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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near St. Paul's Church

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW
  • Bedford Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Priory Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Box End Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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

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 Twin Sofa Bed

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

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 | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 Twin Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

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

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Accessible Room With Wet Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room with Sofa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bedford

City center stay.Stay at this Bedford hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of St. Paul's Church and 2 miles (3 km) of Bedford Park. Priory Country Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Shuttleworth Collection is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bedford Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Priory Country Park - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Bedford Autodrome - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • St Johns Station - 9 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albero Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

4-star hotel near St. Paul's Church
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 meters) 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.

  • 1 building
  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3229 sq ft of conference space
  • 300 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1794
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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 separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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.
  • 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 10 for adults and 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

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-authorize 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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa to the airport?

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is 28.5 mi (39-min drive) away from the Luton Airport (LTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

As of Jun 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa on Jul 20, 2025 start from $102.66, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa.

How close is Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 10.5 mi (32-min drive) from The Beach.

Does Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night.

Does Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa have a pool?

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa does not have a pool.

Does Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa have a restaurant?

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is home to Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), which features British cuisine and brunch.

Does Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa to downtown Bedford?

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa is 0.1 mi away from Bedford.

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theresa

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

A lovely find

Lovely hotel by river walks and close to Bedford market. Excellent evening meal with plenty of servers. Didnt try spa. Forgot comb or brush and disappointed that hotel stocked no emergency supplies such as Toothbrush or comb for ocasional disorganised customers. The hotel over the river sorted me out as shops in walking distance were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tin yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lewis

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

Would stay again

A lovely hotel very swish ! Rooms adequate . No mirror for make up ! Bathroom is wonderful. Breakfast was not the best, Sunday until 10.30 we went at 9.45 and the choose was cold scrambled egg ! And the other items were not tasty been out too long .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

M L

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zac

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing I didn’t like
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sascha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jesper

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CORDELLA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here numerous times, consistently excellent. Rooms are very comfortable, staff exceptional. Go to hotel in Bedford.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The king size room i payed extra for was just 2 single beds pushed together not ideal for a couple! There was also water pouring on something outside our window making a loud echoing noise all night with the rain. Apart from that tge hotel its self is very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay in a girgeous hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

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

4/10 Poor

Shona

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025