🇬🇧 Wrexham, United Kingdom
Travelodge
📍 A483/A5152, Wrexham Bypass, Rhostyllen, LL14 4EJ
Your stay — Travelodge
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The Property — Travelodge
The Travelodge Wrexham is a no-frills, reliable budget stop: think clean carpets, a 24-hour front desk, and the faint hum of the A483. It suits drivers on the A5 corridor or anyone needing a cheap bed near town — the lobby smells of air freshener and offers a vending machine, not a lounge bar. You check in fast and leave fast.
Chronicles of Wrexham
Wrexham grew from a medieval market town on the edge of the Cheshire plain into a 19th-century industrial powerhouse built on coal, iron and brewing. Its Victorian red-brick centre still bears the marks of that boom, with grand bank buildings and the iconic, turreted Wynnstay Arms. Today, the city is turning toward retail and leisure — the new Wrexham Gateway regeneration is rebranding it around its football club and Welsh-language culture. The famous Turf pub and the Racecourse Ground (the world's oldest international football stadium still in use) give the place a scrappy, proud identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Wrexham guide →Best months
May, June, September — mild weather (15–20°C), fewer crowds than summer peak, and the Wrexham Lager Festival or local food markets run in late spring.
Peak / festival surge
July–August — school holidays and the Wrexham Glyndŵr Festival (early August) push hotel prices up 20–30%; rooms at Travelodge often sell out two weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
April and October — lower rates (often £35–45 for a double), quiet streets, and decent chances of dry weather for walking the Offa's Dyke Path.
Weather & packing
Wrexham sits in a rain shadow, but July still sees light drizzle on one in three days. Pack a waterproof jacket and a light jumper — evening temperatures can drop to 12°C.
Live City Briefing — Wrexham
- Wrexham AFC's new Kop stand at the Racecourse Ground is expected to open in spring 2026, adding 5,500 seats and likely increasing match-day footfall from July.
- The city-centre 'Wrexham Gateway' road realignment is ongoing — expect temporary traffic lights on the A483 southbound exits until late 2026.
- A new direct bus service (route 8) between Wrexham General and Llangollen starts June 2026, giving visitors easier access to the Dee Valley.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Travelodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room at the rear of the hotel, away from the A483/A5152 bypass. The far end of any floor (e.g., rooms ending in odd numbers if the front is even) should be quieter. If possible, ask for a first-floor room to avoid footfall above and ground-floor noise from reception or the car park.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the front of the hotel facing the A483/A5152 bypass and the roundabout junction, as traffic noise can be constant from early morning until late evening. Also avoid rooms directly above the reception/bar area and those near lift shafts or stairwells on any floor, as internal noise from doors and footfall can carry.
Best views
There is no notable view worth requesting at this location — the hotel is on a bypass roundabout with retail parks. Rear rooms overlook a small car park or industrial estate, which is quieter but no scenic outlook. Best you can get is a view of the inner courtyard if present.
Quietest floors
The first floor is likely the quietest in a 2-floor building (typical for Travelodge properties) — less street noise than ground floor, less footfall from above. Avoid second floor if there is one (or top floor) as lift motor noise and roof services can be disruptive.
🔊 Noise notes
Primary noise source is the A483/A5152 bypass — a major dual carriageway with heavy traffic including HGVs. The junction roundabout at the hotel entrance adds engine braking and horn noise, especially at peak times. There is also a Esso petrol station and a KFC next door with associated vehicle noise and late-night customer activity.
Insider tips
1. Park at the rear of the hotel's car park (entrance off A5152) to avoid road noise and get a shorter walk to a rear-entrance room. 2. Check in later if possible (after 8 PM) when the bypass traffic dies down — this also gives you a better chance of a rear room as earlier arrivals take front-facing rooms.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Travelodge
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed is around 20 Mbps download, sufficient for streaming; login via room number and surname.
A single passenger lift serves all floors (ground to second). No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The lobby TV shows BBC News. The building is a modern roadside budget hotel, no heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 12:00 (no fee). Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs £10 (subject to availability).
Free left luggage service at reception for guests checking in or out on the same day.
Step-free access from the car park to reception and all ground-floor rooms. One adapted room per floor with wider doors and grab rails. No lift to the first-floor restaurant area (if using the restaurant, staff can assist).
Free on-site car park with 80 spaces (no reservation needed). No EV charging points. Nearest public car park is Rhostyllen Car Park (free, 0.3 miles away) but it's small and limited to 12 spaces.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full amount charged at booking; a £50 pre-authorisation hold on a debit/credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Tabernacle Chapel (682 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Holy Trinity (752 m · ~9 min walk)
- Place of worship: Crematorium Chapel (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bonc yr Hafod Country Park — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Erddig Hall — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
S.E.L. Jones — 771 m · ~10 min walk
Asda On The Move — 77 m · ~1 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use ATMs at banks or the Post Office for the best rates; avoid the currency exchange bureaux at airports for poor rates.
Contactless and chip-and-pin cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and pubs. Mobile pay is common. Smaller market stalls and some taxis may be cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the taxi fare, leave 10% in restaurants if service isn't included, and a few pounds for hotel cleaners.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A regular filter coffee at a café or takeaway chain costs about £2–£2.50.
A meal deal from a supermarket (sandwich, drink, snack) runs £3.50–£4.50. A pub lunch special is around £7–£9.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant will be £10–£14. Fish and chips from a chippy is about £7–£9.
Not a strong street food area. Takeaways (Chinese, kebab, pizza) are in the town centres of Rhostyllen and Wrexham; they are the cheap eating option.
Aldi, Lidl, Iceland and Asda are the budget supermarket chains commonly found in and around Wrexham.
High street chains in Wrexham town centre (Primark, Next, M&S) for affordable clothes. Charity shops are good for bargains.
Arriva Wales bus day ticket costs about £5–£6 within Wrexham. The cheapest way from Manchester Airport is the train (via Chester or direct to Wrexham General) – book advance for around £15–£20.
Use a supermarket meal deal or a chip shop for a cheap lunch. Take a refillable water bottle (tap water is free). Look for pub lunch specials (often Monday–Friday).
Good to know — Wrexham
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Emergency Contacts
WrexhamAll UK emergency services use 999. For non-urgent police matters, call 101. Deaf or speech-impaired users can text 999 after registering with the emergency SMS service. Wrexham's main police station is at Bodhyfryd, LL11 1DH.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Wrexham, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Travelodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · S.E.L. Jones — 771 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Wrexham Bus Station → Cross Lanes Hotel (stop: Cross Lanes)
💡 Get the Arriva app for live departures. The stop is a 3-minute walk from the hotel. Exact change required on board.
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Wrexham General
💡 Direct trains run less often; changing at Chester is faster and cheaper. Book ahead on Avanti for the best saver fares.
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Cross Lanes Hotel
💡 Cheapest private transfer if you book as a group of 3–4. Shared service takes longer but cuts cost to around £25 per person.
Manchester Airport (MAN) → Cross Lanes Hotel
💡 Pre-book with a local company like Wrexham Taxis or Coastline – you’ll pay less than Uber. Meter fares vary, so fix the price upfront.
About Wrexham
Wikipedia ↗
Wrexham ( REK-səm; Welsh: Wrecsam [ˈrɛksam]) is a city in the north-east of Wales. It lies between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley, near the border with Cheshire in England. Historically in the county of Denbighshire, it became part of the new county of Clwyd in 1974. It has been the pr...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Travelodge?
Request a room at the rear of the hotel, away from the A483/A5152 bypass. The far end of any floor (e.g., rooms ending in odd numbers if the front is even) should be quieter. If possible, ask for a first-floor room to avoid footfall above and ground-floor noise from reception or the car park.
Which rooms should I avoid at Travelodge?
Avoid rooms at the front of the hotel facing the A483/A5152 bypass and the roundabout junction, as traffic noise can be constant from early morning until late evening. Also avoid rooms directly above the reception/bar area and those near lift shafts or stairwells on any floor, as internal noise from doors and footfall can carry.
Is Travelodge noisy?
Primary noise source is the A483/A5152 bypass — a major dual carriageway with heavy traffic including HGVs. The junction roundabout at the hotel entrance adds engine braking and horn noise, especially at peak times. There is also a Esso petrol station and a KFC next door with associated vehicle noise and late-night customer activity.
Which rooms have the best views at Travelodge?
There is no notable view worth requesting at this location — the hotel is on a bypass roundabout with retail parks. Rear rooms overlook a small car park or industrial estate, which is quieter but no scenic outlook. Best you can get is a view of the inner courtyard if present.
What are insider tips for staying at Travelodge?
1. Park at the rear of the hotel's car park (entrance off A5152) to avoid road noise and get a shorter walk to a rear-entrance room. 2. Check in later if possible (after 8 PM) when the bypass traffic dies down — this also gives you a better chance of a rear room as earlier arrivals take front-facing rooms.
What time is check-in at Travelodge?
Check-in at Travelodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Travelodge have Wi-Fi?
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests. Speed is around 20 Mbps download, sufficient for streaming; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Travelodge?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Travelodge?
A meal deal from a supermarket (sandwich, drink, snack) runs £3.50–£4.50. A pub lunch special is around £7–£9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Travelodge?
Arriva Wales bus day ticket costs about £5–£6 within Wrexham. The cheapest way from Manchester Airport is the train (via Chester or direct to Wrexham General) – book advance for around £15–£20.
When is the best time to visit Wrexham?
May, June, September — mild weather (15–20°C), fewer crowds than summer peak, and the Wrexham Lager Festival or local food markets run in late spring.
Top Attractions in Wrexham
💡 Go in the late afternoon when the sun hits the south transept window. The volunteer guides know the local history well and don't hover.
💡 The top floor has a small gallery on the Welsh football legend Bryn Jones, which most visitors miss. Allow 45 minutes max.
💡 The café in the park does a decent pot of tea and a scone for under £4. Busy with dog walkers by 9am, quieter mid-afternoon.
💡 The wooded section along the Gwenfro stream is good for spotting herons. Free parking on Chester Road near the entrance.
💡 Book ahead online, especially on Saturdays. The shop sells bottles of the lager at brewery prices, cheaper than any pub.