
Alison Barretta
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

Saatva Contour5 vs Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud: Which memory foam mattress do you want to sink into?
By Jo Plumridge last updated
If you’re in the market for a luxury memory foam mattress, the Saatva Contour5 and Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud should be at the top of your list. Here's how to decide between them.

DreamCloud Classic vs Helix Midnight Luxe: Which luxury mattress in a box should you buy?
By Jo Plumridge last updated
Across price, design, and comfort, we explore the key differences between the DreamCloud Classic and the Helix Midnight Luxe.

Helix ErgoAlign Mattress Topper review: Cooling support for back pain and sagging, thin beds
By Alison Barretta published
The Helix ErgoAlign Mattress Topper promises proper spinal alignment for those with lower back pain, so I put it to the test...

Full vs queen mattresses: Which size is best for your sleep?
By Grace Franks last updated
In our full vs queen mattress comparison, we explain the key differences and pros and cons of both sizes.

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.

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?

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

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.

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

I'm a mattress sales veteran — these are the 25+ best extended Labor Day deals still live this morning
By Claire Davies last updated
I'm tracking the Labor Day sleep and mattress sales — these are the best 25+ deals still live today on mattresses, bedding, pillows, sleep tech and more

Memory foam mattresses are excellent for people with aches and pains — after rigorous testing, these are the 3 we'd buy in Labor Day sales
By Alison Barretta published
Find out which memory foam mattresses our expert testers recommend you check out in this weekend's sales if back and hip pain keep you up at night.

I Track Mattress Prices for a Living and This Is the Number One Reason You Shouldn’t Wait Until Black Friday To Buy a New Bed
By Alison Barretta published
Should you wait until Black Friday to buy a mattress? Normally, I'd say yes, but here's why I'm recommending you shop for a new bed during the Labor Day sales.

This Labor Day Mattress Bundle Provides Everything You Need to Upgrade Your Twin XL Dorm Bed — All for Just $549 This Labor Day
By Alison Barretta published
Here's the DreamCloud Labor Day mattress deal we think makes the grade — and it even comes with $599 worth of free bedding.

Struggling to sleep in the heat? A mattress topper can help — look for these 3 materials to stay cool at night
By Alison Barretta published
I test cooling mattress toppers for a living, and here are the heat-dissipating materials I rely on for a refreshing, sweat-free sleep.

Nolah Evolution 15 mattress review 2025
By Alison Barretta last updated
We reviewed the Nolah Evolution 15 hybrid mattress to find out how this popular bed performs in terms of comfort, cooling and support for different sleep styles.

The Allswell mattress review 2025: hybrid support at a low price
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Allswell mattress promises medium-firm comfort and a cooler sleep, but does it deliver? We slept on it for a month to find out...

Saatva High-Density Foam Mattress Topper review 2025: thin but comfort-boosting luxury for side sleepers
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Saatva High-Density Foam Mattress Topper promises to give beds a premium comfort boost, but does it? We slept on it for three weeks to find out...

Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress review
By Alison Barretta last updated
We review the Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress to discover whether this budget-friendly, all-natural bed is good for your sleep as well as the planet

Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper review 2025: An affordable way to add cool comfort to hard beds
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper promises a cost-effective way to make your bed extremely plush. We tested it for two weeks to see if it delivers...

Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper review 2025: cooling back support for all beds and sleep positions
By Alison Barretta last updated
The Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper promises cooling comfort for all sleepers, but does it deliver? We slept on it for two weeks to find out

Coop Sleep Goods Adjustable Latex Pillow review
By Alison Barretta last updated
We slept on Coop's brand-new adjustable latex pillow for one month. Is it another winning addition to the brand's prolific product lineup? Here's how we fared.

What mattress do Marriott hotels use?
By Ruth Jones last updated
This is what makes the Marriott mattress suit so many sleepers, and you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own bedroom

Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt + Cooling Mattress Topper review
By Alison Barretta last updated
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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