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Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Theatre show
Reception
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

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ฿2,109
฿2,531 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

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

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/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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Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/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

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, City View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/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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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bedford Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Priory Country Park - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albero Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Upscale hotel by the river
You can look forward to a shopping centre on-site, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire 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 such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a lift
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
  • A billiards/pool table, a front desk safe and free newspapers
Room features
All 120 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • 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
  • Gym
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately GBP 16 for adults and from 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

Property is also known as

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Park Inn 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 does it cost to stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel on 20 Nov 2025 start from ฿2,109.43, 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 Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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.

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Reviews

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 438 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall very good in all areas. I couldn't fault it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Ranjit

Liked: Staff & service
The room was dusty and not clean around the windows. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower had not been properly cleaned. Dingy decor. Terrible late night (Post 1am) noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

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

8/10 Good

Amreek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice budget hotel with good amenities. Great location right on the embankment. The staff were super nice and helpful. Ample parking to the rear (£5 per 24 hours). Great view of the river from the restaurant.
Great location on the embankment
Bar area
Reception desk
Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Staff & service
Not worth the rates of the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rose

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

Nothing wrong with it

All fine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Work

The location was great for work and visit alike, The hotel staff where polite and friendly and did their best to accommodate where requested. I would recommend staying there. The only thing is the windows in the tower part of the Hotel have seen better days and really should be replaced, although with the secondary double glazing its not a big issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
ok was ok
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs refit - rude staff

Hotel needs a refit. Room very dusty - had to buy cleaning stuff to do it myself. Air conditioning clogged with dust - constantly pumping out lumps of dust. Lift intermittent - cleaner who I asked if it was out of order rude (told me ‘Use the stairs’ even though I had 2 bags and back pack). I asked reception and left please clean room sign on door 3 times but room was never cleaned. Car park in need of resurfacing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, much more comfortable interior than the exterior suggests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a great location by the river, shops and restaurants close by only 2 minute walk. Staff are friendly and welcoming and rooms are clean too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Riverside setting, my 6th floor room was big, comfortable, clean, with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff very friendly. Quick and easy check in and out. Car park right next to hotel. Really good sleep very quiet and room spacious and bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

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

Great hotel and location

Amazing hotel, corridors look a bit run down but the lobby, restaurant, bar area and rooms are lovely and very modern. My room came with complimentary robe and slippers which were a great touch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Colin

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

Nice room

An overnight stay on the way to a family event. Ample car parking, nice room and adequate, if uninspiring, restaurant. The level of lighting in the room was very low which was fine for relaxing but inadequate for working. Hotel staff were very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

fifi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent check in experience staff at the reception were very welcoming and kind.. the interior deco in our was very nice.. wouldn’t definitely stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Lovely location, very small room though and quite an ugly building. Staff very friendly and helpful though
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very grubby would not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is setup to accommodate commercial groups from local companies. The staff is courteous and well turned out but most seemed to be poorly trained.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024