Premier Inn and Travelodge issue bookings update ahead of lockdown restrictions easing in England

We've put together everything you need to know.

What have Premier Inn said?

Premier Inn. Picture: PA Wire

The Premier Inn website was last updated on April 8.

A spokesman said: "We’re regularly reviewing our policies to ensure they align with government guidance and we’ll be contacting any guests with a booking during the current period of restrictions. Please bear with us during this busy time."

The latest information states: "England – In line with the latest government restrictions, guests with bookings for work, education or other legally permitted reasons can still stay with us before 17 May.

"However, we’re unable to accommodate stays for leisure purposes until after this date. Please check that you meet the criteria set by the government and are eligible to stay before arrival.

"Any guests with bookings up to 16 May can now amend or cancel their stay via the ‘manage booking’ tool on our website."

Safety

"The safety of our guests and team members is our number one priority. That's why we’ve implemented extra precautions as part of our Premier Inn CleanProtect promise to ensure all our hotels are clean, safe, and adhere to the latest government guidance," the website continues.

Premier Inn restaurants

The website states: "We plan to reopen all our restaurants across England from 17 May.

"From 12 April, however, we will be opening a number of our restaurants with gardens for outdoor meals only.

"Please note that breakfast will not be available during this time. To check if a restaurant will be open for garden service, please visit our individual hotel pages for more information."

More information can be found here.

What have Travelodge said?

Travelodge

Detailed information has been posted on the Travelodge website about the Covid-19 plans.

The website says: "Following the Government's roadmap announcements, we are in the process of contacting all customers with affected bookings (where we hold a valid email address) in date order and in advance of the date the booking has been made for. Please bear with us. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

"As there are varying Covid-19 Government restrictions in different parts of the UK, please ensure you check the guidance or regulations applicable to you and your travel destination in England, Scotland or Wales before booking."

You can check which hotels are open in Cumbria by following this link.

"Our number one priority is the safety and security of our customers and teams, that's why we've created TravelodgeProtect+, our programme of cleaning and social distancing measures designed to keep our guests and teams safe," the website continues.

Food and beverage

The website details: "We have temporarily closed our on-site Bar Cafe restaurant and bars until further notice. We're sorry for any inconvenience.

"If you have stayed with us and had pre-booked and already paid for breakfast or dinner, please complete the Food and Beverage Form so we can refund you. Please bear with us as we're processing a high volume of refunds. Thanks for your understanding.

"Important - Please do not complete the Form if you have not yet stayed with us."

More information can be found here.