Travelodge reveals most bizarre items left behind in 2019

Budget hotel brand Travelodge has today announced the most bizarre items left behind by guests in 2019. A pet tortoise, a 65-year-old bonsai tree, a vintage bottle of 1943 champagne, a 75 inch TV and a case of wedding dresses were among just some of the items left behind across its 571 UK sites. Three Butterfly Tail fish called Kim, Kourtney and Khloe A 65 year old good luck bonsai tree A chest full of semi-precious stones A Chinese wedding dress called qipao A Coutts cheque book and Silk account card A 40 year old pet tortoise called Harry A vintage bottle (1943) of Champagne worth over £1,000 A black American Express card A 24ct gold Chinese waving cat A Singer sewing machine A 75 inch TV A jewelled ball gown A Tiffany engagement ring A business contract A three generation photo album A puppet stage and puppets An Oscar De La Renta wedding dress Flights to the Maldives A set of Mont Blanc pens A case of wedding sarees An inventory report conducted by Travelodge revealed a “growing trend” in leaving behind wedding props and attire, whilst a trend in “forgetful pet owners” also saw guests leave behind pet alpacas and cats, among other animals. Shakila Ahmed, a spokeswoman for Travelodge, said: “With nearly 19 million customers annually staying at our 571 UK hotels, including 77 in London, for thousands of different reasons, we do get a range of interesting items left behind. “This year’s audit includes: a pair of Alpacas called Ant & Dec, a 65 year old luck Bonsai tree, an Aston Martin, a dissertation, a gingerbread village with residents and a precious 20 year old celebrity autograph book.” “Interestingly our hotel teams have reported a rise in wedding and proposal props being left behind in our hotels in 2019. This included a 5ft floral unicorn, a huge full moon, a flower wall, palm trees, a Tiffany engagement ring and even a best man.” She added: “When it comes to why so many of our customers forget their treasured items, it’s basically due to us all being time poor, juggling multiple tasks and being in a hurry to get from A to B. In the rush, valuable possessions are easily forgotten.” All items left behind, if not claimed within three months, are donated to the local British Heart Foundation Charity Shops .

Travelodge reveals most bizarre items left behind in 2019

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