A couple was left shaken after a stranger entered their Travelodge hotel room in Lincoln after staff gave him a key card. Chris Adamson, 63, from Leeds, was on a mini-break with her husband at the hotel on April 8 when she heard the door open and a man walked in.
According to verified reports, the man had been given a key card for the room by hotel staff. Mrs. Adamson described the incident as "terrifying" and said she was left feeling unsafe. The couple immediately reported the incident to hotel management.
Travelodge has confirmed the incident occurred and issued an apology. A spokesperson stated the company takes guest safety extremely seriously and has launched an internal investigation. They are reviewing their procedures to prevent a recurrence.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about hotel security protocols. Travelodge has stated it is in direct contact with the affected guests to resolve the matter.