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Bedford Swan Hotel
Rating : 4 Star
Address : The Embankment, Bedford, United Kingdom
General Description for Bedford Swan Hotel
Built in 1794, the Bedford Swan Hotel is an elegant country house which has been converted into a hotel overlooking the River Ouse. This three-floor hotel features 113 guestrooms, all of which include tea- and coffee- making facilities, televisions, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Other amenities include trouser presses, direct- dial phones and radios. The River Room Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is a smart, a la carte restaurant specialising in traditional English and European cuisine, with views of the river. A more relaxed ambience can be experienced in the Sunken Lounge & Bar. Open for light lunches and afternoon tea, the lounge serves fresh baguettes, salads and traditional cream teas. The roman-style pool and spa is available for guests' use. The hotel is also well known for its conference facilities, with a range of meeting and function rooms. The 24-hour front desk can assist with Internet access, laundry and safe deposits, and guests can browse through the complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free parking is available on site. The closest airport is Luton Airport (LTN); approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 20 miles (32 kilometres).
Overview for Bedford Swan Hotel
The Bedford Swan Hotel is a delightful 18th century hotel located in the centre of Bedford, offering a Roman-style spa and pool.
Only a few miles from Luton Airport, the hotel is also only an hour's drive from the university towns of Oxford, Cambridge. Central London is only 40 minutes by train.
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Car Parking for Bedford Swan Hotel
The hotel has car parking for 80 cars on a first come first served basis.
Checkin Policy for Bedford Swan Hotel
Rooms are available for check in from 2pm
Checkin Time for Bedford Swan Hotel
2:00 PM
Checkout Time for Bedford Swan Hotel
11:00 AM
Child Policy for Bedford Swan Hotel
Children under the age of 16 stay for free when
sharing a room with 2 adults (maximum one child per
adult) subject to availability. All meals consumed by
children are chargeable at 50% of the adult price or
the full price if chosen from the children’s menu. Children occupying their own room are charged at
50% of the adult price, on the same board basis as the
adults, and are entitled to choose children’s portions
from the adult menu or dishes from the children’s menu.
Location for Bedford Swan Hotel
Bedford Area
Location Description for Bedford Swan Hotel
Town centre overlooking the Great Ouse river
Accommodation for Bedford Swan Hotel
Twin/Double ensuite bedroom for single occupancy - A traditional ensuite twin/double bedroom. Guests are entitled to full use of the hotel facilities including the Roman Pool & Spa during their stay.
Double ensuite bedroom - A traditional ensuite bedroom. Guests are entitled to full use of the hotel facilities including the Roman Pool & Spa.
Twin ensuite bedroom - A traditional ensuite twin (2 single beds) bedroom. Guests are entitled to full use of the hotel facilities including the Roman Pool & Spa during their stay.
How to reach for Bedford Swan Hotel
From M25:
Exit at the M1 (Junction 21 of the M25) North to junction 13: follow the A421 to Bedford, then A6 and signs to town center. Once you have crossed the River Ouse, the hotel is immediately on your right. Follow the one-way system round the square and turn left down the Embankment – hotel car park is 100 yards.
Follow the M6 to the M1 and continue South to Junction 13. From M1 junction 13: follow the A421 to Bedford, then A6 and signs to town center. Once you have crossed the River Ouse, the hotel is immediately on your right. Follow the one-way system round the square and turn left down the Embankment– the hotel car park is 100 yards.
From A1: follow A428 to Bedford. On reaching the town turn left at the traffic lights signposted for M1 south go over the roundabout then exit at the 1st right down ‘Embankment’. The hotel car park is 1 mile on the right.
Services for Bedford Swan Hotel
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Fax/Photocopying
General Facilities for Bedford Swan Hotel
Disabled Facilities, 24 Hour Reception, Cots available, Wedding Licence, Car Parking Available On Site, Wi-Fi Available, Meeting Facilities, Restaurant, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, TV, Smoking allowed in bedrooms, Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room, Hairdryer in each room, Trouser press in each room, Telephone In Each Room, 24 Hour Room Service, Wake Up Call Available, Currency Exchange, Porter, Lift to all floors, Disabled Access Public Areas, Disabled Access Bedrooms, Disabled toilets on ground floor, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Access To Reception, Wheelchair Access To Restaurant, Wheelchair Access To Bar, Wheelchair Access To Conference Rooms, Wheelchair Access To Disabled Car Parking Spaces, In-room Broadband, In-room Modem Hook up, Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas, Wi-Fi Available In Rooms, Private dining services, Lounge Menu, Bar, [Channels] News, Radio
Activities for Bedford Swan Hotel
Jacuzzi, Indoor Swimming Pool
Room Facilities for Bedford Swan Hotel
Shower/tub combination, Internet access - wireless, Window opens, Iron/ironing board (on request, Trouser press, Direct-dial phone, Premium TV channel(s), Desk, Clock radio, Extra towels/bedding, Hair dryer, Complimentary toiletries, Television, Smoking rooms, Coffee/tea maker, Housekeeping, Wake-up calls, Internet access - complimentar