Alison Barretta
Freelance writer and editor Alison is an expert mattress tester for Tom's Guide, and hails from Philadelphia, USA. Alison has reviewed a wide range of mattresses, pillows and other sleep accessories for Tom's Guide, putting the latest hybrid, memory foam and cooling mattresses from Casper, Nectar, Awara, Brooklinen and other leading brands through their paces. Alison has been sharing buying advice and retail news for over a decade. When she isn't reviewing mattresses, other home products or hunting for great deals to save you money, Alison can be found teaching/training in martial arts, fawning over skincare, and indulging in her quarantine-borne hobby: cooking.
Latest articles by Alison Barretta
DreamCloud mattress sales for November 2024: $100 mattress orders for Black Friday
By Claire Davies last updated
This month's best DreamCloud mattress sale is up to 50% off these hotel-stye beds-in-a-box, ahead of Black Friday sales.
Viscosoft Active Cooling Mattress Topper review 2024
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Viscosoft Active Cooling Mattress Topper is a copper-infused memory foam topper for hot sleepers. Here, we review it for you.
Helix mattress deals and sales for November 2024: 27% off sitewide for Black Friday
By Claire Davies last updated
The Helix Black Friday sale is here, offering big savings and free gifts for a limited time
The best Saatva mattress sales for November 2024: $400 off luxury beds for Black Friday
By Claire Davies last updated
The new Saatva mattress sale saves you $400 on orders worth $1,000 or more this Black Friday, with deals on adjustable beds too.
The best memory foam mattress 2024: We've tested and ranked them all
By Claire Davies, Ruth Jones last updated
Thinking of buying a memory foam mattress? We’ve slept on and tested all the latest models and these are the ones we recommend for different sleepers and budgets.
I slept on the $7,000 Bryte Balance AI-powered smart bed — here's why I think it's worth the money
By Alison Barretta published
I slept on the $7,000 Bryte Balance AI-powered smart bed at the Park Terrace Hotel in New York City — here how I found it
I tried the Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Mattress Topper — here's why you should buy in Black Friday sales
By Alison Barretta published
Experience cooler comfort for up to 55% less with Amazon's Black Friday deal on Tempur-Pedic's Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Mattress Topper
Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Mattress Topper review 2024
By Alison Barretta published
Does the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Mattress Topper deliver a cooler sleep than the original? Here's what we thought...
Is your mattress past its prime? Here's why Black Friday is the right time to replace it
By Alison Barretta last updated
See how often you should replace your mattress and learn when it's time for a change. If that's right now, you're in luck as Black Friday mattress sales are under way
Tempur-Pedic Black Friday mattress sale 2024: $300 off and free accessories
By Alison Barretta last updated
This year's Tempur-Pedic Black Friday mattress sale is just around the corner. Here's everything we know so far, plus the deals to shop today if you need a new bed urgently.
Best Nectar mattress sales for November 2024: Get 50% off plus an extra $100 off mattresses
By Claire Davies last updated
Nectar's best-selling memory foam and hybrid mattresses are heavily discounted ahead of Black Friday. Here's what to shop...
What's the best mattress in 2024? I'm a certified sleep coach and these are my top picks
By Claire Davies last updated
We've slept on and thoroughly tested every mattress in this guide - there's an option for everyone (and they've all dropped in price)
The best cheap Amazon mattress under $400 in 2024
By Ruth Jones last updated
Our expert team has found the best-rated cheap mattresses on Amazon — all under $400 for a queen size bed.
What’s the best hybrid mattress in 2024? I’m a sleep coach and these are my top picks
By Claire Davies last updated
We've tried, tested, and slept on dozens of hybrid mattresses to bring you my expert recommendations for 2024's best options to buy online.
Coop Home Goods Original Pillow review 2024
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Coop Home Goods Original is a crowd-favorite pillow. We explore if it’s worth the praise.
Purple Harmony Pillow review
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Purple Harmony Pillow is one of the most expensive in the market, but the benefits it offers for side sleepers makes it worth the price.
The best cheap mattress toppers under $50 in 2024
By Alison Barretta last updated
Find 2024's best cheap mattress topper under $50 that will transform your bed and boost your comfort while on a tight budget
Best Eight Sleep mattress sales and deals for November 2024: Up to $400 off smart beds this Black Friday
By Alison Barretta last updated
Learn about the latest Eight Sleep discount codes and deals, to help you pick up one of these cooling, adjusting, data-tracking beds for less.
Best cheap mattress 2024: budget beds under $500 for a queen
By Claire Davies, Frances Daniels last updated
We've found the best cheap mattress for every sleeper on a tight budget, with affordable queen beds for under $500.
The best mattress for stomach sleepers 2024: We've tested them all
By Alison Barretta last updated
We've tested a line-up of supportive beds — here are our top 2024 picks for the best mattress for stomach sleepers
What mattresses do hotels use? The Ritz, Hilton, Premier Inn and more
By Alison Barretta last updated
Find out why hotel mattresses and pillows are among the most comfortable you've ever slept on.
Which is the best Saatva mattress in 2024? Everything you need to know
By Alison Barretta last updated
There’s more to the Saatva lineup than the Classic. We’ll guide you through all the brand's mattresses to help you find the right one
Best mattress for college students 2024: 5 top-rated cheap beds
By Alison Barretta last updated
Boost your sleep and your learning with the budget friendly best mattresses for college students, tested and chosen by experts.
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