About this property
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.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Private parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paige
United Kingdom“Great location over looking the water , staff really helpful and friendly and a nice gesture of a late check out” - Deborah United Kingdom“The room was amazing very spacious large shower separate bathroom the staff was very pleasant and food and drink amazing”
Marilena United Kingdom“The room that I was given and the helpfulness of the staff member at reception on check in. Liked the new fitness centre and the fact there was a new build and fabulous breakfast.”- Stephen United Kingdom“Room was perfect% everywhere you looked something caught your eye as every detail had been taken care of to make the rooms special and fit the feel of the whole hotel”
- Lynne United Kingdom“Excellent breakfast . Plenty of sit down areas around restaurant and reception area.”
- Brian United Kingdom“Location,Room and bathroom very good.Breakfast good.”
- Anne United Kingdom“Location, quality of hotel and all the staff were great.”
- Angela United Kingdom“Lovely property, beautiful location on the river. We didn’t eat at the hotel so only interacted with the very friendly female receptionist on check in. Thermal spa staff helpful too”
- Jeffrey United Kingdom“Room was clean, well decorated and spacious. Breakfast was adequate providing all main essentials. The Pen and Cob brasserie provided an excellent a la carte evening meal, food was superb, staff friendly and amazing value for money. By the river,...”
- Jill United Kingdom“Everything the hotel layout, the feel, spa was amazing and have to say a special shout out to lady working at spa so friendly and lovely lady! But hotel in such a great spot on embankment. Restaurant food was lovely and all staff were really nice”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Room Service (Sunday until 6pm)
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Pen and Cob (Sunday until 6pm)
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
- Anna's Tearoom
- CuisineBritish
- Open forHigh tea
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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.
The fine print
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.
