Market town on the River Thames, in Berkshire, England
A series of incidents at Travelodge hotels have raised concerns about room access security. Victims report unauthorised entry by strangers after staff handed out room keys, including a Maidenhead case where a man jailed for sexual assault wore a key card. Travelodge has updated policies and retraining, while victims call for stronger protections.
Travelodge has replaced chair Joanna Boydell with interim CEO Ray Reidy amid ongoing concerns over hotel safety after a series of incidents where guests were put at risk when staff handed out keys to unrelated parties. An independent review is underway and the sector faces renewed scrutiny as policymakers weigh stronger protections.