Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (3134 reviews)
Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction , Bedford , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast options
Comfortable stay
Convenient location
Cons:
Smelly bathroom
Limited plug points
No bathtub/shower

Categories

Cleanliness
8.23
Several reviews comment on the cleanliness of rooms and common areas, but there were a few mentions of smelly bathrooms.
Service
8.7
Frequent positive mentions of friendly and helpful staff across multiple reviews.
Location
8.54
Good location noted in several reviews due to accessibility and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.39
Generally comfortable rooms, though some mentioned size and firmness issues.
Amenities
8.32
Adequate facilities mentioned, but some improvements for comfort were suggested.
Value for Money
8.38
Most reviews stated that the stay was worth the price paid, with several comments about good breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Mixed reviews on breakfast quality, with mentions of some subpar items.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall positive sentiment from various reviews, with many mentioning they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:18

Property Description

Convenient Location in Bedford
Located just 21 km from Woburn Abbey, Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel offers a comfortable stay with a garden, free private parking, and a shared lounge.

Modern Amenities
Experience a relaxing stay in air-conditioned rooms equipped with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box. Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and make use of the 24-hour reception for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day right with a choice of continental, vegetarian, or vegan breakfast served every morning. Additionally, unwind with a drink at the bar or dine in the on-site restaurant.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, an IHG Hotel for a memorable experience in Bedford.

Important information:

Room allocated on arrival', room types are allocated on arrival at the hotel's discretion and your choice of bed type is not guaranteed. Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies. Pre-booking is essential.
Please contact the hotel to check availability.
If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.
No cash payments are allowed
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LTN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3134 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.23
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Vinod • couple • gb
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Gabriella • couple • gb
1
Appalling stay staff should be retrained or let go
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

We were greeted by the receptionist who was unprofessional and made disparaging about me toa group of men when I arrived and was struggling to carry bags.

She did not mention I needed to input my car registration details for the car park and I was so tired I did not want to go back out there.

One of the sinks was blocked and the facilities were basic and the bed uncomfortable and small for a double bed.

When we had breakfast another male member of staff misgendered me not once but twice then flatly refused it and I was shocked by this and have never ever experienced this from people.

It was apparent this hotel was being used to house asylum seekers to the UK and if we had known this we would not have booked to stay here.

The bacon tasted like it was plastic, the sausages were not that nice.

I would not stay here again. When I asked to complain he conveniently could not tell me the address to complain hence I am writing this review

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
10
Clean rooms, excellent polite and helpful staff, good food. What more could we want or need. Thank y
Pros:

Used express and holiday inns for years / working travel. Now not only have breakfast (included) but very good evening meals. Retired so not used so often. Very pleasantly surprised.

Cons:

It was unseasonably cool and would have been nice to have more heat. Otherwise it was a very pleasant stay.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
8
All fine with room ,the staff all friendly ,so helpful on reception when we arrived ,we were there s
Pros:

Breakfast fine only problem didn't have marmalade for the toast

Cons:

Room was fine ,only thing without the lights on the room was too dark even with the curtains open

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Sanjeev • couple • gb
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Adeniyi • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

They have excellent breakfast, I like it, I don't dislike anything cos they have options.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Brilant • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Luigi • solo_traveller • gb
10
Bedford getaway
Pros:

All excellent

Cons:

All to like

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • couple • gb
9
Great value for money, Great staff team!
Pros:

The location was excellent and for the price, it was great value for money. It had everthing you needed and the breakfast was more than adequate. There were lots of continental breakfast choices (inc free from items) and a tasty cooked breakfast as well. What really stood out for us though, was the staff team. Especially Olly who checked us in. He could not do enough for us, and we’d like to pass on our thanks to him for making our stay special.

Cons:

The only thing we didn’t like, was there was no bath.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Sadia • couple • gb
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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abolanle • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location , the staff and the rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • es
8
Volvería a quedarme, aunque me gustaría pagar menos
Pros:

El personal muy atento
Un poco sombrías las instalaciones
Desayuno no muy variado pero suficiente para mí

Cons:

Just needs brightening up a bit

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent value, really decent stay

Cons:

Location but I expected that anyway

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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LINDA • solo_traveller • gb
10
Continues to excel.
Pros:

Consistently brilliant over many, many years.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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KIM • couple • gb
7
Location good for visiting family
Pros:

Stayed many times, always comfortable

Cons:

Poor hospitality tray, always have to ask for more tea and milk

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Wonderful staff!

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Kirby • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Na

Cons:

Na

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Mwai • extended_group • gb
4
Disappointed
Pros:

the closed the breakfast as before i could get my tea and there was no enough fruits for all to go with yogurt.
I was given a disabled room which was very offensive as am not disabled and they could have given another person who needed it.
Staff were rude when we asked extension of check out time.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee