Honest Review: Travelodge Ashford (Eureka Park) – The Room Wasn’t Super Clean… Our Candid Stay
We recently stayed at the Travelodge in Eureka Park, Ashford, and decided to turn our experience into an honest review video. As content creators, we love finding new ways to share our content, which is why we're turning that video into this detailed blog post!
Below is a detailed breakdown of our one-night stay, including what worked, what didn't, and why this Travelodge might be due for an upgrade.
First Impressions: The Room and Amenities
Stepping into Room 7 at the end of a ground floor corridor, our first impression was that it was "quite a big room". For a standard Travelodge, the size felt generous, offering a good amount of space to spread out, including a decent-sized work desk.
As a dog-friendly hotel, the location being right next to a retail park also seemed convenient. We had chosen this hotel as a stop over before travelling with Louis (Our beautiful Jack Russell) on The Ferry to France. We quickly dumped our luggage and took stock of the room's main features:
Connectivity: We were happy to find modern touches like USB chargers and a small reading light built into the headboard, along with a USB-C port.
Essentials: There was a kettle and complimentary milks, as you’d expect.
The Missing Link: A notable absence, especially for a warm evening, was the lack of a fridge and, crucially, no air conditioning.
The Cleanliness Check: Where We Noticed Issues
The overall appearance was what you might expect, but the "super clean" feeling was definitely missing.
Unfortunately, our stay was immediately marred by a couple of small but noticeable cleanliness issues:
The Cups: We found that one of the cups provided was "not clean", which is a minor detail but an immediate turn-off. It Actually looked like it hadnt been cleaned at all. The Kettle was also full of limescale.
The Pillows: We pulled the spare pillows down from the wardrobe and there were a few questionable stains on one of them.
The Overall Vibe: After the stay, we concluded that while the room "done what it needed to do," it wasn't what we would call "super clean" and is definitely starting to look like it needs "refreshing"
The Bathroom: A Bright Spot
Despite the room's shortcomings, the bathroom was a positive. It was a standard setup with a sink, shower curtain, and toilet, but the most important thing was that it was clean. Unusually the toilet was a square shaped bowl but the hotel had put a round loo seat on there.
The shower itself was noted as being "lovely and warm" and perfectly fine for a one-night stay.
The Sleep and Comfort Verdict
The main purpose of a hotel stay is a good night's sleep, and here's what we found:
The Bed: The bed was rated as "fairly comfy".
The Heat: The biggest issue was the heat. Since there was no air conditioning, the fan was already on upon arrival, but it was still "very hot last night". If you're staying during a warm period, this could be a major factor.
In the end, this Travelodge did its job. It provided a comfortable place to sleep—even if it was hot—and its convenient location next to the retail park makes it a practical stopover. However, if you're looking for luxury or pristine cleanliness, this might not be the spot for you.
What do you think? Have you stayed at the Travelodge Ashford (Eureka Park)? Let us know your experience in the comments below!
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