Why our sleep experts loved it
The Lola Glacier Hybrid Mattress is a 30 cm deep hybrid mattress with a design focused on cooling, comfort, and pressure relief. It has a multi-layer construction featuring a cool-to-the-touch knitted cover, a gel-infused comfort foam layer (Lola’s proprietary KorGel foam), and a support core of roughly 1,500 individually wrapped pocket springs. This combination aims to provide a plush, contouring sleep surface with the added support and slight bounce of springs. The pocket coils are encased in foam around the perimeter to reinforce the edges, so you can use the full mattress area without feeling like you might roll off.
Firmness and Feel The Glacier Hybrid is rated around 5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, which Lola describes as a “sumptuous medium to soft” feel. In practical terms, this places the mattress on the softer side of medium. The immediate impression is likely one of plush comfort - the top foam layers let you sink in slightly to cushion pressure points. However, thanks to the underlying spring support, it doesn’t feel flimsy or unstable. Instead, you can expect a balanced feel: a gentle hug from the foam up top, with a supportive push-back from the coil system below. This balance makes the Glacier Hybrid feel accommodating and cloud-like without causing you to feel “stuck.” Overall, the Glacier Hybrid’s feel is tailored for those who enjoy a plush, contouring mattress rather than a firm, rigid surface.
Pressure Relief and Support One of the standout aspects of the Lola Glacier Hybrid’s design is its emphasis on relieving pressure in key areas like the shoulders and hips. The gel-infused KorGel foam layer contours closely to the body, allowing side sleepers in particular to sink in enough for their shoulders and hips to be cushioned. This helps prevent the pressure build-up that can cause discomfort or numbness. Meanwhile, the pocket spring core provides responsive support underneath. Since each coil reacts independently, the mattress adapts to your body’s shape: heavier parts like the hips get more give, while lighter areas like the lower back receive more push-back. This targeted response helps keep your spine better aligned even as you enjoy the soft comfort on top. Because the Glacier Hybrid is medium-soft, very strict back or stomach sleepers who require an especially firm surface might find it too plush, but for most sleepers it strikes a comfortable balance: soft enough to alleviate pressure, yet bolstered by springs to keep the body from sagging.
Cooling and Temperature Regulation As its “Glacier” name implies, this mattress puts a high priority on cooling features - a welcome trait for hot sleepers. The cover is made with a special cool-to-the-touch fabric that feels noticeably cool when you lie down. Beneath the cover, the KorGel gel-infused foam is designed to draw heat away from the body and disperse it. Gel infusions in foam help prevent the material from trapping too much body heat. Additionally, the pocket spring layer promotes airflow through the mattress core, since the spaces between coils allow heat to escape and fresh air to circulate. This hybrid design avoids the “stuck in a hot foam” feeling that some traditional memory foam mattresses can give. The Glacier Hybrid’s combination of a cool-touch cover, breathable gel foam, and inner spring airflow works to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the night. Hot sleepers should find that this mattress sleeps noticeably cooler than many all-foam models.
Edge Support and Motion Isolation The Lola Glacier Hybrid Mattress also addresses edge support and motion transfer, two factors important for couples and those who share a bed. Thanks to the foam-encased spring construction, the edge support is very solid. You can sit or lie near the edge without feeling like you’ll slide off, as the edges hold up well under weight.
Motion isolation is similarly well-handled by the combination of pocket springs and foam. Each of the coils moves independently, so when one person shifts or gets up, there’s less ripple effect across the mattress. The plush foam layers on top further absorb motion. While hybrid beds have some bounce, the Glacier Hybrid’s design ensures that couples are unlikely to be disturbed by each other’s movements during the night.
Suitability by Sleeping Position Because of its medium-soft feel and supportive construction, the Glacier Hybrid will appeal to some sleepers more than others. Here’s how it matches with different sleeping styles:
Side Sleepers: Ideal for side sleepers. The plush top layers allow shoulders and hips to sink in comfortably, which helps maintain spinal alignment and prevent pressure pain. Most side sleepers will find the contouring of this mattress very accommodating.Back Sleepers: Good for back sleepers who prefer a slightly softer bed. The foam contours to the lower back and the springs provide support to keep the spine from hammocking. However, those who need a very firm feel might find the Glacier a bit too soft.Stomach Sleepers: Not ideal for stomach sleepers. The softness can let the hips sink too far and strain the lower back. Only very light individuals might find it acceptable; most front-sleepers will need a firmer mattress for proper support.Combination Sleepers: Fairly good for combination sleepers. It offers pressure relief for side positions, comfort for back sleeping, and the springs make changing positions easier. Body Type Considerations: The way the Glacier Hybrid feels will also depend on your weight. Generally, lighter individuals won’t sink in as much and may experience the mattress as slightly firmer (though still plush). Average-weight sleepers will get the intended medium-soft balance of cushioning and support. By contrast, heavier individuals will sink deeper into the layers and could find the bed softer than ideal, potentially lacking the extra-firm support that some heavier sleepers need for perfect spinal alignment.
Who Is the Lola Glacier Hybrid Mattress Best For? Best Suited For: The Glacier Hybrid is an excellent choice for those who prioritize a cooler sleep experience and a plush, pressure-relieving feel. Side sleepers who enjoy a soft yet supportive mattress will appreciate how it cushions joints and contours to the body. Hot sleepers who have struggled with heat retention in other mattresses will find relief in this model’s cooling cover and gel foam technology. It’s also well-suited for couples, thanks to strong edge support and good motion isolation that result in fewer sleep disturbances.
Not Ideal For: This mattress may not be the best fit for certain sleepers. Stomach sleepers might find the Glacier Hybrid too soft for their needs, as the midsection could dip and compromise spinal alignment. Individuals who prefer a very firm mattress or a traditional, bouncier innerspring feel might not love the deeply cushioning surface. Extremely heavy sleepers or those requiring a very firm bed might also find that the Glacier doesn’t provide the level of support they need. Lastly, if you tend to sleep cold and enjoy a cosy, heat-retaining bed, the Glacier Hybrid’s cooling design is meant to dissipate heat and might not provide the warm “nesting” sensation of some memory foam beds.
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