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 (8.8)

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
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
7.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Euan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great location for the purpose of my visit, the staff were very polite and helpful
  • Svetislav
    Serbia Serbia
    Everything was excellent, the room size was outstanding, the beds were comfortable, the bedding was top-notch, and cleanliness was above average. The staff was exceptionally kind. Highly recommended!
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room nice & plenty of room the bathroom ok size too.
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable hotel, good location and friendly staff
  • Jonathan
    United States United States
    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 United States
    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...
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The best location. You can’t beat the breakfast overlooking the river.
  • Z
    Zhanna
    United States United States
    Very helpful and friendly receptionists - highly appreciated! And wonderful tasty breakfast :)
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff, very friendly. Huge room. Amazing value for money

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
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

View

  • River view
  • City view

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)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation 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. That's about $31. 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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