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Simmons
Simmons Escape No. 6
Plush pillow-top version of the Escape build at 16 inches
Research evaluation — full lab score pending
Warranty
10-year limited
Trial Period
Varies by retailer
Shipping
White glove delivery
Height
16"
Simmons Escape No. 6 Photos
Our Verdict
The Simmons Escape No. 6 takes the Escape collection's hand-tufted, natural-materials recipe and adds a plush pillow top, bringing the profile to 16 inches. The support core is the same OptiFit plus nested Pocketed Coil approach, so the difference versus the No. 2 is almost entirely in surface feel: deeper cushioning at the shoulders and hips, at the cost of some ease of movement. Simmons lists it at $6,999. Our score reflects a specification and hands-on evaluation rather than a completed lab protocol on this exact unit.
Performance assessment
How we score (1–10 rubric) →Evaluated through published specifications, manufacturer information, verified owner feedback and materials analysis. Not physically tested in our lab. We do not publish cooling, motion-isolation, edge-support, pressure-relief, response, durability or off-gassing scores for the Simmons Escape No. 6 until the full protocol is complete. Everything below — construction, materials, firmness, pricing, trial and warranty — is verified specification and editorial analysis.
Research evaluation — full lab score pending
The Simmons Escape No. 6 has been evaluated from published specifications, manufacturer data, materials analysis and verified owner feedback. It has not been through our lab. Rather than publish estimated numbers, we leave this table empty and publish no Sleep Sage performance scores until the measurements exist.
Firmness Level
Medium Soft (4.5/10)
What We Love
- Genuine plush feel without an all-foam build
- Pillow top adds real depth for side sleepers
- Natural materials — cashmere, cotton, TENCEL, latex
- Hand-tufted for layer stability over time
What Could Be Better
- $6,999 is a serious commitment
- Too soft for most stomach sleepers
- Pillow tops can show body impressions sooner than tight tops
- Heavy; white-glove setup strongly recommended
Best For
- Side sleepers who want a traditional luxury bed
- Lighter-weight sleepers
- Couples wanting plush comfort with coil support
- Buyers upgrading from a worn pillow top
Not Ideal For
- Stomach sleepers
- Sleepers over 250 lb who need firmer support
- Budget shoppers
- Anyone who prefers a flat, firm surface
Mattress Construction
Plush pillow top
Extra upholstered layer for deep surface cushioning
TENCEL-blend cover
Soft, breathable natural-fiber fabric
Cashmere, cotton and latex comfort layers
Natural breathability with responsive contouring
OptiFit Coil Technology
Primary support coil system
Nested Pocketed Coil Technology
Nested coils for conformability, hand-tufted finish
Sleep Position Analysis
Side Sleepers
The Simmons Escape No. 6's softer feel (4.5/10) provides excellent pressure relief for side sleepers. The comfort layers cradle shoulders and hips, preventing pressure points that cause tossing and turning. We recommend this mattress for side sleepers of all body types.
Back Sleepers
The Simmons Escape No. 6 may be too soft for back sleepers, particularly those over 180 lbs. Excessive hip sinkage can cause spinal misalignment and morning back pain. Lighter back sleepers (under 150 lbs) may still find adequate support.
Stomach Sleepers
At 4.5/10 firmness, the Simmons Escape No. 6 may be too soft for stomach sleepers. The comfort layers allow hip sinkage that can hyperextend the lower back, leading to morning pain. Stomach sleepers should consider a firmer option (7+ on our scale).
Combination Sleepers
The Simmons Escape No. 6's innerspring construction provides responsive support that adapts as you change positions. The coil unit gives back bounce that makes repositioning effortless.
Which Simmons Escape No. 6 Model Should You Buy?
Simmons' Escape collection is the first flagship line to carry the Simmons name itself in years — 11 numbered models from extra firm to medium pillow top, all hand-tufted and built on OptiFit and nested Pocketed Coil technology with natural materials. We reviewed the three models that cover the range: the No. 2 medium, the No. 6 plush pillow top and the No. 11 flagship.
| Model | Firmness | Best for | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Escape No. 2 | 6/10 | Traditional luxury innerspring buyersHand-tufted 15-inch medium — our pick of the Escape range | $5,599 |
| Simmons Escape No. 6 | 4.5/10 | Side sleepers wanting plushOur pick on this page. | $6,999 |
| Simmons Escape No. 11 | 6/10 | Ultra-luxury buyersThe 18-inch pillow-top flagship | $10,999 |
Simmons Escape No. 6 Prices by Size
Pricing for the Simmons Escape No. 6 as listed on simmons.com. Retail-partner pricing and promotions vary.
| Size | Dimensions | List price | Typical sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" | from $5,999 | from $5,999 list |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $6,999 | $6,999 list |
Prices tracked from the brand's direct site and updated as promotions change. See our current mattress deals hub for live discounts.
Simmons Escape No. 6 vs. the Alternatives
Simmons Escape No. 6 vs. Simmons Escape No. 2
$5,599 queenChoose the Simmons Escape No. 6 if: You are a side sleeper who wants genuine plush cushioning without giving up coil support.
Choose the Simmons Escape No. 2 if: You want a medium feel and $1,400 back in your pocket.
Read the full Simmons Escape No. 6 vs. Simmons Escape No. 2 comparison →Simmons Escape No. 6 vs. Kluft
$5,000+ queenChoose the Simmons Escape No. 6 if: You want the Simmons dual-coil support system under the plush top.
Choose the Kluft if: You prefer Kluft's hand-crafted upholstery approach.
Read the full Simmons Escape No. 6 vs. Kluft comparison →Simmons Escape No. 6 vs. Beautyrest Black
$2,199 queenChoose the Simmons Escape No. 6 if: You want the plusher, hand-tufted, natural-materials build.
Choose the Beautyrest Black if: You want strong luxury value at a third of the price.
Read the full Simmons Escape No. 6 vs. Beautyrest Black comparison →Where the Simmons Escape No. 6 sits in the Simmons lineup
The Escape collection is Simmons' return to a namesake flagship line: hand-tufted, natural-materials innersprings sold through simmons.com and select retailers. The Simmons Escape No. 6 is listed at $6,999, which places it firmly in the ultra-luxury tier — the competitive set is Hästens, Vispring and Kluft, not bed-in-a-box brands.
Every Escape model shares the same foundation: OptiFit Coil Technology for primary support, nested Pocketed Coil Technology for conformability, and comfort layers of cashmere, cotton, TENCEL fibers and responsive latex. What changes as you move up the numbers is the surface feel and the depth of the upholstery.
Construction and what the feel is like
The Simmons Escape No. 6 has a plush pillow-top surface. Because the comfort comes from latex and natural fibers rather than memory foam, the feel is buoyant and breathable — you sleep on the bed rather than in it, and there is none of the slow-sink warmth of a foam top.
Side sleepers, lighter-weight sleepers, and couples who want deep surface cushioning over coil support get the most out of this feel. The dual coil systems keep support consistent edge to edge, and hand tufting locks the comfort layers in place, which is what historically separates a long-lived luxury innerspring from a glued budget build.
Trial, warranty and how we scored it
Escape mattresses carry a 10-year limited warranty. Trial terms depend on the retailer — simmons.com and retail partners set their own return windows, so confirm the trial at checkout rather than assuming a DTC-style policy.
Our score is an editorial score: published construction and materials, hands-on evaluation of the Escape comfort levels, current pricing, and how the model compares against the rest of the range and ultra-luxury rivals. It is not the output of a completed lab protocol on this individual unit, and we say so rather than implying testing we have not done.
Simmons Escape No. 6 Buyer Questions
What People Cross-Shop Against the Simmons Escape No. 6
The five beds closest to the Simmons Escape No. 6 on price, firmness and build in our lab data — and the one thing each does differently. Scores are out of 10 on our published rubric.
Sleep Number Climate360 sleeps cooler (9.8 vs 8.0).
Purple RejuvenatePremier sleeps cooler (9.5 vs 8.0).
SFERRA Nuvole Luxury Pillow Top isolates motion better (9.4 vs 8.2).
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-LUXEbreeze° sleeps cooler (9.8 vs 8.0).
Kluft Beyond Luxury Sublime has stronger edges (9.4 vs 8.2).
Want a different pairing? Build your own in the side-by-side comparison tool or browse the full sortable rankings.
Simmons Escape No. 6 Price Tracker: When It's Cheapest
Queen pricing. List price $6,999, currently advertised at $6,999.
Worth waiting if you can. The Simmons Escape No. 6 typically drops to around $4,200–$5,250 around Labor Day (Late August – early September), roughly $2,799 below today's price. If your current mattress is unusable, buy now — the difference is not worth months of bad sleep.
| Sale event | Window | Typical off list | Estimated queen price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidents' Day | Mid-February | 20–35% | $4,550–$5,600 | First real sale of the year. Good depth, thin inventory on new models. |
| Memorial Day | Late May | 25–40% | $4,200–$5,250 | One of the two deepest events of the year and the best spring window. |
| Fourth of July | Late June – July 4 | 20–35% | $4,550–$5,600 | Similar depth to Presidents' Day, usually with better bedding bundles. |
| Labor Day | Late August – early September | 25–40% | $4,200–$5,250 | Model-year clearance. Best time to buy last season's flagship. |
| Black Friday | Mid-late November | 30–45% | $3,850–$4,900 | Deepest discounts of the year on most brands, plus the best free-bundle value. |
| Cyber Monday | Monday after Thanksgiving | 30–45% | $3,850–$4,900 | Usually identical pricing to Black Friday; occasionally $50–100 deeper online. |
How to read this: the list and current prices are the Simmons advertised figures at our last check. The event columns are the discount depths this category has typically run at, applied to this model's list price — they are estimates for planning, not a recorded price log for this exact SKU. Always confirm the live price before buying. See our best time to buy a mattress guide and current mattress deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What owners report elsewhere
Owner feedback summarized from published customer reviews on Simmons's website and major retailer listings. SleepSage cannot verify individual purchases, so no purchase-verified badge is shown. Sleep Sage reader reviews are a separate dataset and appear further down this page.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Innerspring
- Firmness
- Medium Soft
- Height
- 16"
- Trial
- Varies by retailer
- Warranty
- 10-year limited
How We Evaluated the Simmons Escape No. 6
Evaluated through published specifications, manufacturer information, verified owner feedback and materials analysis. Not physically tested in our lab. The steps below describe the full protocol every mattress goes through once it reaches our lab — they have not yet been performed on the Simmons Simmons Escape No. 6, which is why no Sleep Sage performance scores appear on this page.
Research evaluation — full lab score pending. Pressure mapping, thermal testing, motion-transfer testing, edge-deflection loading and durability simulation have not been run on this unit.
Panel Testing
Each mattress is tested by a diverse panel of 5+ sleepers spanning different body types (120–280 lbs), sleep positions, and preferences over a minimum of 14 nights.
Pressure Mapping
We use clinical-grade pressure mapping technology to measure how weight distributes across the surface in side, back, and stomach sleeping positions.
Temperature Testing
Surface temperature is tracked with thermal sensors across 8 hours of sleep to quantify cooling performance under controlled conditions (68°F room, 45% RH, standard bedding).
Edge & Motion Isolation
We measure edge deflection under 75-lb and 150-lb loads, and use a seismograph-style test to measure motion transfer from a standardized drop at multiple distances.
Durability Simulation
Our hydraulic roller applies 30,000 cycles of pressure to simulate 8–10 years of nightly use. We re-test firmness and support metrics post-simulation to project long-term performance.
Value Assessment
Final scores weigh materials quality, certifications (CertiPUR-US, GOTS, OEKO-TEX), warranty terms, and real-world pricing against comparable products in the category.
Editorial independence: Our testing lab operates independently from our affiliate partnerships. Brands cannot pay for higher scores or influence our methodology. Read our full editorial policy and detailed testing methodology.
Owner Reviews
Real opinions from Simmons Escape No. 6 owners. 0 reviews
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Brand-level context for this review: Simmons's construction philosophy, pricing bands, trial and warranty terms, plus the competitors we cross-shopped it against.
- Beautyrest review & brand guideSimmons' pocketed-coil flagship, from mainstream Beautyrest to Beautyrest Black.Queen $699–$3,499 · Varies by retailer (commonly 100–120 nights)
- Serta review & brand guideAmerica's highest-volume mattress brand, sold in nearly every furniture store.Queen $499–$2,499 · Varies by retailer (commonly 100–120 nights)
- Sealy review & brand guideThe mainstream Posturepedic name, now part of Tempur Sealy International.Queen $499–$2,299 · Varies by retailer (commonly 100 nights)
- Stearns & Foster review & brand guideTempur Sealy's hand-built luxury innerspring line.Queen $1,599–$4,999 · Varies by retailer (commonly 100–120 nights)
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