About Travelodge Ayr
Occupying modern low-rise premises on the outskirts of Ayr on southern Scotland’s west coast, Travelodge Ayr is a discount chain hotel offering free parking. Located beside the A77, it’s two miles from Ayr town centre and its railway station.
Bright, revamped rooms with king-size Sleepeezee beds and en suite bathrooms boast flat-screen TVs, hot drinks provisions and desks. Accessible rooms are available as are family rooms.
Conveniences comprise a 24-hour front desk, hairdryers, ironing equipment and Wi-Fi throughout. Children can stay free.
Takeaway breakfast boxes are available at reception and places to eat situated just steps away include fast food and Italian-American restaurants.
Travelodge Ayr is about five minutes’ drive from Ayr Racecourse for horse-racing. It’s less than three miles from the promenade and sandy beach offering views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. Royal Troon Golf Club is ten minutes’ drive away as is Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Handy roadside location with good transport links
The location of this new-build hotel on the outskirts of Ayr in southern Scotland won praise from guests as it was easily accessed by car from the A77. Drivers loved the free parking and said it was straightforward to reach golf courses, beaches, beauty spots, museums and Ayr town centre for shopping, dining and the railway station. There were also bus stops a short walk away and it was easy to get to Glasgow Prestwick Airport and regional ferry terminals by car. Another bonus was that there were eateries just steps away. There was also praise for the proximity of a supermarket and petrol stations.
positive:
Upbeat about customer service
Travellers were overwhelmingly impressed with the customer service provided by friendly, obliging and welcoming members of staff who had good local knowledge. Check-in was reportedly quick too.
positive:
Popular updated rooms were affordable
The redesigned rooms with flat-screen TVs and king-size beds proved popular with reviewers. Many had a pleasant stay, describing their rooms as clean, tidy and spacious. The cosy beds also won praise. Budget-conscious visitors generally felt they got good bang for their buck thanks to the usually competitive room rates.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Mixed feelings about Wi-Fi
Guests appreciated the free access to the Wi-Fi network. However, there was criticism of the way the free access was only offered for a limited period after which guests had to pay for continued use.
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Nuisance noise reported
Light sleepers occasionally reported that they were disturbed by nuisance noise travelling through thin walls from adjacent rooms and corridors.
negative:
Rooms were too barebones for some
Some critics called for additional facilities to be provided in the rooms such as extra seating, fridges and hairdryers. However, hairdryers and ironing equipment were available on request from reception.