Originally Posted by oldclaytonian (Post 682577)

Hi All

Can anyone please advise me as to which of the two travelodges would be the best to stay in for about 4 nights, Blackburn would be my preference but would go to Burnley if there is a big difference. I know they are cheap and basic but if they are run down and dirty I won't bother and look elsewhere. I going back to sunny Clayton/Accy for a birthday party (my first visit for about 3 years and looking forward to it!!) and the Dunkenalgh want too much for midweek stays. Any other (clean!!) suggestions would also be appreciated
Many thanks

Originally Posted by oldclaytonian (Post 682577)

Hi All

Can anyone please advise me as to which of the two travelodges would be the best to stay in for about 4 nights, Blackburn would be my preference but would go to Burnley if there is a big difference. I know they are cheap and basic but if they are run down and dirty I won't bother and look elsewhere. I going back to sunny Clayton/Accy for a birthday party (my first visit for about 3 years and looking forward to it!!) and the Dunkenalgh want too much for midweek stays. Any other (clean!!) suggestions would also be appreciated
Many thanks

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 682605)

There's a new Holiday Inn Express in Burnley at J10, same turn-off as the Travelodge.

Originally Posted by oldclaytonian (Post 682615)

Thanks all for your help. Blackburn would be better for me as it is nearer to my wife's family and meals are not a problem as we would be eating out with them or friends. As long as the place is clean and the beds are OK then that is all we need. It is just that I have heard recently about some Travelodges being run down so was checking if anyone knew if those two were OK

Originally Posted by emzy (Post 682613)

The Maple Lodge - Guest House, Clayton le Moors, Accrington

This one seems nice enough, never stopped there, only driven past :D

Originally Posted by MargaretR (Post 682620)

Travellodge at Gatwick was very shabby and the restaurant food was awful

Originally Posted by katex (Post 682625)

Travelodges do not have restaurants; the best you can hope for is a Cafe with Bar.

I stayed in one outside Bristol, that was quite old and was disappointed as of all the 100's I have stayed in, this definately needed refurbishment.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 682612)

Yes, know about that, but he asked about Travelodge. Actually the Holiday Inns Express are slightly more up market, but not much, usually have more facilities if you want a bite to eat. They are all clean Old Claytonian, so no worries there. (better than some hotel rooms sometimes, as they have a national standard). I did slightly prefer the Holiday Inns, but only because of the restaurant/cafe bar. :)

Thing is, if you have any problems with your room, ask to see the Housekeeper, they are a proud lot.

Originally Posted by lancsdave (Post 682631)

Should have gone to specsavers young lady :)

Watcha' trying to say ... do know what I am talking about ... :hitting8:




I prefer the Holiday Inn Express because of the power showers :D.

A lot of the Travelodges do have power showers too.. :p

I seem to recall the Stanley lot mentioning a B&B near the football ground thats okay. The Maple Lodge doesn't ring a bell so it might be another one.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 682667)

It will be Norwood Guest House, Stuart there is very fussy, and the rooms are absolutely beautiful with excellent food, however, not cheap and if you are rolling in drunk at night, will have to creep around.

Originally Posted by Eric (Post 682687)

You seem to have spent a lot of time in hotel rooms hon; may I presume to ask ..... maybe not; as Falstaff observed discretion is the better part of valour;):D:D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 682704)

Believe it or not Eric .. :p Has always been business and not pleasure, have never yet shared my bed with anyone in a hotel room ... sadly... LOL. So no need to listen to fat bellied Falstaff.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 682724)

Well, maybe the ones in Canada Eric .. never been, but if anything like America, the hotel chains you mention are the ones that dominate (like their crappy food chains). Here, in England, we have small n large groups and still many independently owned country/city hotels.

The Travelodges/Holiday Inns/Premier of this world are mainly aimed at business travelers and families who really only wish to stay one night, and are good value for money. Of course, groups like Holiday Inns, have 3 categories of hotels. Oh hell, could go on all night .. but you will only glaze over, and I'm sorta' retired now.

Maybe now I should concentrate on something I have never done in my life as would not be mixing business with pleasure which I never believed in.

Yes, perhaps should start a thread now on things you have never done and will set out to do .. :D:D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 682667)

It will be Norwood Guest House, Stuart there is very fussy, and the rooms are absolutely beautiful with excellent food, however, not cheap and if you are rolling in drunk at night, will have to creep around.

Originally Posted by oldclaytonian (Post 682615)

Thanks all for your help. Blackburn would be better for me as it is nearer to my wife's family and meals are not a problem as we would be eating out with them or friends. As long as the place is clean and the beds are OK then that is all we need. It is just that I have heard recently about some Travelodges being run down so was checking if anyone knew if those two were OK

Originally Posted by mickmc (Post 683160)

Then I wouls recommend The Fernhurst, near Ewood Park Blackburn, an excellent pib with a Premier Lodge built on the side

Originally Posted by katex (Post 683177)

That sounds quite good too .. poor Old Claytonian, bet he is more confused than ever. There all OK though.

Enjoy your party and please don't make too much noise, have respect for us residents .... :D:D