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The Embankment

4.0 star property
Bedford inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located near the water, The Embankment offers a warm welcome with a restaurant, bar and scenic views from the terrace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding

Why we love this property

Taste of Britain
Experience British cuisine at the restaurant of this inn. The bar adds another enticing option, with English breakfast offered to start the day.
Sleep like royalty
This inn pampers guests with premium bedding in every room. Each guestroom boasts curated, individual decor for a uniquely luxurious experience.

Room options

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 3PD

What's nearby

  • Living It Up Performing Arts Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Paul's Church - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Priory Country Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bedford Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 47 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 56 min drive
  • St Johns Station - 14 min walk
  • Bedford Station - 20 min walk
  • Bedford (XQD-Bedford Train Station) - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Say Doughnuts - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Embankment

  • The Embankment is a great choice for a stay in Bedford. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This gastropub specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 1 2026 to June 3 2026 (dates subject to change).

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International

Also known as

Embankment Hotel Bedford
Embankment Hotel
Embankment Bedford
Embankment Inn Bedford
Embankment Inn
The Embankment Inn
The Embankment Bedford
The Embankment Inn Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Embankment currently open?

This property is closed from June 1 2026 to June 3 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does The Embankment offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Embankment 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Embankment?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Embankment?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Embankment?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Embankment and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

Are there restaurants at or near The Embankment?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Embankment like?

The Embankment is a short 15-minute walk from Oasis Beach Pool and 5 minutes' walk from Panacea Museum.

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Reviews

The Embankment Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, hot, and with a variety of options. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, great location and delicious food!
Elena, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay or visit

Lovely rooms with a vibrant bar and restaurant.
Keely, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great hotel!

Everything was great - friendly staff, nice interior and wonderful atmosphere!
Diana, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location on the river. Great food and drink.
Emma, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for one night. Very welcoming. Lovely position by the river. Good food. Would stay again.
Pam, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location! Staff so attentive And friendly . Food was excellent .
kate, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good size room and very clean, good room amenities.
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel!

Fabulous stay, the hotel is lovely with friendly and helpful staff. Our room was really lovely overlooking the river, with a large comfortable bed. Breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again.
Neil, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great

Amazing, great staff. Short stay but so relaxing.
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Beautiful and conveient position. Very friendly helpful staff.
Colin, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Perfect location opposite the river and 5 minute walk to the town centre. Good service but very busy so quite often no one on the reception area.
Joanne, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good value stay

Large family gathering the staff really helpful and the food was good. Stayed overnight and the room was very clean and large, little noisy as we were at the front but not a real problem. Brerakfast was very good
Colin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay at The Embankment! Was met by the very enthusiastic Bethany who made check in a real pleasure and gave us some local recommendations which turned out to be fantastic! Room was clean and comfortable. Tea and coffee was of a high standard, as we're the biscuits! Bar area had a really good vibe and all staff we met/viewed were friendly and professional. Well done all, would definitely stay again.
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff in this hotel, food excellent and varied. Lovely big bedroom, comfy beds with vintage furniture, bathroom could do with a bit of a makeover. Superb view looking over the river with the swans and ducks. No lift in the hotel so I did struggle with the stairs.
Sheena, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff at the Embankment are amazing, friendly and helpful! They made my stay a great experience and would gladly stay with them again. They were so understanding of our emergency, and allowed us a late check out with no hassle. And amazing staff, thank you! The property was extremely well maintained and clean, very cozy and comfortable room. The property has lots of amazing touches that make it comfortable and welcoming. I would definitely recommend a stay.
William, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed 2 nights in the hotel and was joined by family for dinner on the second night. The meal wasn't cheap but it was very good as was the service so worth the money. My room was clean, comfortable and quiet with a lovely modern bathroom and a very good selection of teas and coffees, hot chocolate too and bottled water. I would stay there again but I would ask for a room on the first floor this time because at 71 and with medical issues I found the last flight of stairs exhausting. Overall, lovely hotel in a beautiful location.
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We were attending a wedding down the road and decided to stay overnight in your hotel. The room was clean and well stocked with tea and coffee but disappointed that there was not enough milk in the room. What was great was that we had an amazing view of the river from our hotel room. The breakfast was served hot and we got what we ordered. The breakfast was very filling with as much tea and coffee that we could drink. Staff were very friendly and lovely to talk to. Would stay there again.
christine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice overnight stay

We booked because we were going to enjoy dinner on the terrace with some music entertainment as advertised on their website. Unfortunately this was a mistake and should have been removed from the marketing. Katie was very helpful and as we couldn’t cancel the booking she arranged for a reduction on our meal cost. Our meal was lovely, plenty to choose from. The room was acceptable, big comfortable bed. We were on 2nd floor so it was hot and the fan was ok but minimally effective in cooling the room. Bathroom was standard. Tea tray was great with good sized mugs and plenty of milk sachets. We were woken too early by people in the room next door allowing their room door to slam. Breakfast was great with plenty of options. Hot, tasty and well presented.
Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The location is lovely as you can walk along the canal. However, the room was very warm with no way to adjust the temperature. A fan was provided at bedside. The toilet was running when I first entered and I couldn’t get it to stop. Front desk clerk was very nice and helped me upstairs with luggage as there is no elevator. The restaurant was too busy for good service. Food was mediocre.
Andra, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

What you would expect from a pub

Staff seemed exhausted and every time I needed something they took a bit of time getting to me. Once they did, they were friendly and helpful. Room was clean, but the bathroom left a lot to be desired. The toilet had brown stains at the bottom of the bowl and there were questionable deposits around the bottom of the shower. The room was very warm and the windows could not be opened. I commented that my room was hot and I was told it was an old building. A fan was provided, but leaving it on all night did create a fair bit of noise. However, the bed was comfortable and the tea and coffee provided were good. The food in the restaurant was good, and a walk along the river in the evening was pleasant. So overall, not bad for a room in pub.
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The room was basic but comfortable, staff were excellent food and drinks great. Pub has a good atmosphere, eclectic mix of customers adds a boho vibe.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room ticked all the boxes. The staff were friendly and most helpful. The breakfast was delicious. Lovely hotel ideally placed overlooking the strand/ water.
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nicest place in Bedford

Room, Breakfast and staff all great!
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room over looking the embankment . Staff very friendly and service excellent .
stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great enjoyable stay

Lovely hotel, great food, amazing staff and brilliant location.
Phillip, 2-night trip