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Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Theatre show

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is £55
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
2 St. Mary's Street, Bedford, England, MK42 0AR

What's nearby

  • Bedford Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Priory Country Park - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Santa Pod Raceway - 29 min drive - 19.0 miles

Getting around

  • St Johns Station - 8 min walk
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albero Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tana Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel by the river
You can look forward to a shopping centre on-site, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Riverside Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services and a front desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms and a water dispenser
Room features
All 120 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Riverside Bar
  • The Riverside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 8 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 25 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 16 for adults and from GBP 8 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet deposit: GBP 25 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • 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

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
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

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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Park Inn Bedford
Park Inn Radisson Bedford
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Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of GBP 25 per night and a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel on 20 Jul 2025 start from £55.25, 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 Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per night.

What time is check-in at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Bedford, this eco-certified hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. Paul's Church, Bedford Park and Oasis Beach Pool. Priory Country Park and Bedford and County Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km). St Johns Station is 8 minutes by foot and Bedford Station is 16 minutes.

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Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 369 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

A nice budget hotel with good amenities. Great location right on the embankment. The staff were super nice and helpful. Ample parking to the rear (£5 per 24 hours). Great view of the river from the restaurant.
Great location on the embankment
Bar area
Reception desk
Restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great place. Pity that there was no access to the gym
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Lovely public areas with views across the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

Not worth the rates of the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

My third stay and the best so far. Previously I've been in rooms that have an interconnecting door and there's been some noise. This room was smaller but perfect for my needs and the aircon on a hot sunny day was a delight on entering the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

The hotel was all i needed it to be for my over night stay. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I loved the room. Good AC, nice decor, lovely shower. The downsides were, the curtains were too small and let the light in too early, very little surface space and ineffective extraction in shower room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Convenient for work and family visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Handy for the town centre with lovely views of the river from the bar/restaurant. Great welcome and quick check in. Rooms nicely decorated and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Staff were really helpful. Room was large and clean with a lovely view over the river.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Perfect location for having meeting at Bedford College as the hotel is just across the street. The reception staff were really nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

There is an open air parking area at the rear of the hotel. There is a flight of stairs at the rear door to get up to the main lobby floor. The lift provided there was out of order through most of my stay and my 89 year old mother had to make her way up and down the stairs. Similarly the breakfast room was a floor above the lobby and my mother had to climb the stairs up and down each morning. If there was a lift to get there, no member of staff pointed out where it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Had an excellent stay again great position for town etc.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Convenient for my work and family visit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

It was a Privilege Room, great view of the river. Good size room, comfortable bed - all as advertised. Not sure what happened to the daily newspaper, as described on the room details. Good breakfast, easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

On the River Ouse. Quite away from main town centre and night life. Was perfect for a night away. Room was clean, but hotel buildings dated especially windows, don't open the net curtains, I think they're there to hide the windows!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean efficient hotel for a good price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10

Place is getting tired, good size rooms but needs some maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

It would have had 5 starts but have a car park charge of £5
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Nice hotel and close to the town centre where bars and restaurants are. Lovely breakfast with plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

The staff were all lovely and the bar areas are really nice and modern. Location is good and has easy access parking. The rooms have been sort of updated, and look ok. Our complaint was the windows. They rattled all night and wind just howled. I got very little sleep. Am sure it wouldn’t of been as bad had it not been for the high winds last night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Lovely hotel for a quiet stay but needing a bit of TLC this year viz one lift not working, no tea in the room and windows in poor condition. Staff wonderful! Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Lovely stay like always, room warm and cosy, very clean, staff friendly and helpful when requesting a room type. house keeping also very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10

It isn't a great place for the disabled due to some very narrow corridors, very small lifts and stairs to contend with, not great at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025