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Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Bar (on property)
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is $72
$60 nightly
$72 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Explore the area

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Elstow Interchange A6/A421, Bedford Bypass Junction Bedford, Bedford, England, MK42 9BF
  • Place, Priory Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Box End Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bedford

Located in Bedford, Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG is a 5-minute drive from Box End Park and 8 minutes from Priory Country Park. .This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Wrest Park and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Woburn Safari Park.

What's nearby

  • Priory Country Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Marston Vale Millennium Country Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Bedford Corn Exchange - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kempston Hardwick Station - 7 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cottage - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG offers 80 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch 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 desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 80 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 desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Planning an event in Bedford? This hotel has 721 square feet (67 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (721 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2004
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 904 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and really efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly room spacious clean and comfortable, plenty of parking, good breakfast options, good for a business trip
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The person on the front desk was genuinely friendly and the room was great. Breakfast was basic but included so good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great welcome from the staff - they are all so friendly and attentive! Tidy hotel, clean room and a delicious free breakfast Free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and lounge area staff very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel fit our needs perfectly as we visited family for Christmas. The staff were very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kamalkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms were clean and staff very friendky and helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice all round and staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room has it had plenty of seating. The staff were excellent, friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good, food was good, staff were all excellent. Really friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm welcome through to very easy check out, all good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Khrys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliantly friendly and nothing was too much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent value for money very clean and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a quiet ambiance. Great breakfast with a good selection.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and cosy room - a good size.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, the staff and the breakfast were all great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific hotel with great staff. Lovely room. Incredible breakfast bar included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very quiet inside and out. Great breakfast too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel would defo stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nneka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were very helpful when required
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean and tidy. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room, lovely lady at reception
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025