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. Free WiFi is available throughout and conference facilities are provided. At Mercure Bedford Center Hotel, rooms feature a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an private bathroom with hairdryer. The hotel offer a comfortable and informal area which serves snacks and refreshments all day. The hotel is a short drive from M1 and A1 and just 1 mile from Bedford Railway Station, with a 40-minute connection to Central London. Bedford International Athletic Stadium is 2 miles away. Gulliver’s Land in Milton Keynes is only 14 miles away, while Woburn Safari Park is 15 minutes’ drive away. Elms Farm, Priory, Wolseley and Marsh Leys business parks are all within 2 miles.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
Superior King Suite with One Sofa Bed and Panoramic City View
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonathan
    United States of America United States of America
    Superb location. Exceptional comfort. Great amenities. Staff here are exceptional and went out of their way to help me on arrival and subsequently extended stay. Superb room. Superb staff. Cannot thank the staff here enough for a wonderful stay at...
  • Curtis
    United States of America United States of America
    the location is great. walking distance to stores, restaurants and other enjoyments. the scenery is beautiful, especially along the river front. we took casual walks each day along the riverside. there is much history to the city which we enjoyed...
  • Warren
    United Kingdom 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...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Riverside Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £5 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • Czech
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Punjabi
  • Polish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £25 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of £25 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

  • Guests staying at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Bedford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Riverside Restaurant

  • The prices at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Room options at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.