Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

4.0 star property
Upscale spa hotel, walk to St. Paul's Church

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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

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Café
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Meeting facility

Overview of Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
The price is £72
Price available on 7/4/2024

Explore the area

The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW
  • Popular LocationNazar1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPen & Cob1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBedford Station15 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LTN-Luton)39 min drive
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Room options

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bedford

Located in Bedford, Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bedford Park and Priory Country Park, while Bedford Autodrome and Woburn Safari Park are popular local attractions. St. Paul's Church and Shuttleworth Collection are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Bedford Park - 16 min walk
  • Priory Country Park - 5 min drive
  • Woburn Safari Park - 15 min drive
  • Bedford Autodrome - 21 min drive
  • Santa Pod Raceway - 26 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 1 min walk
  • George & Dragon - 5 min walk
  • The Rose - 2 min walk
  • The Kings Arms - 3 min walk
  • Nando's - 1 min walk

About this property

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Upscale hotel near Bedford Park
Located close to St. Paul's Church and Priory Country Park, Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Indulge in some rest and relaxation at Thermal Spa (from £20 per person), the on-site spa. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), features brunch. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-in
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the first-rate property condition
Room features
All 113 individually furnished rooms have comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–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

  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • One-time housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,229 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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

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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa on 7 Apr 2024 start from £72.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa located?

Located in the heart of Bedford, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Paul's Church and Bedford Park. Priory Country Park and Shuttleworth Collection are also within 9 mi (15 km). Bedford St Johns Station is 9 minutes by foot and Bedford Station is 15 minutes.

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 486 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1003 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jorn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice all the amenities you need but outside the property on a gloomy day of rain was disappointing. The river would be nice in the summer but the rest of the street was a dump. No really nice places to eat they all looked like real dives.

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The area outside is very poor and run down
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The value is really good. Beautiful rooms, lots of tea/ coffee/milk in room and biscuits. Can’t fault. Parking really good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, I didn't use the facilities but local to the town. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, hotel with a great setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Alll clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Maxwell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We spent 4 nights at this hotel - of which two nights we had no heat. The first night we were offered an extra quilt and after three phone calls the next day a small heater was brought in. No compensation was offered for the fact we had no heat for these two nights even after a request was made. We found the waitresses in the lounge and restaurant were very friendly but the bartender and hostess were actually rude! I would not recommend this hotel for these reasons.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marie

Travelled with family and small children
During my stay, the hotel was having problems with the heating. I explained how cold my room was, I was told they had been having problems with the heating for the past 6 days. No one had bothered to contact me in advance to warn me, giving me the option to book somewhere else and simply told me it was being worked on and there wasn't anything they could do. They did not offer any additional heating, and even the "apology" did not come across as sincere. It was delivered without empathy or concern and a "it's not my fault" attitude. Apart from the heating, my room was comfortable. I had booked 3 rooms for 5 adults and 1 infant. 2 of the adults who were due to stay with me did not attend due to illness. I was glad because although the beds were double, they were very small so I would not have been comfortable sharing the bed. My room had a stained carpet and the deadlock on the door did not work. After going out, I returned, at midnight, but there were no parking spaces. I spoke to someone in reception to ask where I could park and was directed to a Local Authority car park which was some way away - this meant that I would have to walk back unaccompanied - as a single female, I found this completely unacceptable. (bearing in mind I had booked 3 rooms, I would have expected to have at least 1 parking space). I had to ask my daughter to leave her baby with her elderly grandmother and come with me. (still not ideal). Staff did not care.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The heating was a problem for us on Christmas night. When we arrived the room was cold so much so we left our coats on whilst we tried to adjust the heating control. We failed to work out how it worked and asked for a staff member to help. They came to the room and pressed buttons on the controller and said it would be fine now but it still didn’t seem to work. We went to bed cold. There were no extra blankets etc in the room so I put jackets and coats on top of us. Good clean hotel but room cold sadly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Address
The Embankment, Bedford, England