About this property

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. Free WiFi is available throughout and conference facilities are provided. At Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel, rooms feature a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Mercure
Hotel chain/brand
Mercure

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • 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 double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Price exceptional, room very well out, staff very helpful. Handy location.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    That the staff was very helpful and we upgraded to a room with a view
  • Jeremy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, the views from the room were amazing. Having 3 outside walls made the room very private and quiet The room was vey spacious and comfortable
  • Joanna
    Netherlands Netherlands
    I recently stayed at the Mercure in Bedford and overall had a pleasant experience. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and I appreciated how well the housekeeping team looked after the room, cleaning it every day.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location next to river and park and close to town centre. Room clean & comfortable. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Food good and nice ambience, surroundings, view, music melodic and not too loud.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location by the river. Easy parking outside for £7.00 24 hours. Short walk over bridge to town centre if needed. Rooms are modern, with mood light and very comfortable. Lift to all floors.
  • Penelope
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast had a good range of options. Very nice walk-in shower.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Functional if unspectacular hotel. Good location in the heart of Bedford.
  • Ashleigh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, staff very friendly. Basic room but has everything we needed. Good working air conditioning
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, great clean hotel. Rooms spacious and very clean. Staff lovely 😍 would definitely come back

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Riverside Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Mercure Bedford Centre 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 12:00
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £25 is required on arrival. That's about US$34. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 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 - 3 years
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
4 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds 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 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.