Name: Bedford Hotels | Hotels in Bedford Town Centre | Accor - ALL
Address: 2 St Marys Street, BEDFORD, MK42 0AR, GB
Telephone: +441234799988
Rating: 3.8

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 3.8/5 458 reviews

Simon S. Couples - 3/9/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Good location, parking, lovely spacioua room, comfy bed, quick check in, nice reception area

Dear Mr. S., Thank you for your positive feedback regarding your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you found our location convenient, enjoyed the spacious room, and appreciated the quick check-in process. Your kind words about our reception area and comfortable beds are greatly valued. Best regards, Elisabet Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Malcolm R. Solo - 3/7/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Good location in town centre, with generously-sized rooms. Most members of reception staff extremely helpful; others less so. Banging noise from automatic door closers extremely annoying and intrusive, particularly late at night.

Dear Mr. R., Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay. We appreciate your comments about our location and room size. However, we regret to hear about the disturbances caused by the door closers and the inconsistencies in our staff service. Your insights are valuable to us. Best Regards, Elisabet Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Davidmr W. Business - 3/3/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Accommodation is nice. Carpark is a bit of a trek. No black pudding for breakfast, but plenty of choice apart from that.

Dear Mr. W., Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay. We are pleased to hear you found the accommodation satisfactory. We acknowledge the car park's location may require some effort, and we appreciate your understanding regarding the breakfast selection. Best regards, Elisabet Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Gerry Q. Business - 3/2/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Stayed for four nights on a business trip. Check-in and out was quick and easily completed. The room was clean and quiet, although I felt the lighting was a little low. Breakfast facilities were good and quik to use.

Dear Mr. Q., Thank you for your positive feedback regarding your recent stay. We are pleased to hear that you found our location convenient and the room to your satisfaction. We also appreciate your comments about the lighting. Creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere for our guests is very important to us, and your feedback is truly valued. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best Regards, Elisabet Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Jarred H. Couples - 3/2/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

This hotel is poorly designed and very tired. It should not carry 4 star rating. I paid top dollar for a larger room which contained stained carpets and furniture. Carrying luggage from the car park to the elevators is a nightmare. You can yell this was an old Covid hotel.

Dear Mr. H., Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay. We regret to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, particularly concerning the condition of your room and the challenges with luggage transport. We continuously strive to maintain our facilities and appreciate your insights as they help us improve. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we look to enhance our guest experience. Best Regards, Elisabet Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel