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Cranfield Management Development Centre

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Business centre
Lobby
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Wharley End, Bedford, England, MK43 0HG
  • Gullivers Land
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Xscape
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bletchley Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bedford

Located in Bedford, Cranfield Management Development Centre is within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and Xscape. .This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from National Bowl and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Bletchley Park.

What's nearby

  • Gullivers Land - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Xscape - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • National Bowl - 16 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Bletchley Park - 17 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Ridgmont Station - 8 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Horse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬5 min drive
  • Cranfield Kebab Wagon
  • ‪Cranfield Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cranfield Management Development Centre

Hotel in Bedford with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers 186 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 186 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Cranfield Management Development Centre, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 11 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 4 2025 to August 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

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

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

Property is also known as

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Cranfield Management Development Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 496 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As K wats pleased to stay here with clean rooms and friendly professional staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another happy stay at this favoured hotel when in the area reliably clean comfortable rooms and friendly professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good experience at this well run clean hotel. Looking forward to my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for Cranfield University!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

McPake

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

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

4/10 Poor

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good price and staff helpful. Uncomfortable bed/pillows, noisy bathroom fan and basic room. Breakfast awful - food had obviously been cooked a while ago. Mostly lukewarm overcooked sausages.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another stay at this first choice hotel in the area. Friendly professional staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

McPake

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

Excellent

I stay here every other week and is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Clean rooms. Spacious and comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always happy I’ve stayed here. Clean hotel friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent one night stay while working in the area. Feels like a halls of residence but otherwise very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was vast plenty of choice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025