Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel 4 stars

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

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 3.7/5 500 reviews

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2 St Marys Street, MK42 0AR BEDFORD, United Kingdom

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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.

Kaushik Guha Majumder, 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

Revel Kitchen & Bar

Head to our Revel Kitchen & Bar 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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ALL Rating 3.7/5 500 reviews

Helen H. Friends - 7/26/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Helen H., Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback regarding your recent stay at our hotel. We are delighted to hear that you found our facility to be very clean and pleasant. Your suggestion for additional provisions for clothing storage has been duly noted, as we continuously strive to enhance our guests' experience. Best Regards, Mercure Bedford Hotel

Ann P. Couples - 7/25/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Ann P., Thank you for your positive feedback regarding your recent stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. We are delighted to hear that our location and parking facilities met your needs and that you enjoyed the comfort of our modern rooms. It is wonderful to know that you found our breakfast to be good value. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Regards, Mercure Bedford Hotel

Scott M. Couples - 7/24/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

We stayed on 11 July. We had requested an early check-in prior to our arrival. Initially, we contacted the hotel by email on 6th July and were advised to call the evening before. Accordingly, I called on Tuesday 7th July prior to the stay, when I was informed that early check-in was available from 11 am. I advised that we needed only the room from 1 pm and this was confirmed during that call. I also called again on Friday 10th July, as originally instructed, to verify that the early check-in was secured for 1 pm, and once again, this was confirmed. However, upon our arrival at around 1:20 pm on the 11th July, we were told by the receptionist that the room was not ready. I immediately pointed out that this was confusing, as we had received confirmation twice over the phone, most recently the day before. This was met with surprise and we were told after a short wait that the room wouldn't be available for at least another 20 minutes and to come back then. We came back after about 25 minutes to then be told that we would have to wait another 15 to 20 minutes, which we immediately queried as 20 minutes had already passed. When the trainee next to her interjected, she realised that she'd actually been talking to someone else and we were told after a short wait that our room was finally ready. By this point it was just past 2 pm. Despite this, we were still required to pay the full £30 early check-in fee. While we were more than prepared to pay the fee for early check-in, we did so under the expectation that the room would be ready by 1 pm, as had been confirmed to me on two earlier occasions. We do not believe it is fair to charge the full fee when we had repeated assurances that the room would be ready earlier and by the time we were able to check in it was gone 2 pm. In light of this issue, we kindly request a refund of the early check-in fee and hope this matter can be resolved promptly. The room itself was satisfactory.

Dear Scott M., Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay. We are pleased to hear that you found the room itself satisfactory, but we are sorry to learn of your disappointment regarding the early check-in process. Please note that our standard check-in time is 3:00 pm, with check-out at 12:00 pm the following day. Any check-in before 3:00 pm is subject to an early check-in fee of £30, which is in line with our hotel policy and is common practice across many hotels. The fee applies for access to the room before the standard check-in time, regardless of the exact arrival time. According to our records, you checked into your room at 1:50 pm, which was over an hour before our standard check-in time. We appreciate that you were expecting the room to be available by 1:00 pm based on the information you received, and we understand why this was frustrating. However, our team must follow the hotel's policies and procedures. While we always do our best to accommodate early check-in requests, these remain subject to room availability and cannot be guaranteed until the day of arrival. As your room was made available before the standard check-in time, the early check-in fee was applied correctly in accordance with our policy. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more seamless experience in the future. Best Regards, Mercure Bedford Hotel

Lesly H. Couples - 7/23/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Another one night stay here for a family visit, booked very last minute (a few hours before arrival). The trainee staff member at reception was professional and helpful and as usual, the hotel's bar area was welcoming (as was the evening staff member there). The hotel is very well-placed for central Bedford, with good views over the river from some rooms. I asked for a room upgrade as I'm a gold member, but think perhaps the room we were allocated was a bit of a last resort, as the aircon was broken, the bathroom door lock was broken and the cistern refilled loudly all night (and the door couldn't be shut to block the noise). But the bed was comfortable, the nespresso machine was a welcome touch, and the shower was hot and powerful, so these are minor niggles (especially as the upgrade is not guaranteed).

Dear Lesly h., Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts regarding your recent stay at the Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. We are pleased to hear that you found our staff to be friendly and professional, and that you enjoyed the ambiance of our bar area along with the convenient location of the hotel. We appreciate your feedback regarding the room upgrade request. As a valued Gold member, we strive to provide exceptional service and it is regrettable that your allocated room did not meet your expectations. We understand that the issues with the air conditioning, bathroom door lock, and the noise from the cistern caused some discomfort during your stay. Please allow us to clarify that while we always aim to accommodate requests for upgrades, they are subject to availability and not guaranteed, as you rightly noted. It is encouraging to hear that you found the bed comfortable and appreciated the Nespresso machine and the quality of the shower. Your observations regarding the minor inconveniences have been noted, and we take such feedback seriously as it helps us to continuously improve our services. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope that your overall experience was enjoyable despite the challenges faced. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future, where we hope to provide you with a stay that exceeds your expectations. Best Regards, Mercure Bedford Hotel

Howard D. Couples - 7/22/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Hotel is well located next to town, river and music festival. We were however, disappointed with the following aspects of our stay: Room - booked 6-months in advance and requested high floor with a view. On arrival we were allocated the lowest possible room with minimal view, when we queried the receptionist said rooms weren't allocated until day of arrival so it's a case of what's available and couldn't be changed. Cleanliness - room was still dirty from previous occupants, leftover room service plates etc. Waited 20 minutes for it to be cleaned only to find the toilet hadn't been flushed and air cooling was stuck on 22 degrees). Bathroom was actually nice and appeared to have been recently refurbished. Parking was reasonable at £7 for 24-hours but then you could only add another 3-hours on a pay-per hour meter, we wanted longer so had to move the car to a public car park. Breakfast was good but there were not enough staff, dirty plates slow to be cleared away and juice glasses not replenished so ended us using disposable coffee cups. Men's reception toilets smelt bad.

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What dining options are available?

What are the check-in and check-out times?

At the Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel, check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is up to 12:00 PM. For more flexibility, many hotels offer the late check-out option, allowing you to enjoy your stay longer. Indeed, members of the ALL Accor loyalty program benefit from preferential conditions and late check-out. If you are not a member, you can also request a late check-out when booking online, upon arrival or directly at the front desk the day before or the day of departure. A late departure can sometimes be offered until 1-2 PM.

Are there any special offers or discounts available?

Yes, Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel regularly offers special deals and discounts, mainly accessible through our ALL Accor loyalty program. By becoming a free member, you benefit from preferential rates year-round, often 5% to 10% off. You can also take advantage of exclusive offers sometimes up to 30% or 40% off stays for certain periods. To maximize your savings, check the Deals section on all.accor.com, sign up for newsletters to receive the best offers by email, be flexible with your dates and book directly via the website or the ALL Accor app, to enjoy the best guaranteed rates and earn loyalty points.

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Our accommodation(s)

Classic room - 1 double bed

Classic room - 2 single beds

Privilege room, panoramic city views - 1 king size bed

Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed

Superior suite room, panoramic city views - 1 king size bed and 1 sofa bed

Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed

Hotel location

Hotel services

Revel Kitchen & Bar

RIVERSIDE BAR

Breakfast

Meetings & Events

Weddings

Our guest reviews

Web-users rating

Frequently asked questions

Where is the hotel located and how can I get there?

What types of rooms are available?

What services and amenities are available?

What dining options are available?

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Are there any special offers or discounts available?

What is the cancellation policy?

Can I bring my pet?

Can I book a meeting room?

Can I organize an event or a wedding?

Is the hotel wheelchair accessible?

Can I pay for my stay directly on site?

What landmarks or attractions can be visited on foot from the hotel?

What amenities are available for business travelers?

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Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel 4 stars

Description

Hotel extras

Our accommodation(s)

Classic room - 1 double bed

Classic room - 2 single beds

Superior suite room, panoramic city views - 1 king size bed and 1 sofa bed

Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed

Hotel location

Access and transport

Hotel services

Revel Kitchen & Bar

RIVERSIDE BAR

Breakfast

Meetings & Events

Weddings

Our guest reviews

Web-users rating

Frequently asked questions

Where is the hotel located and how can I get there?

What types of rooms are available?

What services and amenities are available?

What dining options are available?

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Are there any special offers or discounts available?

What is the cancellation policy?

Can I bring my pet?

Can I book a meeting room?

Can I organize an event or a wedding?

Is the hotel wheelchair accessible?

Can I pay for my stay directly on site?

What landmarks or attractions can be visited on foot from the hotel?

What amenities are available for business travelers?

Our other establishments nearby