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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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Cafe
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Meeting facility
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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

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6/10 Okay

Lovely old hotel, but the Expedia room seemed to be directly over the pub and we were disturbed by loud music in the mid...
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Mar 31, 2024
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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 drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Bedford

Located in Bedford, Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bedford Park and Priory Country Park, while Bedford Autodrome and Woburn Safari Park are popular area attractions. St. Paul's Church and Shuttleworth Collection are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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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

Upscale hotel near Bedford Park
Located close to St. Paul's Church and Priory Country Park, Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the first-rate property condition
Room features
All 113 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Is Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa pet-friendly?

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

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

As of May 17, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa on May 19, 2024 start from ￥11,851, excluding 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 Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa located?

Located in the heart of Bedford, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Paul's Church and Bedford Park. Priory Country Park and Shuttleworth Collection are also within 9 mi (15 km). St Johns Station is 9 minutes by foot and Bedford Station is 15 minutes.

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 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

Andy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gurnam, Edmonton

Traveled with partner
Location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kunpaya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was amazing, especially the mushroom must say it’s the best mushroom I’ve ever had. The rooms and facilities are very nicely decorated spa was very clean and relaxing it gets booked up quite quickly because there’s only few people in a session which makes it more pleasant and less crowded. The area around the hotel is beautiful river front and park with nice outdoor cafe to enjoy. Overall beyond expectation for this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are cosy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was basically OK. Good position by the river and close to town centre. Let down by very small car park which cannot be booked in advance. Check-in made to wait even tho staff available. Room OK but tired.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Sethina

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. The hotel is immaculate with a gorgeous interior. One of the best in the UK.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking and this hotel came up, was a great choice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda, North Myrtle Beach

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Traveled 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