Alison Barretta

Alison Barretta

Expert mattress tester

Based in Philadelphia, 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 mattresses to immersive luxury 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

Our sleep tech tester testing the silver Oura Ring 4 in bed with white bedsheets and a rattan headboard. A blue Sleep Week 2026 logo is overlaid in the bottom right hand corner.

World Sleep Day: The 12 products we swear by for a great night's sleep when you're facing insomnia, hot flashes, and more

By Alison Barretta published

"Live Well, Sleep Better" is the theme for World Sleep Day 2026. To help you abide by that mantra, we're sharing our 12 favorite products for restful nights and energized mornings.

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A woman lies on her back on her mattress on a sunny spring day, with a big smile on her face. In the top right corner is a Tom's GUide Sleep Week 2026 graphic

Can the right mattress relieve your back and joint pain? Here's what the experts say

By Alison Barretta published

Can relieving your aches and pains be as simple as swapping your mattress? According to experts, that might be the answer — but here's what you need to keep in mind before you go shopping.

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Our Director of Mattress Content at Tom's Guide places her hands on the side of the Saatva Classic mattress and smiles because the mattress is of such a high quality and has amazing support. A blue Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2026 logo, shaped like a cloud, sits in the top right hand corner of the image.

Saatva launches World Sleep Day luxury mattress sale — save $400 on the hotel bed our sleep coach can't live without

By Alison Barretta published

Our Sleep Coach spent over 1,500 hours sleeping on the Saatva Classic, and now her aches and pains are gone. See what all the hype is about — and save $400 with this time-limited Sleep Week deal.

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The image shows a light haired woman wearing a black and white gingham shirt, black dungarees and white bed socks lying on her side on a white and blue mattress in a neutrally decorated bedroom. Overlaid on top in the bottom right hand corner a blue cloud-shaped badge that reads Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2026.

The Helix World Sleep Day sale is live — the 5 products I'd buy to sleep cooler and comfier, all night long

By Alison Barretta published

Presented by Helix Sleep

From luxury hotel-style mattresses to cooling pillows, consider these Helix sale picks my stay-asleep-all-night starter pack

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A woman with brown hair sits up in bed holding her lower back because she's in pain

I'm a side sleeper with back pain — these are the 3 products I've tested and recommend this Sleep Week to help you sleep comfortably

By Alison Barretta published

This World Sleep Day, I'm highlighting the three products that have helped me manage my lower back pain while lying down

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The image shows a dark haired mattress tester wearing a blue shirt and light trousers leaning onto a cream and gold mattress, set within a neutrally decorated bedroom. Overlaid in the top right hand corner a blue cloud-shaped badge reads 'Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2026'

Best Sleep Week mattress and bedding deals 2026: Supercharge your sleep from $17

By Alison Barretta published

Looking to improve your sleep this Sleep Awareness Week? These are the mattress, bedding and sleep tech deals to shop, starting from $17

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The image shows a two female mattress testers sat on a white and navy blue mattress, which is placed on a white bed frame in a neutrally decorated bedroom. Overlaid on top is a blue Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2026 badge overlaid in the top right corner.

‘I woke up refreshed and pain-free every morning’ — why I recommend the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress if you have lower back pain like me

By Alison Barretta published

Presented by Helix Sleep

It’s still our top recommendation for side sleepers, but the Helix Midnight Luxe is among the best mattresses for back pain I’ve ever tested, too. All sizes are 27% off in celebration of Sleep Week.

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A Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress in a bedroom, with a Tom's Guide lower price deals graphic (left)

Leesa mattress deals for March 2026: 20% off in the Spring sale

By Alison Barretta last updated

There's 20% off in Leesa's March mattress sales

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

Nolah mattress sales March 2026: 30% off + free white glove delivery

By Louis Ramirez last updated

During this month's Nolah sale, mattress prices start from $699 after 30% off, with beds over $1,499 receiving free in-home delivery.

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The side of the Avocado Wool mattress showing its paneling and handles sewn on

Avocado mattress sales March 2026: Up to 15% off

By Claire Davies last updated

Avocado's March mattress sale is here, featuring up to $1,200 off a selection of its award-winning organic beds.

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Testing the pressure relief and support offered by the Bear Elite Hybrid in our sleep studio

Bear mattress sales March 2026: 35% off sitewide

By Ruth Jones last updated

Enjoy 35% off our top-rated cooling bed during this month's Bear mattress sales — our expert analysis.

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

Tempur-Pedic mattress deals March 2026: Up to 40% off closeout

By Claire Davies last updated

This month's best Tempur-Pedic mattress sale is being hosted by its outlet section. Here's how you can land big savings on a premium bed.

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The WinkBeds Plus mattress on a bed frame with a duvet in a brightly lit room

WinkBeds mattress deals March 2026: 30% off

By Ruth Jones last updated

Shop this month's WinkBeds mattress sale for big savings on its entire range of hybrid and all-foam beds.

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A woman sitting on the end of the Nectar Classic mattress in a bedroom, with a Tom's Guide 'PRICE DROP' badge overlaid

Nectar mattress sales for February 2026: The best deals in the US + UK

By Claire Davies last updated

The March Nectar mattress sale is here with big discounts on memory foam mattresses and bed bundles. Here's out expert guide to the sale.

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A Tom's Guide mattress tester sleeping on the DreamCloud mattress

DreamCloud mattress sales for March 2026: Luxury hybrids at low prices

By Claire Davies last updated

We've combed through this month's DreamCloud mattress sales and highlighted the best deals — browse our expert picks.

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Bear Elite Hybrid mattress on rattan bedframe in sleep studio with blue wall with round wooden bedside table with sunrise alarm clock and mug on top

Check out the best mattress deals for March 2026

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Is it time to upgrade your bed? This month's best mattress sales include offers from Bear, Saatva, Siena, and many more.

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The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress placed on a white wooden bedframe, photographed in our blue coloured Testing Lab

The best Helix mattress deals for March 2026: 27% off sitewide

By Claire Davies last updated

Shop this month's Helix mattress sales for 27% off sitewide, including its extensive lineup of hybrids. Here's what we recommend buying...

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The Saatva Classic Luxury Innerspring Hybrid mattress photographed in a blue bedroom, with a blue Tom's Guide Price Drop image overlaid on the bottom right hand corner of the image

The best Saatva mattress sales in March 2026: Up to $500 off

By Claire Davies last updated

Today's Saatva mattress sale cuts up to $500 off. Here are the top deals our experts recommend...

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A split-screen of the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid at the Olympic training center and an image of our tester's hand feeling the mattress's cover. A Presidents' Day deals badge is seen on the top-left foreground.

Save $400 on the Saatva mattress used at Team USA’s training center ahead of the Winter Olympics

By Alison Barretta published

You may not be an Olympian, but you can still sleep like one thanks to this Presidents' Day deal for the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress — the official bed of Team USA.

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A collage of mattresses against a colorful background, clockwise: The Saatva Classic mattress, Siena mattress, Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, and Brooklyn Bedding CopperFlex Pro Hybrid mattress. In the center is a Tom's Guide Presidents' Day deal badge, with a LIVE badge beneath

Presidents' Day mattress sales LIVE 2026 — I'm tracking all of the best deals to help you sleep better from Saatva, Helix, Casper, and much more

By Ruth Jones last updated

The Presidents' Day mattress deals are here and my expert team and I are bringing you all the best mattress, bedding and sleep deals, with offers starting. at just $9.

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The Saatva Classic mattress shown on a gold plinth, with a blue Tom's Guide Presidents' Day deal badge overlaid on the bottom of the mattress. A LIVE badge is located in the top-right foreground.

Saatva Presidents' Day sale 2026 LIVE

By Claire Davies last updated

I'm tracking the 2026 Saatva Presidents' Day sale live, along with expert tips on how to find the brand's luxury mattresses for the cheapest prices

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The Siena Memory Foam Mattress placed on a white bed frame in our blue testing bedroom

I didn't think this cheap mattress could provide proper back support, but 5 months on and I'm still waking up pain-free

By Ruth Jones last updated

Editor's Choice

Our in-depth and unfiltered review of the Siena Signature Mattress, including lab testing and expert insight into why this mattress is a dream for back sleepers.

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King size Westin Heavenly Bed on location at Westin New York at Times Square

What mattresses do hotels use?

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our expert guide to the mattresses used by the most celebrated hotels around the world (and yes, you can buy them)

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The foot of the Casper Dream Hybrid, the best Casper mattress for most people

The best Casper mattress sales for February 2026: up to 25% off mattresses and bundles

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our expert guide to the best savings in this month's Casper sale, including discounts on cooling beds and mattress bundles.

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Puffy Deluxe Mattress Topper

The best Puffy mattress sales for February 2026: Get $1,350 off and a free upgrade on select beds

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

Get money off top-rated memory Puffy mattress sale includes money off foam and luxury beds, plus free sleep accessories.

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