Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (3217 reviews)
Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction , Bedford , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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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 3217 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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Patrina • family_with_children • gb
9
Good value for short stay
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Carpets looks old

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel Jones • solo_traveller • ie
10
FANTASTIC SPOT.
Pros:

The staff members were friendly and eager to assist with any concerns. The hotel rooms were exceptionally clean, and the breakfast was superb. I would not hesitate to recommend . Please continue with the excellent work.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Laszlo • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
7
Over all a good stay and would stay again
Pros:

Nice place to stay good nights aleep

Cons:

The food we had for evening meal was over priced for what it was, don’t think we would eat there again we’d go out for a meal

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
5
Very disappointed with room and food
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dated, air on in my room was dripping water. Room not ready on arrival. Breakfast quality below average

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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AMAR • solo_traveller • in
8
Good for a short stay
Pros:

Good

Cons:

-

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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MARK • couple • gb
10
Very comfortable, staff friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Ideal location

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
2
Overpriced shoebox
Pros:

Location as it was near a family event

Cons:

Where do I start.
Family room booked, this must have been the smallest room in the hotel.
Bathroom ridiculously small. Tables for breakfast squashed in. Management need to charge half the money or make some drastic changes.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Perfect overnight stop
Pros:

Convenient

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Becca • extended_group • gb
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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lucyannda • solo_traveller • gb
10
Only stayed one night. But certainly go back again.
Pros:

Extremely clean friendly staff. The disabled access rooms where very roomy. Quiet area. The staff couldn't do enough for you. The Breakfast was lovely plenty to choose from. Plenty of parking spaces. Disabled parking as well close to entrance. Also slopped entrance. Would certainly stay again.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
7
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • nl
3
Cons:

The airconditioning unit leaked in the middle of the night right on top of me as it was above the bed. The carpet was rotten because of continous leaks.

I tried to get support for this booking from Booking.com and they were awful as usual.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Mick • couple • gb
7
Acceptable but would advise eating out somewhere else.
Pros:

Room OK Breakfast was good

Cons:

Food in the evening was very poor due to the lack of personel. Chef didn't turn up.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee