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Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Theater show
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2 St. Mary's Street, Bedford, England, MK42 0AR

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bedford Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Priory Country Park - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Santa Pod Raceway - 29 min drive - 19.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albero Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tana Lounge - ‬3 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 a gym.
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

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 transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 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
  • Gym
  • 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
  • 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 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

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 5 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

Property is also known as

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Park Inn Bedford
Park Inn Radisson Bedford
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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 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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Bedford, this hotel is within 1 mi (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 mi (5 km). St Johns Station is 8 minutes by foot and Bedford Station is 16 minutes.

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Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 361 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice.hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

michael

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really helpful. Room was large and clean with a lovely view over the river.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nevena

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location for having meeting at Bedford College as the hotel is just across the street. The reception staff were really nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

There is an open air parking area at the rear of the hotel. There is a flight of stairs at the rear door to get up to the main lobby floor. The lift provided there was out of order through most of my stay and my 89 year old mother had to make her way up and down the stairs. Similarly the breakfast room was a floor above the lobby and my mother had to climb the stairs up and down each morning. If there was a lift to get there, no member of staff pointed out where it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Bedford rookery

Convenient for my work and family visit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an excellent stay again great position for town etc.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

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

Elevated view of town

It was a Privilege Room, great view of the river. Good size room, comfortable bed - all as advertised. Not sure what happened to the daily newspaper, as described on the room details. Good breakfast, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On the River Ouse. Quite away from main town centre and night life. Was perfect for a night away. Room was clean, but hotel buildings dated especially windows, don't open the net curtains, I think they're there to hide the windows!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place is getting tired, good size rooms but needs some maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean efficient hotel for a good price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great service

Had a lovely night here in a privilege room, Initially had to change rooms as there was a problem with a window, but the staff couldn't have been more helpful and found me another room straightaway. The room felt homely and had great views across the river and the town. The bed was so comfortable and the room was well equipped with everything we needed. The bathroom was great too. The only very small complaint was that all the windows were a bit drafty and could definitely do with updating, but everything else was fab.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service

Ok, fair, reasonable, and easy parking

The staff were all lovely and the bar areas are really nice and modern. Location is good and has easy access parking. The rooms have been sort of updated, and look ok. Our complaint was the windows. They rattled all night and wind just howled. I got very little sleep. Am sure it wouldn’t of been as bad had it not been for the high winds last night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and close to the town centre where bars and restaurants are. Lovely breakfast with plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel for a quiet stay but needing a bit of TLC this year viz one lift not working, no tea in the room and windows in poor condition. Staff wonderful! Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

renha

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay like always, room warm and cosy, very clean, staff friendly and helpful when requesting a room type. house keeping also very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Russ

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It isn't a great place for the disabled due to some very narrow corridors, very small lifts and stairs to contend with, not great at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is horrible. I was made to stand and buzzed for almost 7 mins before the door was opened with no apologies.For a hotel where rooms cost over £100, I expected more. I was checked a cubicle where I could hardly walk around. I bumped into the all the time. Heating was centrally controlled and I slept in a cold room. There was no shower cream. Corridors are very narrow and you have to walk to the other end of the property to get to the reception. No telephone to contact reception, they expected guests to conact reception by WhatsApp for help. Shambles and won't recommend..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jake

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

Cigarette Smoke

The Smell of smoke was pumping through the air vents and for a none smoking couple this was very uncomfortable. Cracked tiles were also seen throughout the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been here before, very clean, quiet, and very pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

Just as expected

The room was perfect and the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entrance is very cool and beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024