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
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 2024
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.
The best mattress 2024: Expert-tested and compared
By Claire Davies last updated
Our in-depth guide to the 12 best mattresses we’ve slept on, tested and recommend buying this year out of the hundreds available online and in store.
The best Saatva mattress sales for November 2024: Save $400 on luxury beds
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.
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
The best cheap Amazon mattress under $400 in 2024
By Ruth Jones last updated
Our expert team has searched high and low to bring you the best-rated cheap mattresses on Amazon – all under $400 for a queen size.
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.
Best mattress for heavy people 2024: Ranked by experts
By Ruth Jones last updated
This year's best mattresses for heavy people that offer full body support and alleviate back pain.
The best pillow-top mattresses 2024: Tried and tested by our experts
By Jo Plumridge last updated
We rate the best pillow-top mattresses for comfort, support and price, with full reviews from our certified sleep experts.
I spent 3,000 hours sleeping on and testing the best mattresses for side sleepers — these are my top picks
By Alison Barretta last updated
My top recommendations for this year's best mattresses for side sleepers, based on extensive testing and user review research.
The best mattress under $1,000 in 2024: all tried and tested by our experts
By Alison Barretta last updated
Our top-rated picks of 2024's best mattresses under $1,000 to give you a luxury bed for less, with full expert reviews
Best mattress in a box 2024: 11 expert-tested and rated options
By Claire Davies last updated
We've slept on and tested all the latest mattresses in a box, and have analysed thousands of user reviews too, to bring you this guide to the best options to buy ahead of Black Friday.
Avocado mattress sales and deals for November 2024: Up to $1,520 off organic beds
By Claire Davies, Jack Ridsdale last updated
November's Avocado sales take up to $1,520 off its luxury mattresses, plus 10% off on bedding, pillows, and more ahead of Black Friday
Best Nectar mattress sales for November 2024: Get a queen Nectar Classic for $599 ahead of Black Friday
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...
Best Tempur-Pedic mattress deals and sales for November 2024: Up to $2,999 off cooling mattresses before Black Friday
By Claire Davies last updated
Browse this month's Tempur-Pedic deals to find deep discounts on closeout cooling mattresses and bed toppers before Black Friday
The best king size mattress 2024: tested and reviewed by experts
By Alison Barretta last updated
This year’s best king size mattresses for all budgets and sleep styles, all tried, tested, and slept on by our in-house panel of sleep experts.
DreamCloud mattress sales for November 2024: Save up to 50% before 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.
Tempur-Pedic Black Friday mattress sale 2024: Best early deals
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.
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