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Sleep Tight With the 10 Most Luxurious Pillows

When it comes to sleep, I don’t mess around.

Headshot of Meg DonohueBy Meg Donohue
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People tend to take most things in life way too seriously. But sleep? Sleep is sacred. It ought to be taken seriously. But simply saying sleep is important and treating the ritual of sleep like it’s important are two very different things. It’d be like saying Thanksgiving is your favorite holiday but paying no attention to the food. If you want to improve your sleep, you need to improve your sleep environment. That means your mattress, skincare routine, and pajamas all matter. Don’t roll your eyes at me—it’s true! Down to the details, honor your sleep and your sleep will honor you. (Ok, now you can roll your eyes.) Invest in silk sheets, set your phone on Do Not Disturb, turn on that eight-hour, dark-screen, rain-music mix from YouTube, and lay your head to rest on one of these luxury pillows. Night, night.

Preview The Best Luxury Pillows

  • Pillow Insert

    Best Hypoallergenic Pillow

    Boll & Branch Pillow Insert

    $89 at Boll & Branch
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  • Royal Down Pillow

    Best High End Luxury Pillow

    Legends Luxury Royal Down Pillow

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  • Down Pillow

    Best Budget Down Pillow

    Brooklinen Down Pillow

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  • Down Alternative Pillow

    Best Down Alternative Pillow Under $100

    Parachute Home Down Alternative Pillow

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  • Original Casper Pillow

    Best Machine Washable Pillow

    Casper Original Casper Pillow

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Ahead, the best luxury pillows for a good night’s sleep.

Best Hypoallergenic Pillow

Boll & Branch Pillow Insert

Pillow Insert
Best Hypoallergenic Pillow

Boll & Branch Pillow Insert

Now 44% Off
$89 at Boll & Branch
Pros
  • 100% organic cotton
  • Ethically sourced materials
  • Customizable options
Cons
  • Pricey

Boll & Branch has every kind of sleeper covered. This pillow is available in two sizes with two different fill options and in soft, medium, or firm densities.

Sizes: Standard or King

Fill: Down or down alternative

Customer review: “My husband and I tried all three down alternative pillow inserts and found the firm to be the best. Provides great neck support for side or back sleepers. Definitely recommend.”

Best High End Luxury Pillow

Legends Luxury Royal Down Pillow

Royal Down Pillow
Best High End Luxury Pillow

Legends Luxury Royal Down Pillow

Now 25% Off
Pros
  • Available in soft, medium, firm, or extra firm
  • Responsibly sourced down feathers
  • Best-selling
  • Lifetime guarantee
Cons
  • Expensive

I know this is expensive—I’m not that out of touch. But if you’ve got some spare change and feel like your sleep could be better, the rave reviews on Legends Luxury are hard to beat.

Sizes: Standard, queen, or king

Fill: Down

Customer review: “This pillow is very expensive, but it is the Perfect Pillow.”

Pros
  • Available in plush, mid-plush, or firm
  • Sustainably sourced
  • Double-stitched edges
  • Discounts available on bundles
Cons

    You’re already obsessed with Brooklinen’s sheets, why wouldn’t the brand’s pillows be just as great? And if down feathers aren’t your thing, they also offer down alternative and memory foam options that are both ELLE-approved.

    Sizes: Standard or king

    Fill: Down

    Customer review: “I bought two king-size down pillows in the firmest option and they are amazing. I am so so pleased with them. As a side sleeper with neck pain, this is the perfect option for me. Definitely recommend!”

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    Best Down Alternative Pillow Under $100

    Parachute Home Down Alternative Pillow

    Down Alternative Pillow
    Best Down Alternative Pillow Under $100

    Parachute Home Down Alternative Pillow

    Pros
    • Available in soft, medium, or firm
    • Cruelty-free
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Machine washable
    Cons

      I’m a big fan of Parachute Home. In particular, I love its waffle towels. But after reading up on the brand’s pillow selection, this washable option is at the top of my list.

      Sizes: Standard or king

      Fill: Down alternative

      Customer review: “I tracked down this pillow because I had the best sleep in a beautiful hotel...Ordered it and now it’s all mine!!”

      Best Machine Washable Pillow

      Casper Original Casper Pillow

      Best Seller
      Original Casper Pillow
      Best Machine Washable Pillow

      Casper Original Casper Pillow

      Now 10% Off
      Pros
      • Cruelty-free
      • Machine washable
      • Risk-free trial
      • Cooling
      Cons

        Several ELLE editors have found Casper’s pillows to be tried and true. Claire Stern, digital deputy editor, is just one who recommends the purchase. “If I’m being honest, I sleep on a cervical pillow for neck pain, but I always prop it up against my plush Casper pillow,” she says. “That way, the back of my head rests comfortably.”

        Sizes: Standard or king

        Fill: Down alternative

        Customer review: “We are an elderly couple with neck and shoulder pain. Stiffness in the morning has been a big problem...These are very impressive pillows! They are plump, soft, and substantial...Morning stiffness is lessening after each night. We are side sleepers and highly recommend these pillows.”

        Best Eucalyptus Pillow

        Buffy Cloud Pillow

        Cloud Pillow
        Best Eucalyptus Pillow

        Buffy Cloud Pillow

        Now 20% Off
        Pros
        • Available in soft, medium, or firm
        • Sustainable
        • Cruelty-free
        • Discounts available on bundles
        • Free trial
        Cons

          My Buffy comforter is one of my most prized possessions and it has been for years. I have oft wrapped myself in its fluffy goodness and wished I could have an entire bed made of Buffy. Now, I’m one step closer.

          Sizes: Standard or king

          Fill: Eucalyptus, recycled PET fill

          Customer review: “The cloud pillow does feel like sleeping on a cloud. I bought the least firm option and it was still very supportive and doesn’t lose its loft.”

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          Best Latex Pillow

          Saatva Saatva Latex Pillow

          Saatva Latex Pillow
          Best Latex Pillow

          Saatva Saatva Latex Pillow

          Pros
          • Available in standard or high loft
          • Discounts available on bundles
          Cons
          • Pricey

          Saatva’s standard loft pillow is perfect for stomach and back sleepers, while the slightly larger edition is better suited for side sleepers.

          Sizes: Queen or king

          Fill: Shredded latex, cotton

          Customer review: “I’m a troubled sleeper and after trying everything else I decided it was time for a new pillow. After researching I found this pillow. I had my first amazing nights sleep after getting this baby. I’m hooked…get this pillow now!”

          Best Cervical Pillow

          Cushion Lab Deep Sleep Pillow

          Deep Sleep Pillow
          Best Cervical Pillow

          Cushion Lab Deep Sleep Pillow

          Now 35% Off
          Pros
          • Ergonomic cervical pillow
          • Great for back or side sleepers
          • Anti-aging and anti-frizz pillowcase
          • Cooling
          • Discounts available on bundles
          Cons
          • Pricey
          • Pillow core is not machine washable

          I’ve been yapping about wanting to try this pillow since I first discovered it about a month ago...and I’m not slowing down anytime soon! This specially sculpted pillow is designed for ultimate cervical support. And I believe it will help me commit to being a full-time back sleeper.

          Sizes: OS

          Fill: Memory foam

          Customer review: “The Deep Sleep Pillow keeps me asleep all night and I wake up in the same position...I will never sleep with a different pillow again. If you’re on the fence because of the price, just buy it and you’ll forget all about how much you spent.”

          Best Memory Foam Pillow

          Luxome LAYR Customizable Pillow

          LAYR Customizable Pillow
          Best Memory Foam Pillow

          Luxome LAYR Customizable Pillow

          Pros
          • Customizable experience
          • Discounts available on bundles
          Cons
          • Expensive

          If you’re eternally picky and have never found a pillow that got it just right, I recommend giving LAYR a shot. It’s one pillow (kind of) with many possible configurations. See, it comes with multiple inserts of various densities and removable fill for a setup that is completely specific to you.

          Sizes: Standard or king

          Fill: Memory foam

          Customer review: I LOVE this pillow. After trying so many others (MyPillow, Casper, Therapeudic, etc.) this is by far the best one! Took me about three days to get it just right for me, but since then I’ve been sleeping so well and not waking up with neck/back pain anymore. Would definitely recommend.

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          Best Grid Pillow

          Purple Harmony Pillow

          Harmony Pillow
          Best Grid Pillow

          Purple Harmony Pillow

          Now 20% Off
          Pros
          • Available in low, medium, or tall heights
          • Trial period
          • Cooling
          Cons
          • Expensive

          Whether you’re looking for a pillow to keep you cool at night or need something with extra support (but doesn’t feel like a brick), Purple’s Harmony Pillow will be just what your need. Take it from our senior fashion commerce editor, Dale Arden Chong, who has been using it for two years. “It’s a very different feel from other pillows I’ve tried, but in the best way possible. The unique grid is incredibly comfortable but offers a slight bounciness, which keeps my head from sinking in uncomfortably.”

          Sizes: Standard or king

          Fill: Gel grid, latex

          Customer review: “This is by far the most expensive pillow I have ever bought, but it is also the BEST pillow I have ever slept on. This thing is the perfect blend of softness and support. It stays cool, so I don’t need to flip over to the cool side later. I am going to need another one because my wife and kids keep trying to steal it.”

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          Meg Donohue
          Associate Fashion Commerce Editor

          Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.

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