Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

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August 2025

September 2025

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Parking available
Bar
Air conditioning

Explore the area

The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW

St. Paul's Church
‪2 min walk‬
Bedford Park
‪14 min walk‬
Priory Country Park
‪8 min drive‬
London (LTN-Luton)
‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

About this property

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

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. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, 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

No 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
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch smart 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.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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

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.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller

8 May 2025

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

Always a great hotel to stay at , one 1 little point. My room was cold so include additional blanket somewhere.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

minaxiben

5 May 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family

30 Apr 2025

I had a lovely overnight stay for my sisters birthday, staff were very nice, room was great and restaurant great too.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

26 Apr 2025

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

The room was very nice spacious love the heated towel rack! We had issue with too cold the staff helped right away to fix the issue.Food. Was very good.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

24 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very nice thanks

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

24 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Spencer

23 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

21 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Average

We had an ok stay at The Bedford Swan. The room was dated and the wardrobe sliding doors jammed on their first use. The toilet roll holder also fell off. The hotel receptionist was a little curt when we checked in. Breakfast was average, we went down at 10.15 when it finished at 10.30 and seemed to be a lot of stress about all the buffet being cleared away by 10.30.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveller

20 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

19 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

I gave a low rating due to poor service. I requested room service at 2am, as the in-room menu clearly stated it was available until 7am, but I was told it was not an option. I went down to reception to ask why, and was informed the staff member on duty was alone and therefore unable to provide food. We ended up having to drive to McDonald’s. To make matters worse, I tried calling both reception and room service again at 8am to request a jug of water, but received no response from either. Very disappointing overall.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

17 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

15 Apr 2025

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

Great hotel in a prime location, with friendly staff and service all round.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Iain

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with group

6 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for an overnight stay

Lovely location right by the river. Hotel is spotless and staff were all very helpful although it was understaffed for demand at the bar with long queues because of the glorious weather. Rooms were spacious and spotlessly clean. Would recommend this hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

30 Mar 2025

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

Fab!!

Really lovely decor, restaurant was lovely and the food was really reasonable and tasty. The staff are really lovely and attentive and I thought very professional. The only negative was that the carpark was really busy and we had expected to be able to park at the hotel but there is plenty of parking a short walk away. The spa was really nice too. Overall really lovely!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

30 Mar 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller

29 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Business traveller

29 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

29 Mar 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

23 Mar 2025

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

A lovely find

Lovely hotel by river walks and close to Bedford market. Excellent evening meal with plenty of servers. Didnt try spa. Forgot comb or brush and disappointed that hotel stocked no emergency supplies such as Toothbrush or comb for ocasional disorganised customers. The hotel over the river sorted me out as shops in walking distance were closed.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tin yee

18 Mar 2025

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

Great hotel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lewis

16 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

9 Mar 2025

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

Would stay again

A lovely hotel very swish ! Rooms adequate . No mirror for make up ! Bathroom is wonderful. Breakfast was not the best, Sunday until 10.30 we went at 9.45 and the choose was cold scrambled egg ! And the other items were not tasty been out too long .