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Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale riverfront hotel, walk to St. Paul's Church

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

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 upscale hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Priory Country Park and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Shuttleworth Collection.

Make yourself at home in one of the 113 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have 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 available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Bedford? This hotel has 3229 square feet (300 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa.

The Embankment, Bedford, England MK40 1RW

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 3229 square feet (300 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, express check-in, and room service (during limited hours). Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is a smoke-free property.

  • Express check-in
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference space
  • Express check-out
  • Meeting rooms
  • Year Built - 1794
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Conference space size (meters) - 300
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 3229
  • Banquet hall
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 113
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Digital TV service
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 40
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mini-fridge
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Number of days between towel changes: 2
  • Number of days between bed sheet changes: 4

Where to Eat

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 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.

Nearby Things to Do

  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • 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
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Credit card pre-authorization

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

UnionPay

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property does not follow regional sanitization guidelines

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Bedford Hotel Swan
  • Bedford Swan
  • Bedford Swan Hotel
  • Hotel Swan Bedford
  • Swan Bedford
  • Swan Bedford Hotel
  • Swan Hotel Bedford

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.

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Parking height restrictions apply.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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