Alison Barretta

Alison Barretta

Expert mattress tester

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

The best mattresses for college students in 2025: Expert-tested beds for the new term

By Frances Daniels, Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

Heading back to school? These expert-tested mattresses for college students can help you get much-needed rest as you start the new term.

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Tom's Guide mattress writers sit on top of the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress during the testing process at our Sleep Lab

The best mattresses on Amazon 2025: Our 6 top-rated picks to shop this Prime Day

By Nicola Appleton last updated

If you plan to do your mattress shopping at Amazon, here are six of the best ones you'll find on sale during Prime Day — all tested by our expert reviewers.

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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) representing best eight sleep discounts

Eight Sleep mattress sales and deals for June 2025: Save on smart cooling beds

By Alison Barretta last updated

Enjoy cooler sleep this summer with up to $200 off the new Eight Sleep Pod 5 smart mattress cover — our expert guide to the Eight Sleep sale.

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GhostBed Luxe mattress

GhostBed mattress sales for June 2025: save an extra $100 on luxury cooling beds

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our guide to the best of this month's GhostBed mattress sales, with an extra $100 off one of our top-rated cooling beds.

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A close-up shot of the corner of the Zinus Green Team Memory Foam Mattress with a deals badge in the bottom left-hand corner.

Zinus mattress sales June 2025: Save up to 41% off plus an extra 10% off

By Jack Ridsdale last updated

This month's Zinus mattress sales in the US and UK feature great deals on cheap hybrid and memory foam mattresses.

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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 June 2025: Save on bed bundles

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our expert guide to all the biggest savings in this month's Casper mattress sale, with money off bed bundles and hybrid mattresses.

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

Leesa mattress sales and deals for June 2025: Save 25% on handcrafted beds

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our expert guide to the June Leesa mattress sale, with 25% off all handcrafted adult mattresses.

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Avocado Eco Organic Mattress on a bed with two plants to the right of it

Avocado mattress sales and deals for June 2025: Save on organic and eco-friendly beds

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert guide to the June Avocado mattress sale, including how to save on our top-rated organic mattress.

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Two girls sitting on navy, bronze and white Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Hybrid Pro mattress in sleep studio with rattan bedframe, shelf and green plants

The best pillow-top mattress in 2025: our expert picks for hotel-style comfort at home

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Our expert mattress testing team have slept on the best pillow-top mattresses of the year to create this guide to our 9 top picks

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DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a beige platform bed frame in a sunny bedroom

What is the best DreamCloud mattress in 2025?

By Frances Daniels last updated

Our in-depth guide to DreamCloud mattresses will help you find the best luxury bed for your sleep and budget.

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A collage of photos depicting the various stages of our hybrid mattress testing and reviewing process in order to find the best options for people to buy in 2025

Best hybrid mattress 2025: Our top 10 picks after rigorous testing

By Claire Davies last updated

A good hybrid mattress delivers the best of both worlds: superb support and cozy comfort. We've tested over 50 hybrid mattresses and these are the 10 we recommend buying

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Two members of our testing team sit on top of the Helix Dawn mattress, our favorite mattress for stomach sleepers, on a bed frame in a bedroom

Best mattresses for stomach sleepers, according to experts

By Alison Barretta last updated

One of the few that sleeps on your front? These nine mattresses deliver the support stomach sleepers need, tested and approved by experts.

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Avocado Green Mattress, featuring a woman and baby on said mattress

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

By Claire Davies last updated

We've slept on and tested the best organic mattresses to pick the top 5 non-toxic beds that promise healthy sleep for this 2025 guide.

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DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress on a beige platform bed frame in a sunny bedroom

What is the DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress and should you buy it?

By Alison Barretta published

Did you know DreamCloud makes memory foam mattresses, too? Here, we take a look at the entry-level DreamCloud Classic Memory Foam Mattress and explain why it might be the bed of your dreams.

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The image shows the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid mattress on a grey bed frame with a Tom's Guide 'Price drop' badge on top

DreamCloud mattress sales for June 2025: up to 60% off luxury beds

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert guide to the best deals to browse in this month's DreamCloud mattress sale, including money off hotel-style mattresses.

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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)

The best Nectar mattress sales for June 2025: save on budget-friendly foam beds

By Claire Davies last updated

In this month's Nectar mattress sale you can find budget-friendly prices on our favorite memory foam beds — here's what you need to know.

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Navy and white Bear Elite Hybrid mattress in bedroom with wooden floor, black and beige rug, grey chair and black bedside tables

Bear mattress sales for June 2025: 35% off all mattresses plus free pillows

By Jack Ridsdale last updated

This month's Bear mattress sale cuts 35% off across their suite — that means quality mattresses from $455

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The new Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

The best Helix mattress deals and sales for June 2025: Save on hybrid beds for all sleep styles

By Claire Davies last updated

The best deals for every sleep style in the 20% off Helix Mattress sale this June, tested and recommended by experts.

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Beautyrest Harmony mattress on wooden bedroom in bedroom with plants, bedsides tables and lamp and wooden cupboards. Grey pillows and blanket on bed.

The best Beautyrest mattress sales for June 2025: Last chance to save up to $200 on Harmony Lux beds

By Nicola Appleton last updated

This month's Beautyrest closeout mattress sales cut price of Harmony beds, plus 50% off pillows with select mattresses

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The imnage shows the Puffy Royal Hybrid on a brown bed platform in a neautrally decorated bedroom

The best Puffy mattress sales for June 2025: big savings on luxury beds

By Jack Ridsdale last updated

Puffy mattress sale continues with up to $1,350 off all luxury beds

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Tempur-Pedic ProBreeze

The best Tempur-Pedic mattress sales for June 2025: Save up to $1,000 on memory foam beds

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert guide to this month's Tempur-Pedic mattress deals, including how to save up to $1,000 on closeout beds.

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Two girls sitting on Brooklyn Bedding Copperflex Pro Hybrid mattress on wooden bedframe with plants and shelving either side of bed

Brooklyn Bedding mattress sale for June 2025: Save 25% on cooler, comfier sleep this summer

By Frances Daniels last updated

No matter your sleep style or budget, Brooklyn Bedding's 25% off mattress sale has a deal for you — here's our top picks.

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A woman sits on the Siena Memory Foam Mattress with a deals label

Siena mattress sale and deals for June 2025: Budget beds from just $149

By Frances Daniels last updated

Save up to 60% on Siena's budget-friendly memory foam and hybrid mattresses thanks to this month's sales

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Saatva Classic Mattress

Saatva mattress sale June 2025: Save $300 on luxury beds

By Claire Davies last updated

We explore the Saatva mattress sales and prices this month, with money off luxury handcrafted beds.

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The Nolah Natural 11 mattress in warmly lit bedroom with deals badge in top left corner.

Nolah mattress deals and discount codes for June 2025: 35% off all mattresses + 2 free pillows

By Louis Ramirez last updated

This month's Nolah sale will save you 35% on mattresses, with deals on hybrid, foam, and organic latex beds

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