Travelodge are planning to open 11 new hotels in the borough by 2025.

The budget hotelier wants to open branches in Battersea, Nine Elms Lane, Roehampton, Tibbet's Corner, Wandsworth Town and Balham.

They also plan to build hotels with 150 rooms in Clapham Common and Putney, as well as a hotel with 100 rooms in Southfields and 40 rooms in Tooting.

Hotel chiefs said the hotels could be new build or converted from an office or other disused building, with suggestions open to the public.

There will be 310 jobs on offer, boosting employment in the area and chances for a career in the hospitality industry.

Guy Parsons, chief executive of Travelodge Hotels said: "Wandsworth has a severe lack of good quality budget hotel rooms given the size of its population, local attractions and proximity to central London.

"The 11 hotels we are seeking to open will employ 310 people and enable local residents to begin a career in the hospitality industry.

"Many of our managers started with the business in entry level roles and we do all that we can to support our staff with their careers".

Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "I salute Travelodge for this ringing endorsement of our great city in one of the greatest years in its history. "The jobs and opportunities this will bring will be warmly welcome in tough economic times and I’m grateful to all the companies who play their part like this in London."

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