Arrived 11pm at night to be told there was no room. Were offered Arundel - over 20 mile drive despite rooms at another hotel nearby. Worst part was that they charged my credit card for the rooms!!! I am trying to get my money back but they don't answer queries logged via website or via phone - too busy trying to sort out all the cock ups I expect. Forget travelodge - use premier inn instead.

Just spent last weekend here taking a Family Room to re explore Chichester & Gun Wharf (Portsmouth) Post booking I viewed this site and was horrified! I thought about the remarks left all the way enroute warning my family "Don't expect too much" The lady on reception gave us a warm & welcoming smile which was reassuring. I opened the door with some caution to be pleasently surprised - Yes it was tired, but it was functional and would do the job! - Closer investigation and analysis shows the 'Problem' and the TV is a good starting point, the small ugly ones you know see in a pile in waste sites - A flat screen would award the room with a contempary look and provide much need space.
The bathroom was clean but grotty - The towel rail was rusty.
I spoke to some other residents who shared my views, Yes it was cheap but it doesnt need to be like this and its close relationship with Little Chef says it all for me...A tired dated brand.
Who do I blame ? The CEO and senior Management team ! I look forward to watching a future programme on Channel 4 re Secret Boss - He/She would find on my evidence, great staff fighting a losing battle against a back drop of Investment neglect! - I'm a CEO myself and pride myself on knowing all areas of my business intimatly! I suggest Management shoiuld get out of the boardroom and conduct a personal audit of these lodges and do something about them! (Even Receptions chair and PC looked pitiful) If they havent got the cash, I suggest they talk to VC's now before Premier Inn take all their marketshare and they will !!
May I ask future customer's to respect the staff within and direct future anger at those responsible The Management - These are competative times - Look at Woolworths! If you can't reinvent and adapt to changing markets, you are dead! -

The room was not overly large but big enough, the bed comfortable. TV a little small but watchable.
The bathroom a little tired but clean, The tile grout needs cleaning (Try Grotbuster!!) The bath shower mat was non existant and the shower curtain could do with replacing.
The Reception staff both at night and in the morning were nothing short of suberb, extremely friendly very helpful and very efficient.
The Little chef next door was ok for a quick meal.
The entrance of the M27 is very tight and you have to slow down very quickly in order to make the turn.
Overall, though I enjoyed my stay.

Family of 5 staying in 2 rooms. Both were clean and tidy. 1 room had 1 clean towel and bath mat placed on bed but previous used towels were still hanging on back of bathroom door. Apart from this tiny oversight we couldn't fault our stay. The staff were very pleasant too and we would definitely recommend this motel if you wanted a very reasonable priced hotel in the Chichester area. Not recommended if you want to visit Portsmouth though, as the Travelodge's location on the eastbound carriageway means you would have to travel to Chichester and turn round there.