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April 21, 2014May 13, 2014

Pillows.com Top Rated Hotel Pillows

As your head sinks softly into the hotel pillow of your dreams, after a relaxing day of vacation you wonder “how I can recapture this glorious sleep at home?” Anybody can bring that luxury slumber into the comfort of their own home since a handful of retailers sell hospitality pillows and bedding featured at the most popular hotels around the world.

At Pillows.com we carry the largest selection of pillows found anywhere, including hotel pillows. In fact, we sell pillows featured at over 50 different hotels and resorts. Our top sellers are hotel pillows due to their quality, durability, and affordability. If you are having trouble deciding which hotel pillow is right for you, look no further! This guide will cover our top 10 best selling hotel pillows. Read on to discover the benefits of each pillow, what kind of support each pillow provides, and what pillow is best for what sleeping position. Now it’s that much easier to transform your bedroom into a luxury hotel suite!

1. Pacific Coast Down Surround Pillow – Featured in Many Marriott Properties

Marriott often features the Pacific Coast Down Surround Pillow in their properties across the United States. This is Pillows.com’s #1 selling pillow because it offers a terrific combination of softness and support that leaves our customers comparing it to “sleeping on a cloud.”

Pillow Filling: Pacific Coast Down Surround Pillows are filled with hyper cleaned duck feather and down. Pacific Coast puts their feather and down fill through a patented cleaning process to eliminate dust mites and allergens from their feather or down. Because of this washing process, Pacific Coast guarantees that their down and feather pillows will not cause an allergic reaction.
Construction: The pillow-in-a-pillow two chamber design of the Pacific Coast Down Surround Pillow allows for both softness and support. The Inner chamber of the pillow is filled with 95% duck feather and 5% down. The outer chamber of the pillow is filled with a minimum of 75% down. The inner chamber takes up 87% of the entire pillow while the outer chamber takes up 13% of the pillow.
Firmness Level: The Pacific Coast Down Surround Pillow offers medium support.
Sleeping position: Many people consider the Pacific Coast Down Surround Pillow ideal for all sleep positions, but we recommend it for back sleepers.
Price: $49.99-$69.99
Why It’s A Top Seller: The pillow in pillow design allows for your head to softly sink in before hitting the supportive inner chamber. This allows for your head to cradle in comfortable down while still being supported by the inner duck feathers.

2. Phoenix Down 75/25 Feather and Down Pillow – Featured in Many Four Seasons Resorts

For years Four Seasons has partnered with Phoenix Down to feature the Phoenix Down 75/25 Feather and Down Pillow in many of their locations. This pillow is a very supportive feather/down pillow since it is filled with a generous amount of feather. The 75% feather fill in the pillow causes the pillow have more loft and a more substantive feel.

Pillow Filling: The Phoenix Down 75/25 Feather and Down Pillow is filled with 75% White Goose Feather and 25% White Goose Down.
Construction: The Phoenix Down 75/25 Feather and Down Pillow is built with a single chamber design allowing for the feathers and down to fully mix. The blend of feathers and down make this pillow a supportive, yet durable and comfortable pillow. The covering is 100% down-proof cotton which allows for a truly luxurious sleep experience.
Firmness Level: The Phoenix Down 75/25 Feather and Down Pillow provides medium plus support.
Sleeping Position: The Phoenix Down 75/25 Feather and Down Pillow is ideal for side sleepers and back sleepers.
Price: $59.99-$79.99
Why it’s a top seller: Four Season Hotels offer their guest more than a luxurious looking room, they offer them a luxurious and comfortable sleep experience with the Phoenix Down 75/25 Feather and Down Pillow. The perfect blend of feather to down present in this pillow allows for more substantive support while not sacrificing the comfortable softness the down brings. The Phoenix Down 75/25 Feather and Down Pillow actually contains significantly more down than most of the popular dual and triple chamber hotel pillows.

3. Pacific Coast Touch of Down Pillow – Featured in Many Hampton Inn Properties and Hilton Hotels

Hampton Inn and Hilton properties both usually carry the Pacific Coast Touch of Down Pillow in their rooms. This pillow has a unique construction that allows it to be more lofty they your typical down/feather pillow. When sleeping on the Pacific Coast Touch of Down Pillow your head will feel cradled in the softness of down while getting a good amount of support to get you the rest you need.

Pillow Filling: Pacific Coast Touch of Down Pillows are filled with duck feather and down cleaned with Pacific Coast’s patented hyper cleaning process which eliminates dust mites and other allergens. For this reason Pacific Coast guarantees that all of their down and feather pillows will not cause an allergic reaction.
Construction: The pillow-in-a-pillow design of the Pacific Coast Touch of Down Pillow is what creates that soft yet supportive feel delivered by all of the dual chamber Pacific Coast hotel pillows. The Inner chamber to be filled with 95% duck feather 5% down while the outer chamber is filled with a minimum of 75% down. The inner chamber takes up 89% of the entire pillow while the outer chamber takes up 11% of the pillow.
Firmness Level: The Pacific Coast Touch of Down Pillow offers medium plus support.
Sleeping Position: The Pacific Coast Touch of Down Pillow is great for side and back sleepers.
Price: $49.99-$69.99
Why it’s a top seller: The pillow in pillow design of the Pacific Coast Touch of Down Pillow allows for your head to sink in softness before hitting the supportive inner chamber. This allows your head to cradle in comfortable down while still being supported by the inner duck feathers.

4. Pillowtex Triple Core White Duck Down/Feather Pillow – Featured in Many Boutique Hotels

Smaller boutique hotels take the time to find the finest down/feather pillows to be featured in their rooms. The Pillowtex Triple Core Pillow has a unique three compartment construction that allows this generously filled pillow to loft and provide the proper support that weary travelers need. The Pillowtex Triple Core Pillow delivers great value for a hotel pillow at a starting price of $29.95.

Pillow Filling: The Pillowtex Triple Core Pillow is filled with three inner chambers of luxurious white duck down and feathers. The inner chamber is comprised of 95% feather/5% duck down while the two outer chambers contain 75% feather/25% down.

Construction: The Triple Core Pillow consists of three chambers. The inner chamber consists of a higher proportion of feathers, which allows the pillow to be supportive. The two outer chambers are filled with more down feather than the inner so that the sleeper’s head is delicately cradled in softness. This three chamber construction also ensures that the fill remains consistently placed within the pillow allowing for even support all night long.

Firmness Level: The Pillowtex Triple Core Down/Feather Pillow is rated medium plus to firm. This is one of the firmest multiple chamber hotel pillows and offers a fantastic sleep experience. However, the sleeper looking for the firmest of pillows should really look to a pillow filled with memory foam or synthetic fill.

Sleeping Position: The Triple Core Pillow is ideal for back or side sleepers.

Price: $29.95-$39.95

Why it’s a top seller: The Pillowtex Triple Core is a top seller since it offers everything you would ever want from a down/feather pillow – support and softness. The inner chamber gives your head support, while the outer chambers allow your head to rest comfortably. And, it is our best value down/feather chambered hotel pillow.

5. Pacific Coast Tria Pillow – Featured in Many Ritz-Carlton Resorts

Ritz-Carlton is known to provide their guests the Pacific Coast Tria Pillow. This pillow is filled with a greater amount of luxurious down then other Pacific Coast chambered hotel pillows. As such the Pacific Coast Tria Pillow delivers a softer feel when compared to the Pacific Coast Down Surround Pillow featured in many Marriott Hotels. Yet, the three chambers in this pillow means that there is still solid support emanating from the core of the pillow. The Pacific Coast Tria Feather and Down Pillow featured in Ritz-Carlton properties offers an amazing sleep experience that is truly luxurious.

Pillow Filling: Pacific Coast Tria Pillows are filled with duck feather and down that has undergone Pacific Coast’s patented hyper cleaning process. This process ensures that the Pacific Coast Tria Pillow will not cause an allergic reaction.
Construction: The Tria Pillow is built with a pillow-in-a-pillow design. The inner chamber is filled with 95% duck feather and 5% down. The outer chamber is filled with a minimum of 75% down. The inner chamber takes up 83% of the entire pillow while the outer chamber takes up 17% of the pillow.
Firmness Level: Pacific Coast Tria Pillows offer a medium level of support. This is the softest of Pacific Coast’s feather and down chambered hotel pillows.
Sleeping Position: The Pacific Coast Tria Pillow is Ideal for back sleepers. Some stomach sleepers may also enjoy this pillow. This is probably the best pillow for stomach sleepers looking for a chambered hotel pillow.
Price: $59.99-$94.99
Why it’s a top seller: Ritz-Carlton is known for luxurious and elegant rooms that offer more than a luxurious look. They offer a restful night of sleep to all of their guests by placing the Pacific Coast Tria Pillow on their beds. The Tria offers a luxurious down feel while maintaining a support level that won’t leave you with neck pain.

6. Pillowtex Hotel Feather and Down Pillows – Featured in Many Independent Properties

Independent hotels sometimes do not have the luxury to invest in pillows like other big hotel chains. However, Pillowtex Hotel Feather and Down Pillows are affordable pillows that do not skimp on quality. As such, Pillowtex Hotel Feather and Down Pillows have become very popular in many independent hotels. Moreover, the Pillowtex Hotel Feather and Down Pillow is a top selling hotel pillow on Amazon.com. Lastly, the Pillowtex Hotel Feather and Down Pillow delivers great value to the consumer as you can get two pillows for the price of a typical hotel pillow.

Pillow Filling: The Pillowtex Hotel Feather and Down Pillows contains 98% white duck feathers and 2% white duck down.

Construction: This pillow has a single chamber with a 100% down-proof cotton cover with a 230 thread count.

Firmness Level: This pillow is classified as firm for a down and feather pillow.

Price: $39.99-$49.99 per set

Sleeping Position: The Pillowtex Hotel Down and Feather is ideal for back and side sleepers.

Why it’s a top seller: The Pillowtex Hotel Down and Feather Pillow is a top seller due to its affordability and comfort.

7. Hyatt Hotels are known to feature the Pacific Coast Double Down Surround Pillows

Hyatt Hotels are known to feature Pacific Coast Double Down Surround Pillows. This pillow has more room in its outer chamber for more luxurious down. This allows the Pacific Coast Double Down Surround Pillow to deliver a softer feel while maintaining an ideal support level.

Pillow Filling: Pacific Coast Double Down Surround Pillows are filled with Hyperclean duck feather and down. Pacific Coast puts their feather and down through extensive washing to ensure dust mites and other allergens are eliminated from the feather or down fill.

Construction: The pillow-in-a-pillow design of the Pacific Coast Double Down Surround Pillow allows for this pillow to deliver softness and support. The inner chamber of the pillow is filled with 95% duck feather and 5% duck down. The outer chamber is filled with a minimum of 75% down. The inner chamber takes up 75% of the entire pillow while the outer chamber takes up 25% of the pillow. This leaves more room in the outer chamber for down which allows the pillow to deliver more softness than Pacific Coast’s other hotel pillows.

Firmness Level: This pillow is considered to deliver a soft to medium support level.

Sleeping Position: Ideal for stomach and back sleepers

Price: $59.99-$94.99

Why it’s a top seller: The Pacific Coast Double Down Surround Pillow offers the pillow-in-a-pillow design commonly found in Pacific Coast hotel pillows, but the outer chamber is larger allowing for more down fill to be present and a softer feel.

8. Down Lite 50% White Goose Down/50% White Goose Feather Pillow – Featured at Many Westin Hotels

Westin features the Down Lite 50% White Goose Down/50% White Goose Feather Pillows in many of their hotel rooms. This down/feather pillow is part of the Westin Heavenly Collection, which is loved by many Westin guests. This pillow is great for those looking for a soft yet lofty pillow to recreate your bedroom into an oasis.

Pillow Filling: The Down Lite 50% Down/50% Feather Pillow is made with premium white goose down and feather.

Construction: This pillow is a single chamber pillow with 230 thread count covering. The equal combination of down and feathers allows for a luxurious and comfortable sleep.

Firmness Level: The Down Lite 50% Down/50% Feather Pillow delivers medium support and a significant amount of loft.

Sleeping Position: This pillow is ideal for side and back sleepers. Stomach sleepers who want a little more elevation or like to scrunch up their pillow will likely also love this pillow.

Price: $99.99-$139.99

Why it’s a top seller: This pillow is a top seller due to it’s ample filling of premium white goose down and feather that allows the head to sink comfortably into this well made pillow. This pillow is simply heavenly.

9. Encompass Group 50% Down/50% Feather Pillow – Featured in Many Sheraton Hotels

Sheraton is known to feature Encompass Group 50% Down/50% Feather Pillows in many of their hotel rooms. This equal combination of down and feather will satisfy any traveler who craves comfort and support from a hotel pillow. This 50/50 down and feather pillow is also featured at a variety of Starwood Properties. Starwood is the larger ownership group that owns Sheraton Hotels.

Pillow Filling: The Encompass Group 50% Down/50% Feather Pillow is filled with an equal proportion of luxurious down and feather.

Construction: This is a single chamber design pillow has a durable 100% cotton cover that has a double needle sewn edge.

Firmness Level: The Encompass Group 50% Down/50% Feather Pillow offers soft to medium support.

Sleeping position: This pillow is ideal for stomach and side sleepers as it offers less support than the other hotel pillows featured here. The pillow has a great deal of loft and is truly luxurious with the amount of down present in the blend of fill.

Price: $79.99-$99.99

Why it’s a top seller: The Encompass Group 50% Down/50% Feather Pillow is a top seller due to its luxurious equal proportion of down and feather. Guests worldwide have enjoyed this pillow for years in many Sheraton Hotels. This is a tried and tested traditional pillow.

10. Restful Nights Polyester Fiber Pillows – Featured in Many Holiday Inn Express Hotels

Holiday Inn Properties including those carrying the Holiday Inn Express brand are known to feature Restful Night Synthetic Fill Pillows. These pillows come in two different support levels so the weary traveler can choose the pillow that best meets their needs. The medium support version is great for back sleepers because it provides enough support for your head while maintaining a comfortable and lofty feel. The firm support is great for side sleepers looking to keep in their neck aligned with their spine to keep from getting pesky neck aches.

Pillow Filling: The Restful Nights Medium and Firm Holiday Inn Pillows are filled with 100% polyester fiber. These particular pillows come in either medium or firm support that allow for them to accommodate a variety of different sleep positions.

Construction: The Restful Nights Synthetic Fill Pillows are made with a single chamber design filled with 100% polyester fiber to ensure maximum comfort and support. These pillows are branded with the Holiday Inn Logo and also include a free pillow protector with every pillow.

Firmness Level: These pillows come in a medium and firm version.

Sleeping position: The medium support version of the Restful Nights Synthetic Fill Pillow is ideal for side sleepers while the firm support version of the pillow is ideal for back sleepers.

Price: $39.95

Why it’s a top seller: Holiday Inn Properties like to give a variety of choices to their guests and they take this philosophy to their beds by offering two choices of pillows. This gives Holiday Inn guests options for either a medium pillow for those who love to sleep on their back or a firm pillow for those who are side sleepers. The 100% polyester fill pillows do not lose their shape and loft as quickly as others and maintain a comfortable feel.

Blog Authors:

Jesse Sanchez, Lead Bedding Expert

Chelsea Duckham, Director of Marketing

Craig Clark- Owner

April 18, 2014May 13, 2014

Spring has Sprung! Bedding Guide for Spring Time

Spring has sprung and summer is not far behind! Warmer weather is upon us and what better way to celebrate than by refreshing your bedding? It’s time to start packing away those heavy down comforters and switch to something that is sure to keep you cool at night. Your options are endless and at times overwhelming, which is why we have listed five easy ways to guide you through this transition.

Let’s start with pillows! Not many would think that a pillow can mean the difference between staying cool at night and waking up every so often to kick off the blankets. When we sleep we generate a lot of heat and it can be difficult to find a happy balance that allows us to reach maximum comfort. With a plethora of options at your disposal I have chosen the Technogels ® Classic Pillow that comes with a cooling layer. This layer will actually adjust to changing body temperatures to keep you cool and comfortable night after night, ensuring a great night’s sleep.

When we think of winter in regards to bedding a few words spring to mind but none more important than comfort. One of my favorite things about those colder months is climbing into bed and feeling enveloped by what feels like a warm fluffy cloud that just so happens to actually be my duvet cover. Every spring there is a little tinge of sadness when packing up my winter bedding but who says you can’t be just as comfortable in the spring as you were during winter? When looking for a spring comforter you want to pick out something that is light weight to ensure a cool body temperature throughout the night. A great alternative to a heavy down duvet is The Pacific Coast ® Satin Trim Down Blanket. Compared to that of a duvet, the down blanket has a lesser down content which makes it lighter-weight making it perfect for the warmer temperatures of spring.

Once you’ve purchased your duvet blanket, one might wonder “how in the world do I keep this thing clean?” Duvet covers are often a forgotten novelty but there is no better way to protect your duvet blanket than by investing in a cover. A cover protects your comforter from dirt, liquid spills and for those of us with fur-babies, all the beautiful messes that our four legged friends inevitably create. One of our most popular brands 1888 Mills ® provides a beautiful selection of duvet covers that are available in a variety of colors. For those looking for a crisper, clean look 1888 Mills ® Magnificence Woven Stripe Duvet Cover is the choice for you! For those looking for something bold and colorful I would recommend the Amala Duvet Cover by Designers Guild ®. The duvet cover is beautiful and colorful but still maintains a respectable amount of elegance that will make any room all the more gorgeous.

Now onto accessories! After the arduous task of finding all the larger items for your bedroom, it’s time to start thinking about the smaller items that can really bring a room together. A nice duvet blanket is light and everything you want a spring blanket to be but for those who, like me, just like to lounge in bed and read a book, a blanket is sometimes just too much. Throws are a great alternative to a blanket and when you find the right one can be both chic and comfortable. For spring I would recommend the Thom Filicia ® Surf Blue Acrylic Throw. Not only does it come in the prettiest of blues but the blanket is also exceptionally soft while still remaining light and perfect for those breezy spring nights.

Lastly, decorative pillows! Some might regard decorative pillows as impractical seeing as the majority of us don’t actually use them for sleeping. However we know better and while these pillows are an added expense, sometimes they are just the thing that can pull a room together. Think of decorative pillows in terms of an outfit. It isn’t the clothing that can bring an outfit together but the accessories such as a bold statement necklace. Decorative pillows are the statement necklace of the bedding world. From funky patterns to flowery prints, there are an abundance of options! Designer Guild ® offers a variety of lovely and quite frankly, stunning patterns that are perfect for spring and are sure to add some life to your bedroom.

The main thing to remember during this perennial process is to have fun and be creative. While your bedroom should be an oasis of comfort, it should also represent who you are. What better way to ensure both than by starting with a few simple swaps that will prepare you for the upcoming warmer seasons and brighten up your bedroom!

Blog Author: Diana D.| Bedding Expert

April 11, 2014May 13, 2014

10 Tips for Stress Relief

Are you stressed? You are not alone! April is Stress Awareness Month, and this is a great opportunity to look at some of the ways stress can affect us, and work to change them. The Pillows.com team would like to offer 10 simple strategies for minimizing the impact stress has on your daily life. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the many stresses life may bring, these 10 tips may help bring some relief for this all-too-common affliction.

1) Enjoy the Little Things

One of the most common manifestations of stress is feeling the combined pressures of different parts of life, whether they are associated with work, school, family or friends. Often these situations will make it hard to notice the small, happy things that enrich our lives and put things in perspective. When something small makes you smile, even it is just a very small thing, try reminding yourself of how important this type of thing really is, and savor the moment.

2) Look at the Big Picture

In the same way that little things can make you smile, life’s little challenges can sometimes have an oversized impact on your state of mind. Give yourself a foundation for dealing with these challenges by playing the long game and remembering how they fit into your long-term goals. Think back to a time when you faced different challenges that you were able to overcome, and remind yourself that you have what it takes this time as well.

3) Do What You Love

Is there an activity you really enjoy, but feel you never have time to do? Consider the feeling you have whenever you are able to do it, and the impact that can have on the rest of your life. If there is any way you can prioritize your schedule to work a little bit of this activity into your routine, make it happen! Even if it is difficult to find the time and / or energy, you may find that whenever you manage to do it, you will end up feel refreshed and more ready to face life’s challenges.

4) Ask For What You Need

Stressful situations can often make it difficult to reach out for help when you need it most. However, just the act asking can immediately bring some relief, since you no longer have to bear the entire load on your own shoulders. When you show others that you’re willing to ask for help when you need it, they are also more likely to come to you for support, which will allow you to return the favor. In short, remember that you’re not alone, and neither is anyone else.

5) Take a Moment to Breathe

Our breath is what gives us life, and concentrating on even just one breath immediately reminds us of that fact. When facing a stressful situation, taking a moment to take a few slow, deep breaths can have an enormous impact on how we are able to manage our feelings. Doing this during a moment of calm can also help increase the flow of oxygen to the brain and helps us organize our thoughts and reflect on them.

6) Express Yourself

One way to manage stress is to write about it. Sometimes something as simple as putting your thoughts down on paper can help you come up with ways of dealing with stressful situations. Some people may find it helpful to express their thoughts in other ways, such as by drawing a picture or writing a song. Whatever way you choose to express yourself, remember that it is entirely your own, so you will almost always learn something about yourself in the process.

7) Change Your Routine

Stress can happen anywhere and anytime, but often it can be a direct result of our own patterns of behavior. Think of ways you could make small changes in your routine, and pay attention to whether any of these changes seem to have a positive impact on your state of mind. Don’t be afraid to try something new! Whether it provides stress relief or not, a change in routine will help you to stay alert and ready for anything.

8) Eat Well

The simplest way to have a nutritious diet is by preparing your own meals whenever possible. The more fresh produce you incorporate into your meals, the better. Try cooking large portions of healthy entrees that will yield plenty of tasty leftovers. Use moderation when it comes to sweets and packaged, processed foods. Finally, drink plenty of water throughout the day! As you become more accustomed to a healthy diet, it will get easier to maintain the habit, and your body will thank you.

9) Move Your Body

Numerous studies have shown a clear connection between regular exercise and mental health. Keeping active, whether by walking, biking, yoga, or otherwise, will encourage your body to produce natural enzymes that are associated with positive feelings. Furthermore, getting your body moving during the day will help things go smoothly when the time comes to rest. That brings us to the final tip for stress relief:

10) Sleep Well

This is obviously our area of expertise! Getting a good night’s sleep is invaluable for managing stress, as well as for overall well-being. Engineer your sleep environment (bedroom) with a focus on comfort and peacefulness. The ideal environment is different for everyone, but when it comes to finding the ideal bedding for you, you know who to call! Here’s wishing you a stress-free day and night from all of us at Pillows.com.

Blog Author: Kenneth, Bedding Expert