I honestly couldn't care less about a bit of dust in the room. I think the most important part of a room is a good bed and a hot shower with good water pressure.
@@thegrandmuftiofwakandaI think people stay at hotels for different reasons, not everyone is a tourist. I travel alone quite a lot and usually on a budget, so I'll often be in my room in the evening with a feast that I've bought from the local supermarket for my dinner.
I remember 'treating' Alicja to the Dundee Strathmore. When we went to the room, it took a moment to realise, but someone's stuff was already in there. They'd checked us into another guest's room (I have no idea how that's even possible!) When we went back down to tell them, they just shrugged it off like it happens every day :D We did feel a bit sorry for the staff member though who was doing check-ins and also serving at the bar! Like you said, it's a noisy hotel, often a problem when they are converted and not 'built for purpose' hotels. Great overview of the different Travelodges mate!
Had the same in a Premier Inn Steve, someone's camera gear, suit and everything all laid out on the bed. Ooops. It was also one of the worst PI stays I've ever had due to other reasons.
I thought I was unusual, but it happened to me at a Travelodge on the south coast. In fact I barged into the room where a guy was sprawled on the bed (fortunately dressed!) eating a pizza and watching tv! The receptionist was very apologetic and gave me another room, possibly one of the best in the house. Nice to see that Travelodge still offers crunchy nut flakes at breakfast. It used to be my treat at the Premier Inn, but they have stopped serving it...
On a vaguely similar note, I used to work in a hotel in North Yorkshire at nights. We'd had a bit of light trouble with some tanked up tourists that the bloody cops had brought for us. They skulked off about 6am after picking up their car keys from the safe. Me and my colleague went to inspect any potential damage in the room. Pass key in hand we entered the room to see just bags of stuff that we presumed that they had abandoned. They had also abandoned a naked woman on the bed. Never moved so fast in my life.
I stayed in a Travelodge recently, and it was disgusting.The carpet was thick full of grime, the pillows & the duvet were stained which means the house keeping team had put clean linen on dirty items. Even on a budget, I would still expect a level of cleanliness.
Despite the debatable use of asterisks and question marks I feel starting the title with “REALLY BAD” is unfair considering your lowest is 6.5 and your other 2 ratings are actually “REALLY GOOD”. I’ve stayed at many Travelodge’s and always found them alright.
Personally, I love a Travelodge. I've stayed in loads of them up and down the country on my travels and despite having used probably 30-40 of them, some of those a good number of times, I can count on one hand the number of genuinely bad experiences I've had with them. Staff are always friendly, beds are comfortable, they've got everything you really need and they serve a purpose.
Hi Scott, I've stayed in many Travelodges up and down the country and I don't really think they're that bad. My only complaints if there you can consider it as complaints is there's no fridge where you can keep milk chilled if you buy a pint if you're staying for more than a few days. The other is the lack of electrical sockets either usb or just main sockets. I find the beds very comfortable and the shower is very powerful, in fact more powerful the shower I have in my flat. Travelodge represent good value for money.
Actually, a lot of the time I've been able to store milk on the outside window ledge or in the gap between the original windows and the secondary double glazing (in Edinburgh) this doesn't work all the time as not all windows are suitable, but I can usually make it work for a couple of days
Omg Dundee travelodge! That used to be a council care home on 4 floors. I worked night-shift there for 10 yrs next door was the fire station and no longer there! I live in Glasgow now but going to have a peek in next time im in dundee! Great info and video thanks cathy
Hi Scott, great subject as always. Once or twice Travelodge have been a lifesaver when flights have been cancelled and BA had no hotels available to offer. Basically ‘find a hotel and charge us.’ Travelodge always seem to some availability, which is great. I often benefit from discount codes offered by them throughout the year. Discounts on a budget hotel is just great. They seem to be in places that you want or need to be. I’ve often asked for a different room if I discover it’s too noisy, or above aircon or next to a busy road and they’ve changed, it, no problem. On the noise front, I always bring ear plugs, simple. Your 3 hotel insights are valid and useful. I met you once in Edinburgh Waverley whilst you were doing your first class experiences in Scotland. Keep doing what you do Scott, real and pleasantly honest. The range of stuff is impressive by the way……I was in Nimes the week before you and it was just as you described!
I literally did something similar to you a few days ago I fancied a last minute first class trip on LNER. Obviously the first class was an average first class price but I managed to get the travelodge 2 minutes walk from waverley Station for £35!
As a user of so called budget hotels I think that the problem with Travelodge vs Premier Inn is just a lack of refurbishment / modernising. Cleanliness can be hit and miss with all hotels and relys on the staff availability and dedication. The main problem with all these types of hotels is that they are no longer budget. Sometimes charging getting on for 200 quid at times is out of my budget.
I generally stay in the Premier Inn as I haven’t had any bad experience with them. I’ve stayed in a few Travelodge’s and they have been up and down. The one in Exeter looks like it hadn’t been refurbished since the 80’s but others they haven’t been too bad.
The average time a housekeeper has to turn over a room like that is 25 to 30 minutes, bed change, dust, sanitize, bathroom and vacuum /re-stock …it’s really not long enough but very common practice /standard in these kinds of hotels. 😢
@@vivianhughes9347 believe me you don’t want to know what I’ve come across, sick left to harden in the sink / bath, beds being flipped…. You name it, I’ve probably come across it 🙈
I've stayed a few Travelodges throughout my travels and I've never had a bad night, cheap, cheerful and good customer service. Heathrow is probably the worst I've stayed in but that was mostly because of noisy neighbours than anything else, and the one by Liverpool airport probably my best stay.
The problem with Travelodge I find is the inconsistency. Sometimes you pay £30 for a pristine, recently refurbished room in a great location and a great full-English breakfast, or you can pay £150 for a room in an industrial estate that stinks of wet dog and hasn’t seen a lick of paint for 30 years or a deep clean in 5 years, and breakfast is a box of cornflakes and warm milk you collect from reception. It can either be outstanding value for money, or significantly worse than a Premier Inn by every metric. And you’re spinning the roulette wheel everytime.
It's been a long time since I managed to get a stay in a Travelodge for under thirty quid! Generally, I don't mind them although we have stayed in some dreadful ones in the past (Chester Central springs immediately to mind) so we tend to favour Premier Inn for a budget stay, although some of their establishments are far from perfect. Another great video Scott, cheers.
I am from Dundee and stayed at strathmore avenue for the first time a few months ago. I had an enjoyable stay. Great value for money and friendly staff. I am always happy when I enjoy a hotel stay in my home town and did here. I think the issue with the window must have an isolated incident. I always enjoy your videos
Excellent reviewing process Scott ! Travelodge always appeared to be a franchise set up - they vary greatly around the UK and there didn't seem to be a "corporate image" philosophy at their core. Don't trust on line reviews though - remember reading a review of the place I was in - loads of complaints about service - while the owner was cooking my meal herself as the chef was ill and the manager was putting extra blankets and a heater in my room as they "noticed it was going a bit chilly this evening" !
Like many have mentioned they are very much a mixed bunch in my experience ranging from terrible to excellent, I find city centre ones at weekends unbearable in the main due to the clientele they attract, constant noise, door banging etc, just don’t bother with those ones unless you have absolutely no other options, ones away from the centre more catering for motorways etc are generally very good
I thought the checks for dust were a little excessive. It would be more useful to use a measuring device in the bathroom which is a bit more scientific than the the U.V. Light i.e. something that tells whether there are high levels of harmful bacteria compared to what you find in a typical well maintained home. I remember on the how clean is your house film they had a gizmo that they would use. Great advice for finding the best room rates.
I used to work at Travelodge Glasgow Airport in 2006-2007. From what ive seen the rooms has been repainted and new carpets were fitted. Furniture is exactly same as 20years ago. Only chairs and bed bases were replaced. Bathrooms looks exactly the same. The oval hole over toilet used to be tissue dispenser. Public area on the ground floor has been refurbished. The whole dining area has new layout. Bar looks exactly the same as before. This travelodge used to be under the management of Ramada from across the carpark that is now Courtyard.
Yeah that annoys me, its almost like trying to break it - and disabled guests rely on that lift! It seems to be a common habit with youtube vloggers but its a nasty habit.
@@shetlandsheep3081 I just thought it was kind of funny you see lots of people doing it everywhere. Kind of like the crossing signals that are just buttons not linked to anything.
Best piece of advice from someone who has had to work away a lot and use Travelodges... never use the hotels in city centers (hen and stag party central)... in Newcastle I have literally walked in... gone to my allocated room, turned around, got back in my car and driven for 2 hours to get home. There were some absolutely shocking places in the North East... Glad to hear they can sometimes be a viable option.
That's very good advice and I can back this up that weekend stays can be very different to ones in midweek and if the location is a city centre there's a high probability you will have at best noise and at worst a nightmare experience, Premier Inn tend to without quibble refund you in full for that type of thing whereas Travelodge just give an apology
Stayed at the Norwich Central Travelodge about this time last year for a friends Stag-do. If memory serves, it was most similar to the Glasgow Airport location you feature here in terms of feeling a wee bit outdated. But honestly, it was absolutely fine as a place to stay for one night. Clean enough, breakfast was perfectly acceptable, and it worked out very cheap with a number of us sharing.
Stayed a couple of times at one in High Wycombe when watching football at Wembley..had a great deal there with breakfast thrown in as part of the stay .. busy but clean and tidy..
I stayed in Travelodge's in places like Fiji as a kid so the brand is sealed in my mind as a fun place to stay. I stayed in Travelodge Rockhampton, Queensland Australia, a few years ago for a conference and the only complaint I had was they did not give ne a river view room, otherwise it would have been perfect. I especially loved how they had a resident cat who would join us for breakfast.
I've stayed in several Travelodge's across the UK and out of I don't know 25/30 stays, I've only ever had 2 bad experiences. 1 of them the very same Strathmore Avenue hotel in Dundee and the other was at Perth's Broxden services. Apart from those 2 experiences I rarely ever have anything to complain about, even if you are relatively picky it can be hard to fault the value for money the hotel chain offers. Really enjoyed this comparison between 3 different places. Great video as always sir!
I would say Dundee Strathmore ave and Perth CC not great for me,for DSA the same reasons as Scott and for PCC, I paid for internet but couldn't get connected in a basement room.
In terms of the common hotels I've stayed in for me it's (from Better to OK) Premier Inn -> Holiday Inn --> Travelodge and I am including my views of the breakfast in that too. If you could could you do a similar review of Premier Inn's or Holiday Inns or another hotel chain? Keep up the good work Scott!
Hi Scott, I really like your hotel reviews. At the end of this video I liked the use of the term 'perceived value'. Often, those giving bad reviews have unreasonable expectations. For me, if the room is safe, clean & comfortable, I'm happy. I'm staying at Newcastle Central at the end of January. 3 nights for £81 - a bargain in my book. Anyone know whether it has USB charging or a plug by the bed (newly refurbished)?
Hi Scott, Just wondered when you are staying at these hotels do you ever check for bed bugs as I know there has been a problem with them recently in some hotels. Has it ever been a problem for you.
Timetable challenge for you as I know how you love a very early start. If you get the 05:20 train from Glasgow to Oban (how many passengers at that time I wonder?) you should (after the start of the summer ferry timetable in late March) be able to do a day trip to Iona. The winter timetable has a lunch break for the crew on the Iona ferry which means you'd have enough time to step off the boat and back on again, and a visit to Iona means a walk to the Abbey is the minimum I think. Lots of potential for things to go wrong with the connections to add the usual feelings of jepardy which I know you like Possible chance to tick off some of the playing cards on the way?
I find Travelodge is almost like 2 chains. Half of their establishments are broadly inline with premier inns, whereas the other half are super-budget. I can handle both, if the price is reflective of it.
Price is the key, I'll be staying in a Glasgow Travelodge this Friday for £27, if I booked it now (Wednesday) it would be £77. A big advantage for cyclists is that they let you storey your bike in the room, always had a soft spot for Travelodge for that reason alone.... excellent video as always 👍
Funnily enough I stayed for the first time in around 12/13 years in a Travelodge quite recently in mid-October 2023, for 1 night. In recent years I have generally used Premier Inn or Holiday Inn Express, or a couple of times an Ibis. Our visit last October was to Aberdeen and we chose Travelodge over Premier Inn, as a sort of experiment, because it is in easy walking distance of the railway station (I was arriving by train) & the nearest Premier Inn is a good bit further away on foot. It was a midweek visit & the room was £59.99 & we both had the £9.50 per head breakfast so the total cost was £78.99, not the cheapest but it served our needs well enough. The room seemed pretty clean & modern to us & our room looked out over Union Terrace Gardens, so quite a nice view. Heating in the room was OK, although we had to adjust the radiator a few times. Everything worked in the room & bathroom, the one major irritation was that whilst the soap dispenser above the bath/shower was filled, the one at the sink had obviously not been checked & refilled. I can’t remember about USB sockets, but I think they were present at the bedside (both sides) but not on the desk beside the TV & desk chair, but I always carry a USB adapter with two outlets to plug into a regular 3-pin socket, as does my partner, so this wasn’t an issue for us. We relied on our own data so didn’t bother paying for hotel wi-if. I found the breakfast buffet perfectly acceptable, with a good selection of items, both the usual cooked items, some fruits, yoghurts, cereals etc, different bread items and one of those continuous toaster machines. Teas/coffee/hot chocolate etc from the machine dispenser. I still prefer Premier Inn or Holiday Inn Express, but as I shall probably be travelling to Aberdeen by train again every so often I would probably use the Travelodge there quite happily, but if arriving by car I’d probably use a Premier Inn on the outskirts, which I’ve used several times before.
Scott, I really enjoy your travel videos but I am not sure that using infra-red lights to check for traces of bacteria in toilets is of interest to most viewers - I could be wrong! A little too much detail of the wrong kind in this particular video, for me.
Like any Hotel, especially with the groups, the general time period for cleaning each room is around 20 minutes, maybe 25 minutes. That's to clear out all the used linen and detritus left by the previous occupant(s) and then clean and prepare the room in readiness for the next guest. In my Hotel career, The state that some guests left rooms in was appalling, to the extent one wondered just how badly soiled their homes were. Some rooms had to take over an hour to clean, and that in turn puts back the cleaning schedule for other rooms. Scott, may I point out one aspect about when you start your cleaning checks of the room? You are starting too late! That is, most Hotel Inspections, or In-Company / In House personnel will commence a room cleanliness check immediately on entering the room! You on the other hand, have arrived from outside, taken your jacket off, unpacked, settled into the room and have your Cuppa. But in those movements into and around the room, plus unpacking etc, you have shed elements of dust, particles and so on from outside, from your own belongings, clothes on you as well as shoes. Even checking the window to check it opens, moving the curtains, opening or closing both the bedroom and bathroom doors or any other movements around the room, can create tiny dust particles to move and settle on surfaces. Accumulation of dust is sloppy Housekeeping but the tiniest traces you found in otherwise clean rooms is frankly, nit-picking! No hotel is 100% dust free!
Really interesting video Scott, we always use them as we have our dogs with us. We've seen the newly refurbished ones and the ones that clearly need one. At the end of the day they do the job, the one near Leeds Station always sticks in our memory as it was really hot and the duty manager brought in a water bowl for the reception area for our dog. Overall we like them!
We stay at a Travelodge at Kilmarnock when visiting family in the area. Good points, clean, handy location, friendly staff and we can take our dog with us, but it can be a bit noisy at times as it’s right next to a Macdonald’s which makes the car park busy. 7/10 overall.
I have stayed at 70 Travelodges for both business and leisure. I have never had a problem, the worst experience at Travelodge was Worthing Seafront in Jan/Feb when I thought I would get a sea front room only to find they were all being refurbished for the next season. The rest of the building was fine just no sea view. The quirkiest was The Regent Hotel Leamington Spa which is not a standard Travelodge, however Queen Victoria had stayed there in the past. I would guess the present Royals don’t generally stay at Travelodge.
I love Travelodge. I must have stayed in them hundreds of times over the last few years, including 2 of the 3 featured! Some were a bit grubby, but none were bad. The beds are always clean and comfortable. And they train their staff brilliantly. Even in central London, they're consistently super friendly. Another huge plus is the checkout time. It's noon or 2pm if you pay a tenner for late checkout. A lot of places boot you out at 10. If I had to pick a fault, it would definitely be noise. If they're available, I always pay the extra few quid for a SuperRoom. They're really nice and I've never stayed in a bad one. They also have AC so well worth it in the height of summer. Thanks for another great vid!
The one at Aberdeen Dyce (they call it Aberdeen Airport but nowhere near!), is next to the River Dee and next door to an Indian restaurant, nothing else near it. The entrance if you haven’t been there before looks like you’re going into a forgotten car park, with giant potholes that have been there for over 8 years now and overgrown vegetation all around the car park. It’s a complete neglected mess. However basic but comfortable, and the staff always been really nice and welcoming, it is also very very cheap, even when you factor in cost of a taxi to get to the airport it’s very cheap. Just needs a massive tidy up at the entrance and car park.
I love Travelodge, they saved me once when I needed to find a new home, it cost me £800 for two people for almost a month. Lucky for me it was Dec/January, so I just bought nearly 4 weeks in a row. The bed was super big and super comfy, the room was warm and the shower was ace. I quite liked their little box breakfasts too. The staff were friendly also.
I've stayed in several different Travelodges- they do seem to vary a lot in quality. Some can be really clean and up to date, some are fairly dated and then I've had a couple which have been absolutely filthy.
You can tell if a TL has been received refurbished by the walls being a darker blue, USB sockets next to the bed, blackout curtains, plus a nice chair rather than the old plastic one. Oh and the picture above the bed is nicer
A great video Scott, and a good insight to the different Travelodges you stayed in. Pricewise, i thought they were very good, and the rooms didn't look too bad.
Never had an issue withTravelodge and we've stayed in plenty. Always nice bright airy rooms that are usually spotlessly clean. The one in Huddersfield is exceptional. The staff are simply tremendous .
I stay at the airport travelodge a fair bit, I prefer to get early morning flights on outbound as I can then make the most of the first day at my destination, so staying at the travelodge is handier and most of the time cheaper than a early morning long distance taxi. The hotel itself is generally quiet compared to inner city travelodges, still fairly thin walls etc, but generally easy to get a good nights sleep. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Food is generally ok, but not worth the price charged. They do offer an airport shuttle service, which I most of the time decline as it’s a short walk across the airport car park from the hotel
I have stayed in a variety of Travelodges over the past few years and never had a bad one but not an excellent one either. I can see if people have paid upper prices for them could complain but for £50pn or less, its pretty good. I generally find the out of town travelodges are the better ones to stay at as less noise and bigger rooms.
hi scott great reviews on the travelodges in fort william dundee and glasgow airport although owned/run by travelodge i always think it is the actual manager who is in charge that reflects the running of their hotel.each manager is different and has different ideas have a great week scott
The good lady & I have used Travelodge for to six time a year since 1896. Apart from the fact that I have problems getting my tablet onto their Wi-Fi they are fine. We have occasionally stayed up to six nights.
I think what you've demonstrated here is just how good value this hotel brand can be. It's been a while since I've stayed in a youth hostel for example, but £22 per night for a bunk in a domitory with no breakfast, no bedding and no towels is the going rate this October in Aviemore. A shame that the Dundee travel lodge wasn't upto scratch regarding noise and window draughts. Window draughts are just so easy to fix. But noise really can only be addressed during renovations (that said, Rockwool isn't exactly a "new kid on the block" for noise insulation). Nonetheless, your video shows how consistent the experience is between Travelodge hotels in different places. All your rooms have the same "look and feel" as each other.
Driving back from our son's after Christmas we were scuppered by the A9 closure due to snow. Managed to get a room at the Strathmore Avenue hotel for £24.99! Room was awful; weird shape and very tired. Terrible lighting. But it did the job. I imagine the building used to be an office block.
The One You stayed in strathmore avenue in Dundee is a former nursing home which was called stathmore house House and when the home closed Days Inn Hotels took it over then they sold it to Travelofge ...Many have passed away in these rooms!
I live in the US southwest, and I've found the Travelodge hotels to be 'hit and miss' a lot. One will be very clean and comfortable, the next is filthy, noisy and not great. They're not always inexpensive either, so I usually avoid that brand.
Interesting comments! Last week I stayed 3 nights in Travelodge, Academy Street, Inverness. I had a spacious family room to myself, the king size bed was very comfortable, although the pillows were too firm for me, but I could have changed them. Overall it looked very similar to the ones you visited. The bathroom had a shower over a bath! Plenty hot water, nice towels. The weather was grim, so I was glad to have an evening meal in the hotel, 2 courses for £14. The food was good, and the menu similar to a Wetherspoons - curries, pizza, burgers etc. choice of desserts. The plentiful breakfast choices were as you showed. The small bar was next to reception. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. I would stay there again. PS forgot to mention, extremely central location, handy for buses and trains, and not noisy at night (but my room was at the back) PPS On my second visit I paid the extra £10 for a late check out. I was able to leave my luggage there instead of paying £5 at the railway station locker, and I took some M & S food back to my room, for a relaxing lunch in comfort watching TV instead of a hard seat at the station! I felt it was worth it...
Hi … I’d like to say thank you for posting this extremely helpful information. I’m planning a trip north next year and was unsure of the most convenient place to stay but after reading your comment my mind is made up. I’ll now book that Travelodge as my base. Having a bit of a disability I was in a quandary as what to do for the best. Not any more! 😊. Thank you so much once again for taking the time to post your comment. It’s been so helpful 💐
@@marilynbradley6127 I'm glad my reply helped. This Travelodge has a lift, I'm sure most of them do. It is less than 5 mins walk from the bus station and less than 10 mins walk from the railway station.
@@janettesinclair6279 …That is just perfect! Thanks to you Janette I feel quite confident that this will be my base from now on. I’ve checked it out and it looks lovely. Also the lift is a big advantage for me. Thank you so much 😊
I use them all the time in England and Wales, I've never had a bad one yet. If you're careful when you book you can get them really cheap £35 or £40. They're really clean, the bed is really comfortable and I like the showers, always really powerful. There's a kettle but I always take my own milk and Yorkshire tea bags ( don't like the plastic milk) the staff are always really friendly and helpful.
Good video Scott, great idea to review as will certainly help people looking to stay. I think Travelodge are very hit and miss, used to stay in them when our kids were younger on our trips around the UK, but stayed in a poor one in Bristol a few years back and haven't stayed in one since. In my opinion Premier Inn are much better quality for around the same price or a little more so we stay in them if ever travelling around the UK.
Very good reviews of the three TL properties from an informed veteran. As someone who was also in the trade, I believe the UV light is grossly unfair, both to staff and proprietors.
Correct pal, absolute nonsense. If I went round every household in the UK with a UV light I'm sure I would be horrified. 😮 I think you should drop that feature Scott, it's a bit silly.
I think it's more of a case that cleaners should be supplied for a UV light as a basic cleaning utensil these days. But again you get what you pay for and all three were practically clean in the most important areas.
Many many years ago Travelodge was my go to place when home from my overseas job in Canada. They did a remarkable £9/£19/and £29 rooms. Used to stay 5 nights in Tunbridge Wells for £45. Always a little rough around the edges but too good to pass up. Clean rooms, good buffet breakfast, and friendly staff. Noticed there rates are significantly more down South now.
As a woman who travels alone I like the bar lock on the door. Stayed at a hotel 2 weeks ago that had the bar lock. I think your assessment of the Travelodge was fair.
Great video as ever Scott, I stay in Travelodge a lot but have gone downhill , never any soap in the soap or bath dispensers, minimal cleaning , but also finding these at day's Inn too.
I went to Fort William in September 2022, and had a choice of staying at the Travel Lodge or Premier Inn, as the Travel Lodge did was not refurbished at the time, I stayed at the Premier Inn, where the wifi was free. Would consider staying at the Travel Lodge next time. At the end of the day these hotels are not 5 star, nor do they claim to be, so set your expectations accordingly. I just need a clean room with a comfortable bed. Thanks for doing this video, I hope you both had a good time in Fort William. It is an amazing town, had a good time there, tried haggis there for the first time and enjoyed it.
I enjoyed that Scott! Never stayed at a travelodge but I used to work at a Best Western so I was intrigued. Dust doesn't bother me but the cleanliness of the loo does! I've been a cleaner & I was good so I'm fussy! People expect different things, some of our reviews were great & others dreadful & they were all getting the same service!
I'm writing this from a Travelodge in Glasgow. No complaints from me. I'm staying in the city centre, paying less than £40 a night including the wifi fee. The room is clean, the reception staff really pleasant and the location is great.
Really enjoyed this longer format video, allowing adequate time for us to form our own views. Ive stayed at lots of Travelodge, including Glasgow city centre, and theyve all been warm with good food, although some dont have food. Clean too. Have you thought of doing Premier Inns? Often cheaper than Travelodge, and in quieter locations, like Aberdeen for example.
I have stayed in quite a few, and I have never stayed in a bad one. Some of them have been more in need of refurbishment than others, but they have all been clean. Having to pay for the wifi gets on my nerves though
I've never really had an issue with Travelodge. My fave hotel of theirs is the one at Rugby where you can get a good view of trains passing the station. They are often accomodating if you ask for a room on the top floor with a view of the train station.
Hi Scott. I have stayed at the Glasgow Airport many times. I like the convenience to the airport and if you have walked there from the airport, it’s a good walk. I stayed in Glasgow Queen Street in 2022 and it was ideally situated for my stay of 4 days. Last May I stayed in the Travelodge in Waterloo place in Edinburgh. I have no complaints about any of them. They are good value for my money. Cheers
I’ve stayed countless times in Travelodge whilst too far from home and working (mainly in Scotland) all I needed was a comfy bed, clean, good value and a great shower for the morning and I’ve had that every time😎
We always use Premier Inn which are OK - the one at glasgow Steps is a bit rough though. Anything in Fort William gets a hammering so you done ok there
Cheap and cheerful Scott that breakfast looked value for money the branded cereal dispensers alone worth 10 pounds to me I think they under charge but I would never pay 100 pounds ever to stay in one I am glad Travelodge exist
Stayed in the Fort William one in September last year. Was so so, but didn’t research enough to know it was directly above a ‘Spoons. Was slightly noisy on the Friday night!!
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I honestly couldn't care less about a bit of dust in the room. I think the most important part of a room is a good bed and a hot shower with good water pressure.
Imagine making and effort to go somewhere and spend time in which you are not unconscious in your bloody hotel room. I just don’t get it.
@@thegrandmuftiofwakandaI think people stay at hotels for different reasons, not everyone is a tourist. I travel alone quite a lot and usually on a budget, so I'll often be in my room in the evening with a feast that I've bought from the local supermarket for my dinner.
@@sheenamaclean8324 That is just so tragic.
I remember 'treating' Alicja to the Dundee Strathmore. When we went to the room, it took a moment to realise, but someone's stuff was already in there. They'd checked us into another guest's room (I have no idea how that's even possible!) When we went back down to tell them, they just shrugged it off like it happens every day :D We did feel a bit sorry for the staff member though who was doing check-ins and also serving at the bar! Like you said, it's a noisy hotel, often a problem when they are converted and not 'built for purpose' hotels. Great overview of the different Travelodges mate!
Had the same in a Premier Inn Steve, someone's camera gear, suit and everything all laid out on the bed. Ooops. It was also one of the worst PI stays I've ever had due to other reasons.
I thought I was unusual, but it happened to me at a Travelodge on the south coast. In fact I barged into the room where a guy was sprawled on the bed (fortunately dressed!) eating a pizza and watching tv! The receptionist was very apologetic and gave me another room, possibly one of the best in the house.
Nice to see that Travelodge still offers crunchy nut flakes at breakfast. It used to be my treat at the Premier Inn, but they have stopped serving it...
Ooops, we're staying in a Premier Inn in London next week, and the wife was hoping that they still did Crunchy nut Cornflakes !!@@briangentle5515
On a vaguely similar note, I used to work in a hotel in North Yorkshire at nights. We'd had a bit of light trouble with some tanked up tourists that the bloody cops had brought for us. They skulked off about 6am after picking up their car keys from the safe. Me and my colleague went to inspect any potential damage in the room. Pass key in hand we entered the room to see just bags of stuff that we presumed that they had abandoned. They had also abandoned a naked woman on the bed. Never moved so fast in my life.
lol. That happened to me at Cameron House. So if a 5 star can do it….
I don't get the hate for Travelodge. It's fine if you're on a budget and just need basic accommodation.
Agree.
I stayed in a Travelodge recently, and it was disgusting.The carpet was thick full of grime, the pillows & the duvet were stained which means the house keeping team had put clean linen on dirty items. Even on a budget, I would still expect a level of cleanliness.
the lack of free wifi is annoying
Despite the debatable use of asterisks and question marks I feel starting the title with “REALLY BAD” is unfair considering your lowest is 6.5 and your other 2 ratings are actually “REALLY GOOD”. I’ve stayed at many Travelodge’s and always found them alright.
@@MostlyLoveOfMusic The lack of a dedicated Butler is also an inconvenience, but for £25 per night I would overlook these little details. 😉
I think I speak for all of us: More bird imitations please!
Personally, I love a Travelodge. I've stayed in loads of them up and down the country on my travels and despite having used probably 30-40 of them, some of those a good number of times, I can count on one hand the number of genuinely bad experiences I've had with them.
Staff are always friendly, beds are comfortable, they've got everything you really need and they serve a purpose.
My experience too.
Hi Scott, I've stayed in many Travelodges up and down the country and I don't really think they're that bad. My only complaints if there you can consider it as complaints is there's no fridge where you can keep milk chilled if you buy a pint if you're staying for more than a few days. The other is the lack of electrical sockets either usb or just main sockets.
I find the beds very comfortable and the shower is very powerful, in fact more powerful the shower I have in my flat.
Travelodge represent good value for money.
That's right, I was looking for a fridge as I have a child with a specific diet. I would have paid extra for a little fridge.
@@hannahbaxter8825 they could easily put in a mini fridge. You could've take your own if you were allowed to but you're not.
Actually, a lot of the time I've been able to store milk on the outside window ledge or in the gap between the original windows and the secondary double glazing (in Edinburgh) this doesn't work all the time as not all windows are suitable, but I can usually make it work for a couple of days
Omg Dundee travelodge! That used to be a council care home on 4 floors. I worked night-shift there for 10 yrs next door was the fire station and no longer there! I live in Glasgow now but going to have a peek in next time im in dundee! Great info and video thanks cathy
That was the nurses quarters for the hospital when it was there
Hi Scott, great subject as always. Once or twice Travelodge have been a lifesaver when flights have been cancelled and BA had no hotels available to offer. Basically ‘find a hotel and charge us.’ Travelodge always seem to some availability, which is great. I often benefit from discount codes offered by them throughout the year. Discounts on a budget hotel is just great. They seem to be in places that you want or need to be. I’ve often asked for a different room if I discover it’s too noisy, or above aircon or next to a busy road and they’ve changed, it, no problem. On the noise front, I always bring ear plugs, simple. Your 3 hotel insights are valid and useful. I met you once in Edinburgh Waverley whilst you were doing your first class experiences in Scotland. Keep doing what you do Scott, real and pleasantly honest. The range of stuff is impressive by the way……I was in Nimes the week before you and it was just as you described!
I literally did something similar to you a few days ago I fancied a last minute first class trip on LNER. Obviously the first class was an average first class price but I managed to get the travelodge 2 minutes walk from waverley Station for £35!
As a user of so called budget hotels I think that the problem with Travelodge vs Premier Inn is just a lack of refurbishment / modernising. Cleanliness can be hit and miss with all hotels and relys on the staff availability and dedication. The main problem with all these types of hotels is that they are no longer budget. Sometimes charging getting on for 200 quid at times is out of my budget.
Have stayed at Manchester Picadilly, York, and Gloucester. All for 3 nights. No problems. Staff great.
I generally stay in the Premier Inn as I haven’t had any bad experience with them. I’ve stayed in a few Travelodge’s and they have been up and down. The one in Exeter looks like it hadn’t been refurbished since the 80’s but others they haven’t been too bad.
The average time a housekeeper has to turn over a room like that is 25 to 30 minutes, bed change, dust, sanitize, bathroom and vacuum /re-stock …it’s really not long enough but very common practice /standard in these kinds of hotels. 😢
It’s actually 18 minutes per room for Travelodge, trust me, I work for them
And I shudder to think what a state some people leave those rooms in. I think the Travelodge staff do a great job.
@@vivianhughes9347 believe me you don’t want to know what I’ve come across, sick left to harden in the sink / bath, beds being flipped…. You name it, I’ve probably come across it 🙈
@@mattiebrown3314 I can well imagine. Makes you wonder what their own homes are like 😬
I'd be surprised if they get even half that time, but don't get me wrong - both the staff and customers deserve more!
I've stayed a few Travelodges throughout my travels and I've never had a bad night, cheap, cheerful and good customer service. Heathrow is probably the worst I've stayed in but that was mostly because of noisy neighbours than anything else, and the one by Liverpool airport probably my best stay.
The problem with Travelodge I find is the inconsistency. Sometimes you pay £30 for a pristine, recently refurbished room in a great location and a great full-English breakfast, or you can pay £150 for a room in an industrial estate that stinks of wet dog and hasn’t seen a lick of paint for 30 years or a deep clean in 5 years, and breakfast is a box of cornflakes and warm milk you collect from reception.
It can either be outstanding value for money, or significantly worse than a Premier Inn by every metric. And you’re spinning the roulette wheel everytime.
I stayed at the Barking and Liverpool Travelodges. I loved both of them.
They still represent good value for money, please keep up th excellent work.
It's been a long time since I managed to get a stay in a Travelodge for under thirty quid! Generally, I don't mind them although we have stayed in some dreadful ones in the past (Chester Central springs immediately to mind) so we tend to favour Premier Inn for a budget stay, although some of their establishments are far from perfect. Another great video Scott, cheers.
Drinking game: Take a drink every time Scott says "Travelodge". You'll be plastered in just a few minutes :)
I love your pigeon and seagull impressions :)
hey scott, that empty space in the glascow room was for a box of tissue. Like steven said good reviews.
I am from Dundee and stayed at strathmore avenue for the first time a few months ago. I had an enjoyable stay. Great value for money and friendly staff. I am always happy when I enjoy a hotel stay in my home town and did here. I think the issue with the window must have an isolated incident. I always enjoy your videos
Excellent reviewing process Scott ! Travelodge always appeared to be a franchise set up - they vary greatly around the UK and there didn't seem to be a "corporate image" philosophy at their core.
Don't trust on line reviews though - remember reading a review of the place I was in - loads of complaints about service - while the owner was cooking my meal herself as the chef was ill and the manager was putting extra blankets and a heater in my room as they "noticed it was going a bit chilly this evening" !
They aren’t a franchise
if its room 48 the hole was me i kicked the wall in fury when i leant against the radiator. literally hopping mad. keep up the good work pete
Like many have mentioned they are very much a mixed bunch in my experience ranging from terrible to excellent, I find city centre ones at weekends unbearable in the main due to the clientele they attract, constant noise, door banging etc, just don’t bother with those ones unless you have absolutely no other options, ones away from the centre more catering for motorways etc are generally very good
If you like the noise of motorway traffic
I thought the checks for dust were a little excessive. It would be more useful to use a measuring device in the bathroom which is a bit more scientific than the the U.V. Light i.e. something that tells whether there are high levels of harmful bacteria compared to what you find in a typical well maintained home. I remember on the how clean is your house film they had a gizmo that they would use. Great advice for finding the best room rates.
I used to work at Travelodge Glasgow Airport in 2006-2007.
From what ive seen the rooms has been repainted and new carpets were fitted. Furniture is exactly same as 20years ago. Only chairs and bed bases were replaced. Bathrooms looks exactly the same. The oval hole over toilet used to be tissue dispenser.
Public area on the ground floor has been refurbished. The whole dining area has new layout. Bar looks exactly the same as before.
This travelodge used to be under the management of Ramada from across the carpark that is now Courtyard.
Scott- when you push buttons you really do not have to hit it many times. Once it lights up your good.
Yeah that annoys me, its almost like trying to break it - and disabled guests rely on that lift! It seems to be a common habit with youtube vloggers but its a nasty habit.
@@shetlandsheep3081 I just thought it was kind of funny you see lots of people doing it everywhere. Kind of like the crossing signals that are just buttons not linked to anything.
I like the view from your room in the Dundee travelodge 18:33 . It is peaceful. 🌲🌳🌳🌳🌳🍃 Pity the room was cold.
Very informative. Thank you.
Good reporting. Thanks.
Best piece of advice from someone who has had to work away a lot and use Travelodges... never use the hotels in city centers (hen and stag party central)... in Newcastle I have literally walked in... gone to my allocated room, turned around, got back in my car and driven for 2 hours to get home. There were some absolutely shocking places in the North East... Glad to hear they can sometimes be a viable option.
That is *very* useful advice, thank you.
That's very good advice and I can back this up that weekend stays can be very different to ones in midweek and if the location is a city centre there's a high probability you will have at best noise and at worst a nightmare experience, Premier Inn tend to without quibble refund you in full for that type of thing whereas Travelodge just give an apology
Stayed at the Norwich Central Travelodge about this time last year for a friends Stag-do. If memory serves, it was most similar to the Glasgow Airport location you feature here in terms of feeling a wee bit outdated. But honestly, it was absolutely fine as a place to stay for one night. Clean enough, breakfast was perfectly acceptable, and it worked out very cheap with a number of us sharing.
That Norwich one could have been Alan Partridge’s Travel Tavern………😀
Never stay in a travel lodge on a Saturday night because you get all the drunks
@@robertjsmith Yeah, honestly, the main issue was the noise of the drunks walking past on the street below into the wee hours 😆
Stayed a couple of times at one in High Wycombe when watching football at Wembley..had a great deal there with breakfast thrown in as part of the stay .. busy but clean and tidy..
I stayed in Travelodge's in places like Fiji as a kid so the brand is sealed in my mind as a fun place to stay. I stayed in Travelodge Rockhampton, Queensland Australia, a few years ago for a conference and the only complaint I had was they did not give ne a river view room, otherwise it would have been perfect. I especially loved how they had a resident cat who would join us for breakfast.
I've stayed in several Travelodge's across the UK and out of I don't know 25/30 stays, I've only ever had 2 bad experiences. 1 of them the very same Strathmore Avenue hotel in Dundee and the other was at Perth's Broxden services. Apart from those 2 experiences I rarely ever have anything to complain about, even if you are relatively picky it can be hard to fault the value for money the hotel chain offers. Really enjoyed this comparison between 3 different places. Great video as always sir!
I would say Dundee Strathmore ave and Perth CC not great for me,for DSA the same reasons as Scott and for PCC, I paid for internet but couldn't get connected in a basement room.
In terms of the common hotels I've stayed in for me it's (from Better to OK) Premier Inn -> Holiday Inn --> Travelodge and I am including my views of the breakfast in that too. If you could could you do a similar review of Premier Inn's or Holiday Inns or another hotel chain? Keep up the good work Scott!
More bird impressions please!
Hi Scott, I really like your hotel reviews. At the end of this video I liked the use of the term 'perceived value'. Often, those giving bad reviews have unreasonable expectations. For me, if the room is safe, clean & comfortable, I'm happy. I'm staying at Newcastle Central at the end of January. 3 nights for £81 - a bargain in my book. Anyone know whether it has USB charging or a plug by the bed (newly refurbished)?
Thanks for the best price finder tip for the Travelodge.
Hi Scott, Just wondered when you are staying at these hotels do you ever check for bed bugs as I know there has been a problem with them recently in some hotels. Has it ever been a problem for you.
Kettle check makes me smile . You get a clean kettle only in soft water areas. One boil on a new kettle in a hard water area , white with limescale !
Timetable challenge for you as I know how you love a very early start. If you get the 05:20 train from Glasgow to Oban (how many passengers at that time I wonder?) you should (after the start of the summer ferry timetable in late March) be able to do a day trip to Iona. The winter timetable has a lunch break for the crew on the Iona ferry which means you'd have enough time to step off the boat and back on again, and a visit to Iona means a walk to the Abbey is the minimum I think. Lots of potential for things to go wrong with the connections to add the usual feelings of jepardy which I know you like Possible chance to tick off some of the playing cards on the way?
I find Travelodge is almost like 2 chains. Half of their establishments are broadly inline with premier inns, whereas the other half are super-budget. I can handle both, if the price is reflective of it.
Price is the key, I'll be staying in a Glasgow Travelodge this Friday for £27, if I booked it now (Wednesday) it would be £77. A big advantage for cyclists is that they let you storey your bike in the room, always had a soft spot for Travelodge for that reason alone.... excellent video as always 👍
Funnily enough I stayed for the first time in around 12/13 years in a Travelodge quite recently in mid-October 2023, for 1 night. In recent years I have generally used Premier Inn or Holiday Inn Express, or a couple of times an Ibis. Our visit last October was to Aberdeen and we chose Travelodge over Premier Inn, as a sort of experiment, because it is in easy walking distance of the railway station (I was arriving by train) & the nearest Premier Inn is a good bit further away on foot. It was a midweek visit & the room was £59.99 & we both had the £9.50 per head breakfast so the total cost was £78.99, not the cheapest but it served our needs well enough. The room seemed pretty clean & modern to us & our room looked out over Union Terrace Gardens, so quite a nice view. Heating in the room was OK, although we had to adjust the radiator a few times. Everything worked in the room & bathroom, the one major irritation was that whilst the soap dispenser above the bath/shower was filled, the one at the sink had obviously not been checked & refilled. I can’t remember about USB sockets, but I think they were present at the bedside (both sides) but not on the desk beside the TV & desk chair, but I always carry a USB adapter with two outlets to plug into a regular 3-pin socket, as does my partner, so this wasn’t an issue for us. We relied on our own data so didn’t bother paying for hotel wi-if. I found the breakfast buffet perfectly acceptable, with a good selection of items, both the usual cooked items, some fruits, yoghurts, cereals etc, different bread items and one of those continuous toaster machines. Teas/coffee/hot chocolate etc from the machine dispenser. I still prefer Premier Inn or Holiday Inn Express, but as I shall probably be travelling to Aberdeen by train again every so often I would probably use the Travelodge there quite happily, but if arriving by car I’d probably use a Premier Inn on the outskirts, which I’ve used several times before.
Scott, I really enjoy your travel videos but I am not sure that using infra-red lights to check for traces of bacteria in toilets is of interest to most viewers - I could be wrong! A little too much detail of the wrong kind in this particular video, for me.
You were wrong, hush.
Like any Hotel, especially with the groups, the general time period for cleaning each room is around 20 minutes, maybe 25 minutes. That's to clear out all the used linen and detritus left by the previous occupant(s) and then clean and prepare the room in readiness for the next guest. In my Hotel career, The state that some guests left rooms in was appalling, to the extent one wondered just how badly soiled their homes were. Some rooms had to take over an hour to clean, and that in turn puts back the cleaning schedule for other rooms.
Scott, may I point out one aspect about when you start your cleaning checks of the room? You are starting too late! That is, most Hotel Inspections, or In-Company / In House personnel will commence a room cleanliness check immediately on entering the room!
You on the other hand, have arrived from outside, taken your jacket off, unpacked, settled into the room and have your Cuppa. But in those movements into and around the room, plus unpacking etc, you have shed elements of dust, particles and so on from outside, from your own belongings, clothes on you as well as shoes.
Even checking the window to check it opens, moving the curtains, opening or closing both the bedroom and bathroom doors or any other movements around the room, can create tiny dust particles to move and settle on surfaces. Accumulation of dust is sloppy Housekeeping but the tiniest traces you found in otherwise clean rooms is frankly, nit-picking! No hotel is 100% dust free!
Really interesting video Scott, we always use them as we have our dogs with us. We've seen the newly refurbished ones and the ones that clearly need one. At the end of the day they do the job, the one near Leeds Station always sticks in our memory as it was really hot and the duty manager brought in a water bowl for the reception area for our dog. Overall we like them!
Ive stayed in Sheffield Blackpool and Halifax Travelodges, as a lone female I found them all ok, felt safe with staff around 24/7 👍
We stay at a Travelodge at Kilmarnock when visiting family in the area. Good points, clean, handy location, friendly staff and we can take our dog with us, but it can be a bit noisy at times as it’s right next to a Macdonald’s which makes the car park busy. 7/10 overall.
I have stayed at 70 Travelodges for both business and leisure. I have never had a problem, the worst experience at Travelodge was Worthing Seafront in Jan/Feb when I thought I would get a sea front room only to find they were all being refurbished for the next season. The rest of the building was fine just no sea view. The quirkiest was The Regent Hotel Leamington Spa which is not a standard Travelodge, however Queen Victoria had stayed there in the past. I would guess the present Royals don’t generally stay at Travelodge.
I love Travelodge. I must have stayed in them hundreds of times over the last few years, including 2 of the 3 featured! Some were a bit grubby, but none were bad. The beds are always clean and comfortable. And they train their staff brilliantly. Even in central London, they're consistently super friendly. Another huge plus is the checkout time. It's noon or 2pm if you pay a tenner for late checkout. A lot of places boot you out at 10. If I had to pick a fault, it would definitely be noise.
If they're available, I always pay the extra few quid for a SuperRoom. They're really nice and I've never stayed in a bad one. They also have AC so well worth it in the height of summer.
Thanks for another great vid!
The one at Aberdeen Dyce (they call it Aberdeen Airport but nowhere near!), is next to the River Dee and next door to an Indian restaurant, nothing else near it. The entrance if you haven’t been there before looks like you’re going into a forgotten car park, with giant potholes that have been there for over 8 years now and overgrown vegetation all around the car park. It’s a complete neglected mess. However basic but comfortable, and the staff always been really nice and welcoming, it is also very very cheap, even when you factor in cost of a taxi to get to the airport it’s very cheap. Just needs a massive tidy up at the entrance and car park.
River Dee?
@@Mike-hu8yz sorry all looks the same to me, hard to tell anything in Aberdeen with all the grey everywhere
Scott loves doing bird sounds lol 😂
I love Travelodge, they saved me once when I needed to find a new home, it cost me £800 for two people for almost a month. Lucky for me it was Dec/January, so I just bought nearly 4 weeks in a row. The bed was super big and super comfy, the room was warm and the shower was ace. I quite liked their little box breakfasts too. The staff were friendly also.
I've stayed in several different Travelodges- they do seem to vary a lot in quality. Some can be really clean and up to date, some are fairly dated and then I've had a couple which have been absolutely filthy.
You can tell if a TL has been received refurbished by the walls being a darker blue, USB sockets next to the bed, blackout curtains, plus a nice chair rather than the old plastic one. Oh and the picture above the bed is nicer
Pretty good video Scott, we've just filmed a Premier Inn vs Travelodge video down here in Dorset.
Premier Inn every time for me.
A great video Scott, and a good insight to the different Travelodges you stayed in. Pricewise, i thought they were very good, and the rooms didn't look too bad.
Stayed in Chester le Street Travelodge recently. Clean, all kit working, staff good. At the price it can't be beaten.
Never had an issue withTravelodge and we've stayed in plenty. Always nice bright airy rooms that are usually spotlessly clean. The one in Huddersfield is exceptional. The staff are simply tremendous .
Stayed at GLA Travelodge a few times. Always ask for a room at back, as quieter away from car park. Staff always helpful
I stay at the airport travelodge a fair bit, I prefer to get early morning flights on outbound as I can then make the most of the first day at my destination, so staying at the travelodge is handier and most of the time cheaper than a early morning long distance taxi.
The hotel itself is generally quiet compared to inner city travelodges, still fairly thin walls etc, but generally easy to get a good nights sleep.
Staff are always friendly and helpful. Food is generally ok, but not worth the price charged.
They do offer an airport shuttle service, which I most of the time decline as it’s a short walk across the airport car park from the hotel
I have stayed in a variety of Travelodges over the past few years and never had a bad one but not an excellent one either. I can see if people have paid upper prices for them could complain but for £50pn or less, its pretty good. I generally find the out of town travelodges are the better ones to stay at as less noise and bigger rooms.
Thank You.
hi scott great reviews on the travelodges in fort william dundee and glasgow airport although owned/run by travelodge i always think it is the actual manager who is in charge that reflects the running of their hotel.each manager is different and has different ideas have a great week scott
Love a Travel lodge!! Cheap and warm
Very interesting, thanks for the review... I wonder how Premier Inns compare?
The good lady & I have used Travelodge for to six time a year since 1896. Apart from the fact that I have problems getting my tablet onto their Wi-Fi they are fine. We have occasionally stayed up to six nights.
I think what you've demonstrated here is just how good value this hotel brand can be. It's been a while since I've stayed in a youth hostel for example, but £22 per night for a bunk in a domitory with no breakfast, no bedding and no towels is the going rate this October in Aviemore.
A shame that the Dundee travel lodge wasn't upto scratch regarding noise and window draughts. Window draughts are just so easy to fix. But noise really can only be addressed during renovations (that said, Rockwool isn't exactly a "new kid on the block" for noise insulation).
Nonetheless, your video shows how consistent the experience is between Travelodge hotels in different places. All your rooms have the same "look and feel" as each other.
Driving back from our son's after Christmas we were scuppered by the A9 closure due to snow. Managed to get a room at the Strathmore Avenue hotel for £24.99! Room was awful; weird shape and very tired. Terrible lighting. But it did the job. I imagine the building used to be an office block.
The One You stayed in strathmore avenue in Dundee is a former nursing home which was called stathmore house House and when the home closed Days Inn Hotels took it over then they sold it to Travelofge ...Many have passed away in these rooms!
Is it just me that loves the 90% Scottish 10% Australian accent ;-). Great channel, really enjoy the content. Thank you for it!
I live in the US southwest, and I've found the Travelodge hotels to be 'hit and miss' a lot. One will be very clean and comfortable, the next is filthy, noisy and not great. They're not always inexpensive either, so I usually avoid that brand.
I think Travelodge in the US is not the same as the Travelodge UK.
Great video Scott.
Interesting comments! Last week I stayed 3 nights in Travelodge, Academy Street, Inverness. I had a spacious family room to myself, the king size bed was very comfortable, although the pillows were too firm for me, but I could have changed them. Overall it looked very similar to the ones you visited. The bathroom had a shower over a bath! Plenty hot water, nice towels. The weather was grim, so I was glad to have an evening meal in the hotel, 2 courses for £14. The food was good, and the menu similar to a Wetherspoons - curries, pizza, burgers etc. choice of desserts. The plentiful breakfast choices were as you showed. The small bar was next to reception. The staff were extremely polite and helpful. I would stay there again. PS forgot to mention, extremely central location, handy for buses and trains, and not noisy at night (but my room was at the back) PPS On my second visit I paid the extra £10 for a late check out. I was able to leave my luggage there instead of paying £5 at the railway station locker, and I took some M & S food back to my room, for a relaxing lunch in comfort watching TV instead of a hard seat at the station! I felt it was worth it...
Hi … I’d like to say thank you for posting this extremely helpful information.
I’m planning a trip north next year and was unsure of the most convenient place to stay but after reading your comment my mind is made up. I’ll now book that Travelodge as my base. Having a bit of a disability I was in a quandary as what to do for the best.
Not any more! 😊.
Thank you so much once again for taking the time to post your comment. It’s been so helpful 💐
@@marilynbradley6127 I'm glad my reply helped. This Travelodge has a lift, I'm sure most of them do. It is less than 5 mins walk from the bus station and less than 10 mins walk from the railway station.
@@janettesinclair6279 …That is just perfect! Thanks to you Janette I feel quite confident that this will be my base from now on.
I’ve checked it out and it looks lovely.
Also the lift is a big advantage for me.
Thank you so much 😊
I use them all the time in England and Wales, I've never had a bad one yet. If you're careful when you book you can get them really cheap £35 or £40. They're really clean, the bed is really comfortable and I like the showers, always really powerful. There's a kettle but I always take my own milk and Yorkshire tea bags ( don't like the plastic milk) the staff are always really friendly and helpful.
Good video Scott, great idea to review as will certainly help people looking to stay.
I think Travelodge are very hit and miss, used to stay in them when our kids were younger on our trips around the UK, but stayed in a poor one in Bristol a few years back and haven't stayed in one since. In my opinion Premier Inn are much better quality for around the same price or a little more so we stay in them if ever travelling around the UK.
Very good reviews of the three TL properties from an informed veteran. As someone who was also in the trade, I believe the UV light is grossly unfair, both to staff and proprietors.
Unfair, they should be spotless, especially after the last 3yrs
Correct pal, absolute nonsense. If I went round every household in the UK with a UV light I'm sure I would be horrified. 😮
I think you should drop that feature Scott, it's a bit silly.
Absolutely agree with that.
Anyone that uses a UV light on a property should video using a UV light on their own or friends homes. They'd be shocked.
I think it's more of a case that cleaners should be supplied for a UV light as a basic cleaning utensil these days. But again you get what you pay for and all three were practically clean in the most important areas.
Many many years ago Travelodge was my go to place when home from my overseas job in Canada. They did a remarkable £9/£19/and £29 rooms. Used to stay 5 nights in Tunbridge Wells for £45. Always a little rough around the edges but too good to pass up. Clean rooms, good buffet breakfast, and friendly staff. Noticed there rates are significantly more down South now.
As a woman who travels alone I like the bar lock on the door. Stayed at a hotel 2 weeks ago that had the bar lock. I think your assessment of the Travelodge was fair.
Great video as ever Scott, I stay in Travelodge a lot but have gone downhill , never any soap in the soap or bath dispensers, minimal cleaning , but also finding these at day's Inn too.
Loved this vid, always go past the Strathmore Avenue one and I always wondered who on earth used it!
I went to Fort William in September 2022, and had a choice of staying at the Travel Lodge or Premier Inn, as the Travel Lodge did was not refurbished at the time, I stayed at the Premier Inn, where the wifi was free. Would consider staying at the Travel Lodge next time. At the end of the day these hotels are not 5 star, nor do they claim to be, so set your expectations accordingly. I just need a clean room with a comfortable bed. Thanks for doing this video, I hope you both had a good time in Fort William. It is an amazing town, had a good time there, tried haggis there for the first time and enjoyed it.
I enjoyed that Scott! Never stayed at a travelodge but I used to work at a Best Western so I was intrigued. Dust doesn't bother me but the cleanliness of the loo does! I've been a cleaner & I was good so I'm fussy! People expect different things, some of our reviews were great & others dreadful & they were all getting the same service!
I'm writing this from a Travelodge in Glasgow. No complaints from me. I'm staying in the city centre, paying less than £40 a night including the wifi fee. The room is clean, the reception staff really pleasant and the location is great.
Really enjoyed this longer format video, allowing adequate time for us to form our own views. Ive stayed at lots of Travelodge, including Glasgow city centre, and theyve all been warm with good food, although some dont have food. Clean too. Have you thought of doing Premier Inns? Often cheaper than Travelodge, and in quieter locations, like Aberdeen for example.
I have stayed in quite a few, and I have never stayed in a bad one. Some of them have been more in need of refurbishment than others, but they have all been clean. Having to pay for the wifi gets on my nerves though
I've never really had an issue with Travelodge. My fave hotel of theirs is the one at Rugby where you can get a good view of trains passing the station. They are often accomodating if you ask for a room on the top floor with a view of the train station.
Hi Scott. I have stayed at the Glasgow Airport many times. I like the convenience to the airport and if you have walked there from the airport, it’s a good walk. I stayed in Glasgow Queen Street in 2022 and it was ideally situated for my stay of 4 days. Last May I stayed in the Travelodge in Waterloo place in Edinburgh. I have no complaints about any of them. They are good value for my money. Cheers
Travelodge at Gatwick Airport. No complaints from me. Lovely clean room, pleasant friendly staff. Xx
I agree with Sean...enjoyed your travels between lodges..🤩
I’ve stayed countless times in Travelodge whilst too far from home and working (mainly in Scotland) all I needed was a comfy bed, clean, good value and a great shower for the morning and I’ve had that every time😎
We always use Premier Inn which are OK - the one at glasgow Steps is a bit rough though. Anything in Fort William gets a hammering so you done ok there
Cheap and cheerful Scott that breakfast looked value for money the branded cereal dispensers alone worth 10 pounds to me I think they under charge but I would never pay 100 pounds ever to stay in one I am glad Travelodge exist
Stayed in the Fort William one in September last year. Was so so, but didn’t research enough to know it was directly above a ‘Spoons. Was slightly noisy on the Friday night!!
We have all made that mistake... Nightmare 😂😂
i dont live too far away from fort william only about 23 miles and ive never stayed in the travelodge there x
Excellent video great tips....
Great review! You should do something similar with Premier Inn, I always try and stay there where I can, you know what you're getting.
Hi that was an excellent video and i really enjoyed you visiting 3 different Travelodge's. .