A short queen offers the same amount of space as a standard king mattress. But it doesn't offer quite enough room for everyone involved. Depending on the size of each person, couples can sleep on either a long king or a short queen. If you're both under six foot tall, a short queen will likely work well for you. However, a short queen might be too short for couples who are extra tall sleepers. And dangling feet could be something you can live without on a short-term trip, but you definitely don't want to deal that in your regular bed!