Secure hotel parking at Battersea Travelodge – free for guests, convenient all-day access.
🚗 Type: Private Hotel Guest Car Park (Operated by Travelodge)
🕒 Open: 24 hours daily (access via barrier code issued upon check-in)
🌟 Rating: 4.2 / 5 (guest feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Cost: Complimentary for registered hotel guests (max stay tied to reservation)
Overstay Fee: £10 per day beyond checkout (subject to availability)
Validation: Barrier code provided at reception; please return code keycard at front desk on departure
Blue Badge Holders: Same guest terms apply; display badge on dashboard when parked
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 30 marked bays |
| Surface | Level tarmac with painted bay lines |
| Lighting | Dusk-to-dawn LED floodlights |
| Security | 24/7 CCTV coverage; Travelodge night-porter patrol |
| Height Restriction | None |
| Entry/Exit | Barrier-controlled via guest code; pedestrian gate access to hotel lobby |
♿ Accessibility
Accessible Bays: 4 bays immediately adjacent to hotel entrance
Step-Free Access: Level route from bays to automatic sliding doors
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by directly outside main entrance for quick luggage unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: None
Nearest Public Chargers:
4 × 7 kW Pod Point on Albert Bridge Road (8 min walk)
2 × 22 kW Ubitricity lamppost units on Battersea Park Road (6 min walk)
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday mornings | 80 % | Business travelers & commuters |
| Weekday afternoons | 60 % | Leisure guests |
| Evenings (18–22 h) | 90 % | Overnight check-in arrivals |
| Weekends | 70 % | Tourist & local staycations |
Pro Tip: Provide your estimated arrival time at booking to ensure smooth barrier code delivery.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea Park Station (GJ) | 5 min | Overground & Southern rail services |
| Battersea Park & Pump House | 4 min | Riverside gardens & café |
| Battersea Power Station Tube | 10 min | Northern Line access |
| Battersea Arts Centre | 8 min | Theatre, workshops & public toilets |
⚠️ Important Notices
Reservation Required: Parking exclusively for confirmed hotel guests; no drive-ups accepted.
Barrier Code: Unique per booking—do not share to maintain security.
Overnight Policy: Vehicles must vacate by checkout time (11:00 h) or overstay fee applies.
📌 Expert Tips
Early Check-In: Request early barrier code activation for arrivals before 12:00.
EV Users: Pre-charge at nearby Pod Points, then park securely for your stay.
Late Departures: Arrange late checkout to avoid overstay charges and keep your barrier access.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Travelodge evaluating installation of two 7 kW guest EV chargers in rear bays.
2026: Pilot ANPR pay-by-plate upgrade to streamline guest entry without codes.