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The Embankment

4.0 star property
Inn in Bedford with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Pool
Flat-screen TV
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Premium Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 3PD

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bedford Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Priory Country Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Santa Pod Raceway - 29 min drive - 19.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Embankment - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Radhuni Bedford - ‬4 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), 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

Languages

English

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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.

How much is parking at The Embankment?

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 1 mi (2 km) of St. Paul's Church, Oasis Beach Pool, and Priory Country Park. Bedford Park and Bedford and County Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km). St Johns Station is 14 minutes by foot and Bedford Station is 20 minutes.

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The Embankment Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 281 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was slow as there is no one permanently on the desk. The parking is very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great bed & breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

M

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

Great stay

Enjoyed our short stay. Everyone we met was extremely pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

Great staff and hotel!

Perfect. Great staff and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for Bedford Park concert
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely spot near the river

Great location - and on a sunny day .. simply stunning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So quaint, convenient and reasonable price - everything you need. My pic every time I come to Bedford
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were as always very polite and friendly. The meal I had was excellent and the room as expected was comfy, warm and clean. Also a destination of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always happy to return. Nice to see a familiar face from my last stay over a year ago.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, rooms were clean but needed some tlc
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was unable to stay in the same room as had to book second night separately. Luckily the second room was far superior though I paid less money. Will not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

50th birthday roadtrip

Accommodation and staff were perfect! Warm and welcoming and just a generally great vibe in the place.Great position overlooking the river,near bars,restaurants, and shops.Breakfast was lovely and although we didn't eat in the restaurant in the evening the room and menu looked amazing.Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Overview

Fabulous hospitality great food with a stunning view Little issue that was rectified so will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Good value

Good value, clean room with good power shower. Good selection of tea and coffee. Manager very friendly and good customer service. We ate in the pub and the food was fine not excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023