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Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Priory Country Park

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Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)
Meeting facility
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Elstow Interchange A6/A421, Bedford Bypass Junction Bedford, Bedford, England, MK42 9BF
  • Place, Priory Country Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Box End Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bedford

In Bedford .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Priory Country Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Box End Park with a stay here. Wrest Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Woburn Safari Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Priory Country Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Marston Vale Millennium Country Park - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • St. Paul's Church - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Box End Park - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bedford Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Kempston Hardwick Station - 7 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cottage - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Diya Royal - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪King Cod - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

3-star hotel near Priory Country Park
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 721 square feet (67 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 80 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 721 sq ft of conference space
  • 67 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2004
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG offers 80 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • 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 not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • 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).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 886 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 886 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 886 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 886 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 886 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cosy room - a good size.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and tidy. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kamalkumar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms were clean and staff very friendky and helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and lounge area staff very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

waseem

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Hollie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard room, drain smell from the bathroom sometimes which was offputting but only one night there so we closed the door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne, Shifnal

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely big room. Excellent breakfast. Car parking. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

lewis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were very helpful when required
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a quiet ambiance. Great breakfast with a good selection.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

ERNEST

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Babar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm, lowestoft

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in good location. Always queues for toasters at breakfast but otherwise ok. Rooms good size and comfortable. Be nice if all double rooms had large beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New staying here. Hotel was clean. Staff friendly and welcoming. Managed to get parked and free parking. Close to where I needed to be for weekend. Breakfast included
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room, lovely lady at reception
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything about the Hotel and its surroundings and an excellent staff working together in complete Harmony including all the cleaning staff a truly marvellous team. My Wife and myself l Will be Returning for Two weeks at least in 2026. Very Well done .. Barry and Doreen Levitt..
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Bishop Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Inge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025