Statement re Travelodge

Whitbread PLC
19 March 2008


19 March 2008

Whitbread PLC ('Whitbread')

Statement regarding Travelodge press comment

There has been considerable comment in recent days regarding Whitbread and
Travelodge. Whilst there were preliminary conversations between the parties,
these discussions have now ended.

Premier Inn is the largest hotel company in the UK. Whitbread will continue to
make significant investment to grow Premier Inn in both the UK and
internationally.

Investor Relations:
Christopher Rogers, Whitbread [phone]
Press Contacts:
David Allchurch, Tulchan [phone]




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