Quick Answer: Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market uses the Grand Bed by Hyatt, a proprietary pillow-top mattress that is not sold at retail. The Grand Bed is paired with a custom down duvet and high-thread-count cotton bedding. Comparable luxury is available at Mattress Miracle in Brantford for Ottawa-area customers seeking the same hotel sleep at home.
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About Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market
Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market is one of Ottawa's most design-forward luxury hotels. Located in the ByWard Market neighbourhood, it occupies a prime position at the intersection of the city's most vibrant nightlife district and its cultural core. The Andaz sits within walking distance of Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, the Rideau Centre, and the lively mix of restaurants, bars, and galleries that make ByWard one of Canada's most active urban districts.
The hotel's design is deliberately local and contemporary. Andaz properties are known for their commitment to local art, custom furniture, and neighbourhood-specific programming -- the antithesis of the generic global chain hotel aesthetic. Guest rooms at Andaz Ottawa feature curated artwork, locally inspired design elements, and a boutique residential feel that sets it apart from larger convention hotels on the Ottawa riverfront.
For guests who care about sleep as much as they care about design, the Andaz delivers on both fronts. Its mattress and bedding programme is Hyatt's Grand Bed, one of the hotel industry's most carefully considered sleep systems.
What Is the Andaz Brand?
Andaz is Hyatt's luxury lifestyle brand, positioned within the World of Hyatt portfolio at the luxury tier alongside Park Hyatt and Alila. The name derives from the Urdu and Hindi word for "personal style," reflecting the brand's design philosophy: every Andaz property should feel like a well-curated private residence rather than a standard hotel room.
Andaz properties are boutique in scale, typically smaller than full-service Marriott or Hilton flagship hotels. They emphasise social spaces, local food and beverage programmes, and guest experiences tied to the specific neighbourhood context. The ByWard Market location is a particularly good fit for the Andaz concept -- a neighbourhood that has its own distinct identity, energy, and cultural character.
At the luxury tier, Hyatt's sleep standards are correspondingly elevated. The Grand Bed programme represents Hyatt's commitment to sleep quality as a core luxury brand differentiator, not an afterthought.
What Mattress Does the Andaz Ottawa Use?
The Andaz Ottawa uses the Grand Bed by Hyatt, which is Hyatt's proprietary sleep programme implemented across its World of Hyatt portfolio. At luxury tier properties like Andaz, the Grand Bed specification is particularly well-appointed. The mattress itself is sourced through Hyatt's supply relationships, which have included partnerships with both Simmons and Sealy depending on the property tier and the contract cycle in place at time of renovation.
The key characteristic at the Andaz tier is a pillow-top or plush Euro-top mattress with a medium-soft to medium comfort profile. Unlike the firmer commercial specifications used at Marriott's midscale brands, the Andaz targets a plush, enveloping luxury feel consistent with the brand's residential design ethos. Guests at Andaz properties frequently describe the mattress as the most comfortable part of a stay that is designed to be comfortable at every touchpoint.
Sleep Science: Noise Exposure in Urban Hotel Rooms
The ByWard Market is one of Ottawa's busiest nightlife areas. Stanchina et al. (2005) demonstrated that exposure to noise during sleep -- including intermittent urban noise -- increases arousal frequency and reduces the proportion of time spent in restorative sleep stages. The study found that white noise intervention significantly reduced noise-related arousals. For guests at the Andaz Ottawa, high-quality window sealing, blackout curtains, and optional white noise machines are meaningful sleep quality variables beyond the mattress itself.
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What Is the Grand Bed by Hyatt?
Hyatt introduced the Grand Bed as a branded sleep programme to compete with Westin's Heavenly Bed and Marriott's Revive Bedding. The Grand Bed system at Andaz properties includes several components:
- A pillow-top or plush Euro-top mattress with a pocketed coil support system and medium-to-soft comfort profile
- A down or down-alternative duvet in a higher fill weight than mid-tier brands -- more substantial warmth without excessive weight
- A pillow menu offering multiple options: down, down-alternative, firm foam, and body pillows available on request
- High-thread-count cotton sheets, typically 300 thread count or higher at the luxury tier
- A quilted mattress pad that adds a secondary comfort layer between the mattress and fitted sheet
- Decorative euro pillow shams that contribute to the design aesthetic while offering functional back support
The Grand Bed is not available for retail purchase. Hyatt does not operate a consumer-facing bedding store in the way Westin does. Guests who want to replicate the Grand Bed at home must source equivalent components independently.
Jacobson et al. (2010) found that new bedding systems with improved support characteristics led to reductions in back pain and stress alongside improvements in sleep quality, consistent with the sleep improvement many guests attribute to the Grand Bed's combination of softness and support.
Sleeping in the ByWard Market: What Affects Your Sleep
The ByWard Market's energy is part of what makes the Andaz Ottawa special. It is also one of the reasons sleep environment management matters more here than at a quieter Ottawa hotel. Several environmental factors affect sleep quality at this location that are worth understanding both for guests and for those trying to recreate a luxury hotel sleep at home:
Urban Noise
Restaurant and bar activity in the ByWard Market extends well past midnight, particularly on weekends. The Andaz's construction includes sound-attenuating windows, but guests on lower floors facing active streets may still notice some noise. White noise machines or the hotel's HVAC system can act as effective masking sounds. Stanchina et al. (2005) confirmed the efficacy of white noise in reducing sleep disruption from intermittent urban noise sources.
Light Pollution
The ByWard Market is well-lit at night from street lighting and signage. Blackout curtains in the Andaz guest rooms are a meaningful feature. The National Sleep Foundation (2023) identifies light intrusion as one of the most disruptive environmental variables for sleep onset, with even minor light exposure affecting melatonin production timing.
Temperature Control
The Andaz Ottawa's individual room temperature controls allow guests to set their preferred sleep temperature. Research consistently shows that a slightly cool room environment -- approximately 18 to 20 degrees Celsius -- produces faster sleep onset and better sleep architecture, a factor Carskadon and Dement (2011) identify as relevant to slow-wave sleep maintenance throughout the night.
Comparable Mattresses at Mattress Miracle
Replicating the Grand Bed by Hyatt at home requires a mattress with a plush-to-medium comfort layer over a pocketed coil support system. The following Mattress Miracle models offer the closest residential match to the Andaz Ottawa sleep experience.
| Model | Size | Coil Count | Comfort Profile | Price (Queen) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restonic Revive Reflections ET | Queen | 1,200 pocketed coils | Plush Euro-top with gel foam | $1,395 | Luxury pillow-top feel, pressure relief, Grand Bed profile |
| Restonic Luxury Silk & Wool | Queen | 884 zoned pocketed coils | Natural silk and wool, zoned comfort | $1,395 | Boutique luxury feel, temperature regulation, natural materials |
| Restonic ComfortCare | Queen | 1,222 pocketed coils | Medium Euro-top | $1,619 | Balanced support and cushioning, strong value |
| Sleep In (Canadian-made) | Queen | Flippable innerspring | Dual-sided comfort | Contact store | Canadian-made longevity, firmness flexibility |
Dorothy, Sleep Specialist, Mattress Miracle: "The Grand Bed at Andaz is a genuinely plush product -- it's softer than what you find at a Courtyard or Hampton Inn, closer to what a traditional luxury hotel aims for. Guests who come in looking to replicate it usually want that 'sinking in' sensation without losing support. The Restonic Revive Reflections ET is the closest match we carry -- the gel Euro-top gives you that initial softness, and the 1,200-coil system underneath keeps you from bottoming out."
Ottawa Customers: Shopping Options
Serving Ottawa and All of Ontario
Mattress Miracle is located in Brantford, Ontario, approximately 4.5 to 5 hours from Ottawa. Ottawa customers who visited the Andaz ByWard Market and want to recreate that sleep at home can shop online at mattressmiracle.ca or call (519) 770-0001 to speak with the team about specific product recommendations.
Whether you're in Ottawa, Hamilton, London, or Brantford, Mattress Miracle can help you find a plush pocketed coil mattress that matches the Grand Bed experience without the proprietary hotel pricing. Delivery across Ontario is available.
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What mattress does the Andaz Ottawa use?
The Andaz Ottawa uses the Grand Bed by Hyatt, a proprietary pillow-top or plush Euro-top mattress sourced through Hyatt's supply partners (typically Simmons or Sealy depending on property tier). The mattress features a pocketed coil support system with a medium-soft comfort profile. It is not available for retail purchase.
What is the Grand Bed by Hyatt?
The Grand Bed by Hyatt is Hyatt's proprietary luxury sleep programme. It includes a pillow-top pocketed coil mattress, a high-fill down or down-alternative duvet, a pillow menu with multiple options, 300+ thread-count cotton sheets, and a quilted mattress pad. At luxury tier properties like Andaz, the specification is elevated above standard Hyatt properties. The Grand Bed is not available for retail purchase in Canada.
Is the Andaz Ottawa good for sleep?
The Andaz Ottawa provides a high-quality sleep environment with the Grand Bed programme and a well-designed room. The ByWard Market location means urban noise and light can be factors; the hotel addresses these with sound-attenuating windows and blackout curtains. Guests seeking maximum quiet may prefer a room facing an interior courtyard rather than a street-facing room above active nightlife.
How do I get Andaz-quality sleep at home in Canada?
Focus on a plush-to-medium pocketed coil mattress, a high-fill down or down-alternative duvet, 300-thread-count cotton sheets, and a quilted mattress pad. For the ByWard Market noise experience, consider a white noise machine and blackout curtains at home. Mattress Miracle in Brantford carries Restonic models that replicate the Grand Bed's comfort profile. Ottawa customers can order online at mattressmiracle.ca or call (519) 770-0001.
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