Mattress brands you can try in person

Seven name brands on one showroom floor in Panama City, so you can compare them with your own back instead of their marketing.

Mattresses

Each name links to that brand's page on thesleepcenter.info.

Tempur-Pedic
Known for its proprietary TEMPUR memory-foam material, which slowly conforms to your shape. The feel is distinctive, so it's one people want to try first.
Stearns & Foster
A luxury line known for hand-crafted construction and plush, tailored comfort layers.
Sealy
Home of the Posturepedic line, with coil, hybrid and foam models across a wide price range.
Serta
A long-time name in American bedding, from classic innerspring models to cooling hybrids.
Beautyrest
Built around individually pocketed coils that move separately, which helps limit motion from a restless partner.
Simmons
Dependable everyday mattresses, a practical choice for guest rooms, kids' rooms and rentals.
Casper
Casper started online as a bed-in-a-box brand. At The Sleep Center you can lie on one before deciding, which settles the online-or-store question for that bed.

Adjustable bases
Raise your head or feet for reading, TV, snoring or reflux. Try one under a mattress in the showroom.
Independence Bed
A specialty bed that rotates to a seated position, with side rails, for easier getting in and out.
Power lift chairs
Recliners that lift to help you stand.
Murphy beds and futons
Extra sleeping space for small rooms, condos and guest rooms.
Bunk beds and headboards
Kids' beds, bunks, headboards and footboards.
Pillows, sheets and protectors
Including Malouf bedding, plus mattress protectors that help keep a warranty valid.

Models on the floor change through the year. To check a specific model before you drive over, call (850) 785-0910.

The Sleep Center, 1830 W. 23rd St., Panama City, FL 32405, across from Sam's Club. Open Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm.