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Travelodge Hotels

The California-born economy brand founded by Scott King, run by Wyndham in North America, many near national parks.

  • Wyndham Hotels & ResortsHotel group
  • Economy & budgetTier
  • 1939Launched
  • United StatesOrigin

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About Travelodge

Scott King founded Travelodge in Southern California in 1939, and the first TraveLodge opened in San Diego in 1940. Wyndham’s predecessor bought the US brand rights in 1996. Travelodge hotels elsewhere, including the large UK chain and Travelodge Hotels Asia, are separate businesses.

What to expect

Economy hotels with an outdoor focus; Skift notes that about 75% of the US hotels are within an hour of a national park. Wyndham lists 441 Travelodge hotels in the US and Canada.

Who it suits

Road-trippers and families visiting national parks on a budget.

Booking tips

  • Wyndham Rewards members can earn and use points at participating hotels, usually on eligible rates booked directly or through qualifying channels.
  • This page covers Wyndham’s Travelodge in North America; the UK’s Travelodge is a different company with its own booking site and loyalty scheme.

What Travelodge is known for

  • Founded in California in 1939
  • Near US national parks
  • Separate from Travelodge UK

Style of hotels

  • Select-service

Good for

  • Families
  • Budget stays

Where to find Travelodge

Travelodge hotels are found mainly in: United States & Canada.

  • Grande Prairie
  • Fort McMurray
  • United States

Signature hotels

  • Travelodge by Wyndham Grande PrairieGrande Prairie

Wyndham Rewards: Travelodge loyalty programme

Stays at Travelodge hotels count towards Wyndham Rewards. Members can earn points on eligible stays across the group's brands and redeem them for free nights. Points and member rates usually apply only to bookings made directly or on qualifying rates.

Travelodge: Frequently Asked Questions

01Who owns Travelodge?

Travelodge is part of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Wyndham runs Travelodge in the United States and Canada (in Canada through a master licensee). Travelodge hotels in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and Asia belong to separate companies.

02Is Travelodge a luxury brand?

Travelodge sits in the economy & budget segment of the hotel market.

03Which loyalty programme does Travelodge use?

Stays at Travelodge hotels can earn and use points in Wyndham Rewards when you book in a way that qualifies, usually directly with the brand or through an eligible rate.

04How do I find cheap Travelodge hotels?

Search your destination and dates on HotelSelects Deals, then compare the rates shown. Booking a few weeks ahead for busy dates, staying flexible by a day and choosing refundable rates you can rebook all help you find a better price.

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