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.
Stewart
United Kingdom
Location and ambience were very good.
Choice of cereals was disappointing 😞 also there was no accompanying chopped fresh fruit. Choice of hot items was OK though limited.
Layout needs a little more thought.
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.
Cox
United Kingdom
Lovely vibe in the pub. The room was lovely and decor was very cute. Amenities (ie, coffee and tea) had plenty available. Staff were nice and friendly.
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.
Daniel
United Kingdom
staff was very friendly and helpful, hotel was very clean, good value for money
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.
elizabeth
United Kingdom
lovely decor, clan room, great facilities. go downstairs to pub for food and drinks.
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.
Gillian
United Kingdom
Newly refurbished in fantastic style. Lovely restaurant overlooking the river. Spacious bedroom. Will definitely be back .
We used to live just outside Bedford. Its a small town centre with pleasant riverside walks. Entertainment is limited and shopping is declining because Milton Keynes (MK) is so close. However its quiet and safe and not over commercialised like MK. Quite a good stopping over sort of place but not very stimulating
Stephen
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
It was a revisit to friends after being at college there 50...
It was a revisit to friends after being at college there 50 years ago. The Embankment hasn’t changed much but the roads and houses look more upmarket in that area. Went to the athletic stadium for a party and that is a real asset for the town. Didn’t have time to visit the town centre but some nice smaller restaurants and shops on side roads.
Bedford is pretty central to visit the local area but the whole road system takes some negotiating.
Susan
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
Bedford is a compact town. It is well sign-posted.
Bedford is a compact town. It is well sign-posted. The river area is very pleasant with plenty of walks and cycle routes. There are activities for children here.
There is a very good food market here twice a week. The shops are not very interesting, but it has good arcades.
The Cultural Quarter is good. The Higgins Gallery is superb and free. The Bunyan Museum is small, but welcoming and informative. It is also free. I didn't have time to go anywhere else.
Gawper
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
There is a great museum with some surprising artworks for a...
There is a great museum with some surprising artworks for a small (albeit county)town.
Also a museum dedicated to John Bunyan which draws visitors from all over the world-it has a Moot Hall just outside the town at Elstow which is beautiful with oak beams & lots of artefacts (& a nearby abbey)
The riverside makes a beautiful walk & there are shops & interesting cafes in the town centre. In the market square there is a church & there was a BBC base there during WW2.There are connections to the band leader Glenn Miller who was lost in a plane over the channel when he was on his way to entertain the troops in France.Near the town centre there is a castle mound which is the only remaining part of Bedford Castle-the gardens can be explored & the history discovered.
Kathleen
United Kingdom
Scored 10
10
We need to plan a return visit - the was so much to do but...
We need to plan a return visit - the was so much to do but other commitments meant that we only caught glimpses of what the town had to offer. We did enjoy dining at the Nazar Lounge, an original establishment where we were feted with tasty food from friendly, attentive staff. We have to go back - sooner rather than later.
P M
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
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.
The staff were excellent, both at check in and in the hotel restaurant where I dined in the evening. The room was big and comfortable and well stocked with tea coffee and mineral water. The bed was very comfortable and the shower pressure excellent.
Best of all was the location - close enough to the town for convenience but far enough to not hear any noise and the car park was a relief as I’ve stayed at other Bedford hotels that are a nightmare!
It's a Nice and peaceful hotel in the center od Bedford.Very clean room, very gnetle staff,and food in hotel's restaurant is good and tasty.And staff of thevrestaurant is very nice.Definitely no need to go in other restaurants,if you're a short time visitor. Recomended. A good start to explore the Town. 20 minutes far by walking from Bedford park,which is beautiful and peaceful.
The hotel in a good location in the city center of Bedford. We stayed for the whole week so we could enjoy kindly hospitality of the staff, especially from Maher, that listened to our requests and tried to make everything to make our stay enjoyable.
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