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Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverside relaxation awaits at this Bedford hotel where travelers can enjoy scenic water views while experiencing a genuinely welcoming atmosphere

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The Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel offers a peaceful riverside setting with practical comforts. Guests can enjoy British dishes at The Riverside Restaurant, WiFi in rooms, a gym, and a relaxing bar. Multilingual staff assist with local exploration.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

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8.6 out of 10
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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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8.4 out of 10
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(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
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  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Bedford, Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel is in the city center and on the riverwalk. Brewpoint Bedford and Bedford and County 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. Ready for a night out? Consider Bedford Corn Exchange and Bridge House. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Bedford travel guide
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2 St. Mary's Street, Bedford, England, MK42 0AR

What's nearby

  • Panacea Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bedford Corn Exchange
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bedford Park
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Oasis Beach Pool
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Priory Country Park
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • St Johns Station
    8 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Kings Arms
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • The Rose
    3 min walk
  • Tana Lounge
    3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min walk

About this property

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Upscale hotel by the river
You can look forward to a shopping mall on site, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Riverside Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
You'll also find perks like:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and a water dispenser
Room features
All 120 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 7 per night)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 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
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 7 per night
  • Pet deposit: GBP 25 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 7 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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Bedford, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. Paul's Church, Bedford Corn Exchange, and The Higgins Bedford. John Bunyan Museum and Panacea Museum are also within 10 minutes. St Johns Station is 8 minutes by foot and Bedford Station is 16 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 493 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprisingly good stay here. It's an ugly building but really comfortable inside!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Felt very safe as a solo female traveller. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the bar we very welcoming for a meal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice great view very comfortable bed one of the biggest bathrooms i have had in a hotel room reception staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice, clean and quite spacious. The stuff was lovely, especially at the breakfast area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was a bit tired but good size the sofa could have been wipe down able as it was stained stale smell as no ventilation no extractor fan in the bathroom good bed size and comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't fault the standard of the room. Check in efficient. Later check out time than many others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room. Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room, great breakfast, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The shower wasn't clean, breakfast was terrible, the bar was out of drinks. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I love this hotel

Clean, comfortable, quiet and perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms and public areas in good condition . Hotel in good location for Bedford. Only comment is that the outside of the building and steps in don’t make the place look appealing .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

shan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked to use the gym then found out it was not open as it was being refurbished. The air con/heating was so noisy it kept us throughout the night. However, it was warm and the room was smart with a nice hot shower. The location is great but no nice view from our particular roo .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was tiny, smallest I have stayed in Charged extra for parking and for my dog (£15) This cost was not mentioned when booking and did effect my decision when booking Hotel was dated Checking in was extremely slow Staff were disengaged Christmas party was poor Dj missing Main course was missing Location was good and central
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Good value and very central. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not have breakfast. The room was good and what I had booked. The room amenities where great .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely public areas with views across the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for work and family visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good hotel easy to find and very close to the river. lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good service

Staff were really helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was all i needed it to be for my over night stay. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely, spacious room with a great view of the river. Unfortunately the room was ridiculously warm, even with air con on as low as it would go. Mould in the shower, and the carpet didnt seem to hsvr been vacuumed properly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Handy for the town centre with lovely views of the river from the bar/restaurant. Great welcome and quick check in. Rooms nicely decorated and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, a great stay. The hotel isn’t pretty from the outside, but it makes up for it inside. I found the rooms to be more modern than other Mercure Hotels that I have stayed in. The breakfast was excellent. Plenty to choose from and fresh too. Great value for money and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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