Visit The Sleep Center
Where to find the showroom, when it's open, and how to test a mattress so the visit pays off.
Find the showroom
Coming from the beach, cross the Hathaway Bridge on US 98 into Panama City and head to West 23rd Street (State Road 368). The store is across from Sam's Club. Look for the big red canopy.
- Address
- 1830 W. 23rd St.
Panama City, FL 32405 - Monday to Saturday
- 9 am to 6 pm
- Sunday
- 1 pm to 5 pm
- Phone
- (850) 785-0910
- Free consultation
- Call to have a mattress expert's time set aside, with no obligation.
Before you go
- Measure the room, and the doorways, stairs or elevator the mattress has to pass through.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes you can slip off.
- Bring your own pillow, and bring whoever shares the bed.
- Plan on about an hour, so you're not rushed.
How to test a mattress in the store
Start with your usual position
Lie the way you fall asleep, side, back or stomach, and stay there for 10 to 15 minutes. First impressions in the first minute aren't reliable.
Check your alignment
On your side, your spine should look straight from neck to hips. On your back, slide a hand under your lower back: it should fit snugly, not float in a gap.
Roll over and sit on the edge
Turn over a few times and sit on the side as if putting on shoes. Note how much effort it takes and how firm the edge feels.
Test it together
Lie down with your partner and have one person roll over. See how much motion the other person feels.
Narrow to two or three
Go back to your finalists. Try them on an adjustable base if you're curious, and ask about the warranty, the right foundation and delivery.
Questions people ask
How long should I lie on a mattress in the store?
About 10 to 15 minutes in the position you usually sleep in. A minute or two isn't enough for your body to settle.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in any day the store is open. If you'd like a mattress expert's time set aside, you can book a free consultation by calling (850) 785-0910.
How far is The Sleep Center from Panama City Beach?
The store is at 1830 W. 23rd St. in Panama City, about 20 to 30 minutes from most of Panama City Beach, over the Hathaway Bridge, depending on traffic and where you start.
Look for the big red canopy
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.