The most unusual items left by guests in Chester and Cheshire Oaks Travelodge hotel rooms
These bizarre items were left in Travelodge rooms in Chester and Cheshire Oaks
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A family of teddy bears spanning three generations, a vintage typewriter and a large collection of Pokémon figures were among several unusual items left behind in Travelodge hotels in Chester and Ellesmere Port last year.
A designer handbag containing 10,000 rupees, which is almost £100, and a five foot heart made from red roses were also among the interesting discoveries.
The budget hotel chain has three sites in Chester - including two in the city centre - along with one at the Coliseum Leisure Park in Ellesmere Port.
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Here is a breakdown of the unusual items left behind at the four hotels:
Cheshire Oaks Travelodge
- A large collection of Pokémon figures
- A fashion designer’s sketch pad
Cheshire Oaks Travelodge in Ellesmere Port(Image: Google Street View)
Chester Central Bridge Street Travelodge
- A Christian Dior hat
- A vintage typewriter
Chester Central Travelodge
- A family of teddy bears covering three generations
- A roman cookbook
The Travelodge in Little St John St, Chester.
Chester Warrington Road Travelodge
- A 5ft heart made from red roses
- A red Valentino handbag containing 10,000 rupees
- A bespoke perfume collection
Over the border, paperwork for the purchase of a horse was discovered at the 'Chester Northop Hall Travelodge' on the A55.
A bridesmaid staying at Liverpool Exchange Street Travelodge had the important job of bringing the bride’s pet lovebirds, Will and Kate, to the ceremony.
As a result of being too focused on her ‘bad hair day’, she forgot them. Luckily, the hotel manager managed to get Will and Kate to the wedding on time for the vital ceremony.
Travelodge spokeswoman Shakila Ahmed said: "In 2021, following Freedom Day, we welcomed back millions of customers to our 582 UK Travelodge hotels including our hotels in Chester, and we saw a significant increase in bookings.
"This has led to a range of interesting items being left behind by our customers across our UK hotels. This year’s Lost & Found audit includes a rise in holiday themed items, wedding props, precious sentimental items, smart gadgets and beloved pets.
"This includes a DJI Phantom 4 Drone, a Pomsky called Beyoncé, a 5ft wedding cake piñata, a GT V8 Bentley convertible car and even Cinderella’s shoe.
“When it comes to why so many of our customers forget their treasured items, it’s basically due to us all being time poor, juggling multiple tasks and being in a hurry to get from A to B. In the rush, valuable possessions are easily forgotten."