Champagne, strawberries and a brass band while you wait for the train?

Last Wednesday some lucky commuters were treated to a more unusual weekday experience at Heuston station than what we normally expect. Clayton Hotels were one hand to make it a trip to remember for a number of travellers.

Normally when we think of dragging ourselves onto a busy train platform we’re thinking heavy luggage, soggy sandwiches and less than impressive bottles of warm 7up.

Not the best combination when you’re facing into a packed journey down the country, or a standing room only trip to Galway feeling less than your best on a Friday evening.

Instead, commuters were treated to the chance to win a free getaway if they made a lucky swipe with their key cards in the replica luxury bedroom.

The winning announcement was accompanied by a four piece brass band, champagne and strawberries served on a lavish looking bed.

It took 20 people swiping their cards before the first lucky winner was revealed. After that, the queues just got longer and longer.

Not surprising really, considering a fake luxury hotel room is the last thing you expect to see in the middle of a crowded Heuston station of a Wednesday.

The giveaways were part of Clayton Hotels celebrating their new newly refurbished hotels in 13 locations around the country. We're sure these lucky commuters were feeling very grateful after their surprise win.