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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Café
Executive lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW
  • Place, St. Paul's Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bedford Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Priory Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Executive Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Single Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Accessible Room With Wet Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room with Sofa

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Riverfront hotel with spa services and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, spa services and conference space. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Paul's Church. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), a brasserie that serves British cuisine
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from St. Paul's Church and a 3-minute drive from Bedford Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 3229 square feet (300 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and express check-in are also featured at the business-friendly Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
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.
Pen & Cob – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Anna's Tearoom – On-site theme restaurant. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel, attentive staff, spa was a bonus and worth paying for as less people to share with.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Swan Hotel Bedford, Bedfordshire.

We used the thermal spa and very happy, not crowded plenty of space, throughly enjoyed. We managed to get a table at the pen and cob restaurant without booking, my husband is gluten intolerant and they had a separate menu for him which was good and my food was good also. We had booked breakfast which was a help yourself to hot and cold breakfast items and hot and cold drinks. We said to the waitress that my husband is gluten intolerant and do you have anything gluten free, she went to ask the chef is there any gluten free items and promptly came back and said that there was nothing gluten free apart from toast. We felt that come back was not helpful at all and very disappointing. We felt that the food that was there was not a good standard, beans stone cold, mushrooms un washed, hash under cooked and bacon very fatty and poorly cooked. So not happy at all for breakfast, but the room and the thermal spa and the reception were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was spacious and very clean. I booked a single room and the bed was more like a small double. Breakfast was slightly disappointing as they were not replenishing items quickly enough when they ran out. But overall this was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

elaine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Pete

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good but no gym and you have to pay extra for the spa which was disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sinisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel & staff great but I booked a Deluxe Double room & it was very small I even checked at reception if I had been given wrong room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay for Buisness, Staff all very freindly
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has a nice finish and the staff was friendly, however they would need to work on few details. The room was set for one person when we arrived and didn’t have enough towels, the dryer was not working and breakfast was not too great. Also, finding a spot in the car park can be tricky. Also, bed and pillows were too soft for my liking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a bit of an issue as property was very busy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Filip Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swan is a lovely hotel. Great staff, facilities and lovely view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated. Friendly, helpful staff. Afternoon and breakfast was the best I’ve tasted, experienced in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As usual everything was what l'd expected. Nothing was too much trouble and every member of staff was cheerful and very courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was alright, restaurant and bar are great, good food, friendly staff and fast service. The hotel rooms were clean, but dated. The air con didnt work and it took multiple requests for anything to happen. Also the TV only gets 3 channels. They also wouldnt let me check in earlier than 2pm. I understand its their policy, but i was only 15 minutes early. Seemed a bit petty
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roderick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025