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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to St. Paul's Church

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Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking available
    Parking availableParking available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW
  • Popular LocationSt. Paul's Church2 min walk
  • Popular LocationBedford Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationPriory Country Park5 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)78 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bedford

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa 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 LCD TVs. .The brasserie, Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Pen & Cob is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. 3229 square feet (300 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. English breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Bedford hotel include Priory Country Park and Woburn Safari Park.

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 2 min walk
  • Bedford Park - 16 min walk
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 20 min walk
  • Priory Country Park - 5 min drive
  • Bedford Autodrome - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Bedford St Johns Station - 9 min walk
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to St. Paul's Church
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and express check-in are also featured at the business-friendly Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1794
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Anna's Tearoom
  • Pen & Cob
  • Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • One-time housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,229 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1794
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
An access fee of GBP 20 per person, per hour is charged to access the Thermal spa. Reservations are required; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

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 10 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
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, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Bedford Hotel Swan
Bedford Swan
Bedford Swan Hotel
Hotel Swan Bedford
Swan Bedford
Swan Bedford Hotel
Swan Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

As of 29 June 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa on 28 July 2024 start from AU$147.32, 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 Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Yep, Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa has a self car park for GBP 5 per night. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

The closest beach to Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is The Beach (13.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, English brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

No, Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

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 Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brenda, North Myrtle Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely old hotel, but the Expedia room seemed to be directly over the pub and we were disturbed by loud music in the middle of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, nicely decorated. Close by to all the amenities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful. Amazing location on the embankment, and central for the town. We had Afternoon Tea which was delicious, followed by a few drinks in the bar. The hotel was full, plus a wedding which meant parking wasn’t possible , but there is an NCP a short walk away. Staff very efficient , lovely rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jorn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice all the amenities you need but outside the property on a gloomy day of rain was disappointing. The river would be nice in the summer but the rest of the street was a dump. No really nice places to eat they all looked like real dives.

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area outside is very poor and run down
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed at this hotel before, but this time it had been refurbished beautifully - very impressive
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

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

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, great food and lovely spa
The hotel communal spaces are beautiful, very well presented and lovely decor. The restaurant was excellent and really good food and the breakfast was excellent value for money. The spa is lovely, 2 hours was perfect. It looks like it is quite new and really nice facilities. Only thing is there cpuld be a few more seats, but totally minor. Our room was nice, the bathroom really lovely, but the room a little tired. Our problem was a window that didnt close - in february! So our room was freezing. We reported it to the front desk and nothing was done, when we came out the spa we checled with the manager on duty who knew nothing about it. He was very good, came to room to investigate and realised window was clearly broken. Problem was the hotel was full so they couldnt move us! He made a fix of some towels and we kept the curtains closed and cranked up the heating. Not ideal but we lade the most of it best we could and he said he would sort out a refund. Upon checking out my refund was £16! I said this was not acceptable for a room with a broken window in february and the guy eventually gave me a proper refund for the room. Luckily this didnt spoil our stay but it could have been a lot worse, i guess we were just a little unfortunate that the hotel was full and we couldnt be moved. As i said the manager on the saturday night was great and did everything he could to try and make the situation better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok but a little noisy and not fantastic
Clean and bed is comfortable, but reception not always staffed (although stafff are friendly) and sound proofing is poor. House keeping also tried to enter our room in the morning of check out day when we were asleep, instead of waiting a couple hours later till we have checked out, so some internal system wasn't working...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Hotel was lovely but the lack of parking spaces or nearby parking was a difficult. Breakfast style was basic and notvreally in keeping with the hotel. Disappointed to find you had to pay to use the spa.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The value is really good. Beautiful rooms, lots of tea/ coffee/milk in room and biscuits. Can’t fault. Parking really good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, I didn't use the facilities but local to the town. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024