Budget romance in Croydon – is this the silliest Valentine's Day promotion ever?

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and we’ve been receiving the same amusingly awful press releases that flood our inboxes every year, with the travelsphere putting cringey spins on anything that could be considered even remotely romantic.

For most, this involves throwing a few hearts on restaurant tables, scattering rose petals on hotel beds and whacking on an extra tenner on the bill for the privilege. We’ve even had a plug from an insurance company offering advice on what to do if you and your beau break up prior to a Valentine's Day escape and whether or not you can make a claim. Most of these press releases are sent straight to the bin, but we couldn’t resist sharing a tongue-in-cheek release from easyHotel with you.

Being trialled at its branch in the incredibly romantic location of Croydon, easyHotel is offering guests the chance to upgrade their experience for a mere ￡5. And what does this delightful package include? Well, we’ll let easyHotel tell you in their own delightful words.

easyHotel offers a self-assemble ￡5 four-poster upgrade for budget-conscious romantics

Bedside bubbly (litre bottle of Premier Cru Fanta 2018) and a Terry's Chocolate Orange added to make the romantic occasion complete, easyHotel are trialling a self-assemble four-poster addition to their beds for romantic couples looking for that little bit extra for their overnight stay.

For ￡5, couples can hire a pink and orange four-poster canopy to self-assemble in their room. The sturdy structure, which folds out to form a four-poster structure, is topped with a vinyl pink canopy and orange chiffon-effect netting…

The trial is taking place at easyHotel's Croydon hotel. Croydon, famed for its cultural life, parks, evocative street names and world-class cuisine, is often compared to Paris as a leading European romantic destination.

That’s right. It’s a litre bottle of Fanta, a Terry’s Chocolate Orange and a do-it-yourself gazebo that wouldn’t look out of place at Glastonbury. One of our favourite touches is what appears to be a mosquito net hanging from the frame – clearly there are new and unexpected hazards to compete with in Croydon.   

Jorge Rodriguez, romantic experience coordinator at easyHotel, said: "There's no beginning to the steps we will take to add extra romantic touches to our guests' experience at easyHotel. For ￡5, and with a little imagination and a bit of elbow grease, guests can transform their rooms into romantic havens. This, combined with the bedside bottle of bubbly [translation – Fanta], will no doubt be irresistible for some."

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So how do you make the most of this utterly romantic deal? Just ask at reception. In exchange for ￡5 a night, you’ll be handed the 25kg self-assemble pack. And don’t forget about your “bubbly” and chocolate. Given London prices, you could be make a saving on those tasty treats alone.