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About the Hotel

2 St Marys Street, Bedford, United Kingdom, MK420AR
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Close to Bedford Castle
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Located about 5 minutes' walk from The Higgins Bedford, the vibrant Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel boasts a banquet hall, welcoming collective gatherings. With views of the river, this 4-star smoke-free hotel is situated within a few blocks of The Higgins Art Gallery and Museum and offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities.

Location

The charming hotel has a vibrant location 2.1 km from Bedford Park. The comfortable Mercure Bedford gives access to St Mary's Church, which is only 12 minutes' walk away.

The property is also in proximity to Woburn Safari Park.

The hotel is located a few moments from Bedford St Johns train station, while Bedford College bus stop is 400 metres away.

Rooms

There are 124 rooms with a trouser press. Some of them offer Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee making facilities.

Eat & Drink

Riverside restaurant of Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel serves local cuisine. Guests can relax and have a snack in the lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. There is a restaurant serving Thai food a mere 5 minutes' stroll away.

Leisure & Business

This accommodation has a gym.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll along the River Ouse for beautiful views and peace.
  • Visit the John Bunyan Museum to learn about Bedford's history.
  • Try a local Bedfordshire clanger at The Bedford Arms.
  • Explore the lush grounds of Bedford Park for a relaxing afternoon.
  • Shop at the Bedford Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays for local goods.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Classic Double Room Disability Access
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Superior King Suite One Sofa Bed Panoramic City View
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
Shower
Heating
Standard Guest Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Classic Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

2 St Marys Street, Bedford, United Kingdom, MK420AR
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2 St Marys Street, Bedford, United Kingdom, MK420AR
Nearby
Museum
The Higgins Bedford
1300 ft
Monument
Statue of John Howard
700 ft
Bedford Castle
900 ft
Church
Saint Paul's Church
900 ft
Ardor House 2 The Broadway
Statue of John Bunyan
1900 ft
10-36 Silver Street
Reflections of Bedford
1100 ft
Museum
Panacea Museum
1800 ft
Museum
John Bunyan Meeting House and Museum
1800 ft
26 Castle Lane
Rogan's Books
800 ft
7 Howard Street
Art Centre and Gallery
1500 ft
Dame Alice Street
Dame Alice Almshouses
1900 ft
St Pauls Square
Shire Hall
600 ft
Mill Street
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ and St Cuthbert
1200 ft
Silver Street
Archbishop Trevor Huddleston Bust
1200 ft
Mall
Harpur Shopping Centre
1300 ft
Prebend Street
County Bridge
1700 ft
2 Brereton Road
The Holy Child & St Joseph R C Church
2000 ft
Restaurants
RBG Bar And Grill
100 ft
2 St. Marys Street Park Inn Bedford
Islands Greek Restaurant
200 ft
6 St. Marys Street
Nando's Bedford
700 ft
Swan House 3 High Street
Nazar Turkish Restaurant
800 ft
17 High Street
The Kings Arms
400 ft
24 St. Marys Street
Lee's Kitchen
400 ft
1A Duckmill Lane Corner St Mary's St
Tana Thai
900 ft
Aneeka Court 22 Cauldwell Street
Peking Palace Restaurant
700 ft
9 St. Johns Street
Blue Monk
800 ft
19 High Street
Zizzi Bedford
1300 ft
Unit 3A Merchant Gate Riverside Square Riverside Square
Getting around
City Centre
Bedford4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
London Luton Airport (LTN)52 min  ·  21.3 mi
Cambridge Airport (CBG)82 min  ·  33.9 mi
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at GBP 7 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP16 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Panjabi / Punjabi, Thai
Year renovated:
2009
Number of floors:
8
Number of rooms:
124
Former name
Park Inn By Radisson Bedford
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