Updated: Nov 10, 2023
If you’re in the market for a queen bed, there’s a pretty high chance you’ve come across an Olympic queen mattress. However, chances are you aren’t sure exactly what an Olympic queen has to offer that sets it apart.
An Olympic queen offers six further inches of width than a standard queen mattress. While that may not sound like much, it can actually make a significant difference for several reasons. Before you buy, take a look at this guide, where we break down everything you need to know about Olympic queen mattresses.
What is an Olympic Queen Mattress?
If you’re a couple struggling to find comfortable sleep in a queen size, but don’t have the bedroom space needed for something larger, an Olympic queen can be a great option.
A standard queen mattress measures 60 by 80 inches, but the Olympic queen comes in at a slightly wider 66 by 80 inches. This makes the Olympic queen a great option for couples or anyone who tosses and turns a lot when they sleep.
However, it’s important to note an Olympic queen is not a standard size mattress. Given its obscure nature, you will not be able to walk into your local mattress retailer and pick one up. Also, it’s important to keep in mind this may make finding a proper bed frame a challenge as well. If you want to go the route of an Olympic queen, finding a high-quality frame is not impossible, but it will require a little more effort than a standard queen bed frame.
Although mattress foundations are much easier to find that traditional frames.
As for finding a mattress maker for an Olympic queen bed, you’ve come to the right place. Plus, we can make custom-fit bedding to match the unique dimensions of this bigger-than-queen mattress.
Benefits of an Olympic Queen Mattress
Here are some of the main benefits of opting for the Olympic queen mattress:
- Six inches of extra width makes it the most comfortable queen option for couples.
- It offers comfortable sleep without the space requirements of a king mattress.
- Often in a very similar price range to the standard queen.
Downsides of an Olympic Queen Mattress
While a great option, the Olympic queen does not come completely free of cons.
- Finding an Olympic queen mattress is more difficult than finding a standard queen.
- Bed sheets, lines, and bed frames for the Olympic queen are not always easy to come by.
- You may need to compromise on mattress types and firmness.
However, all of these cons disappear if you just have an Olympic queen mattress custom-made for you!
What is a queen mattress?
Obviously, you know what a queen mattress is, but are you aware it’s the most popular mattress size in America? About half of Americans prefer to sleep on a queen mattress, and for good reason. The queen’s size makes it great for couples but it’s also not too large to fit in the average or even smaller bedrooms.
When compared to the Olympic queen, finding bedding, frames, etc. for this mattress is a walk in the park. Given its popularity, almost every big-box retailer in the country has a vast assortment of bedding for this mattress size readily available.
Benefits of a Queen Mattress
Here are some of the benefits of the standard size queen mattress:
- Suitable for single sleepers or couples
- Accessories are affordable and readily available
- Queen mattresses are available in all types and firmness levels
Downsides of a Queen Mattress
While it may be popular, when compared to the Olympic queen, the queen has its downside, which is that it does not offer the level of comfort the Olympic queen does for some couples.
Olympic Queen vs Queen Bed: Which One is Right for You?
So, now you know the differences between a queen and an Olympic queen. While the differences may seem subtle, the extra space can drastically improve your comfort and quality of sleep at night.
If you and your partner toss and turn or if you both like to sprawl out it may be worth considering the Olympic queen option. However if you like sleeping close together and are tight on room space, a standard queen will work just fine.
Hold On – Ever Heard of a Short Queen?
If you thought the Olympic queen bed was the only non-standard queen mattress to choose from – think again. Like we said, you go custom with your mattress search and you’ll find an array of options that might fit your needs better than what you’d find in standard retail. Enter: short queen mattresses.
This little-known space-saving mattress isn’t just for RVs and motor homes. Off the bat – if you’re looking for a bed for tall people, this isn’t it. But if you’re a common height, a short queen mattress will fit you just fine. Where a queen bed is 60x80, a short queen is 60x75. For reference, 75 inches is equal to 6 feet and 3 inches. If you think about it, many of us don’t need those extra 5 inches a standard queen offers.
A short queen mattress also doesn’t compromise on support, so is perfect of sleepers of any size or weight. As well, it saves 5 inches of space, which is ideal for small bedrooms, guest bedrooms, and other non-traditional beds like pullout couches or Murphy beds.
For more on short queen mattresses, check out our article about this versatile bed.
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As a manufacturer of bespoke mattresses, any of our custom foam mattresses and custom coil mattresses can be ordered in queen, Olympic queen, short queen, or any other size. Everyone deserves a lifetime of great nights’ sleeps, and that means having a mattress that fits your needs and lifestyle. And also one that lasts!
With the ability to customize firmness, thickness, dimensions, shape, and to add features like cut corners, hinges or rounded corners, we make mattresses that ensure you’re super comfy in any sleep spot of any size.