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.
Beth
United Kingdom
Easy access from A421.
Staff were friendly.
Excellent breakfast included in a very reasonable room price.
Spacious public areas meant we could enjoy our family time together as a group of 17.
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.
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.
Melli
Germany
In the middle of Bedford Town centre. Couple on mins walk to the coach station.
Room was very clean and spacious. Very quiet for a well rested sleep.
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.
Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel is a wonderfully vibrant hotel, set in the busy market town of Bedford. Relax in the Bar before dining in the Restaurant.
Paul
United Kingdom
The room was clean and tidy.
The bed was very comfortable.
The bathroom was well stocked and clean.
The staff were very helpful and polite.
The hotel location is excellent.
Hotel parking is outside in the hotel's carpark. It's not a large carpark.
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.
To be fair, the hotel enjoys a wonderful history and a great location overlooking the river and short walk to centre. And it was history that rescued the experience for us. Our view to the rear was uninspiring but did give us a glimpse of the Higgins Museum which we'd otherwise been unaware of. Happily, this was open on Wednesday and proved to be the highlight of the trip. Not least in introducing us to the fact that John Bunyan was born and lived nearby, Bedford's most famous son perhaps.
Everything flawless smooth and hassle free ALL staff were warm welcoming and very helpful ensuring my stay went accordingly. Great room ample space tidy clean comfortable. All the usual refinements and more. Excellent value All around including the breakfast buffet with its unique pancake machine ! If you ate staying in Bedford I highly recommend this hotel as your first choice which is a 2 min walk into town.
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.
Central location, surprisingly quiet considering it was New Years Eve and we overlooked the High Street. Lovely clean room with by far the best shower we have ever used in a hotel room- didn’t want to get out! Staff were brilliant considering they were under pressure due to staff shortages. Would definitely return!
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.
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.
This is within easy walking distance if on contract to the Bedford South Wing Hospital.
The geese, swan and sea gulls in the morning and evening was a sight to delight the heart!
Quite serene surroundings with opulent rooms to make one feel pampered.
Breakfast was excellent lots of choice.
Bed very comfortable with good quality bed linen.
Good level of cleanliness in room
Friendly polite staff
Car parking facilities at rear of hotel
Tree lined road close to Bedford Park
staff were as always friendly helpful, breakfast was as always a wide range and done well, i have stayed many times at this location as its central for the reasons i come to bedford, and easy for the motorway on leaving,
Super clean. Nice, updated room and bathroom. Super location - right in central Bedford. I liked being right above the pub. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return to this hotel when I'm in Bedford.
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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