Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Hotels
Mercure
8.4 (3249 reviews)
2 St Marys Street , Bedford , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Dirty carpets
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.81
Some reviews mentioned dirty carpets and unpleasant odors in the corridors.
Service
8.28
Staff were friendly, but there were issues with staff assistance regarding requests.
Location
9.82
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location as a major advantage.
Room Quality
7.77
Rooms were described as comfortable but with issues like noise and inadequate facilities.
Amenities
7.8
Basic amenities were available, but several reviews noted a need for modernization.
Value for Money
8.76
Some reviews stated it was a good value for a hotel of this rating despite certain drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Breakfast was described as tasty, contributing positively to the experience.
Overall Experience
9.18
The overall sentiment was balanced, with positives highlighting the location and comfort, but several issues were noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:59

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the bustling market town of Bedford, Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel offers easy access to major transportation hubs and nearby attractions.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and free WiFi. Unwind in the informal area serving snacks and refreshments throughout the day.

Nearby Attractions
Explore popular destinations like Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Gulliver’s Land, and Woburn Safari Park, all just a short drive away. Plus, business parks such as Elms Farm and Wolseley are conveniently located within 2 miles.

Book your stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel for a vibrant and relaxing experience in Bedford!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LTN

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 5 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3249 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.81
Service: 8.28
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Bola family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Much improved rooms

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Jeannette solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Edward couple gb
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Sam family_with_children gb
6
Great loctaion and staff were friendly however we would nit stay here again.
Pros:

We liked the fact the hotel was very central making it extremely easy to walk into the town centre and along the river.

Cons:

The rooms were a bit dark and gloomy, could do with more brighter lighting in the room. We were charged £10 to have a cot in the room on arrival which we weren’t told about when booking. We have never been charged for a cot for our baby in as many hotels we have stayed at. This was a first to our surprise! On arrival into the room we found the collapsable cot was not even erected and locked out properly so we had to call the hotel staff to rectify this being as they charged us to set the cot up!

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Forbes family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Forbes family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Johanna solo_traveller gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Staff are amazing !!!

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Jane family_with_children gb
7
Ok I guess
Pros:

Looking from the restaurant over the river at breakfast.

Cons:

Bathroom was difficult to access to close door behind one.
Mould visible in bathroom
Air con was extremely noisy and either blowing hot or cold directly over the bed.
I could have booked a Premier Inn for less money, the reason I booked with this hotel was it was supposed to be a better service and quality. I shoukd have booked the other hotel and saved some money.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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margaret family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Simon family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Good size clean room and location

Cons:

Maybe more tea and some biscuits 😄

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Flavia couple gb
8
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Victor family_with_children fr
6
Pros:

L'emplacement

Cons:

L'accès très difficile pour une PMR, le matelas et les deux surmatelas superposés ont trop vécu, la propreté laisse beaucoup à désirer.

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
3
Wouldn’t stay here again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very dated and room wasn’t very clean and comfortable. Air con and heating wasn’t working and only a stand alone heater placed in room. Charged for parking when it wasn’t transparent on booking

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
7
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Clare solo_traveller ch
9
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Nikita family_with_children nz
7
Pros:

Awesome location with a great view of the river and centrally located. Bed was extremely comfy!

Cons:

The room smelled very strongly of bleach and was tired, could do with renovation and a deep clean, it was a bit dirty (marks on wall and bed)

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Greenham family_with_children gb
7
2026-03-05 via Nuitee