Cranfield Management Development Centre

4.0 star property
Enjoy the indoor pool at this 4-star Bedford hotel

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bedford

Bedford retreat .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Cranfield University and 6 miles (10 km) of Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Inspired Gourmet Cookery School and The Stables Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cranfield University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Xscape - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • National Bowl - 17 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Bletchley Park - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ridgmont Station - 8 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Carrington Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Horse - Broughton Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Krafty Kuppa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crawley Crossing Truck Stop - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cranfield Management Development Centre

Enjoy the indoor pool at this 4-star Bedford hotel
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 11 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Cranfield Management Development Centre also features a garden, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers 186 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cranfield Management Development Centre to the airport?

Cranfield Management Development Centre is 22.2 mi (37-min drive) away from the Luton Airport (LTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cranfield Management Development Centre.

How close is Cranfield Management Development Centre to the beach?

This hotel is 10.3 mi (37-min drive) from The Beach.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cranfield Management Development Centre, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a pool?

Cranfield Management Development Centre features an indoor pool.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cranfield Management Development Centre to downtown Bedford?

Cranfield Management Development Centre is 1.2 mi away from Cranfield.

Cranfield Management Development Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 365 out of 568 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 568 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 568 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 568 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 568 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Retford

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like this hotel and preferred when in the area. Always friendly and clean. Easy work in rooms and bed/bathroom really comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like this hotel and preferred when in the area. Always friendly and clean. Easy work in rooms and bed/bathroom really comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay at this preferred hotel when in the area. Always clean and welcoming. Friendly staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Perhaps the people at the reception could be trained to be hospitable than be transactional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lechelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyn

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Staff were incredibly welcoming and the room was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

silviu

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

NICE

Amazing place, clean,and tidy, frendly staff.Nice area,quiet. Breakfast amazing.In totally 5*.Recomand for everyone!Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Smita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money, basic accommodation however clean and had everything for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when I’m in the area. Clean friendly and very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Business traveler

Great place to stay.

It is a great place to stay. Nothing negative at all. I stay in hotels 4 nights a week in all areas of the mainkand uk and this place ranks very highly in every respect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect quiet place to stop over when in the area. Free parking. Good EV charging deal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
adequate for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One Night

Stayed for one night. Friendly, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025