Travelodge London Farringdon

I chose to stay here for a cheap weekend away in London for a event. As I was going alone most hotels charge double for single rooms so chose to stay here as I have stayed in a few in Manchester and they were basic yes but the decor was ok and fine to stay in for a few nights.

I paid £95 for 2 nights which was reasonable. I booked online and requested a double room as I can't stand single beds! However on checking in I had been given a single room and wow how small!

I can say I have never been in Prison but I bet actual Prison cells were nicer! I think the actual walls were the problem I cannot think what the exact term is but instead of having a smooth finish on the walls and ceiling they were all bumpy plaster which made the room look even smaller if that was possible. Lumpy bed too but it was clean. I suppose I had expected better as the ones I have stayed at in Manchester were actually quite nice but this obviously hadn't been decorated for a while

Main reason apart from price for choosing here was for the closeness to Kings Cross it was about a 5/10 minute walk though with a heavy suitcase seemed a lot longer! I was exhausted after being up since 4am and not being able to check in til 3pm I seen a Travelodge at the end of what seemed a very long road but it was Kings Scot Travelodge, however Farringdon is literally a minute away which I thought was odd

Anyway I would probably not reccomend staying here but if you're not spending much time in your room and want a cheap price then it's ok but don't expect much.

3 single rooms, all with damp in bathrooms. The decor was depressing and shabby-mouldy shower curtains topped off the accommodation.

Breakfast was cold and limited- Walk up to Roseberry Avenue and get a breakfast at one of the cafes there.

Have stayed in many travel lodges and this is not to their basic but acceptable standard.

Reception staff were friendly but that's the only positive.

Have stayed in many travelodges over the years for business and most have been fine - basic, functional and reasonable value. However my recent stay at the Farringdon Travelodge was an absolute nightmare - stayed in a single room No 110. The guy at reception said the room was at the back of the hotel so less noisy - I wish!

There must have been some airconditioning unit or something outside my window - there was a constant droning noise which prevented me from getting little more than a couple hours sleep.