Area
- Trial and exchange: covered under McRoskey’s 90-day exchange policy, no returns, $350-range exchange fee for local swaps
- Warranty: 10-year limited non-prorated warranty
Review Score
| Metric | Score | Remarks |
| Support | 4.6 | Kept my combination-sleeping spine level and stabilized Marcus’s heavier hips on firm. |
| Pressure Relief | 4.7 | Talalay latex plus microcoils provided deep yet controlled cushioning for shoulders and hips. |
| Cooling | 4.5 | Natural fibers and microcoils kept overnight temperatures comfortable even for a hot sleeper. |
| Motion Isolation | 4.2 | Pocketed coils cut down partner disturbance to acceptable levels for most couples. |
| Edge Support | 4.4 | Sitting and lying near the perimeter felt secure with minimal roll-off. |
| Responsiveness | 4.4 | Quick rebound made it easy for everyone to change positions without effort. |
| Durability Outlook | 4.7 | Double-sided, dense coil system and natural layers suggest strong long-term performance. |
| Materials / Air Quality | 4.9 | 100% natural stack with no foams or adhesives impressed our more eco-focused testers. |
| Value | 4.0 | Expensive, yet performance and construction justify the cost for buyers planning long use. |
| Overall Score | 4.5 | Balanced all-natural hybrid that fits many body types and sleep styles. |
McRoskey Modern St. Francis Review – “Breezy Horsehair Loft”
Our Testing Experience
St. Francis came into the house with the highest price tag in our McRoskey lineup and a very specific design pitch: highly breathable luxury layers with a signature horsehair and Tencel blend. The mattress stands about 14 inches tall in firm and roughly 14.5 inches in gentle.
On my first night, I used the relaxed comfort option. Lying on my back, I noticed a firmer surface feel than Hayes Valley, yet not harsh. The horsehair and Tencel layers felt springy and dry, almost like air moving under the sheet whenever I shifted. My notebook line after night three read, “I stay perched higher than on Hayes; still comfortable, but this behaves like a performance mattress for people who run hot.”
Side sleep gave me enough give at the shoulder, though less cuddle than Pacific Heights. I had full contact along my rib cage, with the Talalay latex softening the initial impact. After a week of alternating between back and side, my lower back stayed calm. The mattress never gave that sinking feeling that sometimes creeps in on thick builds.
Marcus spent ten nights on the firm St. Francis and came out clear. During a Sunday review, he looked at me and said, “This is my reset bed. My hips feel locked into place, but the surface still breathes.” Our temperature logs backed that impression: his torso zone ran cooler here than on the Classic Mission and even a touch cooler than Hayes Valley. On stomach sleep he experienced strong support, though he preferred to rotate back onto his side or back after shorter periods.
Mia approached this mattress with curiosity and caution. On the gentle version, she liked the crisp, supportive top at first. After a couple of hours on her side, her notes shifted to, “I feel good but not pampered; this is more like an athletic natural mattress, not my squish zone.” She never developed sharp pressure, yet when we compared nights, she still ranked Pacific Heights gentle higher for plush side comfort.
Jenna’s focus landed again on partner movement. The St. Francis carried noticeable bounce from the dense coil and horsehair system, although the thick stack blunted the sharpest movements. Her written summary captured it well: “I can tell when Marcus comes to bed, but the feel is more like a lift rather than a jolt.”
St. Francis ended up as the “luxury performance” pick in our notes: ideal when airflow and firm, organized support matter more than maximum softness.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Exceptional airflow from horsehair and Tencel blend | Very high price limits accessibility |
| Strong, organized support through mid-section | Feel can run firm for very light side sleepers |
| 100% natural comfort layers, double-sided build | Heavy and tall, challenging to move |
| High coil count and dense stack favor serious durability | Motion transfer still present for ultra-sensitive partners |
Details
- Price: McRoskey SF catalog lists St. Francis from about $12,825 depending on size and build
- Firmness choices: Gentle, Relaxed, Firm comfort selections
- Profile height: about 14" in firm, about 14.5" in gentle
- Construction: double-sided, 100% natural, hand-layered, hand-tufted hybrid
- Comfort materials: Supima cotton, fine-combed cashmere, EcoWool, 1" Talalay latex, two layers of NanoCoils, signature horsehair + Tencel blend
- Support core: proprietary pocketed innerspring design, queen coil count listed around 3,476
- Available sizes: twin through California king, plus custom
- Cooling: standout airflow feel, impressive for such a tall, dense mattress
- Pressure relief: moderate contouring, firmer personality than Pacific Heights
- Responsiveness: pronounced bounce, easy motion across surface
- Motion isolation: decent yet not fully muted; you feel partner movement gently
- Durability: thick natural stack and coil count should support long-term ownership with regular flipping
- Shipping: built to order, 3–4 weeks fabrication, white-glove delivery and removal in local regions
- Trial and exchange: 90-day exchange window, no standard returns, exchange fee applied for comfort swaps
- Warranty: McRoskey 10-year limited non-prorated coverage
Review Score
| Metric | Score | Remarks |
| Support | 4.7 | Held Marcus’s heavier frame firmly aligned and kept my back stable in relaxed comfort. |
| Pressure Relief | 4.5 | Gave enough cushion for side sleep, although Mia wanted softer shoulder depth. |
| Cooling | 4.9 | Horsehair and Tencel layers felt airy with consistently low overnight temperature readings. |
| Motion Isolation | 4.1 | Bounce still traveled, yet thick stack softened impact compared with classic open coils. |
| Edge Support | 4.5 | Edge sitting and lying felt secure with minimal compression. |
| Responsiveness | 4.7 | Quick, athletic rebound favored active sleepers who move often. |
| Durability Outlook | 4.8 | Dense natural layers and high coil count point toward robust long-term performance. |
| Materials / Air Quality | 5.0 | 100% natural stack with horsehair, cashmere, and EcoWool satisfied eco-sensitive testers. |
| Value | 3.9 | Price sits in rare-air territory; payoff comes only if you use it for many years. |
| Overall Score | 4.6 | Luxury performance mattress that favors hotter and heavier sleepers. |
McRoskey Modern Pacific Heights Review – “Ultra-Luxury Cloud Stack”
Our Testing Experience
Pacific Heights arrived last, and everyone noticed the height and weight first. The gentle version reaches around 16 inches tall, with four inches of Talalay latex layered over cashmere, wool, alpaca, and horsetail, all above NanoCoils and a pocketed coil core. The firm version comes in around 14.5 inches.
I slept on the gentle Pacific Heights with the matching box spring. Dropping onto the mattress after a long day felt like easing into a deep, buoyant cradle rather than a soft sink. My shoulders traveled down through the latex and natural fibers, yet the pocketed coil core caught my hips before alignment suffered. In my log after night two, I wrote, “Deep cloud for shoulders, hips still feel anchored; this is the ‘treat yourself’ model.”
On side sleep, my entire lateral chain relaxed faster than on any other McRoskey. Long reading sessions on my side felt indulgent. When I rolled to my back, the comfort stack still held me high enough that I never lost the sense of support. The trade-off appeared during quick position changes; the stack took a fraction of a second to rebound because of the depth, although the latex kept it far more responsive than a thick memory-foam bed.
Mia claimed this mattress proudly. After a week, her notes read, “My shoulders finally get a full break. I can stay on one side for a movie, then sleep, without the familiar pinch.” She also enjoyed the gentle yet present bounce when flipping from left to right. The natural fibers handled her temperature well even with the plush build.
Marcus approached the firm Pacific Heights with skepticism, expecting too much plushness. Instead, he walked away impressed but cautious. Back sleeping produced solid support; his hips sank less than on gentle Hayes Valley. On his stomach he still limited time to avoid any sway, though he felt more held up than on Classic Mission gentle. His biggest comment came during a Sunday recap: “This is ridiculous in a good way, but I don’t need this much mattress unless I plan on owning it forever.”
Jenna measured motion transfer with her usual tools. Movement from Marcus showed up on the accelerometer yet arrived as a softer signal compared with Classic Mission. The thick natural stack and nano coils helped dampen some of the ripple, though not as fully as the quietest foam-heavy hybrids on the broader market.
We ended up tagging Pacific Heights as the “ultra-luxury side-sleep and long-ownership” option in our internal notes.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Deep pressure relief for shoulders and hips | Extremely high price for most shoppers |
| Very tall, plush yet supportive natural stack | Very heavy, challenging to move or rotate alone |
| 100% natural, double-sided construction with high coil count | Still lets some motion travel for light sleepers |
| Strong long-term durability outlook for dedicated owners | Plush gentle option may feel too enveloping for strict stomach sleepers |
Details
- Price: McRoskey Modern Pacific Heights lists around $9,450 for standard configurations at the SF store
- Firmness choices: Gentle and Firm
- Profile height: firm about 14.5", gentle about 16"
- Construction: double-sided, 100% natural, hand-layered and hand-tufted hybrid
- Comfort materials: Supima cotton, fine-combed cashmere, local wool, alpaca fleece, EcoWool, 4" Talalay latex, hessian horsetail, NanoCoils
- Support core: proprietary hand-built pocketed innerspring with about 3,476 coils in queen
- Available sizes: twin through California king, plus custom options
- Cooling: strong performance given thickness; natural fibers wick moisture and ventilate heat
- Pressure relief: deep cradle at shoulders and hips, especially on gentle option
- Responsiveness: buoyant feel; latex and coils prevent slow-motion sinking
- Motion isolation: moderate; better than open coils yet not perfectly still
- Durability: dense, tall natural stack and double-sided construction suit long-term flipping routines
- Shipping: built to order, 3–4 weeks fabrication, white-glove local delivery with removal of existing bedding
- Trial and exchange: 90-day comfort exchange window, no returns, fee-based exchange
- Warranty: McRoskey 10-year limited non-prorated warranty
Review Score
| Metric | Score | Remarks |
| Support | 4.6 | Kept my hips anchored even with a very tall comfort stack, especially on firm. |
| Pressure Relief | 4.9 | Delivered the deepest, most even shoulder relief for Mia and me in side sleep. |
| Cooling | 4.6 | Thick yet breathable; natural fibers prevented heat build-up better than expected. |
| Motion Isolation | 4.3 | Noticeable yet softened partner movement, acceptable for many couples. |
| Edge Support | 4.6 | Edge sitting and lying remained stable despite plush top layers. |
| Responsiveness | 4.5 | Latex and coils supplied a buoyant, non-sticky feel even with extra thickness. |
| Durability Outlook | 4.9 | Heavy double-sided build and high-grade materials favor decades of use with proper care. |
| Materials / Air Quality | 5.0 | All-natural, foam-free stack impressed our materials-focused testers. |
| Value | 3.7 | Price sits at ultra-luxury level; best suited for long-term ownership plans. |
| Overall Score | 4.6 | Flagship-style luxury mattress geared toward side sleepers and long-term buyers. |
Compare Performance Scores of These Mattresses
| Mattress | Overall Score | Support | Pressure Relief | Cooling | Motion Isolation | Durability | Responsiveness |
| Classic Mission | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Modern Hayes Valley | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Modern St. Francis | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Modern Pacific Heights | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.5 |
From these numbers, Hayes Valley looks like the most balanced daily-driver choice. St. Francis and Pacific Heights behave more like specialists; they push higher in cooling or pressure relief while demanding heavier budgets and more commitment to care routines. Classic Mission trails slightly in motion isolation while still holding strong durability and responsiveness scores.
Best Picks
Here are the standout awards from our McRoskey mattress reviews series.
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Best McRoskey Mattress for Most Sleepers – Modern Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley earned this title because it mixes strong support, meaningful pressure relief, and respectable cooling without reaching the extreme prices of St. Francis or Pacific Heights. Our different testers kept circling back to this model as the “default” pick for average-weight combination sleepers and couples wanting 100% natural comfort. -
Best Cooling McRoskey Mattress – Modern St. Francis
St. Francis rose to the top for airflow due to its horsehair and Tencel blend, tall profile, and breathable natural stack. Temperature logs and Marcus’s experience as a very warm sleeper lined up, making this model the clear choice for people who prioritize a dry, cool surface yet still want luxury materials. -
Best Plush-Luxury McRoskey Mattress – Modern Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights earned its award for deep pressure relief and side-sleeping comfort. The four-inch Talalay latex layer, combined with wool, cashmere, alpaca, and horsetail, delivered the most pronounced shoulder and hip cradle in our tests without turning sluggish. This mattress suits shoppers planning to invest heavily in a long-term, ultra-plush yet supportive bed.
How to Choose the McRoskey Mattress?
Choosing among these McRoskey mattress models requires honest thinking about body weight, sleep position, temperature preferences, and budget. McRoskey targets the luxury tier, so price never disappears from the decision. The brand also builds double-sided mattresses that ask for some flipping and rotation, which matters for smaller households.
From the perspective of sleep position, back and combination sleepers usually do best with Hayes Valley or St. Francis in relaxed or firm comforts. Side sleepers benefit more from gentle Hayes Valley or gentle Pacific Heights. Stomach sleepers within average weight often match better with Classic Mission firm or Hayes Valley firm because those models keep hips closer to the surface.
Under body-weight differences, lighter sleepers like Mia tend to sink less and feel firmness more sharply. For them, gentle Hayes Valley or gentle Pacific Heights comes forward as the better fit. Heavier sleepers like Marcus engage deeper parts of the coil system; firm Hayes Valley or firm St. Francis support those hips and shoulders more cleanly.
Temperature sensitivity pushes people toward Hayes Valley or St. Francis, since both models use breathable natural fibers and open coil structures. Very hot sleepers who despise any stuffy feel gain extra comfort from the horsehair and Tencel blend in St. Francis.
Now, some concrete profiles based on our test nights:
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Light-weight side sleeper
Hayes Valley gentle and Pacific Heights gentle worked best here. Hayes Valley offers a cushioned yet controlled cradle, while Pacific Heights builds the most plush experience without foam sluggishness. -
Average-weight back sleeper
Classic Mission gentle suits those who enjoy a traditional bounce and heritage feel. Hayes Valley relaxed brings in more contouring and a fully natural stack for people preferring a modern, slightly plusher ride. -
Hot sleeper with heavier build
St. Francis firm or relaxed matched Marcus well in our tests. He felt supported at his hips and noticed the airy feel from the horsehair layers, which kept him cooler across overnight sessions. -
Heavier couple sharing a queen
Hayes Valley firm provided the strongest blend of support and motion control. Classic Mission feels livelier yet transmits more bounce. For couples with different tolerances, Hayes Valley in relaxed or firm comfort brought the best compromise.
Limitations
These McRoskey mattress models share some limitations despite their strong performance in many areas.
The first pattern involves budget. Even the Classic Mission sits above many premium competitors in list price. Shoppers seeking an under-$1,500 queen will not find it in this lineup.
Another limitation shows up with very heavy sleepers who prefer ultra-firm, almost board-like surfaces. McRoskey tends to tune toward responsive, buoyant support rather than unforgiving hardness. Marcus, at around 230 pounds, felt well supported; someone far above that weight who demands a rigid feel might still want stiffer builds than these offer.
People who dislike any bounce might also feel frustrated here. These mattresses use responsive coil systems and latex instead of dead-feeling foams. That design supports movement yet never delivers motion isolation at the level of thick memory-foam blocks.
Finally, the care routine matters. Double-sided construction adds durability, yet the mattresses feel heavy, especially Pacific Heights and St. Francis. Smaller households without help for flipping may struggle to follow the rotation schedule that maximizes lifespan.
Policies at a Glance
McRoskey handles policies centrally at the brand level, so many terms stay consistent across models: 10-year non-prorated warranty, 90-day limited exchange period, no standard returns, and white-glove delivery in core areas. Details can vary slightly through third-party retailers, yet the framework below reflects the common pattern.
| Mattress | Shipping (Cost and Region) | Trial Period | Return Policy / Fees | Warranty Length | Notable Conditions |
| Classic Mission | Often complimentary white-glove delivery with in-room setup to many urban and suburban locations in the contiguous US; surcharges for remote zones | Sleep on new mattress typically up to 90 days under McRoskey exchange guidance | No standard returns; one comfort exchange allowed within 90 days, usually around $350 per piece plus out-of-area delivery charges | 10-year limited non-prorated warranty | Mattress must be used on proper support, free from stains; rotating and flipping recommended to maintain performance |
| Modern Hayes Valley | Built to order with 3–4 week fabrication, white-glove delivery and removal of old mattress in Bay Area; out-of-area shipping available with extra cost | Up to 90 days to evaluate comfort before requesting exchange | No cash refunds; one comfort exchange within window, fee applied covering delivery and haul-away | 10-year limited non-prorated warranty | Exchange allowed only after sufficient adjustment period; original law tags and condition must remain intact |
| Modern St. Francis | Similar 3–4 week build time, white-glove delivery included in local region; additional charges for long-distance or remote delivery | Same 90-day exchange policy with emphasis on multi-week adjustment before changing firmness | No standard returns, fee-based exchange for different comfort or size within 90 days | 10-year limited non-prorated warranty | Very tall mattress; requires correct base or McRoskey box spring to keep warranty valid |
| Modern Pacific Heights | 3–4 week fabrication, white-glove delivery, removal of old mattress in core areas; remote shipments may incur extra costs | Covered under 90-day exchange window; brand encourages extended break-in before deciding | No refunds, one fee-based comfort exchange in most cases | 10-year limited non-prorated warranty | Weight and height make proper handling important; damage or staining can void coverage and block exchange |
From the perspective of policy friendliness, Hayes Valley and Classic Mission purchased through McRoskey’s own channels usually offer the most straightforward mix of white-glove delivery, 90-day exchange, and clear warranty language. Buyers should pay close attention to the no-return rule, the $350-range exchange fee, and the requirement for appropriate support and unstained surfaces before expecting warranty help.
FAQs
1. Are McRoskey mattresses worth the high price compared with other luxury brands?
McRoskey mattresses sit in a rarefied tier that combines hand-tufted, double-sided construction with high-end natural materials and relatively small-batch production. People who plan to keep a mattress for a decade or longer, who value flipping for lifespan, and who want foam-free builds often feel the cost justified. Shoppers prioritizing short-term savings usually find more economical choices elsewhere.
2. How long can a McRoskey mattress realistically last?
Based on construction details, double-sided designs, and owner reports, these mattresses often stay comfortable well beyond ten years when rotated and flipped regularly. Review databases show owners still satisfied with McRoskey beds after more than a decade of nightly use, which aligns with durability expectations for high-end innerspring and hybrid products.
3. Do McRoskey mattresses sleep hot?
Our testing did not show significant heat issues on the Modern collection or the Classic Mission. Natural fibers like wool, alpaca, horsehair, and cotton allow strong airflow through the comfort layers, while coil cores promote ventilation from below. Very heat-sensitive sleepers in our group gravitated toward St. Francis and Hayes Valley due to their particularly breathable stacks.
4. How firm are McRoskey mattresses compared with typical “medium” beds online?
McRoskey tends to tune firmness with more nuance than many boxed brands. Gentle options feel like a medium-plush when compared to online foam hybrids, relaxed typically approximates a classic medium, and firm lands closer to a true firm without reaching concrete hardness. The coil and latex response also changes the perception of firmness compared with slow-responding memory foam.
5. Are McRoskey mattresses good for people with back pain?
Several features help. The coil systems provide organized support under the lumbar region, while different comfort options allow tuning by body weight. During our testing, my mild lower-back tightness eased on Hayes Valley relaxed and St. Francis relaxed because those models kept my hips from sagging while still cushioning my spine. People with significant back issues should still consult healthcare providers, yet the support profile here lines up well with many back-pain guidelines.
6. How heavy are McRoskey mattresses, and can one person flip them alone?
These mattresses feel notably heavy compared with typical online beds, especially St. Francis and Pacific Heights at their taller profiles. One person can sometimes rotate a smaller size alone, but flipping a queen or king usually demands two people. Handles built into the sides help, yet weight still presents a practical challenge for some households.
7. Do any McRoskey models contain synthetic foams or chemical flame retardants?
The Modern collection eliminates synthetic foams, adhesives, and chemical flame retardants, relying instead on natural latex, wool, and other fibers for comfort and fire resistance. The Classic Mission contains natural fibers plus some polyester batting, yet still avoids the fully synthetic foam stacks seen in many mainstream mattresses.
8. How strict is McRoskey’s no-return policy in practice?
McRoskey operates with a clear framework: mattresses can be exchanged once within about 90 days for a different comfort or size, and an exchange fee covers delivery and haul-away. Direct returns for refunds do not exist in the standard policy, so shoppers should approach the purchase as a serious long-term decision, using the exchange window only for dialing in comfort.
9. Is Classic Mission still relevant now that the Modern collection exists?
Classic Mission remains relevant for people who love a lively innerspring feel, want a heritage build, and do not insist on a fully foam-free modern stack. It offers strong durability and a clearer, springier personality than Modern models. For eco-purists and foam-averse shoppers, Hayes Valley, St. Francis, and Pacific Heights feel more aligned with a modern natural-materials philosophy.
10. How does McRoskey compare with other ultra-high-end brands?
McRoskey competes with craftsman brands that emphasize natural fibers, hand tufting, and long life spans. Compared with many ultra-luxury European mattresses, McRoskey often delivers a slightly livelier, American innerspring feel and a strong local San Francisco heritage. From the perspective of price, these models sit firmly in the luxury and ultra-luxury tiers, with durability and craftsmanship as their main justification.