Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
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Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

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Exterior
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Fitness studio

Overview of Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The price is NZ$123
Price available on 4/4/2024

Explore the area

2 St. Mary's Street, Bedford, England, MK42 0AR
  • Popular LocationSt. Paul's Church3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBedford Station16 min walk
  • Popular LocationBedford (XQD-Bedford Train Station)16 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LTN-Luton)39 min drive
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Room options

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bedford

Located in Bedford, Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel is in the city centre and on the riverwalk. Bedford and County Golf Club and Colmworth and North Bedfordshire Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marston Vale Millennium Country Park and Chiltern Hills. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Flitwick Football Centre, or consider a night out at Bridge House. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Bedford Park - 17 min walk
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 19 min walk
  • Priory Country Park - 5 min drive
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive
  • Santa Pod Raceway - 26 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min walk
  • Tana Thai - 3 min walk
  • The Rose - 3 min walk
  • The Kings Arms - 1 min walk
  • Nando's - 2 min walk

About this property

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Hotel by the river
You can look forward to a shopping centre on-site, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Riverside Restaurant, features British cuisine and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 120 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 25 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of GBP 25 per night and a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel on 4 Apr 2024 start from NZ$122.67, 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.

How much is parking at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per night.

What time is check-in at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Bedford, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. Paul's Church, Bedford Park and Oasis Beach Pool. Priory Country Park and Bedford and County Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km). Bedford St Johns Station is 8 minutes by foot and Bedford Station is 16 minutes.

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 226 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 226 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sehrish

Business traveller
The rooms were cold, after reporting it to member of staff. no actions were taken.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Car park was full! Reception staff very unhelpful. There had been a wedding night before and rubbish was everywhere over floor. Breakfast member of staff was lovely. Location nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

GLORY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything nice however their breakfast menu is the same everyday, so it can get boring
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

GLORY

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nate

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Carole

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023