Alison Barretta

Alison Barretta

Freelance reviewer and writer

Based in Philadelphia, USA, freelance writer and editor Alison Barretta has been sharing buying advice and retail news for over 15 years. Since 2020 she's been helping Tom's Guide expand its robust library of sleep content by researching the latest trends, speaking with renowned experts, and going behind the scenes at Saatva, Casper, Sleep Number, Tempur-Pedic, and 3Z Brands. Alison has reviewed everything from budget memory foam mattresses and luxurious innerspring beds to immersive sound pods and $7,000 smart beds that automatically adjust to your every move. When she isn't reviewing mattresses or searching for great deals to save you money, Alison can be found practicing yoga and martial arts, experimenting with recipes, getting too invested in the Philadelphia Flyers, and snoozing with her cat / assistant mattress tester Alex.

Latest articles by Alison Barretta

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) representing best eight sleep discounts

Best Eight Sleep mattress sales and deals for March 2025: $100 off smart bed sets

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.

Sleep Tech
The image shows the Bear Elite Hybrid on a wooden bed frame with a Tom's Guide 'killer deal' badge laid over the top

Bear mattress sales March 2025: 30% off all mattresses with free pillows

By Jack Ridsdale last updated

This month's Bear mattress sale knocks 35% off, and comes with two free pillows.

Mattresses
Woman lying on Leesa mattress, with 'Lowest price' graphic overlaid

The best Leesa mattress sales and deals in March 2025: save 20% on eco-friendly beds

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated

Your guide to the best Leesa mattress sales and deals to shop now – plus info on when to buy to snag the biggest savings.

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A mattress with a deal badge to indicate that it is reduced in the Casper mattress sales

The best Casper mattress sales for March 2025: Up to 30% off mattress bundles

By Alison Barretta last updated

Save up to 50% in January's Casper mattress sales, with big discounts on top-rated clearance beds

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DreamCloud deals

DreamCloud mattress sales for March 2025: 50% off mattresses plus $599 worth of free bedding

By Claire Davies last updated

DreamCloud's spring sale brings the firm's biggest offer ever.

Mattresses
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 March 2025: Get 50% off mattresses and 66% off bundles

By Claire Davies last updated

Nectar's best-selling memory foam and hybrid mattresses are excellent value for money. Here's what to shop in the March Nectar sale...

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A member of Tom's Guide's testing panel sits on the edge of the Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress

What is the best memory foam mattress of 2025? I'm a sleep expert — my top 10 recommendations

By Claire Davies, Ruth Jones last updated

It's not just squishy softness — here’s my recommendations for the best memory foam mattresses for all sleep styles, tested by sleep experts.

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The Nolah Natural 11 Mattress in a well-lit bedroom

The best organic mattress 2025: Toxin-free mattresses for cleaner sleep

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert team of mattress testers have slept on the best organic mattresses and reviewed each pick to put this 2025 guide together

Mattresses
A woman stands next to the Saatva Classic Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, pressing her hands into the medium-firm surface to test the pressure relief

Which is the best Saatva mattress in 2025? Everything you need to know

By Alison Barretta last updated

The Saatva Classic is our number one mattress — discover the rest of the line-up with this expert guide to the best Saatva mattresses of 2025.

Mattresses
A woman sits on the edge of the Siena Memory Foam Mattress in a bedroom

The best Amazon mattress under $400 in 2025: our expert picks for queen-size beds on a budget

By Ruth Jones last updated

Our experts have combed Amazon to find the best cheap mattresses under $400 for a queen to suit every sleep style.

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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

Learn why the mattresses used in hotels are among the most comfortable you've slept on and how to buy a hotel mattress for your home.

Mattresses
Image shows the Nectar Classic Mattress placed on a white wooden bedframe in a blue-coloured room with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the image

I sleep in a twin bed — 3 Presidents' Day mattress deals I recommend for luxury solo sleep

By Alison Barretta published

Have a small bed? These twin mattress deals will help you sleep comfortably for less this Presidents' Day

Mattresses
Image shows the Saatva RX mattress for back and joint pain placed on a luxury grey mattress in a stylish bedroom

I’m testing Saatva’s new mattress for back pain and it's having a big impact on my sleep — here’s why

By Alison Barretta last updated

The Saatva RX is designed for sleepers with back and joint pain. Here's what it did for my bad back after sleeping on it for just one week.

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A woman with long dark hair feels the firmness of a mattress she is looking at

Should you buy a mattress in today's Presidents' Day sales? I'm a deals expert, here's what I think

By Alison Barretta published

Our veteran deal hunter and mattress tester shares four reasons why you should buy a mattress in the Presidents' Day sales — plus three reasons to pass on them.

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The Saatva Classic mattress on an Adjustable Bed Base in a zero gravity position

6 reasons to buy an adjustable bed base with your Saatva Classic mattress in the Presidents' Day sales

By Alison Barretta published

From back pain to snoring, pairing the Saatva Classic with an adjustable bed can help tackle a host of sleep problems

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Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress in a bedroom, with a Lowest Price graphic overlaid

The Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress drops to just $664 for a queen in Black Friday-beating Amazon Presidents' Day sale

By Alison Barretta published

Here's your chance to get a queen-size Awara Natural Latex Mattress at the lowest price it's ever been on sale for.

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GhostBed Luxe mattress in a bedroom with 'Lowest Price' graphic overlaid

GhostBed mattress sales for February 2025: 50% for Presidents' Day

By Grace Franks last updated

You'll find everything you need to know about the latest GhostBed mattress sales and deals on this page.

Mattresses
The Sleep Number i8 Smart Bed with a blue price drop badge overlaid

Sleep Number Presidents' Day sale slashes up to $1,200 off its popular i8 smart bed

By Alison Barretta published

Get up to $1,200 off Sleep Number’s popular i8 smart bed with integrated sleep tracking during the Presidents' Day sales.

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The new Tempur-Adapt mattress in medium on display at the Tempur-Pedic retail store in Warrington, PA

Should you buy the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress in the Presidents' Day sales? I tested it — here's my take

By Alison Barretta published

Thinking of buying a Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress during this year's Presidents' Day sales? Our mattress tester shares who should (and shouldn't) get one.

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The image shows the Nectar Classic memory foam mattress on a white bed frame in a sleek and stylish bedroom

The best mattresses on Amazon 2025: Our 7 top-rated picks

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Find the best Amazon mattress for your budget and sleep needs, courtesy of our expertly-curated list.

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Saatva Classic

Queen mattress vs king: 3 signs you need to size up in this year's Presidents' Day sales

By Alison Barretta published

Should you size up to a king size mattress in this year's Presidents' Day sales? Here's how to tell.

Mattresses
Our best firm mattress of 2025, the Plank Firm mattress with the Firm side facing upwards, on a wooden bed frame in a bedroom

The best firm mattress 2025, approved by sleep experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

Time to upgrade your bed to something more supportive and solid? We've slept on and tested the latest firm mattresses to bring you our guide to the very best options.

Mattresses
A woman wearing blue and white stripy pyjamas lays on her side on the Helix Midnight Luxe, this year's best mattress for side sleepers

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

We've slept on and tested all the latest beds to bring you the best mattresses for side sleepers, chosen by our panel of sleep experts

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The Nectar Memory Foam mattress on a wooden bed frame in a light and airy bedroom

Nectar Mattress review 2025: Is this still the best budget memory foam bed?

By Alison Barretta last updated

Review The Nectar Mattress claims to deliver big comfort and support for nearly half the price of its many rivals. We review it to see just how well it performs.

Review
The image shows the Nectar Classic on a wooden bed frame in a neutrally decorated bedroom

Buy a Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress and get a free bedding bundle worth $599 in epic Presidents’ Day flash sale

By Alison Barretta published

As part of its Presidents' Day flash sale, Nectar wants to give you up to $599 in free bedding with the purchase of a Nectar Classic Mattress.

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