Kluft Princess Mattress Reviews (2026)

The Princess earns its 4.4/5 overall score by doing three things especially well: holding the hips level, staying easy to move across, and supporting the body all the way to the perimeter. Its cotton, horsehair, latex, and coil construction also provides better airflow than a thick, foam-heavy mattress. It offers firm-mattress shoppers a useful balance of cushioning and alignment, with the strongest result for back sleeping.

This is not the Kluft model to choose for a deep pillow-top hug. The surface gives enough to soften contact with the mattress, but lighter side sleepers can still feel pressure at the shoulder. Couples who wake easily when a partner moves should also expect more spring response than they would get from a slow-moving all-foam bed.

Who It’s For

• Back sleepers who want firm, even support without a hard surface

• Combination sleepers who change positions often

• Hot sleepers who prefer breathable fibers to dense foam

Who It’s Not For

• Lightweight side sleepers who need generous shoulder cushioning

• Couples who need very strong motion isolation

• Shoppers who prioritize a low purchase price or a direct online trial

Over four weeks, the mattress was used for full nights of back and side sleeping, shorter stomach-sleeping sessions, and daytime edge and movement checks. We followed the same mattress testing process at the end of weeks one and four, covering support, cooling, pressure relief, motion isolation, responsiveness, edge support, and firmness. Repeating the measurements helped separate the initial showroom-like feel from the way the surface settled with use.

Our sample measured 12.1 inches tall and felt like a 6.5 out of 10 for firmness. On the back, the hips stayed level and the lumbar area remained supported without the top feeling rigid. A 44-pound load compressed the center by 1.15 inches, compared with 0.75 inch near the reinforced edge, which matched the secure feel we noticed while sitting and sleeping close to the side. Side sleeping was less forgiving: Mia felt steady at the hip but wanted more room for her shoulder to settle. During the temperature check, the surface rose 3.8°F after 30 minutes and returned to within 0.8°F of baseline 10 minutes after the load was removed. Marcus also found the mattress less humid against the body than thick foam-topped beds. For motion, a 10-pound ball dropped from 6 inches produced 0.7 seconds of measurable vibration at a sensor 12 inches away. Jenna and Ethan noticed normal position changes less than quick turns, which sent a brief bounce across the surface.

What we liked

• The coil system kept the hips from sinking too far while the quilted surface prevented a hard, board-like feel.

• Cotton, horsehair, latex, and open coils allowed heat and moisture to clear quickly.

• The perimeter lost noticeably less height under load than the center, leaving more of the mattress usable.

Who it is best for

• Back sleepers who want the pelvis held level and the lower back gently supported

• Combination sleepers who do not want to push through slow foam when turning

• Hot sleepers who prefer a dry, breathable surface

Where it falls short

• Lightweight side sleepers may not sink far enough for complete shoulder relief.

• Sharp movements create a short but noticeable rebound across the bed.

• Anyone who wants a thick pillow-top feel will find the surface too restrained.

• Feel: Luxury Firm

• Profile: 12 inches

• Fabric and quilt: Belgian Jacquard Damask, silk/wool fibers, HiLoft FR fibers, plush quilting foam, and cotton tricot backing

• Comfort layers: 8 lbs cotton, Luxury Firm TerraPur™ latex, and horsehair

• Support system: High-density encased perimeter and Original Marshall® nested calico pocketed coils, 15.5 gauge

• Foundation: Wood foundation in 9-inch or 5.75-inch profiles; compatible with an adjustable base

• Warranty: 10-year guarantee

Choose the Princess if you sleep mainly on your back, change positions often, or want a luxury mattress that feels supportive without relying on a thick stack of slow foam. Its 12-inch height also works well when you want premium materials without an unusually tall bed. The stable perimeter is useful for anyone who sits at the edge to dress or sleeps close to the side.

Look elsewhere if you are a lightweight side sleeper, want a deep plush top, or need the strongest possible motion isolation. Kluft sells through authorized retailers, so confirm the current price, delivery terms, exchange policy, and comfort-trial rules with the store before buying. The manufacturer lists the Princess as adjustable-base friendly, but the base still needs to meet Kluft’s support requirements.

For a simpler direct purchase with more firmness choices, the Saatva Classic is the practical alternative. The Aireloom Preferred Luxetop M2 is a closer luxury comparison with a taller, more layered surface, while the Stearns & Foster Reserve adds more pronounced foam contouring.

Firmness is the main constraint. The surface cushions the body, but it does not let a light side sleeper’s shoulder settle as deeply as a softer pillow top. The coil system also returns energy quickly, so a partner’s sharp turn can cross the bed even though smaller movements remain controlled.

Buying conditions deserve equal attention. Kluft does not use a single direct-to-consumer checkout for this model, and retailer prices, floor-model rules, delivery charges, trials, and exchanges can differ. Get those terms in writing, especially if you cannot spend time on the exact mattress in a showroom.

The Kluft Princess is the best fit of this group when you want a lower-profile luxury mattress with natural fibers, quick movement, and a particularly stable edge. Its comfort is restrained rather than plush, so it keeps the sleeper closer to the top of the coils.

Saatva Classic: The Classic is easier to buy online and comes in Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm versions. Choose Plush Soft for more shoulder and hip cushioning or Luxury Firm for a closer support balance. Its dual-coil, Euro-top build feels more conventional and costs less than most handcrafted luxury models, but it does not match the Princess’s horsehair-and-latex construction.

Aireloom Preferred Luxetop M2: This is the closest comparison for shoppers who want a handcrafted mattress with latex, cotton, microcoils, and strong airflow. At 15.5 inches, it is substantially taller and offers more layered cushioning than the Princess. Aireloom notes that names can vary by retailer, so compare the specifications rather than the showroom label alone.

Stearns & Foster Reserve: The Reserve combines a tufted cooling cover, memory foam, microcoils, and a dense coil unit. It contours more deeply and is available in several comfort styles, making it a better choice when pressure relief matters more than a dry, fiber-forward surface. The Princess remains easier to move on and uses a more natural-material-focused comfort package.

• Allow a realistic break-in period for the quilt and natural fibers to settle before judging the final firmness.

• Use a properly supported foundation or adjustable base that meets Kluft’s warranty requirements.

• Choose a breathable mattress protector; a thick waterproof pad can dull the surface response and hold more heat.

• Side sleepers can pair the mattress with a higher-loft pillow to keep the neck level when the shoulder does not sink deeply.

• If you need modest extra cushioning, use a breathable topper rather than a thick, slow-moving foam pad.

• Confirm delivery access in advance. A handcrafted coil mattress is difficult to bend through a tight stairway or doorway.