The Travelodge Fourmarks Hotel, Alton

Alton Overview

Alton is a charming and picturesque Georgian market town and there have been settlements close by since prehistoric times when Palaeolithic and Neolithic man roamed the area. Alton is in East Hampshire, an area that is bordered by Surrey and West Sussex and is 9 miles south of Farnham, 18 miles north east of Winchester and miles of Basingstoke.

Alton is derived from the Saxon name 'Awel' or 'Aewieluntun' meaning 'Village of the Great Spring' referring to the valley of River Wey on which Alton is situated. The town has a wide variety of shops, both large and small and Tuesday is market day, comfortable hotels, restaurants catering from fast food to Thai to traditional English and several museums and other visitor attractions including the Watercress Line. Bass have a brewery just off Normandy Street.

The Travelodge Fourmarks Hotel, Alton

For Britain's business people, Travelodge is the ideal place to stay. As well as excellent in-room facilities, you'll have access to a telephone and fax machine to help you keep in touch with the office. A comfortable bed for the night, a good breakfast (starting from as little as £4.45) and, because you pay on arrival, just drop your key at reception and you're on your way.

At all Travelodges you get spacious en-suite rooms, Family rooms which can accomodate up to a family of four (2 adults and 2 children, one must be under 12 years old). Satellite TV with a choice of cartoons, sports and films, Tea & Coffee making facilities, free newspaper and easy check-in & check-out.

This modern building offers a good standard of accommodation for overnight stops. Smart, spacious and well equipped bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, are suitable for family use, and meals may be taken at the nearby Little Chef.