Set in Bedford, 13 mi from Woburn Abbey, Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel offers accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Graham
United Kingdom
Very warm welcome upon arrival. My room was lovely and clean and I had a very good sleep. The breakfast was very nice, and it was great to see that veggie sausages were offered.
The Embankment Hotel is in a beautiful location beside the Ouse River. Only a short walk from the center of town, this riverside setting overlooks quiet gardens and a Victorian bridge.
Farah
United Kingdom
Location is superb, just by the river. Staff were friendly and welcoming and the food is spectacular! I had breakfast and dinner twice. Excellent!
A 5-minute walk from Bedford rail station and a 10-minute walk from the town center, Verve Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi, a bar and a restaurant. There is also free private parking.
Boasting a sun terrace and a restaurant, Pilgrims Progress Wetherspoon is set in Bedford. Featuring a bar, this 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.
Ephgrave
United Kingdom
The staff were brilliant 👌 and the room was really clean and big
With a location overlooking the Great Ouse River in Bedford’s town center. Bedford Rail Station is only 1 mile from the hotel, providing 40-minute links to central London.
Linda
United Kingdom
Room was more than adequate for a one night stay although I'd got a little fed up with the emails before arrival trying to get me to upgrade. Room was in the new block, nicely decorated and had a view over towards the river. Bed was very comfortable and shower was excellent with good quality toiletries. No shelf in bathroom for own toiletries but glasses were glass not plastic. Tea & coffee making facilities offered a couple of additional flavoured teas. Fridge in room which would be useful for a longer stay. We arrived early so were able to find a parking space and the parking system in the hotel to register the car was easy to use. All of the staff were polite and professional.
Mercure Bedford Center Hotel is a wonderfully vibrant hotel, set in the busy market town of Bedford. Relax in the Bar before dining in the Restaurant.
warren
United Kingdom
Large twin room with all modern facilities. Breakfast was good with a range of options. location is very central and in a good area of Bedford. Staff were very helpful and pleasant. The hotel decor on the inside and in the rooms is of a good modern standard, unlike the outside appearance, this is one hotel that could do with some cladding.
Bedford is a pleasant town with deep history, but not a lot...
Bedford is a pleasant town with deep history, but not a lot to show for it. The castle is in ruins. I was serendipitously surprised to find the John Bunyan Museum across the street from my hotel. The writer of Pilgrim's Progress, he is perhaps Bedford's most famous citizen, more even than the medieval Lords and Ladies who resided in the castle. The river walk is beautiful. I watching people sculling on the river. Many people commute from Bedford to London for work.
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Bedford has a great museum & art collection at The Higgins &...
Bedford has a great museum & art collection at The Higgins & just around the corner is the world famous John Bunyan museum.Sadly the High Street is in decline with the recent proliferation of out of town shopping centres,but the river front Embankment,Russell Park & the site of Bedford Castle make for good walks. The town has some nice cafes & pubs & there is a market in the square on Saturdays-mainly fruit & veg & food.There are other stalls outside Boots selling clothes.On the other side of town is the larger Bedford Park,complete with Victorian bandstand & public swimming pool. Bedford has some lovely architecture & interesting old churches & pubs.
There is a new cinema on the outskirts of town.
For clothes shopping etc Rushden Lakes & Milton Keynes are a short drive away,as are many diverse pretty country village pubs for dinner. There is a large independent book shop in town which is worth a visit.
Kathleen
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Bedfords most redeeming features are the River Great Ouse...
Bedfords most redeeming features are the River Great Ouse with many walks along the embankment and further, 2 large well managed parks, plenty of history. As a base there are 2 amazing aircraft museums within 30 miles, closest is The shuttlworth collection at Old Warden, a bit further is Duxford Imperial War Museum. There are many other interesting attractions only a short drive away. As well as some really good hotels where quality and service are excellent The Barns for example,
John
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Due to the bitter cold weather it was was not the ideal...
Due to the bitter cold weather it was was not the ideal place although the market was on and I got the wreathes for the church yards and cemetery so it saved me another trip to Bedford , there was a winter wonderland in Bedford park that is the first time I have ever known anything like that to be in the park.
janet
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
The large parks were very well kept and made for a pleasant...
The large parks were very well kept and made for a pleasant walk. There is quite a contrast between some areas, the waterfront area is good but some of the suburb areas are quite run down and you may wish to avoid after dark. Plenty of places to eat out.
David
United Kingdom
2.0
Scored 2.0
A pretty town by the river but the town centre is truly...
A pretty town by the river but the town centre is truly grotty. Walked down the gorgeous d'Parys avenue into convivium of homeless street dwellers noisily drunk and swearing and at least two groups of weed smokers outside St Peters church. The high street was full of very rowdy groups. Then the serene river, along the embankment and up past the museum.
Bedford seems to have two sides, tree lined avenues and riverside and a town centre itself that is in the throes of becoming destitute.
Excellent location for walking into Bedford (appx 5-8 mins)Breakfast was a cook it yourself continental style breakfast, with a Microwave and Toaster facilities. So scrambled eggs and beans on toast type breakfast. The hotel provided the Tea bags,cereals and complimentary cakes and fruit but you have to bring your own milk. I bought my own eggs, ham and beans. Basically buy what you want for breakfast: different!!. Owner called in to chat to make sure everything was ok which was a nice touch.
Whilst the rooms are basic they are what you expect for the price, the bed was large and comfortable and there was a large flat screen TV. The bar and restaurant were again in keeping with the style and price of hotel, clean and comfortable if a little clinical. The restaurant and bar look out over the river which is nice and the location is right on the doorstep of Bedford centre.
We were really impressed with our stay at the embankment hotel. We had our two young children with us and the room was set up perfectly. Very clean and well presented room. We had a lovely breakfast as well and the staff were really accommodating. We have friends who live in Bedford and would certainly stay here again. Lovely hotel and location and great value for money!
Brilliant apartment, very central location, and Bedford river is a peaceful 3-minute walk away. We stayed in Bedford for a week as we were visiting family (we are from kent) I will be returning in the new year and would love to stay here again. Great staff, cozy apartment, and great facilities including an amazing coffee machine, Netflix, and sheltered private parking.
Convenient to city of Bedford. Supermarket at end of road. Easy to walk around town. Took walk to Embankment and river only 5 minutes away. They didnt serve food but were close to other pubs that did and restaurants. Staff were friendly and quick to respond. Rooms were clean. Beds were comfortable.
the hotel is in a great location for Bedfordshire and has reasonable facilities. The restaurant is particularly good with a wide and quite original selection of dishes. Breakfast also excellent. the Hotel is well staffed and they are welcoming.
The hotel has a very vintage vibe which is very nice. It's located by the river, at a close proximity to city center.
The room was very cozy, and they are very generous on the tea/coffee selection which is a very important detail in my books😅
Really nice hotel in central Bedford, rooms were comfortable, staff were amazing especially Katie, who organised early breakfast packs for our group. Parking available which was great. Would recommend if you are passing through.
I liked the location, that’s the only thing this hotel has going for them is their fantastic location. You can walk to all the places you need to go to and even hop on a bus or taxi is very easy.
Everything: attractive Victorian boutique hotel, charming room, excellent choice and quality free breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely stay here again.
Lovely hotel, very comfy beds and excellent shower!
Don’t let the exterior put you off! It was obviously a block of flats which they renovated and the interior is so good
The Hotel is located at a part of Bedford where you wake up in the morning, the sound of birds and creatures you hear makes you happy with all infrastructural facilities.
It was fit for purpose. We wanted to have a break from the normal without 'breaking the bank'. Bedford is a place we haven't been before. The price was right!
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