Budget hotel with 80 rooms in central Milton Keynes, offering free but very limited on-site parking near the railway station.
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About Travelodge Milton Keynes Central
Free on-site parking at Travelodge Milton Keynes Central is in short supply, with an alternative pay car park at The Quadrant about eight minutes' walk away for anyone who misses out. It's a practical detail worth knowing before you arrive, and typical of a hotel that keeps things simple and affordable across its 80 rooms.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms and drinks facilities, with family and accessible options available, and the building's two floors are served by a lift. A restaurant and bar operate on site alongside breakfast service, and 24 hour reception means arrival times aren't an issue. Pets are welcome, and electric vehicle charging is available for those who do secure a spot. Some rooms show their age and could do with updating, though the staff are consistently described as helpful.
The location is central, close to the railway station and within easy reach of local shops. Nearby options include a golf course, fishing, a pub, and further restaurants, plus entertainment venues for evenings out. For the price, it works well as a straightforward base for exploring Milton Keynes or breaking a journey.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Rating: 0/5 We stayed here as a family — myself, my wife, and our young child — booking a family room for one night. What followed was one of the worst hotel experiences we have ever had. Noise (the biggest failure): I specifically requested a quiet room at check-in, and the receptionist confirmed they would accommodate this. Instead, we were placed directly next to the car park. Throughout the entire night we were subjected to loud engines, car alarms, people shouting, and what appeared to be intoxicated guests arguing outside. None of us slept. With a four-year-old child, this was not merely an inconvenience — it was a genuinely distressing experience. Maintenance and cleanliness: The soap dispenser in the toilet was broken and completely non-functional. When I reported this to reception, I was told — by a member of staff who admitted to being alone on shift — to simply use the soap from the shower instead, as "there is one in both." This response was dismissive and unhelpful. A broken dispenser is a basic hygiene issue and should have been resolved promptly. Room facilities: The desk in the room had no chair. There were no power sockets near the beds, meaning charging a phone overnight required leaving it at the furthest point in the room from where you sleep — a minor but telling sign of how little thought has gone into the room layout. Staff: To be fair, the receptionist was alone and appeared stretched. However, the solutions offered to our complaints were inadequate and, at times, dismissive. For a family paying for a comfortable overnight stay, this hotel failed on every level that matters: rest, cleanliness, basic amenities, and noise. I would strongly advise families — particularly those travelling with young children — to look elsewhere.
2 months ago · via Google
Rooms are very basic which was as expected, the rooms and the hall way could be cleaner. Light switches not even being wiped down make up on them. The staff are unhappy very joyless. WiFi you have to pay for and it cuts out every 10-20 mins. I wouldn’t stay here again.
a week ago · via Google
Hotel is so run down, we checked out early. I slipped in the bath, never slipped in any bath, the sign does not stop you from slipping, it basically letting you its going to happen. We found hairs in the bathroom, we had a faulty front door that would not lock. Disregarded the fact they were on the news for giving a random person an extra room key. It looked like the hotel of the news they were being attacked by the EDL. This is a family friendly hotel, yet as we had a baby, we were told to keep the noise down. When explained it was a baby, amd if we cant keep the noise down we will have to leave. As we can not stop a baby crying we left early. We had also paid for late check-out. The gentleman that was dress as a female was not very helpful or welcoming. I dont think you should have someone's going through hormonal changes on your front desk. If your on the run, about to flee the country, this is the stop for you. If you looking to have family vacation avoid this place at all costs. I have had to go to the doctors for my knee, due to slipping in bath, which has now effected my work. We changed our own bedsheets, took out our own bins, got new towels ourselves. The hospitality did not exist here. We have travelled the world as a family, even been to parts of the world you could not even imagine uet were treated better there than this Hostel.
3 months ago · via Google
Probably the worst budget hotel I’ve stayed in. Room was so empty, windows never close fully so you can hear literally anything outside as if they were open, shower only worked properly when the water was scorching hot but dribbling when you turn the temp to a more tolerable temperature. Shampoo dispenser just opened when you try to use it. As soon as we opened our door the room just smelt like damp. Only one plug socket for the whole room. Receptionist wasn’t nice and helpful with the parking situation though! Location is ok. Close to the big shopping mall and restaurants etc but also too close to the clubs so you get woken up by the loud drunken people at 3am, again due to windows not closing fully. We’ve stayed in countless premier inns over the years and this was our first travelodge and will be our last. We absolutely dreaded coming back to the room after going out for the evening.
4 months ago · via Google
People say this hotel offers good value for the price, has a central location, and features friendly, helpful staff.
Other reviews mention the rooms can be run down and parking can be difficult.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 199 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1AL Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 199 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Milton Keynes