Is the Sealy Princeton II Soft good for side sleepers?

Yes. The plush pillowtop cushions the shoulders and hips, which is where side sleepers feel pressure most. Heavier side sleepers may want a firmer model for more support.

How does it compare with a firm mattress?

It is much softer. A firm bed gives more lumbar support and suits stomach and back sleepers; this one favors cushioning over support.

Does it reduce motion transfer?

The encased coils limit movement across the bed, so a partner's tossing is less noticeable than on a traditional open-coil innerspring.

Is it good for back pain?

It depends on your sleeping position. Soft beds help side sleepers with pressure, but back and stomach sleepers often need firmer support.

The mattress itself. A foundation or box spring and frame are sold separately, and a mattress protector is worth adding to keep the cover clean.

How often should I rotate it?

Rotate it head to foot every few months to even out wear. The four handles make this quick, and rotating helps limit body impressions in the pillowtop.

Where is the Sealy Princeton II Soft Mattress cheapest?

At Ashley, for $999.00, 50% off, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Sealy Princeton II Soft Mattress?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings.

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Lowest price today: $999.00 at Ashley (checked Nov 9, 2026).

Our take on the Sealy Princeton II Soft Mattress

The Sealy Princeton II Soft is an innerspring pillowtop mattress with a plush foam top over encased coils. The soft feel and cushioning top suit side sleepers and lighter sleepers who want pressure relief at the shoulders and hips. Encased coils cut motion transfer, so couples are less likely to wake each other, and four vertical handles make rotating it easier than most pillowtops. Against firmer hybrids and all-foam beds, it trades support for a plusher, more traditional feel, and stomach sleepers may find it too soft.

Best forSide sleepers who want a plush, cushioned surfaceCouples who want less motion transferLighter-weight sleepersBack-pain sufferers who prefer a soft bed

Pros

Plush pillowtop cushions shoulders and hips
Encased coils reduce motion transfer between partners
Four vertical handles make rotation easier
Moisture-wicking cover helps keep the surface drier
Traditional innerspring support with a soft top

Cons

Too soft for stomach sleepers and heavier bodies
Pillowtop foam can soften and develop body impressions over time
Innerspring core transfers more movement than all-foam at the edges
Soft feel offers less lumbar support for some back-pain sleepers

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Sealy Princeton II Soft Mattress price history

Lowest price we've seen: $999.00 on Nov 10 at Ashley. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

4.8 / 564 ratings

Owners rate it highly, with most praising the plush comfort and the reduced motion transfer for couples. A few mention it feels softer than expected and softens further with use.

What people mention

ComfortPraisedOwners describe a plush, cushioned surface that is comfortable from the first night.
Motion transferPraisedCouples say the encased coils keep movement from carrying across the bed.
FirmnessMixedSome find it softer than expected, and a few say the top softens further with use.
HandlesPraisedThe four vertical handles make rotating the mattress noticeably easier.

Specifications

Firmness Level: Soft
Mattress Type: Innerspring
Type: Mattress
Core Material: Foam
Cover Material: Moisture-wicking cover
Material: Foam
Coil Type: Encased coils

Questions and answers

Is the Sealy Princeton II Soft good for side sleepers?: Yes. The plush pillowtop cushions the shoulders and hips, which is where side sleepers feel pressure most. Heavier side sleepers may want a firmer model for more support.
How does it compare with a firm mattress?: It is much softer. A firm bed gives more lumbar support and suits stomach and back sleepers; this one favors cushioning over support.
Does it reduce motion transfer?: The encased coils limit movement across the bed, so a partner's tossing is less noticeable than on a traditional open-coil innerspring.
Is it good for back pain?: It depends on your sleeping position. Soft beds help side sleepers with pressure, but back and stomach sleepers often need firmer support.
What is in the box?: The mattress itself. A foundation or box spring and frame are sold separately, and a mattress protector is worth adding to keep the cover clean.
How often should I rotate it?: Rotate it head to foot every few months to even out wear. The four handles make this quick, and rotating helps limit body impressions in the pillowtop.
Where is the Sealy Princeton II Soft Mattress cheapest?: At Ashley, for $999.00, 50% off, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Sealy Princeton II Soft Mattress?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings.