Our number one pick is the Brookside Rollaway Bed, which has a medium plush memory foam mattress, a durable steel frame, dual-locking wheels, and a five-year warranty. Here are the best rollaway beds. The Brookside Rollaway Bed (model BS04TTMFRB, to be exact) is convenient and comfortable. It’s got a sturdy steel frame, a hammock-style base, and spring suspension, which takes the place of those uncomfortable crossbars found on most traditional rollaway beds. Dual-locking wheels make it easy to maneuver the bed while ensuring it stays in place through the night. As for the mattress, you’re looking at 4 inches of gel-infused memory foam that promises to conform to the body without making your guests overheat. That might seem thin for a mattress, but it’s thicker than many rollaway style mattresses—and still easy to fold up in the morning. The bed weighs 40 pounds and has a 350-pound capacity. Available in twin or extra-long twin, it’s large enough for most adults and small enough that it doesn’t take up much storage space when not in use. Though some assembly is required, the setup process is easy and doesn’t require any tools. Price at time of publish: $344 This bed is available in a single (cot) or twin size. Thanks to the reinforced steel frame, the sizes can support 250 or 300 pounds of weight, respectively. One thing to note is that the mattress is somewhat thin (2 inches for the cot and 3 inches for the twin), but this helps it fold compactly. We also like that the mattress has a soft, machine-washable cover. Price at time of publish: $154 This bed measures roughly 40 x 36 x 12 inches in the folded position and weighs only 46 pounds. Velcro straps keep it secure while stowed, and dual-locking wheels offer easy maneuvering while ensuring it’s steady when in use. We also like that it has a 350-pound weight capacity to accommodate most adults. Price at time of publish: $300 The mattress is 3 inches thick, with 2 inches of support foam on the bottom and a 1-inch layer of plush memory foam on top. Though you might notice an odor when you first take it out of the body, a CertiPUR-US certification ensures the foam is free of potentially harmful chemicals. What’s more, this rollaway bed is backed by an almost unheard-of 10-year warranty. Price at time of publish: $343 This hideaway bed measures 35 x 32 x 13 inches in the folded position and weighs just 46 pounds. The easy-to-fold design and covered caster wheels make it super convenient to pull out, take down, and store. Some assembly is required, but it’s easy to put together, and each time you use it, it takes just seconds to set up. Price at time of publish: $195 It’s got a sturdy steel frame with wood slats and wire mesh to support the 3-inch memory foam mattress. This hideaway bed doesn’t technically roll. However, the sturdy frame folds in half for effortless storage, and as mentioned, the light design isn’t cumbersome to move around your home. Price at time of publish: $290 We like that it comes with a soft zippered cover you can take off and toss in the wash as needed. Though the cot is on the narrower side, it works well with most twin-size bedding. Other notable features include a durable steel frame, velcro fasteners, and smooth-rolling wheels for easy maneuvering. Price at time of publish: $300 The frame is made of steel with wood slats and locking casters to optimize stability and comfort. Unlike most other hideaway beds, the Almani arrives at your home fully assembled and folds out in mere seconds. One thing to note is that while this bed is designed to be sturdy, it only supports 200 pounds of weight. Price at time of publish: $290 The weight capacity isn’t specified, but you can tell the sturdy metal frame is built to last. Additionally, the automatic leg opening function makes this rollaway bed super easy to set up. We appreciate that it comes in a full-size option, but at 48 inches wide, it’s slightly narrower than a standard full mattress. Price at time of publish: $745 The plush, gel-infused memory foam mattress is 6 inches thick to provide ample comfort and foldable convenience. Not only that, but it boasts an impressive 800-pound weight capacity. The frame is made of a combination of solid wood and plywood, and thanks to the four wheels, moving it from room to room is a breeze. Price at time of publish: $1,750 Most rollaway beds come with memory foam, latex innerspring, or air mattresses. Memory foam and innerspring options tend to be a bit more comfortable, whereas an air mattress may be more convenient for storage. Mattress Advisor performance editor and certified sleep science coach Barry Bridges recommends considering the preferred sleeping position of the person using it. “Memory foam and latex mattresses are more or less universal for side sleepers, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers,” he explains. “Innerspring mattresses work well for back and stomach sleepers, but they might lack the pressure relief that side sleepers like me need…Air mattresses can be a problem for side sleepers too.”
Ease of Storage
“Many rollaway bed frames fold in the middle,” says Bridges. “For that type of frame, you’ll definitely need a folding mattress if you want to store them together as a single unit.” In any case, the frame should be sturdy but also easy to fold and unfold. “Consider where you want to place your rollaway bed so you can determine what dimensions to look for,” says Mattress Advisor staff writer Marissa Merkt. “This is especially important if you live in a small apartment or don’t have a lot of space in your guest room.” And while not all hideaway beds have wheels, casters can make them much easier to move around your home and stash away when not in use.
Weight
You should also consider the weight of the bed. “In general, rollaway beds should be lightweight,” says Foley, explaining that this makes them easier to store. With the exception of Murphy-style queen beds, they shouldn’t weigh more than about 50 pounds. Additionally, Foley and Bridges both recommend looking at the weight capacity before buying any guest bed, especially a rollaway model. “Most of them should accommodate 200 to 300 pounds,” says Bridges, “but someone who weighs more than 300 pounds will need a bed that specifically covers that higher weight range.”
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Freelance commerce writer Theresa Holland specializes in home design, lifestyle, sleep products. She interviewed three sources for this story, including a certified sleep science coach, a sleep expert, and a mattress expert, who provided insight into the folding mechanisms, mattress styles, and weight capacities for rollaway beds. With their expertise in mind, she considered dozens of models from a broad range of retailers and brands, pored over user reviews, and carefully combed through product specs before making the final selections. Theresa has been contributing to The Spruce since 2019, where she covers furniture, mattresses, bedding, and home decor. You can read more of her articles on MyDomaine.
