Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Theater show
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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2 St. Mary's Street, Bedford, England, MK42 0AR
  • Place, Bedford Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Priory Country Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Box End Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Privilege, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bedford

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel places you next to St. Paul's Church and within a 5-minute walk of Bedford Corn Exchange. This 120-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bedford Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Priory Country Park - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • St Johns Station - 8 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Albero Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tana Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is available for GBP 7 per night. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include conference space, coffee/tea in a common area, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and Select Comfort beds with premium bedding and pillow menus ensure a restful night. Electric kettles, safes, and desks are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 7 per night)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Riverside Bar
  • The Riverside Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,230 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 8 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of GBP 25 per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 7 per night
  • Pet deposit: GBP 25 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel on Oct 28, 2025 start from $118.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

This hotel is located in Bedford, just steps from Bedford Corn Exchange and The Higgins Bedford, and within a short walk of John Bunyan Museum. You'll also find Bedford Park and Panacea Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 7 per night.

Does Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

This riverfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a bar, a restaurant, and private dining.

Are there hot tubs at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Riverside Restaurant.

Will Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls. A deposit of GBP 25 per night is collected.

Does Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

The closest major airport to Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel is Luton Airport (LTN), which is 28.4 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cambridge (CBG), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel.

Does Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel.