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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Cafe
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Executive lounge
Near Bedford Park, the charming Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa offers a warm welcome with its on-site brasserie and coffee shop. Relax on the tranquil terrace or connect to WiFi in public areas. Helpful staff have impressed previous guests who rave about the hotel's location.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NT$3,165
NT$3,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double King Bed, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Accessible Room With Wet Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room with Sofa

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 1RW

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bedford Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Priory Country Park - 8 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Box End Park - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Bedford Autodrome - 19 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • St Johns Station - 9 min walk
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪wagamama - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tana Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rose - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bridges Espresso Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa

Upscale hotel near Bedford Park
Located close to St. Paul's Church and Priory Country Park, Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine brasserie, Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm), offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and wedding services
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 113 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Anna's Tearoom
  • Pen & Cob
  • Pen & Cob (Sun until 5pm)

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,229 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1794
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
An access fee of GBP 20 per person, per hour is charged to access the Thermal spa. Reservations are required; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Bedford Hotel Swan
Bedford Swan
Bedford Swan Hotel
Hotel Swan Bedford
Swan Bedford
Swan Bedford Hotel
Swan Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

As of 2025/8/31, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa on 2025/9/7 start from NT$3,165, 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.

How much is parking at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa located?

Located in the heart of Bedford, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Paul's Church and Bedford Park. Priory Country Park and Shuttleworth Collection are also within 9 mi (15 km). St Johns Station is 9 minutes by foot and Bedford Station is 15 minutes.

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Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1013 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location good, good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful p
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tastefully decor old school , quiet, great position for a few beers whilst watching river
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very attractive, large hallways and lobby, old building.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Swan is a lovely hotel. Great staff, facilities and lovely view of the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Queenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
IThe location is excellent and in the centre of the town adjacent to the river.The only issue I had was the were stairs in the corridors on the floor which I struggled with also the lift into hotel from carpark didn't work and the lift to the dining room broke with me in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

I had a lovely overnight stay for my sisters birthday, staff were very nice, room was great and restaurant great too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time Love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tin yee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a prime location, with friendly staff and service all round.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

RICARDO

Disliked: Staff & service
I liked the location, the service was below standard in your restaurant, you need new bedding, new cushions and the room wasn't cleaned after the second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated. Friendly, helpful staff. Afternoon and breakfast was the best I’ve tasted, experienced in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, warm and friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

malcolm

Disliked: Amenities
Parking was a nightmare think the hotel should be notifying people about this !! Woulostay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

RICARDO

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot

The building and decor is fabulous. Real feeling of history and space. Outside bar and restaurant lovely on the river even with a regatta and a wedding on.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay in a girgeous hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would go again

Perfect location for town, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here numerous times, consistently excellent. Rooms are very comfortable, staff exceptional. Go to hotel in Bedford.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a bit of an issue as property was very busy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for an overnight stay

Lovely location right by the river. Hotel is spotless and staff were all very helpful although it was understaffed for demand at the bar with long queues because of the glorious weather. Rooms were spacious and spotlessly clean. Would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean, infact immaculate, staff so presentable, friendly and professional, love this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, nice room, nice location on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024