Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Parking available
Bar
Air conditioning

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The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW

St. Paul's Church
‪2 min walk‬
Bedford Park
‪16 min walk‬
Priory Country Park
‪5 min drive‬
London (LTN-Luton)
‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin 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 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Sleeps 1
1 Twin 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 Twin Beds

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

21 May - 22 May

About this property

Riverfront hotel with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, spa services, and conference space. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Paul's Church. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.

Free WiFi in some public areas
Enjoy a bite to eat at Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), a brasserie that serves British cuisine
English breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Amenities include a front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and conference space
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
Steps from St. Paul's Church and a 3-minute drive from Bedford Park
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and express check-in are also featured at the business-friendly Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm) - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Pen & Cob - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Anna's Tearoom - Onsite theme restaurant. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
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 to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 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

TV in common areas

Family friendly

Mini-fridge

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (once per stay)
Wedding services

Business services

3,229 square feet of conference space
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

On a river
Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Spa

Spa services

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

1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
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 provided

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

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 available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

An access fee of GBP 20 per person, per hour is charged to access the Thermal spa. Reservations are required; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorize 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Bedford Hotel Swan

Bedford Swan

Bedford Swan Hotel

Hotel Swan Bedford

Swan Bedford

Swan Bedford Hotel

Swan Hotel Bedford

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Travelled with partner

5 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful stay in a girgeous hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

4 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Shona

4 Feb 2025

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepa

3 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner

2 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

So clean, infact immaculate, staff so presentable, friendly and professional, love this hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

2 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great room

Lovely, clean room however, no bath! Bed is huge, comfortable and fresh. Bathroom is spotless. The only negative was the noise, both internal and external. People slamming doors at stupid o’clock and outside revellers. I know some people said parking was an issue but not for me.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Montgomery

31 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would go again

Perfect location for town, nice breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

30 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

PG

26 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

nadia, ocoee

Travelled with partner

20 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The rooms need updating. We had many maintenance issues which were not resolved, although the staff was very friendly and supportive. Example: shower too hot and cannot be mixed to cool. Taps lose. TV not working properly. Internet weak. Cupboard door stuck.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

20 Jan 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Couples stay - extremely subpar.

Distracted and disinterested at reception/spa. Had to move rooms because of an unclean bed (new one wasnt a big improvement). Dated decor. Spa has a capacity of 12 people in a hotel that must have 80+ rooms. Room service had huge unavailability of items and the burgers they did have were freezer burned and awfully chewy. Other simple things like being told the soup of the day is tomato and being brought mushroom... In serious need of renovation upstairs.. We left a day early as partner was so unhappy with the quality.. Avoid

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bhupendra

Travelled with family

19 Jan 2025

Liked: Staff & service

It was good , clean rooms furniture a bit tried

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

19 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

18 Jan 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Delroy

Business traveller

16 Jan 2025

Wi-Fi was non existent very poor

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Business traveller

11 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

5 Jan 2025

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

beautifully furnished and decorated in style a pleasure to relax and rejuvenate.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

5 Jan 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

3 Jan 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group

2 Jan 2025

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

Little Gem

Great 2 night New Yesr break. Really top quality hotel in an ideal location. Recommend the Swan for a mini break. Extremely comfortable and very helpful and friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner

1 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everythi ng was great

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milo

31 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Business traveller

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Christmas Decorations!

Fire alarm went off in the middle of the night - which isn't the first time I've had this happen while staying at this hotel! I was dissapointed that this wasn't acknowledged at check out, just a simple "sorry for the inconvenience" would have been appreciated. Otherwise this is a high quality hotel which is nicely decorated, particularly in communal areas. The parking is always tight but I did manage to find a space. I regularly stay here for work.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

30 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

30 Dec 2024

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

One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in.

When we first arrived at the hotel the restaurant was very busy and we thought we might have a bad experience but we were quite wrong ,it was very good. Our room was very comfortable with a lovely bed and the shower was good too. Would like to have had a thermal spa but it was all booked up ,so remember to book in advance. When we left in the morning Diana on reception was very helpful and got a nice young man to carry our cases to the car. Car parking is free for guests which is a big plus

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024