Linenspa 3 Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Plush, Cooling, Queen Size
by Linenspa
Price Analysis
Product Details
Linenspa 3-inch gel memory foam topper - a softer, cooler bed for about $90
The Linenspa 3-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper is one of the most-reviewed toppers on Amazon, with about 60,000 reviews at 4.4 stars. A queen costs about $90.
What it does
It adds 3 inches of plush, gel-infused memory foam on top of your mattress. Linenspa pitches it for softening a mattress that's too firm, bringing an old mattress back to life, or protecting a newer one. The gel is there to capture and spread heat so the foam doesn't feel as warm as plain memory foam.
There's also a 2-inch version if you want less change in feel. The foam is CertiPUR-US certified and comes with a 3-year limited warranty.
Setting it up
It arrives rolled and compressed. Unroll it on the bed and give it 24 to 48 hours to expand fully. Expect a foam smell for the first day or two, so open a window if you can.
A 3-inch topper adds real height. Check that your fitted sheets have deep enough pockets for the mattress plus 3 inches. Our bamboo bedding guide lists pocket depths for the sheets we recommend.
How cool is it?
Cooler than plain memory foam, not as cool as a fiber mattress pad. Three inches of foam, gel or not, still holds some heat. If you overheat badly and your mattress is already comfortable, a quilted cooling pad is the better buy. Our cooling mattress topper guide explains when to choose each.
Who it's for
- People whose mattress is too firm, especially side sleepers with sore shoulders or hips
- Anyone replacing an old foam topper that slept hot
- Guest beds and older mattresses that need a comfort boost
Who should skip it
People who want a cooler bed but are happy with how soft it is. Also skip it if your mattress sags. A topper can hide a dip for a while, but it won't fix it.
Alternatives
The Best Price Mattress 3-inch ventilated topper is similar foam with ventilation holes for about $59. If you only want a cooler surface, the SLEEP ZONE cooling pad is thinner and washable. For the rest of a cooler bed, see our best comforter for hot sleepers.