Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (3307 reviews)
Elstow Interchange A6/A421 Bedford Bypass Junction , Bedford , GB
+44 371 902 1602

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Free
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3307 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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Volodymyr • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • pt
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
8
Great place to stay for the night
Pros:

Plenty of free parking
Decent breakfast
Comfy bed
Powerful shower - shampoo and shower gel provided

Cons:

The room was quite dark even with all the lights on
Shower needs resealing to stop it leaking

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Anthea • family_with_children • gb
7
Safe and secure
Pros:

It’s the 3rd time we have stayed and will be back. Very clean, lovely staff, breakfast is great. I feel safe staying here with children without my partner. only down side is beds are rock hard. But due to location it’s perfect for visiting family 5 min away.

Cons:

Hard mattresses

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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karen • family_with_children • gb
10
Very good and would stay again
Pros:

It was all vet good especially the breakfast

Cons:

The fold out bed was quite lumpy

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Tautvydas • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Adam • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Non

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • couple • gb
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Peter • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Service excellent by all staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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ola • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Great

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Petra • couple • gb
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Always a good chain hotel. Great location for me, clean room, everything you need.

Cons:

A bit pricey

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Clive • couple • gb
10
Great location, breakfast included and free parking-excellent!
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful as always.
Breakfast was good and cleanliness throughout was very good.
Free parking on the site is excellent

Cons:

There was only one chair in the room-needs to be two or otherwise one of us is lying on the bed.
We did ask for another chair and one was brought up

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee