Living These Air Mattresses Will Make You Forget You're Sleeping on the Floor Who new a blow-up mattress could be so luxe? By Rachel Sanoff Rachel Sanoff Twitter Rachel Sanoff is a writer and editor in Los Angeles, and a social media coordinator and freelance writer at MarthaStewart.com. Rachel's writing can also be found at MTV News, Insider, Jezebel, Bustle, The Guardian, and more. She was previously the features editor at HelloGiggles and a social media editor at Time Out. Editorial Guidelines Published on November 5, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Wayfair One of the best parts of the holiday season is overnight visits from family and friends, but it can also be the most stressful aspect if you aren't prepared to host. However, with the right air mattress, you don't need a separate guest room or ultra-fancy bedding to accommodate visitors. Thanks to built-in pumps, sturdy technology, and elevated design, today's air mattresses are no longer the glorified sleeping bags of the past. Forget those flimsy, uncomfortable, outdated iterations, and shop the luxe air mattresses below for their firmness and convenience. Your guests (and their backs) will thank you. Top Picks Brookstone Perfect 24-Inch Full Air Mattress in Gray GiftWay Queen Air Mattress Air Bed EMMA + OLIVER 18 Inch Queen Size Raised Inflatable Air Mattress with Internal Electric Pump Intex Dura-Beam Series Headboard Queen Air Mattress with Electric Pump Bi-Comfer Full 14″ Air Mattress Is It Rude to Put a Houseguest on the Couch? 01 of 09 Intex Courtesy of Target With its stability, comfort, and simple assembly, this air mattress from Intex will ensure your loved ones get a good night's sleep. The mattress is raised 18 inches off the floor (which makes getting in and out of bed easier), and the inflated headboard evokes the feeling of a guest room. And the internal pump allows you to inflate the piece in just five minus—another plus. Shop Now: Intex Dura-Beam Series Headboard Queen Air Mattress with Electric Pump, $99, target.com. 02 of 09 Bi-Comfer Courtesy of Wayfair This air mattress features a soft cover, so you'll feel like you're sleeping on a spring iteration. The built-in pumps are electric, allowing you to not only quickly and easily inflate, but to adjust lumbar support and firmness around your head and feet. Shop Now: Bi-Comfer Full 14" Air Mattress, $147.99, wayfair.com. 03 of 09 Beautyrest Courtesy of Wayfair With its cooling mattress top, no-stretch technology, and antimicrobial treatment, your guests will experience the ultimate comfort and firmness when they spend the night. Shop Now: Beautyrest Air Mattress with Built in Pump, $112.99, wayfair.com. 04 of 09 Brookstone Courtesy of Bed Bath & Beyond Believe it or not, this mattress inflates in just 63 seconds (and auto-deflates so you can quickly and easily tuck it away when you're through) and comes with its own fitted sheet, so bedding is a breeze. Shop Now: Brookstone Perfect 24-Inch Full Air Mattress in Gray, $249.99, bedbathandbeyond.com. 05 of 09 Intex Courtesy of Target The convenience of a built-in pillow, the height of a spring mattress, the stability of high-strength fibers, and the ease of a built-in air pump means your guests will wake up feeling plenty rested on this cloud-like support. Shop Now: Intex Elevated 18" Premium Comfort Queen Air Mattress with Internal Pump, $69.99, target.com. 06 of 09 GiftWay Courtesy of Amazon A plaid print adds style while coil technology ensures guests won't sink into the bed. Moreover, this piece's air valve design prevents the mattress from deflating and allows you to easily adjust softness and firmness. Shop Now: GiftWay Queen Air Mattress Air Bed, $49.99, amazon.com. 07 of 09 Luno Courtesy of Luno If you're planning a road trip or camping adventure over the holidays, this option from Luno is the ideal sleeping accommodation. Specifically designed to fit into your vehicle, two people can comfortably rest and adjust the firmness of their own side to their liking. Shop Now: Luno Air Mattress 2.0, $329.99, lunolife.com. 08 of 09 EMMA + OLIVER Courtesy of Amazon This mattress was designed to be comfortable with or without sheets, so you can conveniently prepare sleeping arrangements for your guests. Since the PVC base can hold up to 650 pounds, it's as sturdy and durable as its more traditional counterpart. Shop Now: EMMA + OLIVER 18 Inch Queen Size Raised Inflatable Air Mattress with Internal Electric Pump, $150.95, amazon.com. 09 of 09 Bestway Courtesy of Wayfair The wingback headboard sets this air mattress apart—you can even use it as a backrest during the day. The mattress comes with an LED light that attaches to the headboard, as well as storage compartments to keep drinks and smart devices nearby. It's a pretty welcoming set-up, if you ask us. Shop Now: Bestway Full Sleep Wingback Tritech 31.5" Air Mattress with Built-In Pump, $227.79, wayfair.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit