Summary
A hotel in Manchester refused entry to Calumn Donaghey, a homeless man, despite a charity booking him a room. This incident led to a turning point in his life, eventually helping him start recovery from drug addiction. The hotel later apologized, and Calumn now lives in a rehabilitation center, working on improving his life.
Key Facts
- Calumn Donaghey was homeless and addicted to drugs for nearly a decade.
- A charity booked a room for him at a Holiday Inn Express in Manchester, but the hotel refused him entry due to a policy against allowing homeless people to stay.
- The hotel later apologized, stating the incident was not in line with their company policy.
- After being refused, a Travelodge hotel allowed him to stay, offering him a few nights off the streets.
- Calumn credits those nights in the Travelodge as a crucial moment that prompted him to begin recovery from drug addiction.
- He is now clean from drugs and resides in a rehabilitation center.
- Charity volunteer Amanda Thompson, who helped book his accommodation, expressed pride in his progress.
