A decent open coil mattress can still be a really good shout if you want something simple and supportive. The Classic Gold is a bonnell spring unit with soft white fibre fillings on both sides, and a build like that should push back evenly across the surface, it doesn't have that 'sink in' feel you get from memory foam. Owners describe the same thing: one called it "lovely and springy and comfortable", while another warned it might be "a bit more trampoline-y" than a fussier sleeper would want. It's a proper no-fuss, classic mattress vibe.
You'll find a balance of comfort and support from this classic coil mattress, but it does come with the usual open coil trade-offs. Its open coil, bonnell spring system provides a balance of comfort and support that will keep you refreshed night after night, although you will notice more movement transfer than you would on a pocket sprung mattress if you share the bed. Its high-quality fillings and perfectly balanced medium firmness are designed to give you a refreshing sleep experience for years to come, but if you're after that plush, cushioned top layer, this one can feel a bit flat straight out of the bag.
This is a medium firmness mattress that offers a balance of support and comfort to help you relax and enjoy a deeper sleep. An open coil unit under a soft fibre layer keeps you more 'on' the mattress than 'in' it, so I'd expect it to suit you better on your back than on your side. Owners don't agree on how much support you get. Some say a bad back has eased since they switched, while others find it softer than the medium label, including one who wrote "I'm only about 8 stone but it's really soft". A few went the other way and found it hard to start with, one saying it "made me sore in places", so if you're a lighter side sleeper you might find it a touch firm. Its open coil construction is designed for longevity while its high-quality fillings provide a refreshing feel. The medium firmness makes it ideal for a wide range of sleeping positions - from back and side sleeping to front sleeping, but front sleepers who like a really firm feel might still want something a step up in tension.
Made in the UK by an award-winning manufacturer of quality bedding products, the Classic Gold mattress is covered by a 1 year guarantee, which is on the short side compared to a lot of mattresses I review.
How we reviewed the Classic Gold Mattress
571 reviews in Mattress Online's feed10+ years in the mattress industryBenchmarked against 71 coil-sprung mattresses22-point spec check688 price checks since Oct 2019
Drawing on over 10 years in the mattress industry, our team assessed the construction, materials and firmness of the Classic Gold Mattress from its 22-point specification in Mattress Online's listing, and benchmarked it against 71 other coil-sprung mattresses we track. 571 reviews in Mattress Online's own feed sit behind its owner rating. We have checked its price 688 times since October 2019. How we review
