Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

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Mercure
8.4 (3746 reviews)
2 St Marys Street , Bedford , GB
+44 1234 799988

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3746 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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Phil • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were great.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • gb
7
Cons:

Small room, next door room en suite woke up every time they used it.
Breakfast a bit stale first morning but staff were great
Shouldn't have to pay for parking

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Audrius • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Clean, good room, decent breakfast, helpful staff as we needed a place to work on arrival

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Beer festival
Pros:

The staff were very friendly. And the location was spot on for the beer festival 👌

Cons:

There was no bath even though there was plenty of room to put one.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Tia • couple • gb
1
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • gb
4
Fairly disappointing.
Pros:

City centre location is excellent.

Cons:

Room tiny.
Had to pay for hotel parking , not expected and not informed of.
The TV played one channel and had the sound of another.
Reception staff could have done with a bit more charm.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Breakfast was less than perfect

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Location, staff friendliness and facilities

Cons:

The breakfast was cold even when it came straight from kitchen

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Tatiana • solo_traveller • md
10
Pros:

😍Thank you, it was very good.

Cons:

Good 👍

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Nice breakfast and helpful staff.

Cons:

The rooms were tiny, the bed was even tinier and the building was very, very dated. .

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Shahin • couple • gb
4
Clean almost empty room, but nothing more.
Pros:

The location and the view to the river and bridges are nice.

Cons:

Very plain rooms. No amenities. No minibars. No pools. Very low quality breakfast

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Kalasekhar • couple • gb
6
Difficult to sleep due to noise
Pros:

Accessible

Cons:

Unusual noise in the night outside the room, couldn’t sleep

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Sanna • solo_traveller • gb
5
Average
Pros:

The bed was comfy and clean.
Bathroom had some mould

Cons:

The service at the bar/restaurant
I asked if it was open as no one has come to bar after sitting there for 20 mins. The lady came and her attitude was not kind.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
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Mark • extended_group • gb
9
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Great river view from the restaurant.

Cons:

Aircon in room was noisy and would only provide 18 or 23 degrees, nothing in-between.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
6
Adequate. Nothing more
Cons:

Awful corridors, absolutely grim, looks like a prison inside.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
Nice location, staff were friendly enough, very clean, great room.
Pros:

Nice room, clean hotel.

Cons:

Breakfast was not good

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee