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DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress Review: Expert Tested
A well-constructed mattress with top-tier pressure relief that’s available in hybrid and all-foam models.
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The DreamCloud Premier is the company’s mid-range option, but it performs better than significantly more expensive models on the market. It’s comfortable for a wide range of sleeper types and supportive enough to work for most weight groups. It also sleeps cool, has strong edge support, and prevents motion transfer.
- Excellent pressure relief from layers of gel-infused memory foam
- Dependable edge support thanks to reinforced perimeter coils
- 365-night sleep trial
- May feel too soft for back and stomach sleepers over 230 pounds
- Noticeable off-gassing odor immediately after unboxing
The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid is a 13-inch, multi-layer mattress that builds on the popularity of the original DreamCloud Classic Hybrid.
The base model of the DreamCloud Premier is a hybrid mattress, but it is also offered in a memory foam model. The hybrid includes features like a stretch blend cover quilted with cooling fibers and a comfort system with two different foam layers. It’s also backed by a lifetime warranty and a sleep trial that lasts for a full year.
We brought the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid into our test lab so that the experts on our team could see how it performed for different sleepers and in different performance categories. We cover all those test results and go over how the mattress is built, its pricing, and other details that can help you decide if it’s a good fit for your sleep needs.
SMART MATCHING
Is the DreamCloud Premier Right for You?
Use the filters below to see how well the DreamCloud Premier lines up with your unique needs. We'll also give you a couple other recommendations based on your answers.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the DreamCloud Premier Scored
Motion Isolation7.5/10
The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid offers couples and bed partners a high degree of motion isolation. With two memory foam layers, the mattress compresses only where weight is directly applied, which helps reduce disruptions from movement on the other side of the bed.
We found that motion isolation was slightly better on the all-foam model. The hybrid has a bit of bounce from the coils. That said, couples using either model can expect only the lightest of motion transfer.
As you might expect from a mattress with memory foam, the DreamCloud Premier was effective at keeping vibrations from traveling across the mattress.
Pressure Relief9.0/10
Pressure relief is one of the standout characteristics of the DreamCloud Premier. Its combination of foam layers creates a compelling balance of comfort and support. There’s enough tailored cushioning to enhance spinal alignment, and there’s enough firmness to keep you from feeling like you’re sinking into the mattress.
The pressure relief is almost the same in the two models, but some of our testers felt that the hybrid gave a touch more support thanks to bounce and sturdiness.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: I really appreciated the ability of this mattress to cushion my hips and shoulders without feeling excessively soft. I didn’t feel any pressure buildup and got out of bed without aches and pains.
Temperature Control7.0/10
Temperature control is about average on the DreamCloud Premier. The memory foam layers are infused with gel to decrease heat retention, but there can still be some warmth that collects in the foams. In most cases, it’s not enough to make you overheat, but people who are naturally hot sleepers may not be the best match for this mattress.
Of the two models, the hybrid sleeps cooler because the coils permit considerably more ventilation than the high-density polyfoam in the support core of the all-foam version.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: I can’t say that the DreamCloud Premier slept cool, per se, but I also didn’t wake up in a sweat. For a mattress with two layers of memory foam, that’s a solid level of temperature neutrality.
Edge Support8.0/10
Our testing team raved about the edge support on the hybrid model of the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid. Whether sleeping near the edge or sitting on the bed to tie their shoes, they felt that the mattress was solid and sturdy beneath them.
Much of that edge support comes from the coils, which are reinforced to be stronger around the perimeter. On the all-foam model, there was more compression around the edge of the mattress.
The edges of the hybrid model felt really secure to me, even when sitting on the edge of the bed.
Ease of Movement7.0/10
Our testing team found that ease of movement was roughly average on the DreamCloud Premier. The contouring foams can create a small barrier to movement, but it’s not especially bothersome. If you need to roll over or switch to a different sleeping position, it’s unlikely that you’ll find it difficult.
Movement is a bit easier on the hybrid model because of the responsiveness that comes from the pocketed coils.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: This isn’t the easiest mattress to move on, but I also didn’t find it bothersome when I wanted to turn over or adjust my body’s position.
Durability8.0/10
The 13-inch height and foam-plus-coil construction of the Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid mattress give it better than average durability. Sleepers can expect eight or more years of comfort thanks to its 8-inch individually wrapped coils in the support core, and dense polyfoam layers throughout. The reinforced perimeter also helps the mattress maintain its form over time.
Video
Dreamcloud Premier Video Review
Watch the video below to see how the Dreamcloud Premier performed when put to the test in our lab.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Jeremy Klein
Product Testing Manager · Side sleeper · 160 lbs
Side sleeper · 160 lbs
The DreamCloud Premier lives up to everything we love about luxury mattresses but without the steep price tag. I loved the Premier’s gentle contour and sturdy, supportive feel.
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · Side sleeper · 140 lbs
Side sleeper · 140 lbs
Because I’m a side sleeper, I liked the balanced feel of the DreamCloud Premier. I could feel the foam layers lightly hugging my shoulders and hips, but I never sensed that I was sinking into the bed.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs
Back sleeper · 215 lbs
Like Logan, I really loved how the mattress prevented painful impact around my key pressure points. The sturdiness and light bounce from the coils kept me feeling supported even as the foam contoured to my hips and shoulders.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
The DreamCloud Premier is a great fit for side sleepers, especially those over 130 pounds. The hybrid and all-foam models effectively relieve pressure around the hips and shoulders, which are the key hot spots for side sleepers.
As a result, the mattress enables a consistent and neutral spinal alignment. Some side sleepers under 130 pounds may find this mattress to be on the firmer side, but it still provides them with solid support. People over 230 pounds generally prefer the hybrid model because of the added bounce and edge support from the pocketed coils.
Back Sleepers
Most back sleepers get above-average support from the DreamCloud Premier. The foam layers gently cushion the lumbar spine to relieve pressure. However, the mattress doesn’t sink or sag, allowing back sleepers to maintain a healthy sleep posture.
In our evaluation, the mattress was most effective for back sleepers under 230 pounds. The back sleepers on our testing team expressed a slight preference for the hybrid model and the light springiness that comes from the coils.
Stomach Sleepers
During our testing, most stomach sleepers said that the DreamCloud Premier was good but not the best. In general, the mattress felt too plush and contouring, which some testers said caused their midsection to push too deeply into the foam layers.
The mattress was least supportive for stomach sleepers over 230 pounds. Of the two models, our testers said that the hybrid model did a better job of maintaining a flat and even sleep surface.
Construction
Inside the DreamCloud Premier
Cover
Stretch fabric blend quilted with cooling fibers
Comfort Layer
Memory foam (gel-infused, quilted in Euro-top)Polyfoam
Support Core
Pocketed coils (reinforced perimeter)Polyfoam
Other DreamCloud Beds You Might Like
DreamCloud Classic Hybrid
8.5/108.5/10 · $349 – $1,098
Hybrid · Medium Firm (6)
DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam
8.0/108.0/10 · $299 – $1,298
Foam · Medium Firm (6)
DreamCloud Premier Memory Foam
8.3/108.3/10 · $899 – $1,998
Foam · Medium Firm (6)
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid
8.6/108.6/10 · $1,099 – $2,598
Hybrid · Medium (5)
DreamCloud Luxe Memory Foam
9.2/109.2/10 · $1,199 – $2,598
Foam · Medium Firm (6)
Buying It
Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep trial (30-night requirement)
Lifetime
Warranty
Free
Ground shipping (contiguous U.S.)
$199+
White Glove delivery
Availability
People in all 50 U.S. states can purchase the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid. It is offered directly from DreamCloud on their website. The mattress is also available through Amazon.
Shipping
Shipping is free for customers in the 48 contiguous U.S. states. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii is available at an extra cost.
For most customers, the mattress is delivered within one to two weeks after an order is placed. The mattress is compressed and shrink-wrapped before being placed in a box that is shipped to your door.
There is no assembly required. You simply have to remove the mattress from the box and plastic packaging so that it can decompress. You can use the mattress the same day, but it may take up to three days to regain its normal size.
Additional Services
When buying from DreamCloud directly, you have the option to add White Glove delivery services for an additional $199 charge. Premium delivery includes installation of the DreamCloud Premier and removal of your old mattress. An extra $49 charge is added for each additional item that needs to be removed during the delivery.
Sleep Trial
The DreamCloud Premier has a 365-night sleep trial with a 30-night break in period. This means that after you’ve kept the mattress for 30 nights, you have up to a year to decide whether to keep it.
If you aren’t satisfied with the DreamCloud Premier, you can request a return. DreamCloud will help coordinate the donation of your mattress and then give you a full refund.
Warranty
The DreamCloud Premier is backed by a lifetime limited warranty. Any defects in workmanship or materials are covered, but there’s no coverage for standard wear and tear or accidental damage.
For the first 10 years, the company will give you a new mattress or repair your defective one at no charge. After 10 years, you may be required to pay for shipping as part of your warranty service.
FAQs
Is DreamCloud Premier Hybrid worth it?
Based on our comprehensive testing, the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid is a mid-range mattress model with a moderate price point and an excellent rating. Whether it’s worth it depends on what mattress features are most important to you and your budget. One more point to consider is that it does have an above-average durability score, meaning it should last longer than the average mattress.
What is the difference between DreamCloud Hybrid and DreamCloud Premier?
The DreamCloud Hybrid Premier is the upgraded version of the DreamCloud Hybrid. They’re similar in construction, but the Premier offers slightly higher-quality features, including a plush Euro-top that adds coolness. There’s also an extra inch of height in the Premier model, and it has a higher price point.
How long does a DreamCloud Hybrid mattress last?
According to our scoring system, the DreamCloud Hybrid mattress earned an 8 out of 10 for durability, which means it should last a bit longer than the average mattress. With regular use, there shouldn’t be any major sinkage or wear and tear until after the 8- or 9-year mark.
What are the common complaints about DreamCloud?
In our testing, stomach sleepers and people who weigh more than 230 pounds were the most likely to say that the DreamCloud wasn’t the best fit for them. That’s because the memory foam layers tend to create a “sunken in” feeling for those groups. And although there’s a gel layer that helps with temperature regulation, the nature of foam mattresses is that they still retain some heat, making it less than ideal for hot sleepers.
Brad is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest who holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Western Washington University. As someone who has lived with sleep problems throughout his adult life, Brad is passionate about helping others get the rest they need. He’s professionally tested and reviewed sleep products for nearly a decade.