Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Hotels
Mercure
8.4 (3719 reviews)
2 St Marys Street , Bedford , gb

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 3719 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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Nick solo_traveller gb
4
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Patryk solo_traveller gb
10
Best in Bedford
Pros:

Location, view, and size of the room

Cons:

Small parking

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Evie-Mae couple gb
1
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Marcia solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Location
Staff was pleasant
Breakfast was nice

Cons:

All dining chairs were dirty. Could do with a good clean or replacing.

Wall by dining table pillar was dirty.
Carpets could do with a deep steam clean.

Staff taking names for breakfast was pleasant but overheard him making comments about people to a staff member who was looking after the breakfast counter. There appear to have been an issue where one of the party I think did not pay for breakfast. His words were "I don't want to cast aspersions but it's always those type of people who do this and if it happens again, we should tell them they have to pay". He was referring to a black party people!

I must say I was shocked at this comment and if he is going to talk about people for whatever reason, should do this with discretion.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Agnieszka solo_traveller ie
6
Pros:

The room, easy booking and email updates

Cons:

Default room without bathroom, parking

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Debbie extended_group gb
10
Perfect stay for Reggaeland 2026
Pros:

Everything, just such a lovely hotel in a great location. Our room was overlooking the river & such a lovely view.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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elizabeth solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

The location is perfect walking distance to the centre and its next to the river. Lovely rooms with modern bathrooms. Immaculately clean. Easy to park outside with there private car park. Lift access to all floors.
Have stayed many times here and the standard remains the same each time.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Rumain couple gb
7
Pros:

Very clean and in a great area

Cons:

When we arrived there was a mess up in regards to an early check in. Staff managed this quite poorly however when I requested the manager she sorted it promptly, she was nice

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
8
Nice location, clean
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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peter solo_traveller gb
10
Great night sleep
Pros:

Great hotel and staff were very helpful and friendly

Cons:

Nothing to say here

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Bethany solo_traveller gb
7
Not great.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

During the check in process, I was waiting for 20 minutes and then when I was checked in the staff were rude. The room had dead flies on the windowsill and the safe was broken so it couldn’t be closed. There was a light next to the bed but that was broken off so not useable. The USB port next to the bed was also broken alongside one of the plug sockets. The corridors stunk of weed.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Marvelous couple gb
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple gb
4
Disappointed
Pros:

The location worked for the weekend

Cons:

Looks like it needs a refurb in parts, carpets are noticeably grubby. Rooms are small. Breakfast was poor; no food,uncooked sausages and had to go back to the kitchen, you had to ask for cutlery, condiments were extremely low (bottles turned upside down). No apology for issues, when highlighted, they continued to respond casually to the issues raised. Was not the service I expected. Overall, not what I expected from a Mercure Hotel as I’ve been to others before and had a good experience. I guess I was surprisingly disappointed!

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Shanice couple be
1
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Phoebe couple gb
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Regis solo_traveller gb
5
It wasn’t worth the price tag, My wife and I have stayed in a few budget hotels and got value for money, and I’m afraid
Pros:

Good location,

Cons:

Bathroom bins had not been emptied when we checked in, we were given one key even though they could see there were two of us. Handwash was empty, the shower drain hole was dirty, not enough lighting in the room, only lamps in the corners of the room, windows were dirty, furniture needs updating, carpet looks dirty and has a musty smell. Staff were not friendly. Looks like they did not speak much About English, which is not an issue, but they wouldn’t even say hello, or good morning. At one point, I was walking down the narrow passage and stop to let staff get past and they didn’t even say “thank you”. Breakfast is slightly steep at £12.00 if you pay on arrival and £16.00 if you pay later. You pay for parking at £7.00 per day. For the past four years, we attend the Reggae Land music festival in Milton Keynes and always stay at the Swan Hotel just across the Mercure. Parking at the Swan is free, and most of all the overall experience is second to none. We only stayed at the Mercure because the Swan was fully booked.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Holly couple gb
7
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Nafees solo_traveller pk
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Hot water in shower was not consistent, I had to get assistance in fixing it but even after that issue wasn't resolved completely.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Rosemary family_with_children gb
8
Fantastic
Pros:

Great service, exceptional customer service. Most definitely recommend.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Pjeter couple gb
2
Te
Pros:

Datsunuiii

2026-08-03 via Nuitee