There’s a particular kind of mattress you encounter in a really good hotel – the one that makes getting out of bed the next morning feel almost impossible.

That’s exactly how our tester described sleeping on the Emma Original Pro Mattress.

Combining pressure-relieving foams with pocket springs and temperature-regulating technology, this hybrid mattress promises cushioning comfort without sacrificing support – and, after putting it to the test, it made quite the impression.

Our tester says: “When you stay at a fabulous hotel and don’t want to leave cos of the mattress – this is IT!”

Who is the Emma Original Pro best for?

The Emma Original Pro is best for side sleepers and back sleepers who want a medium feel, pressure relief at the shoulders and hips, and a mattress that doesn’t trap heat.

Emma says stomach sleepers, or anyone who prefers a firmer surface, are better served by the Emma Original or Emma Original Lite.

It also suits couples. Emma says ThermoSync® foam adapts to each person individually, so a partner who runs warm and one who runs cool can share a bed without compromise.

Emma Original Pro Mattress: comfort and first impressions

The Emma Original Pro is a 27cm-deep hybrid mattress with a medium firmness, designed to offer gentle cushioning while maintaining plenty of underlying support.

And that balance was one of the first things our tester noticed.

“Very supportive without being hard, weirdly I no longer want more than a minimal pillow and I no longer overheat.”

Rather than simply sinking into the mattress, its different layers are designed to work together to contour around the body while keeping it supported.

Our tester adds: “I love it, oozes quality but not heat, moulds to your shape but not excessively like cheap poor quality double layer memory foam, and returns to original shape soon as weight off.”

The result is that elusive combination many of us are looking for in a mattress – something that feels soft and cosy when you climb into bed, but still offers enough resistance to keep you properly supported throughout the night.

Or, as our tester puts it, it is “firmish, supportive and super comfortable at same time”.

Does the Emma Original Pro keep you cool?

For anyone prone to overheating in bed, the Emma Original Pro has another big selling point.

The mattress uses Emma’s graphite-infused ThermoSync™ foam, which is designed to draw excess heat away from the body.

A breathable Airgocell foam layer also allows air to circulate and helps release humidity.

It’s technology that appears to have made a noticeable difference in real-world use.

“I no longer overheat,” says our tester.

That’s particularly impressive given the enveloping feel of the mattress.

Memory foam can sometimes have a reputation for trapping warmth, but here our tester found she got the body-contouring comfort without feeling cocooned in heat.

In her words, it “oozes quality but not heat”.

Support for couples

Sharing a mattress can reveal its weaknesses pretty quickly – particularly if you have a partner who tends to migrate across the bed during the night.

The Emma Original Pro combines adaptive foam layers with an edge-to-edge spring system split into seven targeted support zones, designed to adapt to different areas of the body from head to foot.

For our tester, one of the most noticeable differences was what happened – or rather, didn’t happen – when sharing the bed.

“Husband no longer rolls to middle of bed – result!”

There was, however, a small adjustment period.

“…though I nearly rolled off the edge as I had been used to a hard edged mattress… ”

It’s worth remembering that changing mattress type can take a little getting used to, particularly if your previous mattress had a very different firmness or construction.

Emma Original Pro Mattress: value for money

With six layers, a 27cm depth and a hybrid construction combining specialist foams and springs, the Original Pro sits above Emma’s standard Original mattress in its current range.

There’s also some reassurance when buying online: Emma currently offers a 200-night home trial, free delivery and returns, and a 10-year guarantee on its mattresses.

But does it justify the investment?

Our tester certainly thinks so.

“Great value for quality sleep and cosiness.”

And ultimately, that may be the biggest compliment you can give a mattress.

Rather than noticing individual layers or clever technology once you’re in bed, you simply notice that you’re more comfortable – and sleeping better.

What’s included and what’s the guarantee?

• Trial: 200 nights at home. If it isn’t right, Emma collects it free and gives a full refund.
• Guarantee: 10-year manufacturer’s warranty covering material defects in the spring core and all foam layers, including ThermoSync®.
• Delivery: Free, usually 2 to 7 working days.
• Fire safety: UKFR certified, meeting UK fire safety standards for domestic use.
• Finance: 0% finance over 3 to 12 months with Splitit (credit card only).

Things to know before you buy

• The mattress is single-sided. Don’t flip it.
• Stomach sleepers and people who want a firm feel should consider the Emma Original or Original Lite.
• A CalmTec cover, treated with Purotex to reduce allergens, is available for sensitive sleepers.
• Check your bed frame dimensions before you order. Mattress sizes are listed on the product page.

Final verdict

The Emma Original Pro Mattress is Good Homes Approved!

For our tester, its biggest successes were its combination of softness and support, its ability to contour without excessive sinking, and the fact that she stayed comfortable without overheating.

The verdict?

“I love it, oozes quality but not heat, moulds to your shape but not excessively like cheaper, poor quality double layer memory foam, and returns to original shape soon as weight off, is firm-ish, supportive and super comfortable at same time – and great price.”

And perhaps the most succinct recommendation of all?

“When you stay at a fabulous hotel and don’t want to leave because of the mattress – this is IT!”

For more information and to purchase, visit Emma Sleep.

Their latest Black Friday sale includes discounts up to 40% off, and shoppers can get their hands on the Emma Original Pro starting at £377.3.