With a location overlooking the Great Ouse River in Bedford’s town centre.
Bedford Rail Station is only 1 mile from the hotel, providing 40-minute links to central London.
Contemporary 4-star rooms are decorated with signature wall papers. All have air conditioning, flat screen LCD TVs and free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel.
Pen and Cob, the on-site British brasserie, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
The Bedford Swan also offers a choice of business facilities and event rooms.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
“Very close to centre and nice setting beside river. Car Park very busy but it was Remembrance W/e and many visitors.
Room was comfortable.”
Sam
United Kingdom
“Wonderful stay – comfortable and sparkling clean room and bathroom. Cheery, helpful staff and a great, varied breakfast. Will only stay here when visiting family in Bedford. Highly recommended!”
Paul
United Kingdom
“Room was comfortable and quiet. Great shower. Hotel oozed comfort”
Stewart
United Kingdom
“The location was fabulous sitting on the embankment it felt rural yet positioned in the heart of the town . We were somewhat disappointed with the initial room as it had to joined single beds however Adam in reception was super helpful and...”
Samuel
United Kingdom
“The location was perfect,the room we had was beautiful. The lady rubeka from the the thermal spa was so attentive and kind nothing i ask was to much for her to sort out. All round a great hotel i would 100 percent would return to this hotel.”
Jocelyn
United Kingdom
“The Swan is a lovely hotel with pleasant and helpful staff. The rooms are generally comfortable.”
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Jessy
United Kingdom
“Warm, polite staff, the view & the delicious food!”
Cheryl
United Kingdom
“The hotel staff were amazing and very helpful. The room was lovely and clean. The bed was also very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.”
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Athena
United Kingdom
“Great location on the riverside, funky decor, wonderful night’s sleep and good breakfast; however staff could have been friendlier although the cleaners were very polite, Overall a lovely stay, would definitely return..”
Roberta
Ireland
“Fantastic friendly and helpful staff. Great location”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
3 restaurants on site
Room Service (Sunday until 6pm)
Cuisine
British
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Pen and Cob (Sunday until 6pm)
Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Anna's Tearoom
Cuisine
British
Open for
High tea
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Bedford Swan Hotel and Thermal Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that our Thermal Spa is an additional cost and a Spa booking should be made prior to your visit to avoid any disappointment.
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