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) 3.7/5 507 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

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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 3.7/5 507 reviews

Abygael S. Couples - 8/2/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Abygael S., Thank you for your kind feedback regarding your recent stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the room, air conditioning, and breakfast offerings. It is always rewarding to know that our guests find value in their experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Best Regards, Mercure Bedford Hotel

Zinonos K. Business - 8/1/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Zinonos K., Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay. We appreciate your comments on our location, and we regret to hear that the cleanliness of the rooms and the breakfast did not meet your expectations. Your observations are important to us, and we will use them to improve our services moving forward. Best Regards, Mercure Bedford Hotel

Fiona M. Couples - 7/28/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel is in a great location. It seems rather understaffed and I wonder why this is the reason they could not accommodate our room request as they wanted the guests to be located in one area of the hotel. The hotel did not seem too busy. I believe I left behind a pair of earrings but despite my efforts to contact the hotel to check there has been no reply which is poor. The rooms are ok but there were quite significant stains to furnishings of which no efforts appear to have been made to clean. Probably won't stay again as the Premier Inn looks better and in good location also.

Dear Fiona M., Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent visit to Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. I appreciate your comments concerning our location, which many of our guests find convenient for both business and leisure travel. I would like to address your concerns regarding the staffing levels and your room request. We strive to allocate accommodations in a manner that ensures the comfort of all our guests. However, I understand that this may not have met your specific expectations during your stay. Your feedback will be taken into consideration as we continuously review our operations to enhance our service delivery. Regarding the lost items, I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. While we take every effort to respond to inquiries regarding lost property, it seems we fell short in this instance. I understand how disappointing it can be to not receive a timely response, and your comments will help us improve our communication processes. As for the condition of the furnishings in your room, I regret that they did not meet the high standards we aspire to maintain. Cleanliness and upkeep are critical to us, and I assure you that your observations will be shared with our housekeeping team to ensure that we address any issues promptly. We appreciate your feedback and hope that you may reconsider staying with us in the future, allowing us the opportunity to provide you with a better experience. Best Regards, Mercure Bedford Hotel

Diana W. Couples - 7/28/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Good location by the river. We've stayed before but it wasn't as good this time around, with the exception of breakfast which was better than before as the bacon was well cooked this time. The bathroom bin was still full of the previous occupants rubbish. Our dog stayed too. Last time she got a warm welcome and a little toy. This time we just got charged the £15 per night which us a bit steep as she's no bother. The outside is very scruffy. We tried to use the pool table but because there was a ball missing after we paid it wouldn't release the balls. The staff managed to get the balls out but we had already paid twice trying so one game cost £4 instead of £2 and I'm not convinced the table was level.

Dear Diana W., Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your stay. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed our riverside location and that you found the breakfast to be an improvement, especially the well-cooked bacon. It's also great to know you chose to stay with us again. We sincerely apologise that the bathroom bin had not been emptied before your arrival. This is not the standard of cleanliness we aim to provide, and your comments have been shared with our housekeeping team to help prevent this from happening again. Regarding your dog, we appreciate that every pet is different and understand your comments. However, our £15 per night pet charge is not based on whether a dog causes any issues during the stay. The fee contributes towards the additional deep cleaning required after every pet stay to ensure the room is thoroughly prepared for future guests, including those with allergies. We're also sorry to hear about your experience with the pool table. We apologise that a missing ball resulted in you paying twice before the issue was resolved. We will ensure the table is checked and maintained to prevent this happening again. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your dog back for a much-improved stay in the future. Best Regards, Mercure Bedford Hotel

Ignatius M. Business - 7/28/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Mr. M., Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the air conditioning in your accessibility room. We strive to provide a comfortable environment for all our guests, and I regret that we were unable to meet your expectations during your visit. Your comments are valuable to us and will be reviewed to improve our services. Best Regards, Mercure Bedford Hotel

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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.