The Best Hotel Pillows of 2025

If you’re looking for a hotel pillow that combines plushness and support, the Boll & Branch Down Chamber Pillow is a top option. It comes in three firmnesses, soft, medium, and firm, with varying fill densities to achieve the desired feel. The pillow’s chambered design helps to gently cradle the head while maintaining shape.

With a wide range of firmness options, the Boll & Branch Down Chamber Pillow is well suited to most sleepers. The soft option uses entirely down fill in all three chambers for plushness, while the medium and firm options incorporate a down and feather blend core for extra support. An organic cotton shell lets air circulate while preventing quills from poking out.

The Boll & Branch Down Chamber Pillow uses feathers and down certified by the International Down Standard, which verifies that the materials meet set ethical standards. The down is also triple-washed to ensure cleanliness, and the pillow is machine-washable for easy freshening up. This pillow comes with a 30-night trial period.

The Premium Down Alternative Pillow from Quince is proof you don’t need to spend a small fortune on hotel-inspired betting. Plush down alternative fibers and a smooth cotton shell ensure a plush, luxurious feel on par with many of its more expensive competing models.

How Does it Feel?

All versions of the pillow feel invitingly plush thanks to the clustered down alternative microfibers, but they offer varying support based on how densely the fill is packed. The soft/medium design compresses deeply beneath your head and neck, making it ideal for stomach sleepers — this position paired with a thick pillow can lead to aches and pains. If you’re a back sleeper, the medium/firm pillow should provide just the right amount of loft to keep your spine fully aligned. Side sleepers should consider the firm/extra firm, as this pillow compresses very little and should provide adequate cushioning between the head and downward-facing shoulder.

Why We Like it

The pillow sleeps quite cool, as the fill retains minimal heat and the shell is composed of breathable cotton sateen. Moldability is another plus. The fill is plush and squishy, allowing you to reposition the pillow as needed. Since the fill is synthetic, you can wash and dry it in your household machines for quick, easy cleaning — provided your washer is large enough to accommodate it. Animal-conscious sleepers can also rest easy since the fill is vegan and animal-free. In addition to the approachable pricing, Quince backs each order with a generous 365-night sleep trial.

The Brooklinen Down Pillow comes in plush, mid-plush, and firm, and the fill varies depending on the firmness level. All versions contain Canadian white down clusters, but the mid-plush and firm options also include an inner pillow with feathers for extra support. Our testing team appreciated the fluffy down fill, which cushioned and cradled their heads nicely.

How Does it Feel?

Each pillow firmness is designed for specific sleep positions, and our team member’s preferences were closely aligned with each version’s intended use. Our testers preferred the plush for stomach sleeping, especially those between 130 and 230 pounds. The mid-plush model performed well enough for our back sleepers, though those over 230 pounds did not receive sufficient support. Our side sleepers thoroughly enjoyed the firm pillow, giving it top marks across all weight groups. Team members could also lie comfortably on their sides using the mid-plush pillow, making it a good option for combination sleepers.

Why We Like it

The Brooklinen Down Pillow performed well in our tests that affect comfort, including moldability, conforming, shape retention, and temperature neutrality. All of the Brooklinen Down Pillow’s firmness options contain soft and conforming Canadian white down clusters. Brooklinen treats the materials with an antimicrobial additive to help resist mold, mildew, bacteria, and fungi that could otherwise contribute to odors. Each pillow is encased in a cotton sateen shell with double-stitched edges for durability. Brooklinen offers a generous 365-day return policy on the pillow, but a $10 return fee applies.

The Saatva Latex Pillow is a medium soft model that comes in two height options: standard loft and high loft. It uses a pillow-in-pillow design with a cushioning down alternative outer pillow and a buoyant shredded natural latex core.

How Does it Feel?

Our side and back sleepers under 230 pounds gave high marks to both the standard- and high-loft versions of the Saatva Latex Pillow, but it performed especially well for sleepers under 130 pounds in both categories. Those over 230 pounds sunk more deeply into the mattress, so the pillow was not the best match for testers in this category.

Across the board, all of our stomach sleepers found both versions of the Saatva Latex Pillow too lofty, forcing their heads back and putting pressure on their necks. However, they were able to remove the shredded latex core and use just the down alternative outer pillow for comfortable cushioning without excessive lift. Overall, the Saatva Latex Pillow had a buoyant feel thanks to the shredded natural latex core. This contributed to exceptional shape retention but reduced moldability.

Why We Like it

The Saatva Latex Pillow contains an outer down alternative pillow that cushions the surface and a shredded natural latex core to add responsive support underneath. Since either layer can be removed, sleepers enjoy some degree of adjustability. The Saatva Latex Pillow also comes with a removable Fair Trade Certified organic cotton cover that’s machine-washable for easy cleaning. In addition, Saatva offers a 45-day return policy and a one-year limited warranty.

The Parachute Down Side Sleeper Pillow is designed to meet the unique support needs of side sleepers, and our testers agree it’s an exceptional option. The gusseted design helps the pillow hold its shape, while the European white down and the down and feather blend fill couple conforming and support. This soft pillow measures 3.5 inches thick, giving it a medium loft.

How Does it Feel?

We found that the Parachute Down Side Sleeper Pillow is one of the most comfortable options we’ve tested for side sleepers under 230 pounds. Those over 230 pounds also appreciated the combination of plushness and support. While the pillow is intended for side sleepers, our team members found it comfortable for sleeping on their backs as well, making this a good option for combination sleepers. The pillow was too thick for most of our stomach sleepers, but those under 130 pounds didn’t feel like it lifted their heads excessively. Despite its boxy shape, the Parachute Down Side Sleeper Pillow is also highly moldable, and our testing team found it to be an ideal weight.

Why We Like it

The Parachute Down Side Sleeper Pillow has a distinctly boxy design to fill the space between a side sleeper’s head and the bed without throwing off their neck angle. Its fill consists of European white down, including primarily down clusters with a smaller percentage of down and feather fibers. The fill has a medium density for a fluffy yet supportive feel, and it comes from RDS-certified suppliers that meet animal welfare principles. Each pillow is encased in a cotton shell with a smooth sateen weave. A 3.5-inch gusset gives the fill plenty of room to fluff up, and a double-stitched piping seam enhances the durability. The Parachute Down Side Sleeper Pillow is machine-washable, and it comes with a 60-day return policy and a three-year limited warranty.

The Birch Organic Pillow is a medium model that consists of natural materials, including Global Organic Textile Standard-certified organic cotton, organic New Zealand wool, and natural Talalay latex. While the pillow comes in one firmness option and is not adjustable, it is highly moldable to contour to a sleeper’s neck without going flat.

How Does it Feel?

Across sleep positions and body types, all of our testers were able to manipulate the Birch Organic Pillow into a comfortable position that supported their heads and necks well. The lofty, buoyant fill was especially well suited to our side-sleeping team members across all weight groups. Back and stomach sleepers under 230 pounds also enjoyed an exceptional balance of cushioning and support, though those over 230 pounds would have preferred slightly less lift. Our team also appreciated this durable model’s strong all-around performance, including its exceptional temperature regulation, easy moldability, and impressive shape retention.

Why We Like it

The Birch Organic Pillow uses a combination of natural materials. Underneath a GOTS-certified organic cotton cover, a layer of wool cushions the surface while also providing temperature and moisture control. In the center of the pillow, a core of shredded natural Talalay latex further enhances the breathability while adding buoyant yet moldable support. In addition to using GOTS-certified cotton, the cotton in the pillow is also Fair Trade Certified for sustainable sourcing, and the pillow itself holds GREENGUARD Gold and eco-INSTITUT certifications for content and emissions standards. The Birch Organic Pillow comes with a 100-night sleep trial and a one-year limited warranty.