Quick Mattress Store Comparisons
Before you drive across town, here is a fast look at what each Olean store brings to the table so you can narrow things down before you even leave the house.
| Store Name | Specialty | Price Range | Best For |
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| Ollie's Bargain Outlet | Closeout and discount mattresses | Budget / Very Low | Cash-conscious shoppers |
| Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store | Full furniture and mattress selection | Mid to High | One-stop furniture buyers |
| Ashley Store | Furniture-forward with mattress options | Mid-range | Coordinated bedroom sets |
| Metro Mattress Olean | Mattress-only specialist | Mid to High | Guided mattress-only shopping |
| Mattress Express | Value mattress specialist | Budget to Mid | Quick purchase, same-day pickup |
| Hammond's Furniture Store | Local independent furniture and bedding | Mid-range | Supporting local, personalized service |
Top Mattress Stores in Olean
Here are the six stores worth checking out in and around Olean in 2026. They are listed in the order most likely to match different types of shoppers.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
If your budget is tight and you are fine with a little treasure-hunt shopping, Ollie's on West State Street is worth a stop. They carry closeout and overstock mattresses from name brands at prices that can be significantly below retail, though inventory changes week to week so you will not always find the same selection twice.
Queens can turn up for well under $300 on a good week, though you are buying what is on the floor rather than picking from a catalog. No pressure here - it is grab-and-go retail.
Best for: Shoppers who need a working mattress fast and want to spend as little as possible
Contact: 2801 W State St, Olean, NY 14760
Website: Visit their website
Phone: +1-716-379-8261
Ashley Store
The Ashley Store on Olean-Portville Road carries mattresses alongside their well-known furniture lines, which makes it a convenient stop if you are furnishing a whole bedroom rather than just replacing a mattress. They stock Sealy and Ashley Sleep options and the showroom gives you a decent feel for how a mattress pairs with a bed frame before you commit.
Expect queen mattress prices in the $400 to $1,200 range depending on the model. Bundle deals that pair a mattress with a frame or base tend to offer the best value here.
Best for: Anyone setting up a new bedroom and wanting mattress and furniture in one trip
Contact: 1429 Olean-Portville Rd, Olean, NY 14760
Website: Visit their website
Phone: +1-716-373-3300
Metro Mattress Olean
Metro Mattress is the dedicated mattress specialist in this group, located further west on W State Street at 3061. The staff focuses entirely on sleep products, so the conversation tends to go deeper on things like sleep position, support, and pressure relief rather than steering you toward a furniture package. They carry Tempur-Pedic, Beautyrest, Purple, and Stearns and Foster, among others.
Queens start around $699 and go up from there depending on brand and construction. Metro Mattress also offers a sleep trial period on many models, which is worth asking about before you buy.
Best for: Shoppers who want an informed, focused mattress consultation without the furniture-store environment
Contact: 3061 W State St, Olean, NY 14760
Website: Visit their website
Phone: +1-716-790-8535
Mattress Express
Mattress Express on Portville Olean Road sits right near the Ashley Store and offers a no-fuss approach to buying a mattress at a reasonable price. The selection leans toward accessible price points and the store format is straightforward - you walk in, try a few options, and you can often take something home the same day or arrange quick delivery.
Queens typically start around $299 and the store positions itself as a value alternative to the bigger national chains. If you have been comparison shopping and want to see if a local spot can beat a big-box price, it is a fair stop to make.
Best for: Value shoppers who want a simple, low-pressure buying experience and fast delivery
Contact: 1472 Portville Olean Rd, Olean, NY 14760
Website: Visit their website
Phone: +1-716-790-8084
Hammond's Furniture Store
Hammond's has been on W State Street in Olean long enough to have a real reputation in this community. It is a locally owned furniture store that carries bedding alongside sofas, dining sets, and bedroom furniture, and the staff tends to know their product well because they are not rotating in and out of a regional training program.
Mattress pricing sits in a mid-range that competes reasonably with the chains, and the experience of buying from a local shop where the person helping you actually works there full time makes a difference. Worth a visit if supporting Olean businesses matters to you.
Best for: Locals who prefer buying from an independent Olean business and want attentive, knowledgeable service
Contact: 1120 W State St, Olean, NY 14760
Website: Visit their website
Phone: +1-716-373-7710
Delivery Considerations
Delivery in the Olean area is generally available from most of these stores, but the terms vary enough that it is worth asking before you finalize anything. Raymour and Flanigan and Metro Mattress both offer white glove delivery that includes setup and old mattress removal, which matters a lot when you are dealing with a king or heavy foam model. Ashley and Hammond's also deliver locally, and their teams are familiar with the area.
Delivery windows around Olean typically run one to two weeks for standard orders, though Mattress Express and Ollie's can sometimes accommodate same-day or next-day if you are buying something in stock. Always ask specifically about haul-away for your old mattress. Some stores include it free, others charge a fee, and a few do not offer it at all.
If you are in a more rural spot south of Olean toward Portville or Cuba, confirm the delivery zone before you pay. Not every store services the same radius. Our mattress shopping checklist has a delivery question section that is handy to bring along or screenshot before you shop.
Mattress Buying Guide
Understanding Firmness Levels
Firmness is probably the single thing most shoppers get wrong because the labels on mattresses - soft, medium, firm - are not standardized across brands. A "medium" at Tempur-Pedic feels different from a "medium" at Ashley Sleep. The only real way to know is to lie on it for at least five minutes in your actual sleep position.
Side sleepers generally do better on a softer surface that lets the shoulder and hip sink in without putting pressure on joints. Back and stomach sleepers usually want more resistance to keep the spine from curving. If you and a partner sleep in different positions, a medium-firm hybrid tends to be the least-bad compromise.
For a more thorough breakdown of how firmness ratings work across brands, the mattress buying guide on this site goes into real detail.
Size Selection Strategy
Most couples in a standard bedroom end up happiest with a queen, but if your room is 12 by 12 or smaller you will feel the walls closing in with a king. Measure before you shop. A queen is 60 inches wide and 80 inches long. A king is 76 inches wide - that is 16 extra inches of width that your room needs to handle with space for nightstands and a walkway.
If one of you is over 6 feet tall, pay attention to the length. A standard queen and king are both 80 inches long, which works for most people but can feel short if you are 6'3" or taller. California king gives you an extra 4 inches of length at 84 inches, though it is actually narrower than a standard king at 72 inches.
Our mattress size guide has a room dimension calculator that makes this easier to figure out before you step into a store.
Budget Planning
A reasonable queen mattress for everyday use does not need to cost more than $800 to $1,000 in Olean's current market. Below $400, you are in territory where coil count and foam quality tend to drop noticeably. Above $1,500, you are paying for premium materials and brand names - which can be worth it, but the jump in actual sleep quality is not always proportional to the jump in price.
Factor in the full cost. A mattress without a foundation can void some warranties. Delivery fees, old mattress removal, and a mattress protector (which is genuinely worth buying) can add $100 to $200 to the final bill depending on where you shop.
Use the mattress budget calculator to get a realistic number before you walk in. It helps avoid the awkward moment where you fall in love with something $600 outside your range.
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