Best Hotel Pillows

Hotel-quality pillows typically meet certain standards of luxury, but The Company Store Legends Hotel Best Down Pillow takes it up a notch with luxurious 600 fill power down and an array of options that can accommodate a broad range of sleepers.

The pillow comes in four firmness levels — soft, medium, firm, and extra firm. All models are filled with high-quality down and encased in a 245 thread count cotton shell. The firm and extra firm are most beneficial to side sleepers, who need substantial loft and firmness to fill the space between their neck and bed surface. The medium model may also feel comfortable for side sleepers, in particular those who prefer a plusher pillow, but the soft model lacks the support needed to keep your neck comfortable in the side sleeping position. 

The Legends Hotel Best Down Pillow carries Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certification to show it has met certain standards for ethical sourcing. You can choose between a standard, queen, or king size. Dry cleaning is recommended to ensure the pillow’s longevity.

The pillow qualifies for free shipping within the contiguous U.S. Customers receive a 30-day trial and lifetime guarantee with their pillow purchase.

Thanks to three firmness levels, most sleepers can find a Brooklinen Down Pillow that meets their needs and preferences.

The three firmness options are labeled as Plush, Mid-Plush, and Firm, which correspond to soft, medium, and firm respectively. Stomach sleepers can use the Plush option to add softness without a lot of loft. Side sleepers may prefer the extra support of the Firm pillow. Combination sleepers and those looking for a more versatile option might favor the Mid-Plush option.

Each firmness also has a distinct build. The Plush pillow is filled exclusively with down clusters for a fluffier feel. The Mid-Plush and the Firm use a dual-core design with supportive feathers in the center and soft down clusters in the outer layer. A higher ratio of feathers to down gives the Firm option its extra support. Each pillow is encased in a cotton sateen shell that feels soft-to-the-touch while preventing the feathers from escaping.

The pillows are treated with antimicrobial additives to reduce odors and keep them fresh. The Brooklinen Down Pillow can also be freshened up by using a dryer on the air fluff/no heat setting or leaving it outside on a dry day. Dry cleaning is also possible, but it may shorten the life of the pillow.

Standard and king sizes are available. Customers who aren’t satisfied with their Brooklinen Down Pillow can get a full refund of the purchase price through the company’s 365-day return policy.

For all of their positive qualities, many hotel-style down and feather pillows sink excessively, and neck pain often follows Pacific Coast’s Hotel Down Surround Pillow features a core chamber with supportive feathers, and an outer chamber with a blend of real down and lyocell fibers. This creates inviting plushness on the surface without excessive sinkage, resulting in optimal neck support.

Lyocell has moisture-wicking properties, so the pillow is a good option for anyone who tends to sweat in their sleep. Another cooling element is the cover, which is made from naturally breathable cotton. A tight weave helps the shell resist wear and keep the fill intact. Standard and king sizes are available.

The down and feathers are washed multiple times to remove dust, dander, and other allergens. Even so, the pillow may be problematic for people with allergies to these materials. Pacific Coast’s “Allergy Free” warranty allows you to return the pillow free of charge within 30 days and receive a refund if you notice any symptoms.

The Hotel Down Surround Pillow is affordably priced compared to other similarly constructed models on the market today. If you reside in the contiguous U.S., you’ll also receive free delivery if you order a king size, and qualify for reasonable flat-rate shipping if you order a standard size.

Few bedding materials match the luxurious softness and natural longevity of mulberry silk. The Cozy Earth Silk Pillow’s fill is 100% mulberry, creating a plush yet supportive surface for the head and neck. The material holds a full shape, so you should notice little to no clumping or shifting even after continuous use. In fact, loss of shape is one of the structural defects covered under the pillow’s product warranty.

Silk is also naturally breathable and retains minimal heat. Another cooling component of the pillow is a cover made of viscose derived from bamboo, which has moisture-wicking properties to keep you dry in any weather condition. These qualities should appeal to hot sleepers and anyone who tends to sweat in their sleep.

Cozy Earth recommends spot cleaning or dry cleaning the pillow as needed. However, you may machine wash in a non-spin rinse cycle and tumble dry on delicate or low heat. Hanging the pillow to dry is also an option. Standard and king sizes are available.

The Silk Pillow’s expensive price-point reflects its high-quality materials and design, but Cozy Earth offers free ground delivery for U.S. orders. You may return the pillow within 100 days of the purchase date for a full refund, minus shipping charges. The pillow is also backed by a 10-year warranty.

Pure goose down is one of the softest pillow fill materials used today. As such, goose down pillows tend to be on the pricier side. The Quince Luxe Goose Down Pillow offers exceptional quality and comfort without the expensive sticker price. Lofty goose down creates a gentle cradle for your head and neck, and two density levels are available to accommodate different sleep positions.

The shell is composed of cotton sateen for a soft, gliding feel that won’t irritate the skin. A double-stitch perimeter with subtle piping protects the fabric from wear and tear that can lead to fill escaping. You may wash and dry your pillow in household machines. Alternatively, the pillow may be dry cleaned. Certification from the Responsible Down Standard indicates no geese are harmed to acquire the down, and that the animals are treated humanely throughout their life cycle.

You can choose between two density levels for your pillow. The soft/medium design is best suited to stomach sleepers because it won’t elevate the head or strain the neck too much. Back sleepers who prefer thinner pillows may also prefer this option. If you sleep on your side or are a back sleeper who prefers a thicker pillow profile, the medium/firm design should provide enough loft to keep your head upright and your spine properly aligned.

The Luxe Goose Down Pillow’s sticker price is reasonable, and Quince offers free ground delivery for U.S. orders. The company’s 365-night trial period is one of the longest in the online bedding industry. If you aren’t satisfied with the pillow, you’ll receive a full refund — even if the pillow has been used and laundered — and return shipping is also free of charge.

The Sweet Zzz Plant-Based Pillow has an exceptionally soft design that mimics the feel of down but is derived from plants. The down alternative fill makes the pillow a great option for sleepers who are allergic to down or who prefer products that are not sourced from animals.

The pillow is designed with two chambers. The outer chamber contains a lower-density fill that creates a plush, fluffy surface. The inner chamber has a denser fill that generates support. The balance of plushness and support is ideal for many sleep positions, but we especially recommend it for side and back sleepers. The pillow contours closely to the head and neck thanks to the plush outer layer, but it doesn’t compromise on support due to the supportive inner layer.

The entire pillow is encased in a breathable cotton cover. Our testers found the pillow does not retain excessive heat, so we recommend it for sleepers who run hot. You can machine wash the pillow in cold water on a gentle cycle then tumble dry on a low setting.

Sweet Zzz offers a 50-night return policy, so you can try the pillow at home. If you decide to keep the pillow, it’s also backed by a 1-year warranty. Shipping is free to addresses in the contiguous U.S.

The Boll & Branch Down Chamber Pillow has a luxuriously plush design that offers the best of both worlds when it comes to support and cushioning. You can also choose between three different firmness options to ensure a good match with your sleep position and personal preferences.

The pillow is available in a soft, medium, or firm model, all designed with three chambers. The soft model contains down in all three chambers, resulting in an exceptionally plush feel that compresses deeply. The medium and firm options feature supportive feathers in the core and down in the outer two chambers, offering a more even balance of softness and support. The pillow is machine-washable for easy care.

We found the firm model was best suited for side sleepers, who need a lot of support and loft to keep the head and neck aligned. The medium model felt comfortable for either back or side sleepers, offering just enough firmness to keep the head elevated without cranking it too high. The soft option was most ideal for stomach sleepers, who typically experience neck strain if a pillow is too firm and thick.

Shipping within the contiguous U.S. is free, and you’ll receive a 30-day sleep trial to test out the pillow at home.

The best pillow for any given person largely depends on their preferred sleep position. If you’re a side sleeper, chances are you’ll feel most comfortable with a thick, densely constructed pillow that fills the space between your head and shoulder without compressing too deeply — this promotes even alignment and reduces pressure buildup along the spine. PlushBeds’ Hotel Chamber Down & Feather Pillow checks all of these boxes and earns bonus points for its luxurious, cruelty-free construction.

The pillow’s outer chamber contains pure white duck down with 550 fill power, ensuring plenty of loft and a plush, cloud-like surface for your head and neck. An inner chamber with feathers creates a supportive core and prevents the pillow from sinking too much beneath your weight. These chambers also distribute the fill nicely, so you shouldn’t need to fluff the pillow too often in order to maintain a full shape.

A smooth cotton cambric shell encases the fill. This material glides gently and is ideal for people with sensitive skin. Double-stitched edges with thin piping help the fabric withstand wear and tear. You may wash and dry the pillow in your household machines as long as they provide adequate space. Alternatively, you can opt for dry cleaning if stains or smudges occur. Standard and king sizes are available.

The Hotel Chamber Down & Feather Pillow is fully biodegradable, and a certification from the Responsible Down Standard ensures PlushBeds adheres to the highest standard for ethical and humane animal treatment. Standard ground shipping is free throughout the contiguous U.S. Returns are not permitted at any point after you place your order, but the pillow is covered under a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

The Hotel Collection Feather Pillow from Down & Feather is another pillow with multiple density options to serve different sleep positions. The lowest-density “thinner” pillow also has a thin profile that is conducive to stomach sleeping, the “thin” pillow offers mid-range thickness well-suited to back sleeping, and the “thick” and “thickest” pillows provide plenty of loft for side sleeping.

The fill consists of Hungarian goose feathers, which provide decent support for the head and neck compared to down. The feathers are washed using recycled water and eco-friendly soap, so the pillow should appeal to customers with environmental concerns. Pure Egyptian cotton is used to construct the shell, resulting in a luxuriously crisp and breathable feel. The pillow does not contain any chambers or inner baffles, so the perimeter is held together with double-stitching and cording.

The Feather Pillow is quite affordable, especially compared to pillows that contain down. Shipping is also free for orders of $150 or more within the contiguous U.S. Down & Feather Co. backs the pillow with a 30-night comfort guarantee and a 10-year warranty.