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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Cafe
Terrace/patio
Executive lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW
  • Bedford Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Priory Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Box End Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Bedford

A stay at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa places you in the heart of Bedford, steps from St. Paul's Church and a 3-minute drive from Bedford Park. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Priory Country Park and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Shuttleworth Collection.

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bedford Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Priory Country Park - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bedford Autodrome - 19 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • St Johns Station - 9 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albero Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Riverfront hotel with spa services and a 24-hour front desk
Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Make yourself at home in one of the 113 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This hotel also features a television in a common area and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), a brasserie which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm) - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Pen & Cob - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Anna's Tearoom - Onsite theme restaurant. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Anna's Tearoom
  • Pen & Cob
  • Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1794
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
An access fee of GBP 20 per person, per hour is charged to access the Thermal spa. Reservations are required; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Bedford Hotel Swan
Bedford Swan
Bedford Swan Hotel
Hotel Swan Bedford
Swan Bedford
Swan Bedford Hotel
Swan Hotel Bedford

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Fab!!

Really lovely decor, restaurant was lovely and the food was really reasonable and tasty. The staff are really lovely and attentive and I thought very professional. The only negative was that the carpark was really busy and we had expected to be able to park at the hotel but there is plenty of parking a short walk away. The spa was really nice too. Overall really lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

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

A lovely find

Lovely hotel by river walks and close to Bedford market. Excellent evening meal with plenty of servers. Didnt try spa. Forgot comb or brush and disappointed that hotel stocked no emergency supplies such as Toothbrush or comb for ocasional disorganised customers. The hotel over the river sorted me out as shops in walking distance were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tin yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

Would stay again

A lovely hotel very swish ! Rooms adequate . No mirror for make up ! Bathroom is wonderful. Breakfast was not the best, Sunday until 10.30 we went at 9.45 and the choose was cold scrambled egg ! And the other items were not tasty been out too long .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

M L

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing I didn’t like
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sascha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jesper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CORDELLA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here numerous times, consistently excellent. Rooms are very comfortable, staff exceptional. Go to hotel in Bedford.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025