Travelodge London Farringdon Hotel

We booked a stay for 1 night for £26 for the room for the night , I would just like to say that you get what you pay for if you go expecting a four star hotel you are in for a let down. it is a bargain hotel and if you are just looking for a bed for the night it is a bargain , we checked in and were told that the smoking room we had booked would not be ready for an hour so we took a non smoking room , when we got to the room it was terrible and had not been cleaned (wet towels on the floor bed not made etc) so we went down and told... more

This was my first Travelodge experience. I wish I had known what I would be getting for my money, prior to making my reservation. No doubt the hotel chain has received complaints, for a card is placed in each room telling you exactly what you paid for. Among the things you *don't* get are the ability to call the front desk or any hotel services from your phone; the option of leaving your bags at the front desk should you arrive before check-in time; toiletries (save for a tiny piece of soap); adequate room ventilation; bath mats or anything... more

This hotel was cheap because we booked in advance. At the cheap price it represented value for money. The hotel was just about walking distance from Kings Cross Rail station. The room was clean but old. The "double" bed was two single beds bolted together which wasn't ideal. There was a TV but no fridge. The bathroom was small but clean. We had a room close to the lift, which wasn't as bad as it sounds. We were only woken by noisy people one morning - we found that putting the "do not disturb" sign on the door helped. The... more

This is possibly the worst hotel I have ever had the misfortune to stay in. This may be budget but they should actually pay you to stay there. Checked in and had to pay before my stay which I always consider to be a bad sign. Floor in room wasn't vacummed and had stuff all over it. No remote control for the telly. One bar of soap in the cramped bathroom which wasn't that clean. Got in the shower and it was freezing cold and stayed that way. Beds were so soft that I still have backache 2 days later. Staff were indifferent to any... more

Even for 26quid, this was AWFUL. I would rather spend the extra money and stay in a nicer place. Main issues: 1. We couldn't stop itching as soon as we got into the bed and slept with our clothes on. 2. There was a HORRID nasty musty smell outside the lift on our floor. 3. Bathroom was dingy and felt unclean. 4. Location is not great and not exactly the prettiest part of London. 5. One good thing is that you want to spend more time OUT of the hotel, so you see more of London. Was so depressing going back to the... more

The bottom line is that £26 in London for anything is pretty amazing. You get what you pay for. It's clean, it functions and it's near transport. Downsides? It's depressing, our room was small (but note that the 'candid pictures' show something bigger) and the room just has that unmistakable air of an inside cabin on a boat. Would I stay here again? If I needed somewhere to sleep in London and I didn't care really where, then sure. One thing, think the staff do their best with what must ultimately be a thankless job.

BOOKING: Stayed 5 nights (23-27 Dec. 2005) via online booking for 10-pound a night (what Travelodge calls "Supersaver" room deal). So I'm giving 4 Stars based on this deal. Otherwise, I would give 3 Stars if it were on a normal/rack rate deal. GENERAL: Formerly The Ryan Hotel. Nondescript red-brick exterior. Workmanlike interior. My room & bathroom were clean enough, and general fixtures/decor reminescent of a 1970s hotel: wood panelling & heavy-set drawers. Room phone don't work (and you won't want to use anyway because of high... more

I stayed at this hotel with my partner and son on a Sunday night during half term. We were lucky enough to get the £26 room. We arrived at 12 noon, earlier than the advertised check in time, but a room was ready for us and the check in procedure was straightforward. The hotel was a 10 minute walk from Kings Cross station, but also close to Holburn tube, where we found some good shops and cafes (although most of these are closed on a Sunday). The room was fine, it had a double and single bed, was clean and the bathroom was... more

We stayed for 3 nights - 2 of them at the special £26 offer rate. On check-in, the main travelodge computers were broken and staff seemed at a loss as to what to do. No apologies etc were offered and we only got checked in after some major perseverence at the reception desk. The poor staff were mostly eastern european and seemed to work 24 hour shifts some days! The room itself was ok. Bit tired looking and could do with updating, but clean (apart from mould in bathroom) and ok size. We were on the road and had to close the window at... more

Stayed for three night at £26 per night. Great value, as only 7 minutes walk from Kings Cross Tube & Rail Station. Rooms were standard travelodge, dated, but kept clean. Staff were very helpful and there is a bar in the hotel. Tips: (1) Skip breakfast at hotel for £6 and go to one of the Cafes on your way to the tube station where you'll get breakfast for £3. (2) Avoid lower floors to rear of hotel - they are near to the skips and trades entrance to hotel. Would happily pay up to £35 per night for this hotel, but try to... more