Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

See all properties

Choose dates to view prices

Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Parking available

Bar

Room service

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW

St. Paul's Church
‪2 min walk‬
Bedford Park
‪16 min walk‬
Oasis Beach Pool
‪20 min walk‬
London (LTN-Luton)
‪39 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

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Sleeps 1
1 Twin 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

2 Feb - 3 Feb

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 location and the overall condition of the property
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 public transport

Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
Limited on-site parking
Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Room service available

Restaurants on site

Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm)
Pen & Cob
Anna's Tearoom

Things to do

Spa services

Family friendly

Mini-fridge

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Luggage storage
Wedding services

Business services

Conference space (3229 square feet)
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have any 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

Smoke-free property
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

40-inch LCD TV
Digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Mini fridge

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Laptop-friendly workspace
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

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 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.

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

IB

14 Oct 2024

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

Very beautiful

Amazing

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

10 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with partner

8 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

Really nice rooms and shared spaces. However, this is a bizarrely run hotel - with one of the worst restaurants/bar services I've ever experienced (incredibly busy but slow and uninterested staff, with restaurant management standing around not helping), and the pool is a paid extra (which has to be booked in advance) despite not disclosing this anywhere on the Expedia booking page. Pretty poor.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Farzana

Travelled with group

7 Oct 2024

It was ok

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

3 Oct 2024

Exceptional service desk staff.

Some confusion at first on the room but Elenora made our stay exceptional in addition to the rest of the staff.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

winston

Business traveller

3 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Was OK. Expected a bit more to be honest

Nice place and location. But by the time you add up the room cost, parking cost, charge to use the pool (£20), I would have expected a little more. Suggestions would include a bottle of water left in the room, a bowl of fruit in the lobby and more friendly staff in reception who smile and are friendly. Although the Gentleman running the spa desk was friendly and very welcoming.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group

30 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA

30 Sept 2024

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

Very nice hotel and Spa

Spent one night in the hotel meeting friends for a Spa afternoon and meal. Very impressed with the Spa, restaurant and hotel. Room was very nice and bed was comfortable. Would recommend, and stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Sept 2024

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

Booking was straightforward and friendly, parking is restricted but they do have a overun option, hotel is fine , breakfast was just okay , coffee and water from jugs is not the best and self service food would run out before being replenished and not sure that a dog in the restaurant is good it didn’t have any indication it was a service dog

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, London

28 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

23 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

The property was understaffed in all areas. Once we'd finished our meal there wasn't an area for us to continue drinking! We were told we could go outside. There had just been a heavy thunderstorm! Other areas where we'd sat during previous visits were closed! Same scenario later that night. This hotel used to be comfortable and accommodating. Shame, because we've been coming here for years and each time we come, it gets. worse.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

19 Sept 2024

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

Pleasant helpful staff and well maintained

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ian

19 Sept 2024

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

Great location, room view of construction, breakfast ok but not a great breakfast, average.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Business traveller

16 Sept 2024

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

Great staff

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

14 Sept 2024

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel & room. Check in was a little chaotic but other than that happy with everything. It’s dog friendly at a cost of £10 per night.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

13 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

13 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The property itself is nice and the rooms presented well. Car parking is poor with limited spaces and damaged surfaces. Breakfast was not managed well during a power cut with diners waiting being told they may need to evacuate so no one was shown to their seats.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

P

Business traveller

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel is lovely really well situated, superbly appointed. However car park is small for size of hotel. Last but not least staff in restaurant need to smile bit more & engage with the guests to compliment such a nice place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Business traveller

11 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

9 Sept 2024

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

Excellent hotel, decor & staff !

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

matthew

Business traveller

9 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not enough staff

Not enough staff to serve Sunday breakfast. Breakfast was terrible, served in a room with no cleared tables, no cups, glasses or crockery. And not much food. It should have been a highlight of the stay but was just a hastily constructed sausage sandwich.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024