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

The Avocado Green mattress is seen on the left hand side of the image, while the Naturepedic Concerto Organic Pillow Top mattress is seen on the right hand side of the image

Avocado Green vs Naturepedic Concerto mattress: Which organic latex hybrid is best for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

The Avocado Green and Naturepedic Concerto Organic Pillow Top are both leading organic mattresses, but which one is right for your sleeping style? We break it down.

Mattresses
Saatva vs WinkBeds: Saatva Zenhaven mattress on the left, the WinkBeds EcoCloud mattress on the right

Saatva vs WinkBed Which brand makes a better latex mattress?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Should you choose the Saatva Zenhaven or the WinkBed EcoCloud? We compare these latex mattresses in terms of price, features, and benefits.

Mattresses
A split screen of the Saatva Classic vs Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress

Saatva Classic vs Bear Elite: Which hybrid mattress is right for you?

By Frances Daniels last updated

The Saatva Classic and Bear Elite Hybrid are both premium mattresses with adjustable firmness levels, but which should you buy?

Mattresses
The image shows the Saatva Classic mattress on the left hand side and the WinkBed on the right in a side by side comparison

Saatva Classic vs WinkBed: Which customizable hybrid mattress should you buy?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

How to choose between the Saatva Classic and the WinkBed if you're searching for a hybrid mattress you can tailor to your liking.

Mattresses
A bird's eye view of a man and woman lying on a GhostBed Massage Foam Mattress. In the bottom right, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

GhostBed mattress sales for September 2025: Get an extra 25% off when you buy a cooling bed

By Alison Barretta last updated

GhostBed's latest mattress sale is here — and it's big. Our expert guide to the best savings with an extra 25% off.

Mattresses
A Naturepedic Concerto mattress on the left, a Satvaa Classic mattress on the right

Saatva Classic vs Naturepedic Concerto Mattress: Which luxury hybrid is best for your sleep?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

The Saatva Classic and Naturepedic Concerto have a lot to offer — here's how to choose between these two luxe mattresses

Mattresses
Tempur-Pedic ProBreeze

The best mattress sales in September 2025: Deals from Tempur-Pedic, DreamCloud, Sleep Number, Saatva, and more

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Our roundup of the best mattress sales and deals for September from Tempur-Pedic, DreamCloud, Sleep Number, Saatva, and much more.

Mattresses
The WinkBed mattress in a light and airy bedroom with a Tom's Guide 'price drop' badge on it to show the latest mattress sales

WinkBeds mattress deals for September 2025: $300 off all luxury beds

By Ruth Jones last updated

WinkBeds' $300 off mattress sale continues this month — our expert guide to the best savings on premium handcrafted mattresses.

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

The best Puffy mattress sales for September 2025: up to $1,350 off these luxury beds

By Ruth Jones, Alison Barretta last updated

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

Mattresses
Saatva RX vs Saatva Classic Mattress comparison image shows the RX on the left and the Classic on the right

Saatva Classic vs Saatva RX: Which of these luxury mattresses is the best choice for joint and back pain?

By Jo Plumridge last updated

Can't decide between the Saatva Classic and the Saatva RX to ease your joint or back pain during sleep? Here's how they compare...

Mattresses
A collage of images, showing mattresses being tested. In the top left, two members of the Tom's Guide sleep team sit on the Saatva Classic mattress. Top right, a mattress tester lies on the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress. Bottom left, two women on box a rolled up mattress in a box. Bottom right, two women sit on the DreamCloud Hybrid Mattress. A Tom's Guide price drop deals badge in the center.

Labor Day Mattress Sales: What you need to know

By Claire Davies last updated

The Labor Day sales are an excellent time to save on a mattress — here's our complete guide to the deals and how to get better sleep for less.

Mattresses
A collage of our testing process for the best mattress for side sleepers guide

The best mattress for side sleepers 2025: 10 beds our testers loved

By Alison Barretta last updated

If you sleep on your side, you need to choose a mattress with plenty of cushioning support. Luckily, our testing panel is full of side sleepers, and we've selected our top 10 mattresses

Mattresses
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 September 2025: 35% off our favorite cooling hybrid and other great beds

By Ruth Jones last updated

Enjoy 35% off our top-rated cooling mattress and other great beds with our expert guide to this month's Bear mattress sales.

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

Leesa mattress store deals for September 2025: Labor Day deals are still live with 30% off all beds

By Alison Barretta last updated

Our expert guide to Leesa deals and discounts, with 30% off all of its handcrafted mattresses in an extended Labor Day sale.

Mattresses
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 pod and mattress deals for September 2025: Your last chance to nab the Pod 5 at up to $200 off

By Alison Barretta last updated

Eight Sleep has extended its end of summer savings — and it could be your last chance to save up to $200 the Pod 5 sleep system until the winter holidays.

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

Avocado mattress sales and deals for September 2025: Don't miss these savings on organic and eco-friendly beds

By Claire Davies last updated

Our expert guide to the September Avocado mattress sale, including how to save on our top-rated organic mattress and bedding bundles.

Mattresses
The Tom's Guide Sleep Editor jumping on a Helix mattress

The best Helix mattress deals for September 2025: Score 27% off with our exclusive code

By Claire Davies last updated

Labor Day is over, but this Helix mattress sale is still going strong. Find out how you can save on hybrid beds for all sleep styles.

Mattresses
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom, a happy couple sits on top of the bed, a Tom's Guide price drop deal's graphic (left)

Tempur-Pedic mattress deals for September 2025: Up to $700 off premium beds

By Claire Davies last updated

The latest Tempur-Pedic mattress sale is a continuation of its Labor Day specials. But don't expect them to stick around much longer — here's what's worth shopping.

Mattresses
The Tempur Pedic LuxeBreeze mattress deal

Freeze! Tempur-Pedic cuts $500 off its coolest mattress in mega extended Labor Day deal

By Alison Barretta published

There's $500 off the Tempur-Pedic LuxeBreeze mattress in an extended Labor Day sale — the best deal we've seen on this impressive cooling bed

Mattresses
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 September 2025: Nab a luxury hybrid with a complete bedding bundle from just $399

By Claire Davies last updated

The DreamCloud sale features deep discounts on its affordable luxury mattresses, as always, but adds free bedding with purchase. Browse our expert guide for the best deals.

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)

The best Nectar mattress sales for September 2025: Popular memory foam and hybrid beds from just $349

By Claire Davies last updated

The evergreen Nectar deals are still going strong, with savings on mattresses and bundles. Browse our expert guide to the best deals.

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

Nolah mattress deals and discount codes for September 2025: Organic mattresses for 30% less

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Cooling comfort from $699: This month's Nolah summer sale takes 30% off hybrid, foam and organic latex mattresses

Mattresses
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress placed on a rattan bed frame in our Sleep Lab and photographed during our testing phase

The best queen mattress 2025: 6 top picks from our expert bed testers

By Claire Davies last updated

After years of mattress testing expertise, our panel of diverse sleepers choose the best queen mattresses of the year, suitable for every kind of sleeper

Mattresses
A couple sit on the Casper The One mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

The best Casper mattress sales for September 2025: 35% off bed bundles

By Alison Barretta last updated

In September's Casper mattress sale you can save big with extended Labor Day discounts, including 35% off bundles.

Mattresses
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

Saatva mattress sale September 2025: Save up to $525 on handcrafted beds

By Claire Davies last updated

You can still save up to $525 on a luxury mattress in the last chance Labor Day sale at Saatva — our guide to the deals.

Mattresses
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: