Like other brands in the non-premium Wyndham portfolio, Travelodge is pretty hit or miss. I would say, on average, that Travelodge is usually "acceptable" and not too unpleasant.

The Travelodge in Seattle by the Space Needle is rather utilitarian, but it has a great location, is very clean, and is very affordable for such an expensive city. Cheapskates -like me- can overlook the small rooms and shoebox sized showers.

The Travelodge in Atlantic City on Pacific Avenue near the Hard Rock Casino (formerly the Taj Mahal) was very bare bones, but did have free parking. It wasn't sparkling clean, but it wasn't ghastly, either. No free breakfast, but free viewing of a front desk clerk through bulletproof glass was provided upon check in. As a goodwill gesture, hookers were in abundance for the discriminating gentleman who didn't wish to go "shopping" himself walking down Pacific Avenue. I used the past tense for this property due to it eventually switching to a Knights Inn --immediately making it the nicest Knights Inn in the country-- then becoming a no-name place at last check.

I have stayed at other Travelodges, but it has been so long ago, it probably has no relevance now. Having said that, I would read reviews of any potential Wyndham properties I was considering staying at going forward. If I was forced to blindly pick a place, I would choose a Travelodge over a Knights Inn, Best Value Inn, Red Carpet Inn, etc. Versus a HoJo, Days Inn, or Super 8, etc., it would just be a toss-up and luck of the draw.