We picked this hotel as it was so central, understanding that we would need to park 2 cars next door in the NCP car park . This is impossible in day time hours and our cars needed to be moved from another car park to NCP at 6 pm - weekend cost of parking in total - £32!

2 lifts - only one working.
A fire exit door to reception was LOCKED.
No hairdryer.
No phones to contact reception.
We had to ask to be moved as Room 305 is on a corner and the noise of the wind and something banging outside was appalling.

The room we eventually moved to was clean and adequate but had no bedspread.

A bad example Travelodge - don't go there the parking situation is a nightmare without the rest of it! A very disappointing weekend ...

ROOMS: We stayed in two rooms - One double (two adults) and one family (two adults and a baby). The family room had plenty of space for a cot, which was waiting in the room when we arrived. Both rooms were clean and comfortable, with good quality TVs (more than 5 channels - if that's what you really care about?!). Tea and coffee were provided, but we asked at reception for some more on a couple of occasions.

HOTEL: All of the staff I came across were really lovely and would go out of their way to help you. Unfortunately neither of the lifts were working the day we left, which was a bit of a pain with two cases and a buggy, but the hotel is only over three floors, so it could be worse! Our room overlooked the river where the geese gather at around 7am to be fed by a local man on his way to work! If you fancy a long lie, pack earplugs - Although, saying that, they're only noisy for an hour or so, and they're not TOO loud... The hotel is right next to a Wetherspoon pub, which allows children up to 9pm and serves breakfast from 8am, but it's only a ten minute walk to the centre where there are loads more options. There isn't anywhere for you to store luggage once you've checked out of your room, but you can keep your room until 2pm for an extra £10 and York train station has a EuroCar luggage store which is open until 8.30pm and only costs £4 per bag.

WHERE TO GO: Akbar - India Restaurant (order a family size nan bread for four or more adults!); Zizzi's - Italian Restaurant (as good as the rest in the UK, but really great service and they'll even carry a buggy up the stairs if they're busy!); York Minster - including the Undercroft (really interesting and the headsets are good fun!); Also Castle Museum & York Museum are worth a visit.

We stayed in this travelodge for the location- a five minute walk into central York. No problems with walking in day or night, in fact we came by train and walked everywhere, old cities being awful for driving and parking.
Loved York, highly recommend the railway museum- sounds boring but it was really good, and free!
This travelodge was basic even by travelodge standards. We asked for extra towels (one hand towel for two people?) and for extra pillows which were provided. Our window catch was broken and draughty, and remained un fixed during our 3 day stay despite reporting it to reception. The bed was comfortable and clean though, but the corridor had an amazing smell of cats pee- hope it wasnt but it really did smell like it.
The pub underneath was useful for breakfast, and the night noise was minimal, but we stayed midweek so weekends may be louder.
Over all, a good location and if the price is right a good basic room- not worth the full price though.

We have just spent one night at this hotel. It is a typical Travelodge hotel.
The room was clean and the bedding and towels also clean. The TV worked and their was plenty of tea, coffee etc. We slept very well and were woken by ducks on the river!

The location is very good and is only a short walk into York. No car park though and parking cost us £9.00 in the local NCP car park.

The hotel is located on top of and next to a Wetherspoon pub. Personally I hate these places selling cheap beer which attracts all sorts of undesireables. I would imagine that the close proximity to the pub could cause some problems in the very hectic summer months, but in January obviously this was not a problem! We had our breakfast in the pub and it was exactly as expected - cold and horrible, mine even had a long hair in it!

We paid an unbelievable £15 for the room but if I had paid the now going rate of £90 I would feel ripped off!

York is fantastic and this hotel served its purpose for our short visit. But in comparison to other Travelodges we have stayed in it is certainly not the best!