Stearns and Foster
Stearns & Foster Reserve® 17" Soft Pillow Top Mattress
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Stearns & Foster Reserve 17" Soft Pillow Top: the brand at full volume
The Reserve 17" Soft Pillow Top is what Stearns & Foster builds when nothing gets value-engineered out: seventeen hand-tufted inches, TEMPUR-Indulge memory foam and resilient latex over the IntelliCoil HD support core, built to a certified-craftsman standard. At about 4 out of 10, where 10 is firmest, it is the soft, most premium end of the lineup.
The honest feel
At 4 out of 10, the first thing you notice is the landing. You sink into the pillow top, the hand-tufted package gives way, and the comfort layers relieve pressure deep under the shoulder and hip. The plushness sits on top; the support comes from the coil core, so this is a soft surface over a structured base, not a bed you bottom out on. Lie on your side for a full minute, and feel whether your shoulder settles in while your spine stays level.
What the latex changes
The Reserve's signature is the latex riding alongside the memory foam. Foam contours and absorbs; latex lifts and responds. Together the plush surface gets a buoyancy pure-foam soft beds cannot fake, the difference at this depth between luxurious and engulfing, and the main reason Reserve sits above the foam-only soft beds below it.
How this one is built
The comfort package is hand-tufted, so the layers are anchored by hand to hold their loft and breathe rather than glued down. The cover is a cool-to-the-touch TENCEL knit with cooling fibers, and micro-coils sit just beneath the pillow top for responsive cushioning. Underneath, IntelliCoil HD is the brand's coil-in-coil core, gentle under light pressure and firmer under more weight. A reinforced PrecisionEdge holds support to the perimeter, and the cooling cover and coil core let it sleep cooler than an all-foam bed of the same softness.
Where Reserve sits, and the bed to beat it
The honest comparison is one tier down: the Lux Estate Soft Euro Pillow Top delivers much of this bed's plush thesis without the latex and an inch shorter, so try both back to back and let the Reserve earn the gap on your shoulder, not the spec sheet. Want firmer at this tier? The Reserve 17" Firm Euro Top, 16" Medium, and Duet carry the same recipe across the Stearns & Foster lineup.
Who it suits, and who it does not
The clearest fit is side sleepers who want the deepest luxury cushion Stearns & Foster builds, plus luxury-plush seekers, lighter-weight sleepers (deep plush reads best under a lighter body), and back sleepers who genuinely want soft. Couples can share it, since the reinforced edge keeps the soft surface usable to the sides; the honest caveat is motion, because the build transfers more movement than a dense foam or pocketed-coil design. It is not the pick for heavier or stomach sleepers, who will likely find a 4-out-of-10 surface too soft; a firmer model in the line holds alignment better.
Living with it, and a note on fit
The hand-tufted construction is the part that ages well, made to hold its loft over years; for the full picture, read how long these beds actually last. The foams are CertiPUR-US certified, and it carries a 10-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects, honored when you buy from Mattress Overstock as an authorized dealer. At 17 inches tall, plan on deep-pocket sheets rated 17 inches or deeper; no special foundation is needed, since a platform, close-slatted base, solid foundation, or compatible adjustable base all work.
Ten minutes beats ten reviews
A pillow top this deep is something you feel in your own sleeping position. The Reserve 17" Soft Pillow Top is on the floor with the rest of the line at the five Mattress Overstock showrooms in Lexington, Richmond, Georgetown, London, and Somerset, no appointment needed. Everyone on the floor is paid the same regardless of which brand you choose, so the guidance is honest, and the five Kentucky stores hold about 4.7 stars across roughly 535 Google reviews. The 90-night comfort trial matches what Stearns & Foster offers, with free local delivery and haul-away. Come lie on the Reserve in Lexington this week, then select your size for the live price.
What makes this mattress different
TEMPUR-Indulge™ Memory Foam + Latex
The Reserve signature: memory foam contours and absorbs while resilient latex lifts and responds, so deep plush stays buoyant instead of engulfing.
IntelliCoil® HD Support
Stearns & Foster's coil-in-coil core, gentle under light pressure and firmer under more weight, so support adapts to your body.
17" Soft Pillow Top · 4 out of 10
The brand's tallest, plushest pillow top: a hand-tufted 17-inch flagship at the soft end of the feel scale.
Hand-Tufted, Certified Craftsmanship
Layers anchored by hand to hold their loft and breathe, built to a century-old certified-craftsman standard rather than glued-down convenience.
TENCEL™ Cooling Cover + Micro-Coils
A cool-to-the-touch knit with cooling fibers over responsive micro-coils, so it sleeps cooler than an all-foam bed of the same softness.
Reinforced PrecisionEdge™
A reinforced perimeter keeps the soft surface supportive edge to edge, usable to the sides for couples.
90-Night Trial · 10-Year Warranty
The same 90-night comfort trial Stearns & Foster offers, plus a 10-year limited warranty, honored when you buy from an authorized dealer.
Free Local Delivery + Haul-Away
Delivery, setup, and old-mattress removal are free across the Kentucky service area, from any of the five showrooms.
Reserve 17" Soft Pillow Top, layer by layer
The flagship Reserve build, top to bottom:
- Cool-to-the-touch TENCEL™ cover. A silky knit with cooling fibers for a cool first contact.
- Hand-tufted comfort package. Layers anchored by hand for lasting loft and airflow.
- TEMPUR-Indulge™ memory foam + resilient latex. Foam contours and absorbs; latex lifts and responds, keeping deep plush buoyant.
- Micro-coils beneath the pillow top. Responsive cushioning right under the surface.
- IntelliCoil® HD support core. Coil-in-coil precision that firms up under more weight.
- Reinforced PrecisionEdge™. Consistent support all the way to the perimeter.
17 inches tall, about 4 out of 10 on feel, backed by the 90-night comfort trial and a 10-year limited warranty. Try it against the rest of the lineup on the floor at any of the five Kentucky showrooms.
What's inside a Stearns & Foster
Hand-built around IntelliCoil® (a precision coil inside a coil) under layers of cushioning foam and a tailored quilted cover.
The deepest luxury cushion S&F builds, and who should size down
Side sleepers are the headline fit: a deep, plush hand-tufted pillow top that lets the shoulder and hip settle while the coil keeps the spine level.
Luxury-plush seekers get the brand's most premium build, with latex buoyancy a pure-foam soft bed cannot match.
Lighter-weight sleepers tend to love it, since a deep plush feel reads best under a lighter body.
Back sleepers who specifically want soft are supported by the IntelliCoil HD core with plush on top, as long as you genuinely prefer a soft surface over a structured one.
Couples can share it: the reinforced PrecisionEdge keeps the soft surface usable to the sides. The honest caveat is motion, since the build transfers more movement than a dense foam or pocketed-coil design, so if one of you wakes easily, factor that in.
Heavier or stomach sleepers are the anti-fit: a 4-out-of-10 surface will likely feel too soft and let the hips sink, so a firmer Reserve, like the 17" Firm Euro Top, holds alignment better.
Specifications
| Height | 17" |
|---|---|
| Feel | Soft Pillow Top |
| Firmness | 4 out of 10 (10 = firmest) |
| Construction | Hand-tufted comfort package + TEMPUR-Indulge memory foam + IntelliCoil support core |
| Cooling | Stay comfortably cool throughout the seasons. |
| Motion isolation | Good - supportive and steady, but it transfers more movement than a dense foam or pocketed-coil design |
| Adjustable base | Yes, compatible with adjustable bases |
| Certifications | CertiPUR-US certified foams |
| Warranty | 10-year limited warranty |
| Trial period | 90 days at Mattress Overstock |
Frequently asked questions
How firm is the Reserve 17" Soft Pillow Top?
About 4 out of 10, where 10 is firmest. It is the brand's tallest, plushest pillow top, a hand-tufted 17-inch flagship at the soft end of the feel scale.
What makes Reserve the flagship?
Reserve pairs TEMPUR-Indulge memory foam with resilient latex over the IntelliCoil HD core, finished with a hand-tufted comfort package and built to a certified-craftsman standard. It is the most premium, most handcrafted bed Stearns & Foster makes.
Does this bed actually have latex?
Yes. The comfort stack pairs TEMPUR-Indulge memory foam with a layer of resilient latex. The foam contours and absorbs while the latex lifts and responds, which keeps a deep plush feel buoyant instead of engulfing.
What is IntelliCoil HD?
Stearns & Foster's signature coil-in-coil support: a coil nested inside a coil, gentle under light pressure and firmer under more weight, so support adapts to you. The HD version is the heavier-duty core used in the Reserve line.
What is hand-tufting?
The comfort layers are anchored by hand with tufts rather than glued, so they stay in place, breathe, and hold their shape over years. It is a hallmark of luxury mattress-making.
How tall is it, and will my sheets fit?
It stands 17 inches tall. Use deep-pocket sheets rated for 17 inches or deeper, and measure your frame and headboard before delivery day.
Do I need a special foundation?
No. A sturdy platform, a close-slatted base, a solid foundation, or a compatible adjustable base all work.
Does it sleep hot?
A cool-to-the-touch TENCEL cover with cooling fibers and the coil core help it stay comfortable, so it sleeps cooler than an all-foam bed of the same soft feel. If heat is your single biggest issue, a firmer build breathes a little more.
What is the trial and warranty, and how do returns work?
You get the same 90-night comfort trial Stearns & Foster offers on this bed, plus a 10-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects, honored when you buy from Mattress Overstock as an authorized dealer. If it is not the right fit, you exchange it for store credit toward a bed of equal or greater value rather than a cash refund.
Can I see it near me in Kentucky?
Yes. It is on the floor across the five Mattress Overstock showrooms (Lexington on Nicholasville Road, Georgetown, Somerset, London, and Richmond) alongside the rest of the Stearns & Foster lineup, so you can feel the climb between tiers. Delivery, setup, and old-mattress haul-away are free across the Kentucky service area.
Buy it from people you can actually visit
- Free local delivery To your home across Central & Eastern Kentucky.
- Free setup We place and set up your new bed in the room.
- Free old-mattress haul-away The old one goes out the same day the new one comes in.
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