Quick Answer: Holiday Inn Hamilton uses Beautyrest mattresses by Simmons, supplied through IHG's (InterContinental Hotels Group) commercial bedding program. The mattress is a medium-firm innerspring or hybrid with pocketed coil construction. Comparable options are available at Mattress Miracle in Brantford, about 35 minutes from Hamilton on Highway 403.
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Holiday Inn is one of the most recognised hotel brands in the world. Whether you stayed in Hamilton for work, family, or a stopover on a longer drive, the bed at Holiday Inn is part of a carefully managed bedding program that IHG has refined over decades.
If you woke up feeling good and want to understand why, or if you want to bring that sleep home with you, here's what you need to know.
What Mattress Does Holiday Inn Use?
Holiday Inn properties under IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) use Beautyrest mattresses manufactured by Simmons Bedding Company. IHG has maintained a commercial supply relationship with Simmons that covers its major brands including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Crowne Plaza.
The commercial Beautyrest used at Holiday Inn is a medium-firm pocketed coil mattress. Pocketed coils, also called individually wrapped springs, are the signature technology of the Beautyrest brand , each coil operates independently, providing localised support and reducing motion transfer between sleeping partners.
Why IHG Chooses Beautyrest
IHG's commercial bedding decisions are driven by guest satisfaction scores, durability under high rotation, and ease of maintenance. Pocketed coil mattresses score well on all three. They handle different body weights without creating deep impression patterns over time, they maintain their shape through frequent use, and they're available in commercial grades that meet IHG's sanitation requirements. The Beautyrest Hospitality line is purpose-built for this use case.
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IHG's Bedding Program
IHG launched a standardised bedding initiative across its brands to improve consistency across properties. Under this program, Holiday Inn properties use a standardised mattress, mattress pad, pillow configuration, and linen specification.
The result is that when you stay at a Holiday Inn in Hamilton, you should have essentially the same sleeping setup as at a Holiday Inn in Toronto, Ottawa, or Montreal. That consistency is deliberate , it's part of how IHG manages the guest experience at scale.
The mattress itself is paired with a quilted mattress pad that adds surface softness and a layer of moisture protection. The full bedding ensemble, not just the mattress, is what most guests respond to when they say they slept well.
Dorothy, Sleep Specialist: "IHG and Simmons have had a good partnership for a long time. The commercial Beautyrest is a solid pocketed coil mattress , it doesn't do anything exotic, but it does the basics very well. Good support, reasonable motion isolation, durable construction. That's what most people actually need."
The Holiday Inn Sleep Experience
Holiday Inn targets the mid-scale traveller: business trips, family travel, sports teams, and convention attendees. The bed needs to work for everyone from a teenager to a retired couple. Medium-firm with pocketed coils is the industry answer to that requirement.
Research published in Sleep Health (Radwan et al., 2015) found that medium-firm mattresses were associated with significantly better sleep quality, lower back pain, and improved spinal alignment compared to very soft or very firm alternatives across a diverse test group. This finding aligns with why hotel chains consistently specify medium-firm profiles regardless of brand.
The Holiday Inn Express sub-brand uses a slightly lighter bedding spec (the "Express Start" program), but standard Holiday Inn properties use the full commercial Beautyrest setup.
How to Recreate It at Home
The key elements of the Holiday Inn sleep setup:
- Pocketed coil or hybrid mattress , The Beautyrest pocketed coil technology is what distinguishes this setup from a standard budget hotel bed. Look for individually wrapped springs, not open Bonnell coils.
- Medium-firm firmness , Not extra-firm, not plush. Medium-firm handles back, side, and combination sleeping positions well.
- Thin quilted mattress pad , Hotels use a quilted pad, not a thick topper. A pad (not a 2" foam topper) replicates the hotel surface feel more accurately.
- Cool room temperature , Hotels typically run between 18-20°C. Most people sleep better in a cool room, regardless of mattress type.
The Pillow Setup Matters Too
Holiday Inn typically provides four pillows per bed , two medium-firm and two soft. Many people who think they love the hotel mattress are actually responding partly to having the right pillow combination for how they sleep. If you're a side sleeper using a thin pillow at home, that might be what's holding back your sleep quality, not the mattress.
Options at Mattress Miracle
We're on West Street in Brantford, 35 minutes from Hamilton on Highway 403. We carry Restonic and Sleep In mattresses , both good-quality Canadian products that compare well to the commercial Beautyrest in profile and construction.
Hotel-Style Innerspring Options
| Model | Queen Price | Coils | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restonic ComfortCare | $1,619 | 1,222 | Medium-firm innerspring |
| Restonic Revive Reflections ET | $1,395 | 1,200 | Dual-sided, flippable |
| Sleep In (Canadian-made) | Available in store | Ask in store | Flippable, mid-range |
Talia, Showroom Specialist: "When Holiday Inn guests come in, they're often surprised that the Restonic ComfortCare is at a comparable price to what the hotel pays for the commercial Beautyrest. Good innerspring doesn't have to cost three thousand dollars. The ComfortCare at $1,619 queen is a well-built bed."
Serving Hamilton Guests Since 1997
Mattress Miracle has been at 441 1/2 West Street in Brantford since 1997. We see customers regularly from Hamilton, Ancaster, Burlington, and Stoney Creek. If you're making the trip from Hamilton, call Brad at (519) 770-0001 to confirm availability before you come.
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Call 519-770-0001Frequently Asked Questions
What mattress brand does Holiday Inn use in Canada?
Holiday Inn properties in Canada use Beautyrest mattresses by Simmons through IHG's commercial bedding program. The specification applies across IHG brands including Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, though Holiday Inn Express may use a lighter version of the program.
Can I buy the Holiday Inn mattress at a store?
The commercial Beautyrest used at Holiday Inn is not sold at retail. The Simmons consumer line (Beautyrest Black, Silver, Platinum) uses comparable technology. Independent retailers like Mattress Miracle also carry innerspring options with similar medium-firm profiles at competitive prices.
What is the difference between Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express mattresses?
Standard Holiday Inn properties use the full commercial Beautyrest setup under IHG's bedding program. Holiday Inn Express operates under a lighter specification. If you found the standard Holiday Inn bed particularly comfortable, Express properties may not replicate that exactly.
Is the Holiday Inn mattress foam or spring?
The commercial Beautyrest at Holiday Inn is a pocketed coil (spring) mattress, not foam. It has foam comfort layers on top of the coil system, but the primary support is from individually wrapped springs. If you're looking to match the feel, an innerspring or hybrid mattress will be closer than a pure foam bed.
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