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The Embankment

4.0 star property
Riverside dining with local flavors awaits at this charming inn where guests can relax on the terrace and take in the picturesque landscape views

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The Embankment sits by the water, combining a welcoming restaurant and bar with beautiful views from its terrace. Guests appreciate the reliable in-room WiFi and consistently mention the helpful staff who enhance their stay with attentive service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Bedford is home to The Embankment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marston Vale Millennium Country Park and Chiltern Hills, while John Bunyan Museum and The Higgins Bedford are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Flitwick Football Centre or Bedford Autodrome. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Bedford travel guide
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The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 3PD

What's nearby

  • The Higgins Bedford
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Living It Up Performing Arts Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Paul's Church
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Priory Country Park
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bedford Park
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • St Johns Station
    14 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Kings Arms
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • The Rose
    7 min walk
  • The Embankment
    1 min walk
  • Say Doughnuts
    6 min walk

About this property

The Embankment

Upscale inn
Take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and a restaurant at The Embankment. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Embankment Hotel Bedford
Embankment Hotel
Embankment Bedford
Embankment Inn Bedford
Embankment Inn
The Embankment Inn
The Embankment Bedford
The Embankment Inn Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Embankment pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Embankment?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Embankment?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Embankment located?

Situated in Bedford, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Panacea Museum, Living It Up Performing Arts Centre, and The Higgins Bedford. John Bunyan Museum and St. Paul's Church are also within 10 minutes. St Johns Station is 14 minutes by foot and Bedford Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

The Embankment Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 297 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great location and delicious food!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keely

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

Great place to stay or visit

Lovely rooms with a vibrant bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location on the river. Great food and drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

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

Great hotel!

Everything was great - friendly staff, nice interior and wonderful atmosphere!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. Very welcoming. Lovely position by the river. Good food. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! Staff so attentive And friendly . Food was excellent .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size room and very clean, good room amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Fabulous hotel!

Fabulous stay, the hotel is lovely with friendly and helpful staff. Our room was really lovely overlooking the river, with a large comfortable bed. Breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great

Amazing, great staff. Short stay but so relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and conveient position. Very friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location opposite the river and 5 minute walk to the town centre. Good service but very busy so quite often no one on the reception area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at The Embankment! Was met by the very enthusiastic Bethany who made check in a real pleasure and gave us some local recommendations which turned out to be fantastic! Room was clean and comfortable. Tea and coffee was of a high standard, as we're the biscuits! Bar area had a really good vibe and all staff we met/viewed were friendly and professional. Well done all, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

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

Good value stay

Large family gathering the staff really helpful and the food was good. Stayed overnight and the room was very clean and large, little noisy as we were at the front but not a real problem. Brerakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff in this hotel, food excellent and varied. Lovely big bedroom, comfy beds with vintage furniture, bathroom could do with a bit of a makeover. Superb view looking over the river with the swans and ducks. No lift in the hotel so I did struggle with the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Embankment are amazing, friendly and helpful! They made my stay a great experience and would gladly stay with them again. They were so understanding of our emergency, and allowed us a late check out with no hassle. And amazing staff, thank you! The property was extremely well maintained and clean, very cozy and comfortable room. The property has lots of amazing touches that make it comfortable and welcoming. I would definitely recommend a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 nights in the hotel and was joined by family for dinner on the second night. The meal wasn't cheap but it was very good as was the service so worth the money. My room was clean, comfortable and quiet with a lovely modern bathroom and a very good selection of teas and coffees, hot chocolate too and bottled water. I would stay there again but I would ask for a room on the first floor this time because at 71 and with medical issues I found the last flight of stairs exhausting. Overall, lovely hotel in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were attending a wedding down the road and decided to stay overnight in your hotel. The room was clean and well stocked with tea and coffee but disappointed that there was not enough milk in the room. What was great was that we had an amazing view of the river from our hotel room. The breakfast was served hot and we got what we ordered. The breakfast was very filling with as much tea and coffee that we could drink. Staff were very friendly and lovely to talk to. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

Nice overnight stay

We booked because we were going to enjoy dinner on the terrace with some music entertainment as advertised on their website. Unfortunately this was a mistake and should have been removed from the marketing. Katie was very helpful and as we couldn’t cancel the booking she arranged for a reduction on our meal cost. Our meal was lovely, plenty to choose from. The room was acceptable, big comfortable bed. We were on 2nd floor so it was hot and the fan was ok but minimally effective in cooling the room. Bathroom was standard. Tea tray was great with good sized mugs and plenty of milk sachets. We were woken too early by people in the room next door allowing their room door to slam. Breakfast was great with plenty of options. Hot, tasty and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is lovely as you can walk along the canal. However, the room was very warm with no way to adjust the temperature. A fan was provided at bedside. The toilet was running when I first entered and I couldn’t get it to stop. Front desk clerk was very nice and helped me upstairs with luggage as there is no elevator. The restaurant was too busy for good service. Food was mediocre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service

What you would expect from a pub

Staff seemed exhausted and every time I needed something they took a bit of time getting to me. Once they did, they were friendly and helpful. Room was clean, but the bathroom left a lot to be desired. The toilet had brown stains at the bottom of the bowl and there were questionable deposits around the bottom of the shower. The room was very warm and the windows could not be opened. I commented that my room was hot and I was told it was an old building. A fan was provided, but leaving it on all night did create a fair bit of noise. However, the bed was comfortable and the tea and coffee provided were good. The food in the restaurant was good, and a walk along the river in the evening was pleasant. So overall, not bad for a room in pub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, friendly staff, lovely facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic but comfortable, staff were excellent food and drinks great. Pub has a good atmosphere, eclectic mix of customers adds a boho vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room ticked all the boxes. The staff were friendly and most helpful. The breakfast was delicious. Lovely hotel ideally placed overlooking the strand/ water.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Nicest place in Bedford

Room, Breakfast and staff all great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

Great enjoyable stay

Lovely hotel, great food, amazing staff and brilliant location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023