Hastens Excel Mattress Reviews (2026)

Excel earns its 4.5/5 rating through excellent support, fast response, and consistently good temperature control. The surface cushions without swallowing you, while the deeper spring system keeps the pelvis from dropping during position changes. It is especially convincing for sleepers who find memory foam hot or restrictive.

The price only makes sense if you want the complete Hästens experience: a substantial frame-bed, natural-fiber upholstery, a matching top mattress, and a feel you have confirmed in person. This is not the rational choice for a shopper comparing features per dollar. It is a strong long-term choice for someone who values buoyant comfort and traditional construction enough to pay for both.

• Who it suits

  • Combination sleepers who change positions often

  • People who prefer to sleep on the surface instead of sinking deeply

  • Hot sleepers who tend to overheat on foam-heavy beds

• Who should look elsewhere

  • Light sleepers who need near-silent, foam-like motion isolation

  • Shoppers working within a midrange budget

  • Side sleepers who want a deep cradle around the shoulders and hips

The medium-firm test bed was used for 21 nights, with attention to support and alignment, cooling, pressure relief, motion isolation, responsiveness, and edge support. Nightly notes covered back and side sleeping, position changes, heat buildup, and partner movement. Repeatable checks included surface-temperature readings, timed rebound, a three-drop motion test, and compression measurements at the center and perimeter.

The medium-firm setup landed at about 6/10 on our firmness scale: cushioned on top, then noticeably firmer once the springs took the load. At 185 pounds, I could lie on my back without my hips dipping out of line, and moving onto my side did not require an extra push from an elbow. After weight was removed, the surface recovered 90% of its height in 0.8 seconds. That quick reset is the defining difference between Excel and a slow-moving foam bed.

Temperature control was just as consistent. The surface rose 2.4°F after 30 minutes and returned to within 0.6°F of its starting temperature 10 minutes after I got up. Partner movement was more noticeable: three 10-pound ball drops from 12 inches produced an average peak of 0.19 g at a sensor placed 36 inches away. The vibration settled quickly, but a light sleeper will still feel a partner turn. At the edge, a 150-pound load compressed the perimeter 0.4 inch more than the center, yet sitting and lying near the side still felt secure.

• What we liked

  • Fast rebound made turning easy without sacrificing support

  • Natural-fiber upholstery kept the surface dry and temperature-neutral

  • The perimeter remained dependable for sitting and sleeping near the side

• Who it is best for

  • Back and combination sleepers who prefer buoyant support

  • Hot sleepers who run warm on foam-heavy beds

  • Couples who prioritize easy movement over a motionless surface

• Where it falls short

  • Motion isolation is respectable for a spring bed, but not close to dense foam

  • Side sleepers with sharp pressure points may need a softer configuration

  • The complete setup is heavy and better suited to a room where it can stay in place

• The official U.S. starting price was $10,890 for Twin XL at the time of review. That price covers a complete system with a top mattress and standard legs; size and customization raise the total.

• Firmness choices are soft, medium, firm, and extra firm. Beds at least 180 cm wide can combine firmnesses by side.

• Standard and custom dimensions are available, but selection and pricing depend on the market and retailer.

• The frame-bed uses two spring systems: 13 cm individually wrapped pocket springs over a 13 cm Bonnell unit.

• Reinforced corner springs support the structure, while the stable perimeter in our sample made the edge practical to use.

• The upholstery includes horsetail hair, cotton, wool, and flax rather than a thick foam comfort stack.

• The base frame is made from slow-grown northern Swedish pine.

• The base is 36 cm high before the legs and top mattress are added, so the finished bed can be quite tall.

• Hästens provides a 25-year guarantee against breakage of the springs or frame. It is not blanket coverage for normal wear, comfort preference, or every component.

• Because the system is large and heavy, delivery access and the final bed height should be confirmed before ordering.

Choose Excel if you want a responsive spring-led bed, natural-fiber upholstery, and strong temperature control—and you are comfortable buying an entire bed system. Medium and firm configurations are the better starting points for heavier sleepers or people who need more resistance under the lower back. Lightweight side sleepers should begin with soft. Couples who want different feels can consider split firmness on qualifying widths, but partners who wake easily from movement should test the bed together before ordering.

Excel’s spring energy makes movement easy, but it also sends more motion across the surface than dense foam. Side sleepers who need deep contouring may find the medium or firm versions too buoyant. The system is also tall, heavy, and expensive, with comfort affected by the top mattress as well as the base. Try the complete configuration you intend to buy, confirm delivery access, and read the order and guarantee terms before paying a deposit.

Vispring Renaissance is the closest construction-based comparison among these alternatives. It pairs natural wool and cotton with two layers of pocket springs and offers four spring tensions. It is a mattress rather than the same kind of Hästens frame-bed package, so compare the complete Vispring divan setup if you want a fairer comfort and price comparison.

Saatva Classic costs far less and gives you a responsive Euro-top innerspring with three comfort choices. It is easier to buy and includes a long home trial, but it uses a more conventional mattress construction and does not reproduce Excel’s natural-fiber frame-bed feel.

The Royal-Pedic Premier Natural collection is worth considering if natural materials matter more than matching Excel’s exact spring layout. The collection includes distinct innerspring and latex designs, so the individual model matters: a latex version will feel steadier and more contouring, while a spring model is the closer fit for sleepers who like Excel’s buoyancy.

• Choose firmness using your main sleep position and body weight, not a general preference for “soft” or “firm.”

• Try the exact base, top mattress, and firmness combination you plan to order; changing the topper can materially change pressure relief.

• Use breathable sheets and a thin protector so the natural fibers can release heat and moisture.

• Confirm finished bed height, stair turns, door clearance, and installer access before delivery.

• When comparing showroom samples, spend at least 15 minutes in each of your usual sleep positions.

• If two sleepers need different support, ask whether your selected width qualifies for split firmness.

• Follow Hästens care instructions for the top mattress and complete the required guarantee registration.