I love the convenience of this pillow/blanket. I think it'll work fantastic as a pillow whether as an insert or just on its own. Perfect for travel, just unzip the pillow and it's now a blanket! It is soft but certainly not plush or snuggly so if you're looking for that rainy day plush comfy read a book under my blanket kind of thing, this isn't it. However, it serves a nice purpose and is great for the traveler or as an extra pillow / blanket for guests or travel.