Just back from a business trip and stayed one night at the Travelodge, Taunton. This hotel provides what you pay for - it's very reasonably priced no frills accommodation. If I'd wanted more I would have paid for it.
On arrival, the receptionist was friendly and helpful. My room was a very good size (a family room) but cold on arrival - however the heater was easy to use and heated the room very quickly.
I arrived in the evening and when I put on the lights they were very dim and I wondered whether this was deliberate to mask any flaws. In the morning however, even though the walls could have done with a lick of fresh paint, this didn't turn out to be the case.
The bathroom was spotlessly clean and it looked as though the tiling had only just been completed. The shower was forceful.
The double bed was of a good size and was comfortable. Sheets were crisp and clean.
The mugs provided had not been washed - it looked like they had been rinsed but there was residual tea coloured water at the bottom and tea drips on the outside of them.
The only toiletries provided were a small bar of soap but that was perfectly adequate for an overnight stay - and they do tell you this on the website.
This Travelodge doesn't have a restaurant facility but they do offer you breakfast for £4.50 and actually it isn't a problem because there's a Sainsburys across the road and this has a cafe; there's a pub/restaurant next door which I'm told is very nice and there's a Pizza Hut within easy walking distance.
All in all, after feeling a little concerned having read the reports, I was pleasantly surprised as for me this hotel provided a perfectly comfortable and clean place to stay for the price paid.
- Taunton Travel Lodge
- Travel Lodge Taunton
- Taunton Travelodge
