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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Riverfront hotel with restaurant, near St. Paul's Church

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When you stay at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of St. Paul's Church and Bedford Park. Guests can indulge in spa services and enjoy British cuisine at Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
£94
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Why we love this property

Work and play perfected
Located in the city centre and shopping district, this hotel offers meeting rooms and workstations. Nearby golfing, spa services, and a bar await after work.
Gourmet british eats
Experience British cuisine at the hotel's restaurant. The bar and cafe provide more options, while English breakfast starts each day deliciously.
River spa escape
Spa services soothe and rejuvenate at this riverfront hotel. The tranquil waters create a perfect backdrop for unwinding and restoration.

Room options

Showing 12 of 12 rooms
A bathroom with white and green tiled walls, a black and white patterned floor, a white toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower area.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a nightstand.
A hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a round table, and a small side table.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a large mirror.

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Excellent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
A bathroom with white and green tiled walls, a black and white patterned floor, a white toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a small table, and a wall with a nature-themed mural.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a green headboard, and a wall mural.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and a toilet.
A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, a door leading to a bathroom, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A room with a green wall, a bed with white bedding and a green headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A room with a green upholstered headboard, a white-striped bedspread, and a single orange-striped pillow. A telephone is mounted on the wall to the left of the bed.

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
A bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and a toilet.
A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a decorative headboard, and a yellow armchair.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, and a desk lamp.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A bathroom with white and green tiled walls, a black and white patterned floor, a white toilet, and a glass-enclosed shower area.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a green armchair, and a striped wall with a tropical pattern.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a small table. There is a door leading to a bathroom and a wall with framed pictures.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
A bathroom with a geometric patterned floor, a wooden vanity, a mirror, and a shower with a black and white tile backsplash.
A hotel room with a bed, two yellow armchairs, a small round table, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.
A room with two yellow armchairs, a round wooden table, a green patterned headboard, and two lamps on nightstands.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, and a bed.

Executive Double Room

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A bathroom with a double sink vanity, a toilet, and a shower area.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, an orange chair, and a patterned headboard.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.
A living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a red armchair. There is a large plant and a framed artwork on the wall.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a white sink with a mirror above it.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a side table, and a small round table.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a painting on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a white sink with a mirror above it.

Deluxe Double Room with Sofa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a white sink with a mirror above it.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a side table, and a small round table.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a painting on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a white sink with a mirror above it.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a white sink with a mirror above it.
A hotel room with a round wooden table, a sofa, a bed with a green blanket, and a patterned wallpaper.
A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table, a minibar, and a door leading to the bathroom.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, and a white sink with a mirror above it.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and a toilet.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a wall-mounted TV, and a door leading to another room.
A hotel room with a large bed, a round table, a chair, and a TV on the wall.

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

Excellent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and a toilet.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Wonderful
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW

What's nearby

  • The Higgins Bedford - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Paul's Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bedford Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Priory Country Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • London (LTN-Luton) - 48 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 63 min drive
  • St Johns Station - 10 min walk
  • Bedford Station - 16 min walk
  • Bedford (XQD-Bedford Train Station) - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Albero Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pen & Cob - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tana Lounge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

  • When you stay at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of St. Paul's Church and Bedford Park. Guests can indulge in spa services and enjoy British cuisine at Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 113 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • An access fee of GBP 20 per person, per hour is charged to access the Thermal spa. Reservations are required; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 5 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (3229 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1794
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

Dining

Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm) – This brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Pen & Cob – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Anna's Tearoom – On-site theme restaurant. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 5 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Bedford Hotel Swan
Bedford Swan
Bedford Swan Hotel
Hotel Swan Bedford
Swan Bedford
Swan Bedford Hotel
Swan Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Does Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 5 per night. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa and nearby?

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa has spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Yes, Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm) offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa like?

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is located by the river, a short 10-minute walk from St Johns Station and 15 minutes' walk from Bedford Park. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.

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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The spa was a lovely relaxing environment with various facilities including a pool, sauna, and steam rooms, with many guests thoroughly enjoying their experience. (21 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered good food, friendly staff, and a pleasant atmosphere, with many guests praising the Pen and Cob Brasserie. (34 reviews)
  • Breakfast was plentiful, average to fabulous, with many options and excellent service. (26 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Really good, room lovely and cool on the hottest day of the year
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff ,lovely restaurant and very convenient location
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8/10 Very good

Reception staff could have been friendlier, a smile helps. Room well appointed as always. Big comfortable bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful and friendly staff. Lovely decor and well equipped rooms. Wish there’d be time in my diary to try the spa but that’s a good reason to come back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service by Holly at the front desk upon check in. Clean room, great breakfast, and very peaceful. Definitely recommend!
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6/10 Good

Room was good and liked the shower. But very disappointed to find the bed unmade and bin not emptied after a long day out. I didn’t expect it at this price point. Evening meal was enjoyable but breakfast was all self service, the hot buffet was lukewarm and not helped by having cold plates to put it on. Strangely our evening cold dessert had been put on a warm plate, straight from the dishwasher maybe. Location was very good, handy for riverside walks in one direction and shopping centre in another. Overall we liked the hotel but would not take breakfast there again.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, clean, staff great
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great spa and on site restaurant. Highly recommended
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay was peaceful, staff was excellent prompt and informative at check in, check in was fast.
Photo taken on front lobby.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very polite & friendly. The room was beautiful and clean. For the breakfast buffet, a non pork meat option such as beef sausages or turkey rashers etc would be very ideal.
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8/10 Very good

Very good for dinner and breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous breakfast, lots of options. Very friendly staff; helpful and chatty. Bar is nice with nice atmosphere. Gym was small but had a range of machines and also free weights. Spa small but enough to do for 2 hours. Whole ambience of the hotel was delightful and I’ll definitely return. Highly recommended
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8/10 Very good

The reception staff, were always very helpful and accommodating - nothing was ever a problem. The service from the staff in the restaurant at breakfast was excellent too.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel design and architecture brings on the old world charm in a good way. We liked the vibe of the hotel and the friendly staff who were always helpful. We would stay again!
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6/10 Good

The hotel is very nicely presented, art deco type of style to it. Restaurant staff friendly and helpful and food very good, highly recommend eating here. Our main issue was the total lack of hanging space in the room, no wardrobe or hooks to hang anything. We were attending a funeral & had nowhere to hang out suits. Bathroom also has no space to put washbags.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room breakfast was fabulous definitely recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and spacious room. Lovely hotel in a great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, warm and friendly staff and great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in Bedford, very nice room which has a fridge. Close to everything in Bedford. Will definitely stay again if I'm there again
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a great stay for Buisness, Staff all very freindly
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10/10 Exceptional

Recently refurbished. Lovely rooms. Great spa facilities
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6/10 Good

The hotel is wonderfully situated, rooms are nice and well designed. The breakfast was like a staff canteen, too much queuing due to a high volume of people stayibg, wet warm coffee without any flavour but very lovely staff who were run off their feet. Staff in the hotel were either doing multiple jobs or sat behind reception doing not alot. Our kettle didn’t work, when I called reception noone picked up, when I walked to refeption staff were helpful but the phone kept ringing.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely room and centrally located. Perfect for our visit to Bedford.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location good, good staff
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10/10 Exceptional

The Swan is a lovely hotel. Great staff, facilities and lovely view of the river.