Travelodge Bedford Marston Moretaine

Location & Accessibility: The hotel is conveniently located near Burger King, Greggs, and a fuel station, all within a short walking distance . It is accessible via major roads and offers ample parking space.

When we arrived , we were a little disappointed by the area. Definitely more of a pit shop, lorry drivers hostel/hotel . We were welcomed by a man siting directly in front of the entrance doors smoking and a slight drug look about him. Once checked in, we found our room. Considering we have stayed in plenty of brand name hotels ( Travelodge and Premier Inns etc) I can only stay it must be a ‘Bedford thing’ of paying £80 -£90 for a room and getting very very little for it. Once in our room, we noticed our windows had been left open which was nice as it was a hot day. However, when we tried to close the right window, it wouldn’t shut at all and then noticed how dirty the netting was with a brownish stain running down it. The next thing we noticed was the bathroom door didn’t shut either. The door was too big and the bottom had a plank of wood glued to the bottom floor which caused the door not shutting. The skirting board had chipped paint, not a little, a lot ! The red chair was very worn with patches of the grey sewing. The bath had not been cleaned properly and the mat was filthy. Needless to neither of us had a shower night or morning. When I woke up (several times due to people outside from 4/5am ! ) I was in a real rush to leave. The bikers, lorry drivers , noise from the petrol station and Greg’s/ Burger King should be noted on the information for customers that sleep may be disturbed. On exit, the reception was closed (7.30am) as we left, to nurses were pushing their way through the door, same time as us (so maybe it’s a Bedford rude /lazy thing) the receptionists were both outside the entrance having a smoke. Really was not worth the money we paid and I would urgh people to heavily avoid this place which reminds me more of a pit stop or hostel . The Roxie should be more £20-£40.

The bed was comfy so slept well, clean linen and towels but that is where the good bits end. On checking in and entering toe room there was no tea,coffee, milk etc I had to go back to reception and ask for some. Hardly any toilet roll and on taking a shower in the morning we discovered that the hair and body dispenser was completely empty. The net curtain was badly split open and not hanging right. He 2 chairs were old snd split in places. I paid an extra £40 to have our 2 small dogs with us. It seemed that we were given the worst room in the hotel and that the servicing of the room had not been completed or checked before we arrived. I will not recommend this Travelodge and will not return. I'd rather pay more somewhere else!