Name: Bedford Hotels | Hotels in Bedford Town Centre | Accor - Meetings
Address: 2 St Marys Street, BEDFORD, MK42 0AR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +441234799988
Rating: 4.1

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 Manager

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)

Room

Classic room - 2 single beds

2 pers. max
18 m² / 193 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)

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)

Room

Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Accessible room

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)

Room

Accessible Classic Room with 1 double bed

2 pers. max

Bedding 1 x Double bed(s)
Accessible room

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

Forest of Marston Vale - Centre

Tourist attraction

Woburn Abbey & Safari Park

Other attractions

Bedford Park

Tourist attraction

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

Riverside Bar (on-site)

Bar

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.

Your meetings and events

Room descriptions and layouts

8

meeting rooms

From 1 to 450

attendees

Configuration is not available for these requirements

- Height 3 m
- Theatre style 450 participants
- U-shaped Room 100 participants
- Board-room 100 participants
- Classroom style 200 participants
- Banquet 340 participants
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 3.17 m
- Theatre style 300 participants
- U-shaped Room 80 participants
- Board-room 50 participants
- Classroom style 320 participants
- Banquet 220 participants
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 3.23 m
- Theatre style 120 participants
- U-shaped Room 40 participants
- Board-room 30 participants
- Classroom style 40 participants
- Banquet 100 participants
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 3.17 m
- Theatre style 120 participants
- U-shaped Room 30 participants
- Board-room 20 participants
- Classroom style 60 participants
- Banquet 80 participants
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 3.23 m
- Theatre style 70 participants
- U-shaped Room 25 participants
- Board-room 26 participants
- Classroom style 30 participants
- Banquet 60 participants
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 3 m
- Theatre style 20 participants
- U-shaped Room 12 participants
- Board-room 14 participants
- Classroom style 8 participants
- Banquet Configuration is not available for this hotel
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 2.62 m
- Theatre style 10 participants
- U-shaped Room 8 participants
- Board-room 14 participants
- Classroom style 8 participants
- Banquet Configuration is not available for this hotel
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements
- Height 2.62 m
- Theatre style 10 participants
- U-shaped Room 8 participants
- Board-room 12 participants
- Classroom style 8 participants
- Banquet Configuration is not available for this hotel
Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for these requirements

Room descriptions and layouts
Surface area	Height	Theatre style	U-shaped Room	Board-room	Classroom style	Banquet
397 m²	3 m	450 participants	100 participants	100 participants	200 participants	340 participants
270 m²	3.17 m	300 participants	80 participants	50 participants	320 participants	220 participants
137 m²	3.23 m	120 participants	40 participants	30 participants	40 participants	100 participants
127 m²	3.17 m	120 participants	30 participants	20 participants	60 participants	80 participants
72 m²	3.23 m	70 participants	25 participants	26 participants	30 participants	60 participants
37 m²	3 m	20 participants	12 participants	14 participants	8 participants	Configuration is not available for this hotel
31 m²	2.62 m	10 participants	8 participants	14 participants	8 participants	Configuration is not available for this hotel
18 m²	2.62 m	10 participants	8 participants	12 participants	8 participants	Configuration is not available for this hotel

Configuration is not available for this hotel

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ALL Rating 4.1/5 588 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating 4.0/5 211 reviews

Legendary staff

Kevin S 4/21/2024 TripAdvisor review

Stayed here with work. Rooms are clean and comfy, but their main asset is the staff. Love behind the bar is a credit to the company. She’s attentive, efficient and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble and always served with a smile. She deserves a pay rise.

No Way Is it a 4 Star Hotel - Heating not working & Other Annoyances.

jayjayjay3 4/21/2024 TripAdvisor review

We had two rooms. In no way is this a 4 star hotel. The rooms were clean and the staff were great. Beds are super comfy.The issues with this hotel are outside the staff's control. There are no robes, slippers, hairdryer, iron in the room so not four star. The fan in the bathroom did not work which is a building regulation requirement. There are no main lights in the room only bedside lights. Why? The heater did not work and part of the front was broken off. Reception had to control it.We had three coffee capsules? There is one chair to sit although they were both double rooms. One room had a desk and no desk chair. The grout in the bathrooms is moldy and the sinks have seen better days. The carpets in the corridors are very old and the old suspended ceiling tiles are stained in places. The corridors and rooms were old and tired and need updating.The most annoying thing was the bathroom door which stuck on the sill which meant we had to force it open and closed. It is clearly an ongoing issues as the floor was worn away. It was also a large heavy door which opened into the tiny shower room. We paid more for an upgraded room where we could all sit but all we got was an extra amount of useless space with no lights or enough chairs even for two people to relax. Never used Mercure before and won't again.

Friendly Hotel By The River

Colin D 4/17/2024 TripAdvisor review

We usually visit Bedford once a year and have previously stayed at the Bedford Swan. However, since refurbishing it the staff there and the management have become very rude. So we decided to give the Mercure a go and we didn't regret it. The hotel has a 70s retro feel about it and as seems to be the case with the Mercure brand it could do with some modernisation. That said, the staff were friendlier and best of all they had a sense of humour. Check in and check out was excellent and we felt welcomed. We were allocated a room on the ground floor. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The bathroom was also very clean and the toilet had a fast flush. One problem we did encounter, was the air conditioning/heating wasn't working so it was quite chilly given that the weather was only in single digits centigrade. Breakfast was served in the first floor restaurant. I'm OK with stairs, but my wife isn't so I asked Nas if there was a lift and he showed me one which was tucked around a corner. I was surprised the main lift didn't stop on that floor? Anyway, it was only a minor issue. The breakfast was well cooked and there were hot and cold options. I guess it must have been very quiet at the hotel because on both mornings there wasn't anyone asking for our room number. We also had a light meal in the bar area. That was very enjoyable and the view across the river was lovely. It was rather chilly down there though and I had to keep my coat on. To sum up, the hotel didn't have the same services that the Swan had, but the staff were more welcoming and the rooms were more than adequate. We also found the seating in the breakfast room much better.

Dear 179ColinD Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your detailed review and are glad to hear that Nas have made your stay more comfortable with their exceptional service. Your comments regarding the room temperature are duly noted, and we will certainly address these areas to enhance your future experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back and exceeding your expectations on your next visit. Regards Front Office Manager

Great price and location

Sandra Friends - 4/15/2024 Confirmed reviews ALL

Girls reunion weekend. Stayed one night. Double room was large and very well priced. Staff were helpful. Only negative was the fire alarm going off in the middle of the night! Thankfully didn't last long.

Lovely location