Bensons for Beds
Experiences & Reviews
Bensons for Beds is a UK retailer specialising in beds, mattresses, sofa beds and bedroom furniture. The chain operates physical showrooms alongside an online store, enabling customers to compare products, try mattresses in person and arrange home delivery.
Overview & Key Metrics
Our Analysis
Service quality
Most reviewers highlight helpful, knowledgeable and patient store staff, with punctual deliveries and assembly; only one review reports a negative service interaction.
Value for money
Several customers mention reasonable prices, discounts or better deals compared with alternatives, while a single reviewer judged an item as poor value.
User experience
Shoppers report easy in-store navigation and online browsing, relaxed showroom environments and the ability to test mattresses before buying.
Product quality
Reported product quality is positive—customers mention supportive mattresses and well-built beds—but sample size is small and conclusions are limited.
Communication
Customers frequently note clear delivery scheduling, time slots and pre-arrival calls; one review highlights a breakdown in returns communication.
Overall experience
Most reviewers describe a positive overall experience—faultless processes, satisfaction with purchases and recommendations—contrasted by one poor returns experience.
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Featured Customer Experiences
Representative examples from 21 verified reviews (February 2023 – September 2025).
My Experience at Bensons For Beds
"I recently purchased a new bed and mattress from Bensons for Beds, and I must say that my experience was amazing. The store has a vast selection of beds, mattresses, sofa beds and bedroom furniture to choose from. The sales representatives were very helpful in guiding me through the entire process. They asked me questions about the type of bed I wanted along with my sleeping habits before recommending what would be best for me. Their expertise proved highly beneficial as they guided me towards a bed which not only fit my budget but also matched my comfort preferences. Additionally,I found their website extremely easy to navigate; it allowed me to clearly compare different pieces within their product ranges.Their delivery service was right on time too! My products arrived looking great without any damage or scratches whatsoever. All in all, Bensons for Beds provides an excellent shopping experience. I am so happy with the quality of their products that I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone else who is looking for comfortable, good quality beds at affordable prices."
Assistant was attentive but not pushy…
"Assistant in the store was attentive but not pushy and gave us time to look around and decide what we wanted. We were given a delivery date of 26th Se..."
Lovely staff member Manisha took time…
"Lovely staff member Manisha took time to explain what was available for our price range & needs. She eve..."
We got a pillow and didn’t want it so…
"We got a pillow and didn’t want it so we took it back the next day because the shop had already closed when we went to return it back. They said we co..."
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Sources: Trustpilot (20) · Collected.reviews (1) · Quotes shortened · As of: September 2025
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Staff were very helpful
Staff were very helpful. Layout of sho...
The price is reasonable and staff very…
The price is reasonable...
Customer service was AMAZING
Marcus was amazing. He helped us so much from choosing the right bed to...
Excellent customer service
Carol , the sales assistant in your Wigan store was very knowledgeable ,...
We Need Showrooms.
Try before you buy In Store.😊 Colin the store assistant was genuinely helpful nothing was too much. He came across passionate in the field. I...
Good service and communication
Good service an...
Assistant was attentive but not pushy…
Assistant in the store was attentive but not pushy and gave us time to look around and decide what we wanted. We were given a delivery date of 26th Se...
Easy to shop
Easy to shop, expert advic...
Always a friendly and helpful welcome…
Always a friendly and helpful welcome in the Folkestone Store. Marshall listened to my needs and pointed me in the right di...
Staff at the store
Staff at the store, knowledgeable and easy to talk with. The bed was delivered on time and with efficiency and...
Really helpful staff
Really helpful staff, speedy deli...
The salesman
The salesman , was very patient and pleasant, but no way push...
In the words of my wife ‘Nick knows his…
In the words of my wife ‘Nick knows his onions’ Extremely...
Your sales girl was very helpful and…
Your sales girl was very helpful and knowledge...
Good knowledgeable staff and…
Good knowledgeable st...
Lovely staff member Manisha took time…
Lovely staff member Manisha took time to explain what was available for our price range & needs. She eve...
We got a pillow and didn’t want it so…
We got a pillow and didn’t want it so we took it back the next day because the shop had already closed when we went to return it back. They said we co...
I decided to buy a new mattress at…
I decided to buy a new mattress at Benson as they offered a better deals and the sales assistant Lyba explained what would suit my needs best as I hav...
We were listened to about what we…
We were listened to about what we needed. We weren't pressured...
Conclusion
Reviews are consistently positive about in-store staff knowledge, helpfulness and the ability to test mattresses, with many customers reporting punctual delivery and smooth installations. Several reviewers cite competitive pricing, discounts and helpful advice as reasons they chose Bensons for Beds. Product comments are favourable where present, but fewer reviews mention product quality directly, so consider trying mattresses in store. There is at least one clear negative report about returns and refund handling; prospective buyers should confirm the retailer's returns policy and ask about delivery and return procedures before purchase.