See all properties
Save

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Exterior
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk
Meeting facility
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
2 St. Mary's Street, Bedford, England, MK42 0AR
  • St. Paul's Church
    3 min walk
  • Bedford Park
    17 min walk
  • Oasis Beach Pool
    19 min walk
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    39 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Front of property - evening/night
Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa
Spa
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1004)
The price is AU$195
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

About the area

Bedford

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel puts you in the heart of Bedford, steps from St. Paul's Church and within a 20-minute stroll of Bedford Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The Riverside Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Riverside Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. 4230 square feet (393 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and coffee/tea in a common area. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .In proximity to this Bedford hotel you'll find Woburn Safari Park.

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bedford Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Priory Country Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Santa Pod Raceway - 26 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • St Johns Station - 8 min walk
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albero Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tana Thai - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 4230 square feet (393 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 4230 sq ft of conference space
  • 393 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel offers 120 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Riverside Bar
  • The Riverside Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,230 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 8 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 25 per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet deposit: GBP 25 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bedford Park Inn
Park Inn Bedford
Park Inn Radisson Bedford
Radisson Bedford
Radisson Park Inn Bedford
Park Inn By Radisson Bedford Hotel Bedford
Bedford Centre Hotel AccorHotels
Bedford Centre AccorHotels
Hotel The Bedford Centre Hotel By AccorHotels Bedford
Bedford The Bedford Centre Hotel By AccorHotels Hotel
Hotel The Bedford Centre Hotel By AccorHotels
The Bedford Centre Hotel By AccorHotels Bedford
Park Inn by Radisson Bedford
Hotel AccorHotels
AccorHotels
Bedford Centre Accorhotels
Mercure Bedford Hotel Bedford
Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel Hotel
Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel Bedford
The Bedford Centre Hotel By AccorHotels
Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

As of 18 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel on 9 Dec 2024 start from AU$114.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Yep, Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel has a self car park for GBP 5 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

The closest beach to Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel is The Beach (13.2 km).

What makes Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel.

Is Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

No, Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 294 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 294 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hannah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay all in all
I was told on booking that car park was included yet on arrival I was told no you have to pay another £10 for parking Arrived 9:30pm, was told we had 30 minutes to order food before the kitchen closed. Went to what I assumed was a bar to order food, the very clueless girl working there was "not sure" whether we could still order food. We told her reception said we had until 10. She then rang the kitchen to ask if we could have food. She then asked us what we wanted, we had to explain we need a menu first? Just ordered chips in the end, no sauce, no salt, no cutlery, no side plates, nothing just a tiny bowl of chips. Side door that led into carpark was left unlocked from saturday night until monday morning making us a bit nervous on sunday night as anybody could have wandered in. Sunday morning our room key wouldnt let us back in, went to reception & were told this was likely because we left our keycard too close to our phones - we didnt even have our phones with us. We were able to get back in the room then. But throughout the day the keycard wouldnt let us back into the room, a further 3 times we had to go back down to reception or get a housekeeper to let us in. This morning our keycard wouldnt let us back in AGAIN. We found the head housekeeper who came with her master key to let us back in. Even that didnt work and she had to go get another key to let us in. Annoying and bizarre. Nice and clean enough tho, lovely reception & housekeeping staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cher

The hotel was lovely friendly staff had no problems with hotel in the morning we took our things to the car in hotel car park somebody broke into my car stole my jacket and kindly left a bottle of wee on my front seat so my advice is do not park in hotel carpark
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emma

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ade

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dayo

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Disliked: Staff & service
Room was so hot and didn’t sleep very well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very grubby would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Npower

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Late noise
Great hotel and location on problem was the noise from other guests till 2am
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wladyslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Stay. And staff were great to sort problems.
Made it all the way to the Mercure Hotel in Bedford. For a Birthday Party. Hotel at first i though was a block of Flats. But nicer inside than out. And a nice walk by the river. Situated just by the large bridge over the river. Check in was easy and got to my room and noticed that the rooms next to me the door between the two rooms was a jar and could see the person in the next room he had just checked in as well. so washed my hands in bathroom sink went down stairs and told the Receptionist about the room door problem and she got the duty manager to come and have a look then noticed my sink was blocked so had a word with the duty manager who said he would try and sort.it. When i got back from my Birthday party the Receptionist called me over to say they could not fix the sink so gave me another room. Which was good of them so well done to them. The new room was nice checked the bed for dust mites ect and was clean ish. no need to get the can of dust mite spray out. nice comfy bed. And nice bathroom was able to adjust the shower in a few seconds. Breakfast plenty to go at but like other places with infa red lamps only the Sausage in the hot range was hot Hash Browns luke warm Bacon Mushrooms and Tomatoes cold. .Two coffee machines which was good and a range of Tea bags. Toaster with thick bread Fruit Juice Cerials, Fresh Fruit, And Pastries and muffins. and Small jars of Jam Marmalade and honey which was a nice touch. Staff again at Breakfast nice. Check out easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Sadly not a great stay.
When we arrived the carpark was over-filled with cars blocking entry/exit. Reception staff were not interested in helping. Staff were contradicting each other on process for checking in making an already stressful situation worse. Hotel bar had cashed up around 10.30pm leaving only a card payment option and then we were told the bar was closing at 11pm even though people were still drinking. Overall the hotel was nice and food and rooms good. Some staff and their attitudes and hotel procedures need a lot of working on.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is setup to accommodate commercial groups from local companies. The staff is courteous and well turned out but most seemed to be poorly trained.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHIL

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Farai

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sited by the river ouse, lovely view over the town bridge. Only comment regarding bathroom facilities,the design has placed the toilet roll holder next to the door leaving very little room to use toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Riverside setting, my 6th floor room was big, comfortable, clean, with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024