GhostBed Luxe Hybrid Review — Cool Sleep with Real Backbone
The Luxe Hybrid is GhostBed’s middle-upper child — the one that wants to prove it can keep up with the big luxury names without getting too precious about it. After a few nights, it’s clear this bed has personality: cool, sturdy, and just plush enough to soften the day’s edges.
First impressions
The Luxe Hybrid arrives in a big box, but the setup feels straightforward. Once unrolled, it expands to a tall fourteen-inch profile — right away you notice the height. The top fabric feels cool to the touch even in a warm room, and there’s this slight crispness when you press a hand into the surface. No deep sink, just a cushioned give that bounces back cleanly.
There’s a mild “new foam” smell at first that took a day or two to air out. Nothing alarming, just worth noting if you’re sensitive.
Build and materials
GhostBed layers graphite-infused memory foam and gel foam over individually wrapped coils. The graphite helps draw out heat, and the gel helps regulate surface temperature — both make the upper comfort layers feel noticeably cooler than standard memory foam. Underneath, the coils give it structure and responsiveness.
The cover itself is a standout. It’s woven with phase-change material, which actually adjusts temperature on contact. It’s smooth, almost silky, and stays cool even after a few minutes of lying still. Around the edge, the perimeter support is legit — sitting on the side doesn’t collapse the edge the way softer hybrids sometimes do.
Comfort and feel
If GhostBed’s original model was a little too firm and the all-foam Luxe felt a little too soft, the Luxe Hybrid lands neatly between them. It leans medium-firm but has enough top-layer plushness to cradle shoulders and hips. Side sleepers get contouring without pressure points, and back sleepers feel supported without that hammock sag that some plush beds create.
I’d call it a “neutral” hybrid — not bouncy like a traditional coil mattress, not slow and sinking like pure memory foam. Motion transfer is surprisingly low, which helps for couples. You’ll still feel big movements, but the pocketed coils keep things contained.
Temperature performance
This mattress runs genuinely cool. I tested it without a cooling topper or bamboo sheets, and the surface stayed several degrees cooler to the touch than most hybrid beds in the same range. Hot sleepers who’ve struggled with foam layers will notice the difference. Even after several hours, the surface never developed that “heat bubble” effect where your body warms one spot and it lingers.
Daily use and support
Over multiple nights, the Luxe Hybrid held its shape well. Edge support makes it feel bigger than its footprint — you can sit on the side to tie shoes or lie near the edge without sliding off. For combination sleepers who move between side and back, it transitions smoothly. The pocketed coils give subtle pushback when shifting positions, helping you move without effort.
Weight distribution feels even. Lighter sleepers might find it slightly firm at first, while heavier ones (over 230 lbs) might sink a touch more than ideal. Still, the zoning keeps it balanced, especially under the lumbar region.
Comparisons and pricing
At roughly $1,699 for a queen (before sales), the Luxe Hybrid sits in the sweet spot between budget and premium. Here’s where it stands against other major models:
- GhostBed Classic: Firmer and simpler, often under $1,200. Less plush, less cooling.
- GhostBed Luxe (all-foam): About $1,499. Similar cooling cover but softer and lacks coil bounce.
- Helix Midnight Luxe: Around $2,399 before discounts. Slightly plusher feel and more targeted lumbar support, but not as cool on top.
- WinkBeds Luxury Hybrid: About $1,499 after steady $300 off promo. Stronger coil base and lifetime warranty, runs warmer.
- Nectar Premier Hybrid: Often $1,099 on sale. Softer and more body-hugging, less edge stability.
- DreamCloud Classic Hybrid: Around $699 on sale. Great deal, but materials and cooling tech aren’t in the same league.
- Saatva Classic: Between $1,739–$2,139. Hand-delivered, feels more traditional and springy, runs warmer.
So while the Luxe Hybrid isn’t cheap, it punches above its price in cooling and edge support. If you value temperature regulation more than hotel-style plushness, this bed’s an easy top pick.
Trial, warranty, and delivery
GhostBed gives you about 101 nights to test it out, which is plenty to decide if the feel works for your body. The 25-year warranty is longer than most in this price range. Shipping is free in the continental U.S., and setup is simple. If you return it, they’ll pick it up and refund you minus transport costs. Standard stuff — but the generous warranty adds peace of mind.
Bottom line
The Luxe Hybrid sits comfortably in the high-end-but-not-ridiculous category. It’s not the softest or the flashiest, but it’s incredibly livable — supportive, cool, and balanced. It feels like the mattress for someone who wants to fall asleep fast, not fuss with temperature, and wake up feeling aligned instead of stuck.
If you’ve been sleeping hot or sliding off the edge of a softer hybrid, this one’s worth the upgrade.
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30 thoughts on “GhostBed Luxe Hybrid Review — Cool Comfort Meets Support”
Does it feel like you will roll off the side?
No the GhostBed actually has good side support.
How does the Ghostbed compare to the Leesa?
The GhostBed will be a little firmer than the Leesa but will also have some more bounce to it given the latex layer.
Purchasing was easy. It arrived quicker than expected. The bed is packed very well. You can tell this bed is very well made. It feels and looks premium without the price. I recommend that the bed be opened on the foundation. It’s about 90 lbs. The off gassing is almost nothing. The bed rises to shape in a few hours. The first couple of nights the bed felt about 6.5-7 in firmness. Now it’s about a 6. It has a bit more of a hugging affect now. I feel much more rested on this bed than my previous. I recommend it.
I’ve been sleeping on the ghostbed for a week now. My husband loves it. The first 3 nights I woke up with no pain. However I wake up all through the night. I’ve never had this problem before now every sound and movement wakes me. Also it’s pretty firm. It is comfortable if you’re laying down to watch TV or read but my personal opinion is not to buy this. I’ll give it another week but if I can still no longer sleep throughout the night I’ll have to return it.
So, if you have a king sized bed let your husband keep the ghost and get a twin ghost for him and you figure out what you need by getting another twin. Amazon has a wedge that you can use to go between the two mattresses so you don’t sink in the gap.
We’ve had the GhostBed for almost a week. The entire length of the mattress on my side of the bed refuses to lay flat. It’s a bit firm, but that’s okay. It has good side support. It replaces a too soft traditional mattress. It also sleeps cooler than a prior foam mattress we had which is a big plus. If it won’t lie flat we’ll return it and I’m undecided about trying something different next time.
Good thing they have a trial period
I purchased the GhostBed Mattress after seeing ads and reading on sleepopolis & a few other “independent” sites, in hopes to get honest & unbiased reviews, as a birthday gift for my wife. The first night, we couldn’t get comfortable at all. I chalked it up to being new and “unsettled” after it shipped in a box.
My wife and I talked the next morning and both of us agreed it was VERY uncomfortable, but was willing to give it another shot since we just paid over $875 for the Cal. King mattress.
After a couple hours (the next night) of laying and watching TV my wife was constantly flipping and turning trying to get comfortable (which she never did on our previous mattress). I eventually fell asleep but woke up during the night, and saw my wife sleeping in a pallet on the floor beside the bed.
We talked about that the next morning and planned to attempt a third night, in hopes of it “settling” after shipping and conforming to the temperature of our bedroom…
After a couple of hours neither of us were able to fall asleep or get comfortable, so we decided (at 11:30pm) to take the Ghost Mattress off, and go out to the garage and get our old mattress in hopes of getting a good nights sleep.
I didn’t buy anything other than the mattress, because we already had a bed frame and box springs. I have no idea why we have had such a terrible experience with ours after reading such great reviews.
We plan on returning ours, but I’m certain I won’t be able to fold that Cal. King size mattress back up and fit it in the box that it was shipped in. I messaged the company about 10 hours ago, as I’m writing this, and have yet to receive return instructions.
I’m not a mattress expert, but I don’t see how anyone could remotely consider this to be comfortable or “cool” because ours seemed to retain body heat and make us sweat like no other mattress we’ve ever had.
I’m not a picky sleeper by any means, I’ve spent more than 8 years in the military and have slept in many different conditions/environments. Perhaps I set the bar too high after reading such positive feedback. Either that or I received a “lemon” from Ghostbed. I’m hopeful they stand behind their return policy, because we will not be giving it another chance.
how hard was it to return the mattress? did you get your full refund? did you have to pay to return it?
I can attest to the other extreme. Our came yesterday after a trip from Miami to Dallas Tx in a hot truck to an area with 100+ degree weather at the moment. Then it sat in my garage for half a day before we got off work to set it up. Needless to say it was quite warm. As soon as we started cutting the vacuum pack it started hissing and sprung into a full shape mattress in 2 seconds flat. Only one night so far but I’m in love!
I accidentally diarrhea on it once and it’s hard to get the stains out
That’s why you need a mattress protector.
I wrecked my brain into shreds reading back and forth, back and forth, scouring the internet for every review possible… I liked that I could find both good and bad reviews… I determined companies that hide their bad reviews are also hiding something else.. No product is going to be universally loved by every single person, I get that. Anyway the ghost seemed to have the most credible looking customer reviews so I finally took the plunge. Oh and I was between ghost and tuft and needle, but their reviews seemed soooo fake to me. Anyway just wanted to say I’m reallly happy with my decision. I like the firmness, personally, I feel my spine is really nicely supported and i don’t sleep warm at all. Not sure how someone could complain about that? Even in summer it’s a no brainer. The box springs i also bought from them, another feature i like that they offered. It looks really good all put together and i feel good to know that I have great support. And for under $1000 bucks i feel like the value is really unbeatable. Def recommend.
If you had to compare this to a tempurpedic style, which one would it fir closest too? And does it sleep hot? I actually work at a furniture store and am just genuinely curious.
I only reviewed the Tempur Cloud Breeze Supreme and I found the GhostBed to be firmer than that.
We just got this bed. Just laying on it thirty minutes has made my lower back and hip hurt. It’s hard…I don’t sink in very much at all or feel supported.
I’m going to give it a try as we have to before we can return it. And then I think we are going for something more plush. Loom and leaf or the Alexander bed…or maybe the hula bed.
I have degenerative disc and something too hard hurts like hell. I think that my 3 inch foam topper from wal mart over my blow up mattress felt way better.
Maybe in a couple of days it will feel better but it seems like a hard bed with not much give at all.
We’ve had the Ghost bed for about a week now (queen sized, with the base.) So far the experience has not been great. The bed is way firmer than we expected, and both my husband and I toss and turn all night long. We struggle to sleep in our regular positions, and wake up with pains in our lower backs that we’ve never experienced before. Since it’s made from memory foam, we understand there’s a “softening period,” so we’re going to give it one more week. I have no idea how we’re supposed to return this thing, though…
I really wanted to like this mattress but it just didn’t work for me. I weigh 155 lbs and purchased a queen and the mattress was not good for my lower back pain. The mattress seemed a bit too firm and because of my body weight, I couldn’t get the support for my back that I needed. I contacted customer service about tips on breaking the mattress in and their resolution was to jump up and down on the mattress or roll a bowling ball over it, the solutions seemed like a joke. My back couldn’t take the mattress any more and I stopped using the mattress after 3 weeks at the recommendation of my chiropractor.
Unfortunately, you have to have the mattress for a full 30 days before you can request a return. So I had to hold onto the mattress for another week before I could submit a return. During the return process, the customer service team tries to come up with solutions to get you to keep the mattress such as offering to send you a mattress topper (which I think defeats the purpose of the mattress in the first place) or replacing for a softer mattress called the Emerald. After some back and forth, customer service finally agreed to offer me a “return.” However, it is not a true return. GhostBed requires you to find a charity to donate the mattress to and you must find a way to transport the mattress to the charity yourself, obtain a receipt, pull the mattress law tags, and send the receipt and tags back to GhostBed. Additionally, if you received GhostPillows as a promotion, you have to send those back as well at your own dime. The return process isn’t as simple as they make it out to be in their marketing material.
So in all, the mattress is okay. It really is a firm mattress and if your body weight is on the lighter side or have lower back pain, this mattress doesn’t really work out. The return process is going to require you to do more leg work effort in order to get your refund.
Wow – a lot of places won’t accept a used mattress. I didn’t know the importance of investigating the exact return policy before buying — it would be helpful for review sites to include that! Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention.
I chatted online with a rep from Ghostbed and told her that no charities around me would accept a used mattress and was told that it could also be given away to a neighbor, friend, etc. She said that their main objective was to keep them out of the landfill, but I suspect it Is also a great savings for them to not have to foot the bill for return shipping. (I don’t own one yet, just considering it, so no ratings, but I sure appreciate being able to read all the reviews here. Thanks to everyone for submitting reviews, and thanks to sleepsherpa for maintaining such a great review site!)
Oh Matt, ty for taking the time to provide such comprehensive feedback. I was leaning more to buying since I cd return. If I cd do all of that running around hauling mattresses, I probably wd not need to try GhostBed.
To others: I really valued your feedback of this.
Matt,
Your review is very helpful! Thanks so much!
I have had the ghostbed for four days and I must say that I am not a fan. The first night was awful and I slept about 2 hours. My wife left after about 3 hours of trying to sleep on our old bed in the basement. So, the ghostbed has, for the first and only time in our 13-year marriage, forced my wife and I to sleep in separate places in the same house. My wife tried for an hour the second night and got up and said “Is it named the ghostbed because it makes you want to die and become a ghost?” I said I thought that it was because there are ghosts inside it to keep you from sleeping. I know that we will not like it so I contacted them to return it. I understand that they want us to try it for longer but we are unhappy now and we will be unhappy in 30 days. I sent them a message saying I wanted to return it and they said something about cells and expanding. I was so tired I thought they meant expansion at the cellular level so I was upset. They over compress their mattress and then say “deal with it” for 30 days. I haven’t slept in 3 days and I went and slept wonderfully on my 9-year-old ComfortAire mattress. Thank you ghostbed for being a nightmare of a bed.
Please note, if you get one with a “promotional” offer such as the ghost pillows, and decide it is not right for you they will require you return the pillows at your own expense otherwise deduct $85 each from your refund. Promotional does not mean you have to give them back. Their business practices are shady. Order a purple or helix instead, they actually respect their customers.
Ghost trial…The ghost bed isn’t for side sleepers in my opinion. Way too firm. The topper they send to make it better is a smaller footprint and is made in China. The mattress case looks and feels low quality and is misshapen. (Not a big deal in itself) Be aware if you buy two twins to use as a split king the trial is worthless. They will site policy and only allow you to be refunded for one twin. A lot of good that does. Now we are stuck with half a bed that we didn’t like.
Their customer service isn’t anything spectacular. They could have made it right but chose to just refer to their policy. Over all this has gone from an underwhelming experience to flat out frustration. We gave this bed and company every opportunity and I suggest you learn from my blunder. We did lots of research and read 100’s of reviews and this is the review I wish we would have read.
I didn’t care for the Ghostbed after trying it for a while, but that’s not why I’m leaving this comment, others may like it. I’m leaving this comment to warn people that if they are not 100% sure that they want to keep the Ghostbed, don’t get anything but the bed. The “no-risk” trial does *not* include the foundation, pillows, or protector. We had to pay an extra $177 + extra shipping for our “no-risk” trial because of this. You are also responsible to have someplace come and pick up the mattress for donation as they will not do this.
Mine was a bit lumpy, and it felt like I was sleeping with other people in the bed. So I opened mine up to find two bodies.
First, this bed is FIRM. If you’re like me and prefer a softer sleep, this bed isnt for you. I really wish I read these reviews prior to purchasing. My wife and I both have lower back pain in the morning, which we’ve never had issue with before. And from reading the comments about the terrible return process, will probably chalk this up as a loss and get a real mattress. A $1000 learning experience: never buy a mattress you haven’t tested beforehand.