Name: Bedford Hotels | Hotels in Bedford Town Centre | Accor - ALL
Address: 2 St Marys Street, BEDFORD, MK42 0AR, GB
Telephone: +441234799988
Rating: 3.7

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences

The Mercure Bedford Centre is ideally situated in the heart of the busy market town of Bedford and is ideal for business and leisure guests. Thanks to our prime location, we have great transport links which make getting around by rail or car a breeze. On-site parking is available, and you're within walking distance of Bedford Railway Station. On the bank of the River Great Ouse, our restaurant and bar offers beautiful panoramic views over the river and surrounding area.

We're close to the M1 and just a mile off the A6, so you'll have easy access to local attractions like the Higgins Museum, Silverstone Circuit race track, John Bunyan Museum, Bedford Park and Woburn Safari Park. We have seven air-conditioned meeting rooms fully equipped with modern technology. They're perfect for business conferences or celebratory occasions, accommodating up to 450 guests.

Our hotel is conveniently located to London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport and London Heathrow Airport for international and domestic guests travelling by plane. Milton Keynes, Cambridge and Central London are all within reach too.

Welcome to Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel! Our dedicated team is here to make sure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. We look forward to being part of your journey and making your time with us pleasant.

Darren Cooke, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

Conference venue for up to 450 guests with private bar and 7 meeting rooms
Stunning views over the River Great Ouse from the restaurant, bedrooms and event space
Bar area with live sports channels available
On-site parking
City centre location with great transport links

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Classic room - 1 double bed

2 pers. max
18 m² / 193 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)

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Room

Classic room - 2 single beds

2 pers. max
18 m² / 193 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)

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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)

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Room

Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Accessible room

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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)

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Room

Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Accessible room

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Hotel location

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

2 St Marys Street
MK42 0AR BEDFORD
United Kingdom

GPS:52.133977, -0.465752

+44 1234 799988

+44 1234 799902

Railway station
Highway exit
Airport
Ferries
Helipad/aerodrome

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

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

Woburn Abbey & Safari Park

Other attractions

Forest of Marston Vale - Centre

Tourist attraction

Bedford Park

Tourist attraction

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

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 12:00 PM

On site

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.

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

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Our guest reviews

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ALL Rating 3.7/5 462 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating 4.2/5 378 reviews

Lovely hotel right in the centre of Bedford overlooking the river close to amenities.

Butetown 2/1/2026 TripAdvisor review

Great hotel serving lovely food , friendly attentive staff, Jay and Fedi it’s breakfast couldn’t be more helpful. The hotel is tastefully decorated with great views of the river and town.

Friendly atmosphere and well rested experience

Neil W 1/27/2026 TripAdvisor review

Bedford mecure, nice calm atmosphere, well located, clean and well equipped rooms. Breakfast very good and staff always on hand to help any needs. We were waited on by Clare who came across with a very polite and friendly manner. 10/10

Dear Neil W, Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent stay at the Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, the comfort of our well-equipped rooms, and our breakfast offerings. It is particularly gratifying to know that Clare made a positive impression on your experience with her polite and friendly service. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back in the future. Best Regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager

Graham G. Friends - 1/25/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Quite acceptable

Dear Mr. G., Thank you for taking the time to share your experience regarding the club evening at our hotel. We are pleased to hear that you found the event to be quite acceptable. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we strive to create enjoyable experiences for all our guests. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another delightful stay. Best Regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager

Zara R. Families - 1/24/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Disappointing, we stay here every year for the last 3/4 years. Planning coming back in March but not sure now. Very disappointed.

Dear Zara R., Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent experience at our hotel. I regret to learn of your disappointment with staffing and communication, which are areas we take seriously. We value your loyalty over the years and sincerely hope to regain your trust during your next visit. Best Regards, Elisabet Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Pleasant and tasty

MaryJel 1/23/2026 TripAdvisor review

Has lovely meal in Mercure Hotel Bedford. Pratham was attentive, courteous and friendly. We enjoyed our evening here.

Dear MaryJel, Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent dining experience at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the attentive service provided by Pratham. It is our aim to ensure that every guest has a memorable visit, and your feedback is genuinely appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards, Denisa Lushi Front Office Manager

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