I wouldn't mind if they did charge for luggage.

Travelodge won't hold your luggage at all, under any circumstances, period.

This can be hugely problematic for visitors needing to check out by 12 who have onward travel commitments in the evening.

I'm not dissing Travelodge - they practically sponsored my wedding allowing friends and family from overseas to stay in comfort for under 7.50GBP a head ^ (I get a cold sweat thinking how much it all would have cost otherwise - a lot of people came over). But I do get the Ryanair/Easyjet analogy and think it's totally apt.

- Just checked to make sure - Premier Inn does offer left luggage facilities.
I rest my case.