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12 Best Luxury Pillows for All Types of Sleepers

Whether you're a back, side, or stomach sleeper, or somewhere in the middle, a comfortable pillow can make all the difference in getting a good night's rest.

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Pillows are a very personal thing. Something that might be comfortable to you may not be for someone else or the person sleeping next to you. That's why it's important to do extensive research before choosing the right one suited to your sleeping needs.

Like when choosing a mattress and bedding set, there are many factors to consider for pillows, starting with your sleep style: are you a side, stomach, or back sleeper? Or perhaps you're somewhere in the middle? From there, it's up to you to decide on the composition and fill of the make (down vs. down alternative vs. foam), as well as your thickness preference and whether you want a temperature-regulating option.

Understandably, finding the perfect pillow through the internet can be tricky since you can't try them out. Fortunately, we made the process easier for you by testing and narrowing down the best luxury pillows that'll elevate your bed set-up and upgrade your shut-eye. From fluffy 5-star hotel-style picks to foam-filled options that offer extra support, there's something for every type of sleeper on our list.

  • 1
    Somerset Pillow

    Most Luxurious

    Sferra Somerset Pillow

    $510 at sferra.com
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  • 2
    Down Pillow

    Best Customized

    Boll & Branch Down Pillow

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  • 3
    Down Pillow - Mid-Plush Pillow

    Best for All Sleepers

    Brooklinen Down Pillow - Mid-Plush Pillow

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  • 4
    Parachute Home Down Pillow

    Classic Down PIllow

    Parachute Home Parachute Home Down Pillow

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  • 5
    Silk Pillow

    Best for Hot Sleepers

    Cozy Earth Silk Pillow

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1
Most Luxurious

Sferra Somerset Pillow

Somerset Pillow
1
Most Luxurious

Sferra Somerset Pillow

$510 at sferra.com
Pros
  • Machine washable
  • Available in three densities
Cons

    Sferra is synonymous with ultimate comfort. This pillow, filled with Polish white goose down, is equal parts light, airy, and supportive. The brand offers it in several sizes and with different densities, depending on your personal preference.

    Fill Material: Polish white goose down

    Outer Shell: 100% German-woven cotton sateen

    Density Levels: Soft, Medium, Firm

    Available Sizes: Standard, Queen, King

    2
    Best Customized

    Boll & Branch Down Pillow

    Down Pillow
    2
    Best Customized

    Boll & Branch Down Pillow

    Pros
    • Crafted with responsibly sourced down
    • Provides support for all sleepers
    Cons

      You'll be off to dreamland the second your head hits this Boll & Branch pillow. Perfect for all sorts of sleepers, the T&C-favorite brand offers three responsibly-sourced down fill options: a soft density for stomach sleepers, a supportive medium density for side sleepers, and a firm density for back sleepers.

      One reviewer raves: "I never expected pillows to make a significant difference in my sleep but these pillows did. I am sleeping more sound and comfortably than ever."

      Fill Material: Responsibly-sourced down fill

      Outer Shell: 100% organic cotton shell

      Density Levels: Soft, Medium, Firm

      Available Sizes: Standard, King

      3
      Best for All Sleepers

      Brooklinen Down Pillow - Mid-Plush Pillow

      Down Pillow - Mid-Plush Pillow
      3
      Best for All Sleepers

      Brooklinen Down Pillow - Mid-Plush Pillow

      Pros
      • Treated with antimicrobials
      • Best bang for your buck
      Cons

        Your best night's sleep awaits with this best-selling mid-plush pillow. Equal parts fluffy and supportive, this option is your safest bet if you can't decide on a pillow because it's versatile enough to be laid on in every way.

        One reviewer raves: "Fantastic quality. I've lived with the same pillow since high-school and didn't think it could be easily replaced, until we took a jump and purchased these 100% down pillows. I'm typically a back and stomach sleeper and this cradles my neck perfectly. It's the perfect combination of support and plush--a great balance. I highly recommend."

        Material Fill: Down clusters and feathers

        Outer Shell: 100% cotton sateen shell

        Density Levels: Plush, Mid-Plush, Firm

        Available Sizes: Standard, King

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        4
        Classic Down PIllow

        Parachute Home Parachute Home Down Pillow

        Parachute Home Down Pillow
        4
        Classic Down PIllow

        Parachute Home Parachute Home Down Pillow

        Pros
        • Comes with 3 year warranty
        • Provides support for all sleepers
        Cons

          The best way to describe this Parachute option? Cloud-like softness. Each pillow is filled with a European white down that gives it a seriously plush yet supportive quality that you'll enjoy night after night. Choose the softest density if you sleep on your stomach or the firm density if you sleep on your back. For those who tend to move around a lot during the night, the brand recommends a medium density since it has the perfect balance of fluffiness and firmness.

          One reviewer reports: "I use Parachute down medium fill for my “soft” pillows, and two dense dept store pillows as my “firm” pillows. I’m a side sleeper who likes to feel like I’m sleeping on a cloud… as long as there’s a firm pillow behind the cloud pillow to prop it up a bit! I also love that I can squish and manipulate the Parachute down medium fill pillows to my exact liking."

          Fill Material: Premium European white down

          Outer Shell: 100% sateen cotton shell

          Density Levels: Soft, Medium, Firm

          Available Sizes: Standard, King

          Pros
          • Temperature-regulated material
          • Filling stays consistent
          Cons

            Cozy Earth's pillows can be summed up in one word: sumptuous. Great for hot sleepers, this 100% silk pick is naturally breathable (meaning no middle-of-the-night hot flashes!) and feels unbelievably soft and cooling against the head. And just in case you needed more convincing, the brand is Oprah-approved.

            One reviewer says: "I am a side sleeper and this is the first pillow to give the perfect amount of support. My husband and I were both were suffering from mild neck pain in the mornings, but these pillows have been a game changer! We wake up refreshed and with zero neck discomfort!"

            Fill Material: 100% mulberry silk

            Outer Shell: 100% premium viscose from bamboo fabric

            Available Sizes: Standard, King

            6
            Best Foam Pillow

            Temperpedic TEMPUR-Cloud® Pillow

            TEMPUR-Cloud® Pillow
            6
            Best Foam Pillow

            Temperpedic TEMPUR-Cloud® Pillow

            Pros
            • Compresses easily for on-the-go comfort
            • Comes with a removable, washable cover
            Cons

              Tempurpedic makes the best foam pillows on the market, hands down. This cushiony-soft option molds to your head and provides proper support and comfort for a restful night's sleep. It's especially great for back and stomach sleepers, but if you're more of a side sleeper, the ergonomically-shaped Tempur-Neck Pillow is the one for you.

              One reviewer says: "I have tried several pillows in the past and this one checks all the boxes for me. It's the most comfortable pillow with just the right amount of support needed for your neck. Very happy with my purchase."

              Fill Material: TEMPUR Material

              Outer Shell: 100% polyester knit

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              7
              Best Hotel-Style Pillow

              Scandia Home Vienna Down Pillow Collection

              Vienna Down Pillow Collection
              7
              Best Hotel-Style Pillow

              Scandia Home Vienna Down Pillow Collection

              Pros
              • Certified hypoallergenic
              • Lightweight and breathable
              Cons

                Your bed will feel like it belongs in a lavish 5-star hotel when you add these by Scandia Home to your set-up. Filled with Polish white goose down, the pillows are so unbelievably comfortable, you might just never want to get out of bed.

                Fill Material: 750 fill-power Polish white goose down

                Outer Shell: 350 thread-count cotton batiste

                Density Levels: Soft, Medium, Firm

                Available Sizes: Standard, Queen, King

                8
                Best for Neck Pain

                Purple DreamLayer™ Pillow

                DreamLayer™ Pillow
                8
                Best for Neck Pain

                Purple DreamLayer™ Pillow

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                Pros
                • Has a removable booster for all sleep styles
                • Purple offers 100 night trial
                Cons

                  For those struggling with neck pain, Purple's DreamLayer pillow has a foam interior that molds to the shape of your head to offer extra support, while also providing pressure and strain relief through the night. Also notable: Unlike typical memory foam options, the DreamLayer has a special GelFlex® Grid that draws away heat and feels cooling against the head.

                  One reviewer writes: "Holy cow, what a pillow! I was skeptical when I received it, since I've never had a pillow this heavy or one that couldn't be flipped. I'm constantly flipping my pillow to find the cool side, so I didn't think this pillow would work for me. I couldn't have been more wrong. This puppy stays cool as a cucumber all night long while keeping my neck supported without constant fluffing."

                  Fill Material: GelFlex® Grid, MicroAir™ Foam

                  Outer Shell: Moisture-wicking Stretch Knit Cover

                  9
                  Best Duck Down

                  Matouk Montreux Pillow - 3 Chamber

                  Montreux Pillow - 3 Chamber
                  9
                  Best Duck Down

                  Matouk Montreux Pillow - 3 Chamber

                  Pros
                  • Plush yet supportive
                  • Machine washable
                  Cons

                    Sweet dreams are made of these decadently plush pillows from Matouk. Filled with high quality European duck down, the Montreux trio will have you looking forward to bedtime each and every night.

                    Fill Material: Minimum 80% down

                    Outer Shell: 100% cotton percale shell

                    Available Sizes: Standard, Queen, King

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                    10
                    Best for Side Sleepers

                    The Company Store Royal Down Pillow - Firm Density

                    Royal Down Pillow - Firm Density
                    10
                    Best for Side Sleepers

                    The Company Store Royal Down Pillow - Firm Density

                    Pros
                    • Variety options for different sleepers
                    • Hypoallergenic down
                    Cons

                      If you typically sleep on your side, The Company Store's Royal Down Pillow will have you sleeping like a king (or queen!). Not only does the brand offer a firm pillow that cradles the natural curvature of the upper spine, but it also sells an extra dense option for side sleepers who desire even more firmness and support.

                      One reviewer writes: "I use it every day to sleep on. I was getting a sore neck from the down pillow I had from another source. The Royal Down Pillow with firm density solved my problem: no more stiff neck and a better night's sleep bonus. There is no downside to this pillow. It works better than advertised."

                      Fill Material: 700-750 fill white Hungarian goose down

                      Outer Shell: 430-thread count cotton—jacquard woven cover

                      Density Levels: Soft, Medium, Firm, Extra

                      Available Sizes: Standard, Queen, King

                      11
                      Best Down-Alternative Pillow

                      My Primaloft Pillow Asthma & Allergy Friendly Down Alternative Pillow

                      Asthma & Allergy Friendly Down Alternative Pillow
                      11
                      Best Down-Alternative Pillow

                      My Primaloft Pillow Asthma & Allergy Friendly Down Alternative Pillow

                      Pros
                      • Great for people with allergies
                      • Ideal for neck pain
                      Cons

                        If you're looking for a down-alternative option, Bloomingdales makes a luxurious, down-free pillow that adapts to body temperature throughout the night and feels like a dream to lay your head against.

                        One reviewer says: "This is a well-made pillow. They are firm without being too hard. The material feels just like goose down, without the allergies!"

                        Fill Material: PrimaLoft® synthetic down clusters

                        Outer Shell: Egyptian cotton German-milled damask

                        Density Levels: Soft, Medium, Firm

                        Available Sizes: Standard, Queen, King, Boudoir

                        12
                        Most Adapative Pillow

                        Casper The Original Pillow

                        The Original Pillow
                        12
                        Most Adapative Pillow

                        Casper The Original Pillow

                        Pros
                        • Machine washable
                        • Clump-resistant fill
                        Cons

                          Casper makes some of the best mattresses around, so it's no surprise the brand's pillows are just as comfy. Featuring a down-alternative fill, this luxe option has a signature pillow-in-pillow design that responds to your movements through the night, while also providing 8-hour support and comfort.

                          One reviewer writes: "I’m so happy with these pillows. They are the perfect blend of firm and soft, while still being down alternative. Really happy with the thickness and the quality, too."

                          Fill Material: Polyester microfiber fill

                          Outer Shell: 100% cotton cover

                          Available Sizes: Standard, King

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                          Sophie Dweck is the associate shopping editor for Town & Country, where she covers beauty, fashion, home and décor, and more. 

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