Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand with more than 630 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has officially opened a new 73-room hotel in Wakefield city centre. The hotel has been created through the conversion of the former CitiLodge property and has undergone a full refurbishment to incorporate Travelodge’s latest design concept.
Guests can enjoy a modern, multi-functional reception area, next-generation rooms featuring the Dreamer king-size bed, smart work-friendly layouts, high-speed Wi-Fi and a range of sustainable features, including low-energy LED lighting and water-saving technology.
The Wakefield hotel will also be the first within the Travelodge estate to trial new self-service food and beverage options. These include a hot pizza vending machine, a hot bakery machine and a barista-style coffee machine, alongside the brand’s standard vending facilities and Breakfast To Go box offering.
Situated in the heart of Wakefield city centre, the hotel is just a three-minute walk from Trinity Walk Shopping Centre and a 14-minute walk from Wakefield railway station. The location also benefits from plentiful local and onsite parking, making it convenient for both business and leisure travellers.
The new hotel is expected to create 16 jobs in the local area.
Tony O’Brien, UK Development Director at Travelodge, said: “We are delighted to officially open our new Travelodge in Wakefield town centre. This is our third hotel in the Wakefield area and 21st in the region, and the first branded budget hotel in the town centre, providing a strong base for both business and leisure guests.
“We have taken a new 25-year lease on the property, reflecting our continued investment in strong city centre locations and commitment to delivering great value accommodation.
“With requirements to open around 300 more Travelodges throughout the UK, acquiring, converting and rebranding other operators’ hotels will play an important role in this programme.”
Jeff Hocking of Whitestone Retail and Leisure acted as Travelodge’s retained Development Manager for the acquisition.