What mattresses do hotels use? Here's where you can buy the same beds hotel brands use in their guest rooms
You can buy your favorite hotel mattress for your home. These 12 brands sell their mattresses online, including Marriott, Hilton, and IHG.
Krystin Arneson
Freelance Reporter, Insider Reviews
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14 docked boats you can book on Airbnb including the original 'Caddyshack' yacht
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25 seriously cool Airbnbs in the US, from a futuristic UFO in Joshua Tree to a hobbit home in Washington
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Skip summer crowds and book one of these 15 Airbnbs across the US in under the radar beach towns
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15 of the best Airbnbs in Greece, from a penthouse with views of the Acropolis to a pool villa in Mykonos
These are the best Greece Airbnbs from cities like Athens to islands such as Santorini or Mykonos. They have pools, views, and beachfront locations.
Everything you need to know about how Airbnb's Extenuating Circumstances cancellation policy for COVID-19 works — including some key warnings for new bookings
Airbnb rolled out a COVID-19 Extenuating Circumstances policy for bookings with check-in dates through October 15. But it has some pretty big caveats.
Airbnb vs. Vrbo vs. HomeAway: Here's how each vacation rental service works, plus their cancellation and coronavirus policies
Here are the key differences between Airbnb, HomeAway, and Vrbo in terms of search filters, cancellation policies, and cleanliness guidelines.
6 top road trips in the US and where to stay along the way
We picked top road trips to take during COVID-19 with scenic views and socially distant activities, plus where to stay after a day on the road.
Babbel improved my German and Spanish conversation skills after 1 month of use, but the lessons can get tedious over time
I used Babbel, a subscription-based language learning app, to advance my German and brush up on more advanced Spanish-speaking skills.
7 mattress startups that high-end hotels around the US use in guest rooms, including Casper and Leesa
You might not want to sleep in a hotel right now, but these startup mattress brands are all found in top-rated hotels and can help make your home feel like one.
Busuu is a language-learning app that offers 11 language options for native English speakers — here's how it works and what you get with the free and premium plans
Busuu follows an internationally recognized scale for assessing language learning fluency and connects users with native speakers.
Rype offers students one-on-one video language lessons via Skype — but it's a pricier and less flexible option than app-based language-learning platforms
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Memrise is an ideal tool for picking up casual conversational skills in 23 languages — right now you can get a premium subscription for 50% off
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Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul in Oaxaca, Mexico is a former 19th century colonial home with a gorgeous courtyard in the heart of town — rooms can vary dramatically, so here's why I recommend the junior suite
Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul is a quiet boutique hotel in central Oaxaca, Mexico with a charming central courtyard, wonderful breakfast, and great value.
Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul in Oaxaca, Mexico is a former 19th century colonial home with a gorgeous courtyard in the heart of town — rooms can vary dramatically, so here's why I recommend the junior suite
Hotel Casa de Sierra Azul is a quiet boutique hotel in central Oaxaca, Mexico with a charming central courtyard, wonderful breakfast, and great value.
7 mattress startups that high-end hotels around the US use in guest rooms, including Casper and Leesa
You might not want to sleep in a hotel right now, but these startup mattress brands are all found in top-rated hotels and can help make your home feel like one.
Here's where you can buy the same custom mattresses 13 top hotel brands use in their guest rooms
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6 top road trips in the US and where to stay along the way
We picked top road trips to take during COVID-19 with scenic views and socially distant activities, plus where to stay after a day on the road.