Set in Bedford, 21 km from Woburn Abbey, Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.
Andrew
Australia
Easy to find and very quiet even though close to the motorway
The Embankment Hotel is in a beautiful location beside the River Ouse. Only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, this riverside setting overlooks quiet gardens and a Victorian bridge.
A 5-minute walk from Bedford rail station and a 10-minute walk from the town centre, Verve Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi, a bar and a restaurant. There is also free private parking.
Marjory
United Kingdom
Perfect location for the train into London. Easy to find and good parking. The staff were very welcoming and there was free bottled water in the room as well as a kettle and tea, coffee and biscuits. The room also had a mini fridge and hairdryer and access to an iron & ironing board. The adjoining restaurant looked lovely but unfortunately we already had plans so didn't have time to use it. The bed was clean and comfy.
With a location overlooking the Great Ouse River in Bedford’s town centre. Bedford Rail Station is only 1 mile from the hotel, providing 40-minute links to central London.
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.
Hope
United Kingdom
The lady at the reception desk was very helpful. After arriving early for check in she explained how busy and full they were but managed to accommodate us, she was very polite and friendly. The room was a good size and had everything we needed.
Woodlands Manor is a secluded manor house in acres of grounds and gardens 2 miles from Bedford town centre and accessible from the M1 motorway.
Anne
United Kingdom
We had a wonderful afternoon tea booked for when we arrived. Following a family wedding at a nearby venue we returned to the clean and comfortable bed. A really good night 's sleep was followed with a delicious breakfast. Other than the usual breakfast buffet foods there was an extensive choice of cooked items. My husband had a full English and I had eggs Benedict, both were piping hot and delicious.
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
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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.
The hotel was perfectly situated for a short walk into town, also easy to access the main route out of Bedford to reach our next destination at Twinwood.
The room was lovely and light with a big bay window overlooking the garden. The king size bed was very comfortable and the bed linen and pillows were of good quality.
Good size very comfortable bath with quality toiletries and beautiful soft white towels.
Enjoyed the hot chocolate and biscuits.
Delicious breakfast and evening meal.
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.
After a very long day traveling from Skye to Bedford I got a very friendly welcome at the Hotel, The staff were all young (compared to me at least) and enthusiastic, they were having fun whilst looking after their customers well. A lovely ambiance. Special thanks to Noah for a kindly beer that lifted my spirits. I had a brilliant sleep the bed was very comfortable.
Location handy for the City centre and attractions. Beautiful surroundings and breakfast was a pleasure in the Atrium. We sat near the window looking out over the River. The receptionist was polite and friendly regardless of our checking - in experience. Hotel is lovely and clean and modern in decor.
Great location and stay for a weekend away! Pictures reflect the hotel perfectly, with the decor being really stand out from reception, to the bar, to the hotel room itself.
Double room was great size with a gorgeous en suite and was super clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
We had an excellent stay, thoroughly recommend this place. So quiet and comfortable and the hosts took such good care of us. Very close to the Bedford township but you wouldn't know it as right in the country.
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!
Located in a great spot in Bedford. The room design was uniquely cool and creative. The staff were really nice and with great vibe. Breakfast was delightful.
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