Memory foam mattresses

I have a pocket sprung mattress with built in 3" memory foam top. When it was new it did feel as though I was trying to 'roll uphill' if I wanted to turn over. But it settled in after a few months, with regular rotating, and it is very comfortable. I have had it now for 10 years and it has kept its shape, no dents or humps, and no 'soft spots'.

I never find it too hot, except perhaps in the summer. But the comfort outweighs the heat - I just have a window open and a fan going all night.

DH and I bought a pocket Spring mattress with memory foam top a few years ago. Brilliant, no more rolling together and foam topper is SO comfy. We turn it from time to time and it's been fine. We were relieved as it was not cheap.
When we go away, we always ask to have a duvet on top of mattress under bottom sheet which helps with arthritic joints esp since hip replacement.

Just to Micheal's excellent comments. We have a firm mattress pus a 50mm topper. This gives us a level surface to support our backs, but the topper eases the pressure on hips etc.

Just to add to the pros and cons - my memory foam mattress topper is beautifully enclosed in a washable zipped cover and then extends down to fit over the original mattress. I wash this a couple of times a year but to get it off and on is very much a two handed job and it's still very difficult to do as it's an extremely snug fit which makes you think it's shrunk.

It really depends on your personal preferences - to you get up a lot at night? Then probably foam won't be the best solution, as it makes you sink in. Do you like it in medium firmness? Then latex with foam topper will do. Are you a stomach sleeper? Then firmer is better. In a nutshell - try to sleep on foam at least once, as people's reviews tend to be versatile (in generally, most do like foam memory mattress, but it has its own specifications). Maybe a latex with a foam topper?
I think that a foam topper might be a great solution for those who don't generally like memory foam mattresses for whatever reason. Toppers are good because they can be replaced, removed, they provide a different feel to the mattress. Also, if the mattress is too firm, a soft natural topper (from natural fur, for example) can make a huge difference. It's not just a workaround solution, in my opinion, it's also a quality item to add to your bed (and think if you have guests, for instance, who hate firm mattresses, this could also be a solution).
At the time, long time ago when I was going through my vast mattress research, I used whymattress website which provides not only major mattresses and topper categories, but also special subcategories such as: what type of sleeper you are (side sleeper or stomach sleeper, for example), what mattress is recommended for highly weighted people (yes, I hate that subject, but there is no escape from that, we must consider our weight), and other different parameters. For stomach sleepers, for examples, a firm topper could solve the problem of mattress being too soft, as it is generally recommended a firmer mattress for stomach sleepers. So, here it is, hope the link won't be banned, it's really useful whymattress.com/

Have only used one on holiday but it was extremely hot and once on the mattress it was like wallowing in mud and really hard to turn over on it.

We are spending the weekend (two nights) babysitting in DD1's house and she has a Tempur memory foam mattress. Afraid I have no idea of which one of their range it is but we found it very comfortable*. Our normal mattress is a no-turn pocket sprung, which is also good but if I were changing again I would give memory foam good consideration.

*Unfortunately the Tempur mattress seems no better at stopping small people from leaping around at 6.15am!

We added a 50mm memory foam topper to our pocket sprung mattress when I was suffering from bursitis on my hip. Wouldn't be without it now. We even bought a 25mm one to take when we travel.

We've had a memory foam mattress for some years, and I can't wait to change it. It's so heavy to lift when putting a clean sheet on, and is certainly no more comfortable than our "ordinary" mattress.

I had listened to family and friends being mostly negative about them, too hot, too clingy, too lumpy,however suffering acute back pain (33 years as a nurse) I thought I would try one and I personally am in the yes camp. I love the feeling of comfort it gives and the best bit I can get out of bed with no twinging back!!!!!

I have a memory foam topper which is a perfect compromise. I sleep on a pure memory mattress at my daughters and don't like that as there is no 'bounce'. I must admit it's a bit too warm in the summer but apart from that, it is soooooo comfy! I've tried the memory foam pillows but hated them - only feather for me!

Yes flakesofjam that's what we've got and that is the problem.Weve always had a very comfortable night there.Pehaps it's not the same one,ours was top of the range.Cant imagine Premier Inns having to run in their mattresses,can't imagine visitors putting up with a hump down the middle!
Query aftercare when you buy it,We are sleeping in the spare room at the moment.

I bought a cheapo foam mattress from Argos for my spare bedroom, and it is the most comfortable thing ever. It's light, cool and surprisingly firm. I have had so much less pain from my arthritis, and have decided to use it on my bed instead of my usual mattress . Previously I was using a spring mattress with a memory foam topper, which I found a bit hot and as others have said, rather difficult to move on.
I suppose we're all different, but for £120 I am very pleased with my present bedding!

We have memory pillows.

Don't like them at all and have developed a pain in the neck (and no it's not DH).

We have tried them but agree re sinking into them & the heat they seem to generate.
Currently saving up for the kind of bed they use in Premier Inns. Has anyone got one ?

We have 3 Coolmax memory foam toppers. They are on top of sprung mattresses. Very comfortable. The Coolmax covers keep them cool. I turn them head to foot about once a month. The slight smell went in half a day before I put them on the beds. In contrast, I have slept on a memory foam mattress at my daughter's and do not like it at all as my body seems to sink into it and it feels uncomfortable.

We have just bought a mattress, not memory foam, from Dreams. They have a "Comfort Exchange" which allows you, before 40 nights have lapsed from delivery of the mattress, to get a replacement if you don't find it comfortable. We went for the TheraPur Tranquility mattress and definitely won't be sending it back. Perhaps other bed companies do the same.

We bought a Silent Night memory foam mattress and love it. No more rolling together in the night and no disturbance no matter how often either of us gets up in the night. We have a cotton quilted mattress cover on top so rotating isn't a problem and means we aren't too hot. We turn the covers back every morning to air the bed and it soon warms up at night.

Victoria08 I was advised not use my mattress and also my topper for several days because of the chemical smell. Luckily I was able to put the mattress in another room because the smell was too much when it was on the landing.

I think to start with I will try a mattress topper, then if too hot I will look for something else. Thank you for replying, your comments have been very helpfull.

For those who find turning in bed difficult you can buy sheets that are half satin (so that you can slide) and half cotton (at the bottom to grip your feet/legs) which are used by professionals eg in nursing homes and for people with arthritis or parkinsons etc, or you can buy a thing called a snozzle which is like a pillowcase but open both ends, that is slippery to put under your bum - i bought one for my sister and she takes it whenever she goes to stay with people as well as at home, she can't turn over without it. Probably wearing silk or satin nightwear with a silk or satin bottom sheet would do the job too.

Not for me. Although I am a cold person I found it hot and sweaty - better to get a mattress topper I think.

We have a built-in foam topper on a conventional mattress. It's like sleeping on cotton wool, heavenly for aching joints. Cosy at this time of year but it maybe too hot for warm weather. A mattress topper would be best option as it could be removed if it proved too warm to sleep well.
This mattress has given us the best nights sleep ever but we haven't used it in warm or hot weather yet.

I. Bought a memory foam mattress topper few months ago.
Unfortunately, it gave of a strong chemical smell when I unwrapped it.
I persevered as the instruction leaflet stated that the smell would disappear in time. It has almost gone, but not quite.

One of the drawbacks I find is the fact that the sheets keep slipping of and won't stay in place.

The topper itself is comfortable and I don't find it too hot at present. Might be different come the summer.

Has anyone had that chemical smell from a new mattress topper. Would be very interested to know.

I have a memory foam topper covered with a natura lwool filled mattress cover I have found this to be very comfortable, I have inflammatory arthritis and was having problems with hips, shoulders and knees aching in bed, much easier to sleep now.