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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with restaurant, near St. Paul's Church

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Near Bedford Park, the charming Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa offers a warm welcome with its on-site brasserie and coffee shop. Relax on the tranquil terrace or connect to WiFi in public areas. Helpful staff have impressed previous guests who rave about the hotel's location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$124 nightly
The total price is $149
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Gourmet british eats
Experience British cuisine at the hotel's restaurant. The bar and cafe provide more options, while English breakfast starts each day deliciously.
Dreamy room design
Blackout drapes create a perfect sleep environment in beautifully curated guestrooms. Each space showcases individual decor for a unique hotel stay.
Work and play perfected
Located in the city center and shopping district, this hotel offers meeting rooms and workstations. Nearby golfing, spa services, and a bar await after work.

Room options

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Executive Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room with Sofa

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Accessible Room With Wet Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bedford Corn Exchange - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bedford Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Priory Country Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 39 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 47 min drive
  • St Johns Station - 9 min walk
  • Bedford Station - 15 min walk
  • Bedford (XQD-Bedford Train Station) - 15 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪wagamama - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frescoes Coffee House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Located near a train station, Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is a great choice for a stay in Bedford. Guests can indulge in spa services and enjoy British cuisine at Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 113 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 5 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (3229 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1794
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

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.

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 5 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Bedford Hotel Swan
Bedford Swan
Bedford Swan Hotel
Hotel Swan Bedford
Swan Bedford
Swan Bedford Hotel
Swan Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Does Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 5 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa and nearby?

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa has spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Yes, Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm) offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa like?

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is located by the river, a short 9-minute walk from St Johns Station and 16 minutes' walk from Bedford Park. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The spa was a lovely and relaxing environment with a pool, jets, saunas, and steam rooms, offering a great experience. (19 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent value for money and offered a good choice. (21 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent food with great service and was a highlight of the stay. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and facilities
Simon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room. Lovely hotel in a great location
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I thought the staff were very professional and helpful. Room was great and the breakfast had lots of choices
Raymond, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room hotel is lovely. Terrible parking. Needs more reserved parking for guests as it all gets taken up by people having afternoon tea and meals etc.
STEPHEN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was a lovely size, clean and had all the things I’d need. Slight negative is the corridor was loud with alarms kept going off.
Jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

good variety
Jonathan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Black pudding at breakfast was dried out, scrambled eggs were horribly overcooked and dry. Otherwise breakfast was okay. Room was small and temperature control was very hard to work out.
Nicholas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was beautifully decorated & clean. It was helpful to have a fridge.
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quirky hotel. Lovely to stay. Very clean and comfortable. Restaurant was under staffed , but the staff were extremely nice.
Gavin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing and very comfortable sleep location was very easy to find. Shop is very close by staff are friendly.
Nattanya, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room breakfast was fabulous definitely recommend
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location good, good staff
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful room,
alex, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

worst hotel I ever been. Noise , dirt , unfriendly staff rude and nasty
Fabia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay for Buisness, Staff all very freindly
Sam, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful p
Toby, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Poor

Room booked was a Delux Room with King bed. Room was small, bed no bigger than a double and the room smelt of dampness and was overwhelming at times. Asked for explanation from reception and told that it was a UK king bed, and very apologetic regarding the room smell but that was all they had. Make sure you don’t get room 234
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing Bedford Swan

We stayed here on our way back home form Essex. What a fabulous Hotel, the décor and amazing touches are just gorgeous. Our room, 107, was fairly basic but we had everything we needed and the beds were really comfy. The food was amazing, we ate in the Pen & Cob Brasserie in the evening and we had the best treatment, felt very special. thank you Daniel.
Yvonne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tastefully decor old school , quiet, great position for a few beers whilst watching river
Derek, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel, attentive staff, spa was a bonus and worth paying for as less people to share with.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very attractive, large hallways and lobby, old building.
Cathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Swan is a lovely hotel. Great staff, facilities and lovely view of the river.
Melanie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Avoid staying on the 2nd floor

We stayed in room 253 on the 2nd floor of the hotel. Although the room was clean it was very cramped with no facilities to hang clothes. This is our 2nd stay at the hotel . On the first occasion we stayed in a room on the 1st floor (for the same price) which was far less cramped . The hotel itself is in a lovely setting on the embankment, with a very nice bar and restaurant.
Heather, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good

The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and quiet, which was a great plus. However, the bed was quite small for two people, and it was a bit short. On the downside, the hotel restaurant was closed in the evening, but the staff kindly recommended a restaurant within walking distance. Overall, a comfortable stay with some minor drawbacks.
Stephen, 1-night trip