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Note: This review is based entirely on the Lola Hybrid Plus mattress’s design and listed specifications rather than an in-person test. I’m playing detective with foam and springs here, using sleep science and construction clues to judge how it might feel and perform.
Comfort and Feel At 28cm thick with a “luxurious medium” firmness (about a 6.5/10), the Lola Hybrid Plus promises a balanced feel. The top layer is 5cm of plush memory foam that should give an initial gentle hug. It’s like sinking into a slightly springy marshmallow rather than a hard slab. Beneath that is 2.5cm of firmer high-density foam, and then a 1,000-coil pocket spring system, so you won’t sink all the way through. The result should be cozy and contouring, thanks to the memory foam, but still supported by the coils underneath. In short, it’s got a soft, enveloping top with just enough bounce and firmness from the coils to let you move around without feeling stuck.
Support and Spinal Alignment The Hybrid Plus’s secret weapon is its combination of memory foam and pocket springs. The thick memory foam layer gently conforms to pressure points (like shoulders and hips), which can help keep your spine neutrally aligned. Underneath, the coil unit - with 1,000 individually wrapped springs - provides substantial push-back support. Essentially, the springs lift heavier parts of your body and keep the spine from curving out of alignment. This hybrid construction means the medium mattress will hold you in a neutral posture, maintaining even support along your spine from head to toe. The foam encasement around the springs also reinforces the edges so the mattress won’t sag or collapse at the sides, giving stable support all the way across.
Sleep Position Suitability Side Sleepers: Likely a happy match. Side sleepers need pressure relief at the shoulders and hips, which the memory foam layer provides. With its medium feel, this mattress should cushion curves while still supporting the waist and lower back. If you’re a side snoozer, the Lola Hybrid Plus should ease shoulder tension and keep your spine in a straighter line through the night.Back Sleepers: Generally comfortable. Back sleepers usually enjoy a medium-firm feel that supports the lumbar region. The combination of responsive springs and soft foam here should hold your lower back up without letting the midsection sag. You’ll feel cradled by foam but also buoyed by the coils, which is often ideal for maintaining a neutral spine when lying on your back.Stomach Sleepers: Tread carefully. Stomach sleeping typically calls for a firmer mattress to prevent hips from sinking too deeply and throwing the spine out of alignment. A 6.5/10 medium mattress may feel a bit soft for strict stomach sleepers, especially heavier ones. If you sleep on your stomach sometimes and prefer a firmer underfoot, this might not be the best fit. Occasional stomach sleepers of lighter body weight might be okay here, but the memory foam will still allow some sink-in, which could stress the lower back over time. Body Type Suitability Lightweight Sleepers (under ~60kg / 130lbs): The Lola Hybrid Plus will feel firmer to you, as lighter people don’t compress foam as much. Even so, the memory foam cushioning layer will provide comfort without overwhelming softness. You’ll likely enjoy the supportive bounce of the springs. Most lightweight sleepers (in any position) should find it quite comfortable, though very thin side sleepers might still prefer extra softness for maximum pressure relief.Average-Weight Sleepers (60-80kg / 130-175lbs): This mattress is tuned for the middle category. It should give you that sweet spot where the plush top and firm support balance nicely. You’ll get both the contouring of memory foam and the lift from the springs, suitable for side, back, and combination sleeping. If you’re in this weight range, the Lola Hybrid Plus should feel genuinely “medium,” offering ample support without feeling hard.Heavyweight Sleepers (above ~80kg / 175lbs): At higher weights, most mattresses compress more. The 5cm memory foam and 2.5cm transitional foam will compress significantly, which could make the bed feel softer and cause deeper sink-in. The 1,000 springs and thick base foam improve durability under heavier loads, but very heavy sleepers might bottom out the foam layers sooner, perceiving this as a more medium-soft feel. If you’re very heavy and sleep on your side, you may still get enough cushion, but the foam may bottom out if you’re particularly heavy. Heavy sleepers who prefer an ultra-firm feel might find this mattress a bit too plush. Motion Isolation Couples and fidgety sleepers, take note: the memory foam top does a good job absorbing movement, and the pocketed springs minimize that “domino effect” of motion transfer. Because the springs are individually wrapped, movement on one side won’t jolt the entire bed. In practice, we’d expect the Hybrid Plus to isolate motion quite well - better than a simple open-coil mattress, although maybe not as dead-as-a-doornail as a pure all-foam model. Essentially, if your partner shifts, tosses, or even hops out of bed (think a midnight ninja or excitable pet), you likely won’t feel it much.
Temperature Regulation and Breathability Memory foam has a reputation for trapping heat, but hybrids often sleep cooler than all-foam beds. The Lola Hybrid Plus uses what it calls “breathable memory foam,” though the cover is a standard polyester quilt and not a special cooling fabric. The silver lining is the thick coil layer: 1,000 pocket springs allow a lot of airflow through the bed. In simple terms, air can circulate around the coils and up through the mattress, helping to carry heat away from your body. Compared to an all-foam bed, you might sleep slightly cooler here. That said, very hot sleepers should still use breathable sheets or a fan, because it’s not a miracle-cooling mattress.
Materials and Construction Cover: The mattress has a quilted polyester top and bottom (100% polyester). It feels soft to the touch but is fully synthetic. This cover adds a bit of cushion up front but isn’t a major cooling material; think of it as durable and easy to clean, but not moisture-wicking like cotton or bamboo. There are four fabric handles stitched into the sides, which help with lifting or rotating the mattress.Memory Foam Layer (5cm): The top comfort layer is 5cm of memory foam. This foam is meant to contour to your body and relieve pressure points. The marketing calls it “breathable,” implying it might be a more open-cell design, but it still behaves like typical memory foam (think slow response and a hugging feel). This is the layer providing most of the “soft” sensation.High-Density Transition Foam (2.5cm): Beneath that is a thinner, firmer layer of high-density polyurethane foam (2.5cm). This serves as a transition between the soft top and the spring core. It’s dense enough to prevent you from feeling every coil beneath and to add some lift to your hips and core, complementing the pocket springs.Pocket Spring Unit (1,000 springs): The core support comes from a robust 1,000-coil pocket spring system. These coils are each wrapped in fabric so they operate independently. A high coil count means more precise support across the surface (as opposed to a low-count spring block). The springs cradle your body under key pressure points and provide significant spring-back support. They’re encased in a foam border (the “foam-encapsulated” unit), which firms up the edges. This edge support means you can use the full surface of the mattress without feeling like you’ll roll off the edges.High-Density Foam Base: Finally, a dense foam layer underpins the spring unit to form the mattress base. This bottom layer keeps the springs stable and gives the entire mattress shape and durability. Think of it as a solid foundation for the whole structure.Certifications: The Hybrid Plus meets UK fire safety standards (BS7177), meaning it uses fire-retardant materials compliant with British regulations. The memory foam and support foam are likely CertiPUR-certified (free from harmful flame retardants and heavy metals), as is common with modern mattresses. Lola also notes an eco-friendly approach (like using clean energy and recyclable packaging), though the materials themselves (polyester and polyurethane foam) are standard man-made materials. Durability and Long-Term Use Thanks to its solid build, the Hybrid Plus should hold up well over time. The memory foam and high-density layers are a decent combined thickness (7.5cm total above the coils), and the 1,000 springs spread out your weight so no single coil takes the full load every night. In practical terms, this mattress is likely to remain comfortable for many years. Memory foam can slowly soften after a long period of use, but 5cm is robust enough that you’d expect several years of happy sleeping before any noticeable sagging. The reinforced edge support means the sides won’t give way quickly, which helps the overall longevity.
Ease of Setup and Use Setting up the Lola Hybrid Plus is very straightforward. It arrives compressed in a box (often by two-man delivery, given its heft), so you just carry it in, unroll it on your bed frame or floor, and let it expand. The mattress will decompress and pop back to full size within a few hours (for safety, give it about 24 hours to fully inflate and air out). At 28cm thick, it’s one of the chunkier mattresses, so it’s quite heavy and might need two people to carry comfortably. There’s no assembly beyond taking it out of the packaging; just set it on a flat surface or sturdy slats. Once it’s up, no flipping is necessary - but you can rotate it head-to-foot every few months to even out any wear.
Value for Money On price, the Lola Hybrid Plus sits in the mid-to-upper range of mattress options. It’s not bargain-basement cheap, but it’s also not the priciest luxury hybrid out there. For example, a single size runs around £450 and a king about £650 (in promotional pricing), which is competitive for a hybrid of this spec. Consider what you get: premium memory foam, a very high spring count, and a thick profile. Plus, Lola includes perks that add value: free two-person delivery (and even old mattress disposal if you need it), a 100-night sleep trial, and a 5-year warranty. In practical terms, you’re getting the combined memory foam and springs for roughly the price of a mid-level hybrid, along with some nice services - not bad value for a UK-made mattress.
Summary: Who Is the Lola Hybrid Plus Best For? Ideal for: Side sleepers and combination sleepers who appreciate a medium-plush feel with plenty of cushion under shoulders and hips. Couples or light sleepers who value motion isolation, since the memory foam and pocket springs minimize disturbance from a restless partner. Average-weight individuals who want a blend of contouring comfort and sturdy support. People looking for a UK-made, eco-conscious mattress with a solid trial and warranty. In short, if you want a mattress that’s cozy yet bouncy, supportive yet soft, this one fits well.Less suitable for: Strict stomach sleepers or very heavy sleepers, who usually prefer a firmer, more rigid mattress to keep the hips raised. If you sleep exclusively on your stomach, the plush top might let your midsection sink too low. Likewise, very heavy individuals (especially over about 100kg/220lbs) might find it a tad too forgiving and could bottom out the foam layers over time. Also, if you sleep extremely hot or need specialized cooling, be aware this mattress isn’t explicitly engineered for that purpose.
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