16th December 2005

Today, Travelodge officially opened its 290th hotel in Dunfermline creating 15 new jobs in the area. The £2 million, 50-bedroom hotel is located at Halbeath Junction, Halbeath, Dunfermline, KY11 8PG.

Room rates at Dunfermline Travelodge will start from £26 and there is a choice of rooms: double, family and disabled, each offering a comfortable setting with en-suite bathroom. Also included in each room is a luxury king size bed, colour TV, pay on demand movies, telephone, Internet service and free tea and coffee making facilities. On site free car-parking is provided for guests.

A Grab & Go food service will also be available, offering offers guests a range of hot and cold snacks and drinks 24 hours a day. Customers can purchase their food at reception and then take the option to either eat at the hotel or take it away with them.

Philip Tonner, Dunfermline Travelodge Hotel Manager, said: "Dunfermline is a prime area for both leisure and business travellers. With rooms from £26, we offer fantastic value for any type of stopover. With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, we can help local residents by providing a comfortable room for visiting family and friends, which will avoid the additional stress and hassle at home for them."

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For further information please contact:
Shakila Ahmed
PR Manger
Direct Line:0121 521 6638
Mobile: 07802 702 499

Note to Editor:

Travelodge has 290 hotels throughout the UK, located in most major city centres. Over six million people stay with Travelodge every year.

Travelodge room rates start from just £26 per night and £46 Central London These rates are subject to availability and can only be booked online at www.travelodge.co.uk. Rooms can also be booked by calling 08700 850 950. 50% of bookings are via the web

Travelodge is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and for the first time since the company began in 1985, Travelodge has developed a new modern brand identity which reflects the warm welcome and good night's sleep that Travelodge offers its customers.

The latest BDRC British Hotel Guest Survey (February 2005) named Travelodge as the joint number one hotel brand in the UK* and the number one budget brand. Travelodge was also named as 'The Most Improved Budget Brand'.