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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near St. Paul's Church

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Cafe
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
Meeting facility
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Bedford

City center stay.Stay at this Bedford hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of St. Paul's Church and 2 miles (3 km) of Bedford Park. Priory Country Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Shuttleworth Collection is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 2 min walk
  • Bedford Park - 16 min walk
  • Priory Country Park - 5 min drive
  • Woburn Safari Park - 15 min drive
  • Bedford Autodrome - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • St Johns Station - 9 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 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

4-star hotel near 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 meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa also features a terrace, express check-in, and room service (during limited hours). 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1794
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Property 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: approximately GBP 10 for adults and 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-authorize 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 guestroom 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-authorize 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • 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

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Hotel Swan Bedford
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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Ahmad

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, hotel with a great setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss V

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Alll clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024