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The Embankment

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Bedford inn

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Enjoy meals in this stylish dining area with a long table and comfortable seating for all.
Guests can sit in wicker chairs at this outdoor seating area.
Traditional Tudor-style building with a large entrance and charming street presence.
Cozy up by the traditional fireplace with a decorative mantel and warm ambiance.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, plaid headboard, and floral wallpaper.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 3PD
  • Bedford Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Priory Country Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Box End Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium Room

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

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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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Twin Room

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

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

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bedford

Bedford retreat .Stay at this Bedford inn and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of St. Paul's Church and 2 miles (3 km) of Oasis Beach Pool. Priory Country Park and Bedford Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bedford Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Priory Country Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • St Johns Station - 14 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Embankment - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Radhuni Bedford - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Embankment

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Bedford inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bedford inn is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Embankment offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Bedford inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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.
  • 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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 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

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, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

How close is The Embankment to the airport?

The Embankment is 30.4 mi (47-min drive) away from the Luton Airport (LTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Embankment have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Embankment.

How close is The Embankment to the beach?

This inn is 10.8 mi (41-min drive) from The Beach.

Does The Embankment offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Embankment, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Embankment?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Embankment?

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

Is there free parking at The Embankment?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Embankment have a pool?

The Embankment does not have a pool.

Does The Embankment have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Embankment have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Embankment to downtown Bedford?

The Embankment is 0.3 mi away from Bedford.

The Embankment Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 285 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Guy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good enough. Poor and disappointing

Disappointing first bedroom 203 the bed was like concrete. Then the second bedroom 108 the show was broken. Why did hotels insist on putting you in their worst rooms if you book with Hotels.com, and forget the room upgrade if you are a gold member.
Shower
Shower
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was slow as there is no one permanently on the desk. The parking is very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Alice

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location on the river. Great food and drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was unable to stay in the same room as had to book second night separately. Luckily the second room was far superior though I paid less money. Will not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024