The Shadow in the Lobby: When Hotels Fail Women's Safety A recent case involving a woman assaulted after Travelodge staff handed her abuser a room key has exposed a systemic problem plaguing the hospitality industry.
The incident is a disturbing reminder that even in what should be safe havens for victims of domestic abuse, there are cracks in the system waiting to be exploited.
The details of this case are chilling: a woman seeking refuge from her abuser at a London Travelodge was told by staff that her partner had informed them she was having a seizure and needed assistance.