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Travelodge’s Treatment of Woman Assaulted in Hotel ‘Disgraceful’, Review Finds

The review made 38 recommendations after finding weak key security, poor training and a complaint process that left the victim without proper support.

  • An independent review found that Travelodge “fundamentally failed” Lily after Kyran Smith sexually assaulted her in a Maidenhead hotel room.
  • Staff gave Smith a key card to Lily’s room after he falsely claimed to be her boyfriend; he was later sentenced to seven and a half years in prison.
  • The review said Travelodge handled Lily’s complaint inadequately and treated her “disgracefully.”
  • John Greaney KC said room intrusions affected hotels across the sector, while Travelodge apologised and reported that safety improvements had begun.
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BBC News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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