Stayed on a Sunday night for one night. We didn't get much noise, probably as it was a Sunday, so no nightclubs going, and we were on the third floor which helped with the noise from any passing traffic. Also, we were out until gone three so that could explain the quietness!
They proudly say the rooms have been refurbished but we found them to be still a little shabby on the furniture and the bed was nowhere near new, sagging quite a bit and uncomfortable, plus the three supplied pillows (why 3 for a double bed?!) were lacking in any support.
The rooms were clean, tidy and functioning - shower and bathroom worked and looked well-maintained. The curtains could have done with a little more fabric, as the morning sun lit the room like there were none there!
Our major issue of our stay was on returning after the night out, as their 24-hour receptionist had disappeared, leaving us locked outside for ten minutes ringing the bell and fending off the local beggars! It doesn't seem too much to ask for a keycard entry system outside (as they have on the rooms) so guests can let themselves in if the hotel insists on locking the door between 10pm and 6am.
Parking was very easy at the Edward Street carpark (outdoor pay and display) - we could see our car from our room, and was £8.50 for 24 hours which seems reasonable for our needs.
Despite the initial rundown look of the area (lots of boarded up buildings and shops), the hotel is situated right on the edge of the main shopping areas so ideal for a bit of shopping if you wanted - Harvey Nichols probably five minutes walk.
The usual Travelodge pricing policy meant we ended up paying an extra £6/£7 because we delayed booking it a few days, but the initial rate of £36 per night was pretty fair, so book soon as you can - you can still cancel if needed at no cost to you up to the day of arrival which is reassuring.