Travelodge has officially broken ground on a new 100-room hotel in Loughton, marking the latest addition to the UK’s first budget hotel brand’s expanding portfolio.

The company, which operates more than 610 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, is aiming to meet growing demand for affordable accommodation with the development.

The new hotel is located just off the M11, with convenient access to the M25. It is just an eight-minute walk from Debden Underground Station, providing direct Central line services into central London. For motorists, on-site parking is available, and Stansted Airport is approximately a 30-minute drive away. Guests will also benefit from nearby amenities including Epping Forest Shopping Park and the expansive green spaces of Epping Forest.

Designed to meet the needs of both business and leisure travellers, the hotel will feature Travelodge’s latest premium look, including a contemporary reception area, upgraded next-generation rooms, and the new 85 Bar Café.

The development is part of a wider mixed-use scheme that includes office and self-storage space. The standalone hotel is being delivered by Higgins Group as the developer, with Barnes Construction serving as the principal contractor.

Tony O’Brien, UK Development Director at Travelodge, said: “We’re excited to begin construction on our new hotel in Loughton, further strengthening our presence across the Greater London area. This is a prime location for commuters, shoppers, and visitors, and our hotel will provide a well-connected, great-value base for all types of travellers. We’re pleased to see work now underway and look forward to welcoming guests when the hotel opens at the end of next year.”

The project is also expected to provide a boost to the local economy by creating new jobs and increasing visitor numbers to the area.

Declan Higgins, Chief Executive Officer of Higgins Group, added: “We’re really pleased that work is now underway on the new Travelodge at our Langston Road site. This marks a significant step forward in the wider redevelopment of the site.”

The hotel is due to open by the end of next year.

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