Description
Hotel extras
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Conference venue for up to 450 guests with private bar and 7 meeting rooms
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Stunning views over the River Great Ouse from the restaurant, bedrooms and event space
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Bar area with live sports channels available
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On-site parking
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City centre location with great transport links
Our accommodation(s)
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Room
Classic room - 1 double bed
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Room
Classic room - 2 single beds
- 2 pers. max
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Room
Privilege room, panoramic city views - 1 king size bed
- 2 pers. max
- 20 m² / 215 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Room
Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed
- 2 pers. max
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
- Accessible room
Suite
Superior suite room, panoramic city views - 1 king size bed and 1 sofa bed
- 4 pers. max
- 24 m² / 258 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s) and 1 x Single sofa bed(s)
Room
Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed
- 2 pers. max
- Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
- Accessible room
Hotel location
Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel
2 St Marys Street
MK42 0AR BEDFORD
United Kingdom
GPS:52.133977, -0.465752
Access and transport
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BEDFORD
Railway station
Access: 2.41 km / 1.5 mi 16 min walk / 8 min drive
BEDFORD AERODROME
Helipad/aerodrome
Access: 16.09 km / 10 mi 22 min drive
M1 JUNCTION 13
Highway exit
Access: 17.7 km / 11 mi 16 min drive
London Luton Airport
Airport
Access: 29.28 km / 18.2 mi 39 min drive
London Heathrow Airport
Airport
Access: 91.71 km / 57 mi 1 hrs drive
FELIXSTOWE
Ferries
Access: 173.81 km / 108 mi
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The Higgins Bedford
Art and Culture
Access: 320 m / 0.2 mi 4 min walk
Birds of Prey Centre
Tourist attraction
Harrold-Odell Country Park
Tourist attraction
Forest of Marston Vale - Centre
Tourist attraction
Woburn Abbey & Safari Park
Other attractions
Bedford Park
Tourist attraction
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Riverside Bar (on-site)
Bar
Access: 0 m / 0 mi
Riverside Resturant (on-site)
Restaurant and cafe district
Access: 0 m / 0 mi
Bedford High Street
Restaurant and cafe district
Access: 200 m / 0.12 mi 1 min walk
Northampton High Street
Shopping district
Access: 38.62 km / 24 mi 43 min drive
Cambridge
Shopping district
Access: 48.27 km / 30 mi 53 min drive
Bicester Village Shopping
Shopping district
Access: 64.36 km / 40 mi 1 hrs drive
Hotel services
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- Car park
- Pets welcome
- Restaurant
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Bar
- Meeting rooms
- 100% Non Smoking Property
- Room service
The Riverside Restaurant
Head to our Riverside Restaurant to dine with scenic views overlooking the River Great Ouse. Choose from various British and International dishes, using the finest local and sustainably sourced ingredients where possible.
Riverside Bar
Relax with a drink at the end of the day at our Riverside Bar, taking in panoramic views over the river and town while enjoying a range of beers, wines and spirits.
Breakfast
Indulge in a satisfying breakfast experience at our hotel. From a full English hot buffet selection to freshly baked pastries, fresh fruits, and yoghurts, complemented by a variety of teas, coffees and juices. Start your day the delicious way with us.
Meetings & Events
- Number of Meeting Room
- 8
- Surface of the largest room
- 397 m² / 4273.268 sq ft
- Maximum seats capacity
- 450
- Maximum capacity for banquets
- 340
Weddings
Let us turn your dream wedding into a reality. With elegant spaces, impeccable service and tailored packages, we craft unforgettable wedding experiences. Book now and make memories to cherish forever.
Our guest reviews
Food overpriced for what it is! Reply from the hotel lacking any effort to rectify!

TripAdvisor rating 2.0/5
Loan U TripAdvisor review
Excellent bar service

TripAdvisor rating 4.0/5
933frazerh Business - TripAdvisor review
Dear 933frazerh, Thank you so much for your kind words and continued loyalty! We're delighted to hear that Jurgen and Kushi consistently provide you with excellent service — they’ll be thrilled to know they made a positive impact on your experience. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you back, and we truly appreciate your recognition of our drink selection and stunning location. We look forward to seeing you again very soon! Warm regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager
Great stay

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5
Athena K Couples - TripAdvisor review
Dear Athena, Thank you for your kind feedback regarding your experience at our hotel. We are pleased to hear that our team provided a warm welcome. . We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager
Good stay
Customer review rating 3.5/5
Anonymous Business - Confirmed reviews ALL
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your satisfaction with your stay; however, we regret to hear about the noise issue with the air conditioning. Your comments will be taken into consideration for future improvements. Best regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager
Excellent value in convenient position with great views.

TripAdvisor rating 4.0/5
kevin o TripAdvisor review
Dear Kevin O, Thank you for your kind words regarding your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback about the need for clearer signage from the car park to reception, and we will certainly consider this for future improvements. We are delighted that you enjoyed the views and our restaurant offerings. Best regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager
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