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Bedford Swan Hotel

4.0 of 5
The Embankment, MK40 1RW, England
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Bedford Swan Hotel
Ranked #14 of 38 hotels in Bedford
4.0 of 5 stars 234 Reviews
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What travellers say
  • Very good(9)
  • Swimming pool(7)
  • Afternoon tea(6)
  • Car park(6)
  • Staff were friendly(5)
Date Rating
Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We enjoyed their special of 4 nights for 3 nights booked. Our interest is history, and the location is particularly attractive as it has museums and galleries around the corner. Also wonderful strolls along the twinkling night lights of the embankment, with swans, gardens and a lovely Tudour design pub. The hotel itself has a cosy bar, free wi fi... More

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Beds
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We stayed here for just one night as a friends wedding reception was being held here. Staff were very efficient at the reception, but w could have done with a map to find our room as the hotel has many corridors and numbering is a bit iffy. During the trek to find our room my wife took quite a tumble... More

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Luton, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Stayed here over the weekend to have a relaxing weekend away. I can relate to many of the other review as they were pretty much spot on. I didnt have any issues with the reception staff as some people did. I found them all extreamly friendly and welcoming. Our room (112) was quite small and looked out over the car... More

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Kettering, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

we had our wedding here in december (the christmas tree and decorations added to the day), the day was organised excellently throughout and the hotel is a lovely venue for some wedding photos (not like some of the chain hotels which can be very samey). We had a lovely room for the night, the hote is easy for guests to... More

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Dominic Mills, General Manager at Bedford Swan Hotel, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Congratulations once again on your wedding. We are delighted the day was such a success and look forward to welcoming you to teh Hotel in future. More

Salisbury
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Stayed here for 4 nights with work, on arrival the lift was broken and I was given terrible directions to my room on the third floor from the very unenthusiastic receptionist. My room was incredibly hot. I was forced to use the A/C in the room because if I opened the window to let some fresh air in the noise... More

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Dominic Mills, General Manager at Bedford Swan Hotel, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thank you for your review. Your feedback has been circulated to my team to ensure standards are improved. We hope to see you again in future. More

Lutterworth, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We stayed over the weekend for a wedding which was very well organized. That aside there were a couple of issues. When I checked in the 2 women at the desk were having a good old chat about something. One looked up and asked me what I wanted them walked away while the other one answered the phone. After about... More

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Dominic Mills, General Manager at Bedford Swan Hotel, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Many thanks for your feedback which is very helpful. I have circulated your comments to the front desk team to improve standards going forwards. We look forward to seeing you again in future. More

Cambridge, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Stayed at the hotel for my niece's wedding at the end of April. Reception staff were very helpful and we found our rooms (2nd floor) very quickly. Rooms very luxurious,shower very powerful. Hotel itself is superb with little 'hidiholes' if you want peace and quiet. We didn't find the breakfast too brilliant (usual bangers, beans etc). But overall a very... More

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Dominic Mills, General Manager at Bedford Swan Hotel, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thank you for your review. We are so pleased the wedding was such a success and hope to see you again. More

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The Bedford Swan is a lovely old hotel overlooking the river. As an American who regularly visits Europe on business, I've come to appreciate the unique blend of culture and comfort available in the better hotels. The public areas are full of fascinating antiques and there's a stairwell that dates from the 1600s. The rooms are actually large by European... More

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Dominic Mills, General Manager at Bedford Swan Hotel, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Many thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again. More

Kent
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We were at this hotel for a wedding and it didn't disappoint. The accommodation was great. The hotel is lovely and quirky. The room was clean and modern and the only downfall was that you couldn't open the window do relied in the aircon which wasn't brilliant. Food at the wedding was fab and the staff very friendly! More

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Dominic Mills, General Manager at Bedford Swan Hotel, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Thank you for your delightful review. We look forward to welcoming you in the near future. More

milton keynes
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Our family arranged to take father for afternoon tea to celebrate his 80th birthday. We were crammed onto 3 small tables. There just was not room for cups and saucers, plates, tea and coffee pots and food. When the food came it was cakes first, scones then 15 mins. later sandwiches. The restaurant manager had been told of special dietary... More

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Dominic Mills, General Manager at Bedford Swan Hotel, responded to this review
25 May 2012

Many thanks for taking the time to post your feedback. I am sorry your afternoon tea was not up to our usual standard. Hopefully you will choose to come again in future. More

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The Embankment, MK40 1RW, England
Price range (per night):* 114 AUD - 206 AUD

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