Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Water view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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2 St. Mary's Street, Bedford, England, MK42 0AR
  • Place, Bedford Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Oasis Beach Pool
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Priory Country Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Bedford

A stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel places you in the heart of Bedford, steps from St. Paul's Church and 4 minutes by foot from Bedford Corn Exchange. .This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from John Bunyan Museum.

What's nearby

  • Panacea Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bedford Corn Exchange - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bedford Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Priory Country Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tana Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel offers 120 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 120 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy British cuisine at The Riverside Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Bedford? This hotel has 4230 square feet (393 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Riverside Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Riverside Bar - This bar specializes in British cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 7 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room 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

  • 4,230 square feet of 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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 available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

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: approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 7 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

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

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Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 492 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 492 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 492 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 492 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 492 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Felt very safe as a solo female traveller. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the bar we very welcoming for a meal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Rekha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room on arrival the staff wasn’t helpful to which direction to go to our room only lovely area had a long walk down the Riverside The price was good for just one night
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was a bit tired but good size the sofa could have been wipe down able as it was stained stale smell as no ventilation no extractor fan in the bathroom good bed size and comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't fault the standard of the room. Check in efficient. Later check out time than many others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very nice great view very comfortable bed one of the biggest bathrooms i have had in a hotel room reception staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was nice, clean and quite spacious. The stuff was lovely, especially at the breakfast area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

shan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked to use the gym then found out it was not open as it was being refurbished. The air con/heating was so noisy it kept us throughout the night. However, it was warm and the room was smart with a nice hot shower. The location is great but no nice view from our particular roo .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was tiny, smallest I have stayed in Charged extra for parking and for my dog (£15) This cost was not mentioned when booking and did effect my decision when booking Hotel was dated Checking in was extremely slow Staff were disengaged Christmas party was poor Dj missing Main course was missing Location was good and central
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness
Vomit hallway in way to room, key card wasnt working properly, very outdated and loud cooling system in room, very noisy guests outside hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The shower wasn't clean, breakfast was terrible, the bar was out of drinks. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room. Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Attentive staff at breakfast. Clean room with recently updated bathroom. Very central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

CRAIG

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was v clean ,comfy bed, spacious but rather dark at night with no central light , room heater in room 405 very noisy could not leave on when trying to sleep. Breakfast was very hit and miss,not all items available at the same time we had to go back several times to get a full fried breakfast,ran out of white bread at 09.45 with 1.15 hours to go until breakfast was over. All in all good value for money apart from the breakfast debacle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna Fae

Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious and the hotel was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025