Travelodge ‘fundamentally failed’ woman after sexual assault in hotel room, review finds

Independent review reveals Travelodge 'fundamentally failed' a woman after a man was given her key card. Details on the incident and hotel's response.

Editorial Desk

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — An independent investigation has concluded that Travelodge fundamentally failed a guest who was sexually assaulted in her hotel room after a man was provided with her key card and room number.

The report highlights that the hotel chain mishandled the situation at every stage, including during the initial incident and subsequent follow-up. The victim described the treatment she received as disgraceful, according to findings from the review.

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According to barrister John Greaney KC, who reviewed the case, there were indications of broader security issues within the company, not limited to a single location. The woman, who woke up to find a man sexually assaulting her in her bed, said she felt abandoned by the hotel staff who had given the attacker access to her room.

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