Alison Barretta

Alison Barretta

Freelance reviewer and writer

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

A dog sitting on top of a DreamCloud mattress

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.

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A person lifts one corner of the white Viscosoft Active Cooling Mattress Topper to show off its 4-inch thickness

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.

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Helix mattress

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

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A Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame outdoors on a platform by the sea, with a blue price drop sale badge overlaid on the image

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.

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Image shows the Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress placed on a white bedframe in a stylish bedroom decorated with black dome lamps and abstract wall prints

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.

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The Bryte Balance smart mattress on a bed frame in a warmly lit room

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

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The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Topper with Black Friday sale label

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

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A close-up of the Tempur-Pedic 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...

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Woman with a stiff neck on bed

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

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Image shows a couple lying on top of a Tempur-Pedic mattress placed on a Tempur-Ergo adjustable bed with a blue Black Friday sales badge overlaying it

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.

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A close up of the end of a Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (right)

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...

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Tom's Guide's sleep editor and mattress tester stand either side of a tall pile of mattresses that we have tested and recommend as the best choices for all sleepers, including the Nectar Classic mattress, the Helix Midnight Luxe and the Siena Mattress

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)

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Linenspa hybrid mattress pictured on a wooden bed frame is the best cheap Amazon mattress under $400

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.

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Two women sit on the Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom. they're looking at the mattress trying to decide if this is the right one for their sleep needs

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.

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Coop Home Goods Original Pillow review

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.

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Woman sleeping on the Purple Harmony Pillow

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.

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One of the best cheap mattress toppers, the Linenspa Memory Foam Mattress Topper on a bed

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

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A woman lies in her bed at night, sleeping well. On the floor next to her is the Eight Sleep smart mattress cover Pod. A Tom's Guide Eight Sleep price drop deals graphic (left)

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.

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The budget-friendly Allswell Hybrid Mattress in a well-lit bedroom

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.

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The Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress, our top pick for best mattress for stomach sleepers

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

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Suitcase next to a hotel bed

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.

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Saatva Classic Luxury Firm

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

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Siena Sleep memory foam mattress, featuring a person lying upside on the bed, with legs up the wall, reading a book

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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Best mattress for heavy people: a man in a blue shirt sits on the Helix PLUS mattress

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.

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Best pillow-top mattresses main image shows a blonde woman in a denim shirt reading a book while lying on top of the Stearns & Foster Estate Mattress

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.

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