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. With a bar, the 3-star hotel has rooms with a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available and the hotel also offers a 24-hour reception. The property is non-smoking and is situated 26 km from Milton Keynes Bowl. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel all rooms have bed linen and towels. A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available every morning at the property. The reception at the accommodation can provide tips on the area. Bletchley Park is 27 km from Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel, while Knebworth House is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 30 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available 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
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfy. Took notice of our request for a room close to reception. Pleasant breakfast included.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was really good. The room was nice.. Had to access the hotel through a petrol station which was unusual but soon forgot about that as the hotel and staff were great..
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Helpful and cheerful staff.Good room and tasty breakfast.
  • Loris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent. Room spacious. Love the shower..
  • Kyprou
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect. Easy and accessible. Free parking and all the staff were excellent.
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was easy to find. Loved my whole experience. Staff was very friendly. Hotel very clean. Breakfast was excellent 👌 Delicious 😋 bedroom perfect, and comfortable. Will definitely tell and recommend Hoilday inn Express Bradford.😁
  • Ward
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, excellent value for money and staff superb!
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Second time stayed. Lovely greeting complimentry coke on arrival Book in was good Staff efficient friendly. Accommodation was clean food was good
  • Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and very comfortable. Guy on reception was excellent
  • Jules
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were a really good size Incredibly clean Bed was very comfy Staff incredibly helpful , friendly and went the extra mile I have a food intolerance that recently had been quite bad. Staff went above and beyond to assist in helping me...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few hours

  • breakfast time

    Monday - Friday : 6.30 - 9.30 Saturday- Sunday : 7.30 - 10.30
    Answered on 13 January 2020
  • Do you still offer the breakfast service I’m looking to stay between the 30th December till the 3rd January 2021

    Hello, yes, continental breakfast with few hot options are available on our self service breakfast. Thank you.
    Answered on 26 December 2021
  • Hi will you be open december 23rd?

    We will be open for 23rd December 2020
    Answered on 17 December 2020
  • Are dogs allowed in all rooms and is there an extra charge? I need a double for 1 person on sat 19th Dec with 1 dog. Thank you.

    Good morning, small/medium dogs are allowed with a £20 charge per night. Kind regards Natasha
    Answered on 7 December 2020
  • Is there a free parking?

    yes there is require you to enter your car registration into the terminals at our reception
    Answered on 13 December 2021
  • Do you serve a full sit down breakfast or is it a takeaway breakfast

    Good Morning. We currently have sit down or takeaway option available.
    Answered on 8 June 2021
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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for 'Room allocated on arrival', room types are allocated on arrival at the hotel's discretion and your choice of bed type is not guaranteed.

Pets are welcome by prior arrangement. Please contact the hotel to organize.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 25 GBP per pet, per stay applies.

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

No cash payments are allowed

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel is 2.1 miles from the centre of Bedford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
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