What is the best mattress for bed and breakfast?

Linda asked

21st March 2012

Hi there. I love your site and think it is probably the best I have seen. There is so much on it and very interesting it is too. I am opening a small B & B very soon and need a Superking sized mattress. Firstly, I am concerned to have something that is very comfortable and luxurious. I had thought of going with Vi Spring hotel range but think I would prefer getting a mattress from you and knowing what I am getting. Secondly, I am concerned about budget as I am not 5 star but would like to be one day. I also wonder what your opinion is with regard to how long a b & b mattress should be kept. What would you recommend in your range for my specific needs that meet the fire regs obviously and isn’t enormously expensive but does meet most people’s expectations of a comfortable, luxurious bed?

kind regards. .

1 Answer

Lee Staff

answered 12 years ago

Hi Linda.

Thanks for the compliments.

This means that whatever you pay has to have the ability to return the purchase price in a set number of years. Let’s say for example the mattress you choose is The Artisan Naturals Ziplink Set at £1500. Also as an example, your room rate is £75 per night. If you contribute 10% of the room rate to pay for the next mattress (£7.50) – you will have saved enough over 200 occupied nights to buy a replacement. At 5% of the room rate (£3.75) means it will take 400 occupied nights to save for a replacement. Fire regs in relation to Guest Houses / B and Bs, are not as rigorous/strict as they are in relation to Hotels. Previously they were under the domain of the fire enforcement officer.

Now, it is the proprietor (you) where the buck stops. FIRA in association with the EBFC [Executive of the British Furniture Confederation] has produced an interesting guide which you may find useful Read Here Finally, I am a great believer of using every single possible means of keeping your guest’s bodies away from the mattress. The use of a premium quality protector/mattress enhancer/ topper etc should be costed into your mattress purchase. £150 is not considered expensive and this product can be costed at £1 per occupied night and easily renewed every six months.