Ok another review for this hotel.
As most know I virtually live in travel lodge with working on highways.
Now I've been in quite an array of travel lodges even the more modern and upto date ones. BUT I would not change the ways of this hotel at all staff wise. What i would like to see which it's not the staff's fault is the decor and maintenance of the place. Yes it's dated and tiered but let me abbreviate on this.
I've been with this hotel from march 17th 2019 as we all know was covid lock down.
The staff here I believe are some of the most efficient and positive individuals I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.
I myself got close to the staff and they welcomed me as a friend ( this made me feel amazing as I wasnt just a number )
Harriet who normally works days is the most polite Individual anyone could meet.
Then we have afters well this shift is different staff but they all are the same polite and efficient. Especially when their working alone with all they have to achieve as well as customer service.
Let's move onto Sarah well she is one hell of a machine. The knowledge she has regarding policy and procedures of the brand travel lodge is remarkable
You turn your head no matter what shift it is and shes around. Amazing young woman she is. Always at any point will drop what she's doing and assist in anyones issue. And believe me I've seen what the staff here do on a day to day absolute respect for these staff.
Ok best till last THE NIGHT TEAM
Words cant be wrote on how I feel about these guys on nights.
I've seen staff come and go on this shift I've seen staff from other hotels fill in on this shift but the staff here omg.
Marnie ' & Richard ' use to be Luis but left
Young jorden. And of course Sarah.
Well these guys are truley remarkable ABOVE AND BEYOND I would stay
Marnie is the most direct strong amazing woman I've had the pleasure of meeting she is so helpful and through my times of covid and feeling isolated she stepped up to make me feel good in myself.
Richard if anyone meets him is remarkable a true gentleman and a kind heart.
Sarah again she is everywhere but a
loverly person.
NOW I know the business has to gain good remarks and views on a point system. But I feel I have to say this because credit should be awarded were credit due. And that's to the team.
On nights I've witnessed threats violence fighting drugs and these girls have to deal with this as the hotel is in hospitality section this is all on top of there day to day activities they are pushed towards.
Now dont get me wrong I understand that activities must be met on a shift to shift basis but come on if you havnt worked night then you wont know what I'm talking about when I say these guys deal with extreme situations while still abiding by company tasks. I've seen these guys deal with temp managers for a long time and these girls pushed through and took pride in this hotel to achieve standards and make us all feel welcomed and safe.
People who stand out for me here are.
Marnie 10/10 shes amazing
Sarah 10/10 for her passion for the hotel
Richard hasn't been there long but for what I've seen hes definitely a gentleman to have around.
Dont get me wrong we all have issues to deal with but these guys not only deal with those but they go above and beyond and deal with the nasty sides of hotel guests but with respect and professionalism.
Well done team Ashford for your kind and warm understanding while we road workers try to deal with covid regulations.
As for the hotel it is a very good covid regulated building and the staff allways achieve standards second d to none with there touch point. cleaning and sterilising.

I had the pleasure of meeting the resident manager the other day. David was quite passionate the way he talked about the staff and the hotel and I hope to see progression in the modern side in the future this would put ashford in a prime location and a pleasure to stay at.
Anyone would on an overnight stay or even a longer stay feel welcomed with this team.
Next time I'm on M20 I will be calling again

Stayed at the travelodge for work reasons. Sarah was amazing she gave me the room I requested immediately nothing was too much trouble. Lots of stuff on the leisure park there places to eat still open. Great stay

Very nice hotel, all very clean, very quiet, and a very nice staff, in special Sarah, 5 stars to help in this difficult times with the covid.. She explain what you have to do, where you can find what you need... And with a very big smile... Under the mask...