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Holiday Inn Express Bedford

3.0 of 5
Elstow Interchange A6/A421 | Bedford Bypass Junction, Wilstead Road, Bedford MK42 9BF, England
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Bridgwater, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

A few minutes from the M1 and close to Bedford town centre and less than an hour to Bicester Shopping Village. Stayed one night. Excellent welcome from friendly receptionist, comfortable quiet room and very comfortable bed ensured a good nights sleep. Good shower and excellent fluffy white towels. Plenty of choice for breakfast, cereal, yoghurt, toast, croissants, fruit plus the... More

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Shropshire
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25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

we stayed here for one night and found it to be in an excellent location - easy to find from the M1 and just off the A6 - lovely, if compact, rooms which were exceptionally clean - new flat screen tv with lots of channels - love the blue light in the bathroom which is great at night and very... More

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Essex, England
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Stayed on business for a couple of weeks. The rooms were very comfortable, clean and modern. Very well soundproofed which is needed as hotel is on the side of the a421 but you don't get any road noise. Free parking is a bonus. Found most of the staff really helpful and friendly

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Durham, United Kingdom
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8 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Have stayed many times, the staff are excellent very friendly and helpful. choice of food is limited but they are happy to provide you with Take Away Menus and will even give you plates and cutlery to eat it. The room are spotlessly clean, but need updating i.e. Flat Screen TVs with all Freeview channels, Beds that don't move across... More

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SamanthaB85, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, responded to this review
24 April 2013

Thank you for your review, we are delighted to hear that your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Bedford was excellent and the staff were brilliant. , I am excited to announce that we will be having Flat Screen Tvs delivered to the hotel on 29th April 2013 and hope this will go some way to modernising our guest rooms.... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
10 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Good location just off the M1, and in the middle of the M1 and A1M, good if you visiting the zoo, room very comfortable, good size, free parking, stayed for 2 nights, you get a free breakfast, although limited, but good enough to keep you going to lunchtime......

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SamanthaB85, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, responded to this review
24 April 2013

Very glad to hear you enjoy your stay at Holiday Inn Express Bedford. Thank you also for your feedback it was great to hear that you thought our hotel location was spot on and that we provide free parking. We look forward to hopefully seeing you again. More

London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We stayed here for one night whilst attending a friend's party. The hotel is on a roundabout and next to a patrol station, but for a one night stay that was fine. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room and public areas were spotlessly clean, the bed was comfortable, the corridors quiet and breakfast was included. All for £49,... More

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SamanthaB85, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, responded to this review
24 April 2013

Thank you for your review, I am glad that you found the Holiday Inn Express Bedford Excellent Value for money and we look forward to seeing you again. Regards Express Team. More

Gidea Park
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Stayed one night when we went to a friend's wedding. Hotel was clean and tidy with friendly staff. We were able to arrange an early check due to the friendliness of the staff, which was very helpful seen as we are expecting a baby and so can't rush around! Tea and coffee in the room and a tv. Only down... More

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SamanthaB85, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, responded to this review
24 April 2013

Thank you for your review, We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and the staff could accommodate your needs. I am Disappointed to learn that our Free Express Continental Buffet Breakfast didn't meet with your expectations. I hope this hasn't put you off staying with the Express Brand. Kind regards Diana and Team More

Leeds
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Great hotel for a business ,stay here most time and near disappoints ,rooms are very clean and tidy , good chose at the bar , the petrol station is helpful just in case you forget anything. The only hard thing is getting out

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SamanthaB85, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, responded to this review
24 April 2013

Thank you for taking time to review the Holiday Inn Express Bedford. We are delighted you always enjoy your stay with us. I have passed on your feedback to the rest of the team. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Diana and Team More

London, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

OK let's start with the facts, this is a budget hotel that only cost us £49 for two people for one Saturday night. Purchased and paid for in advance, there is always an element of risk, but at that price at least the outlay is very low. The reality was far better than we expected. The staff were very helpful... More

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SamanthaB85, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Dear EricChorley Thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express Bedford for your recent visit to the area, and for the great review. We have recently purchased new bath sheets for all our rooms and it is brilliant to read that these have been noticed. The team always appreciate people who take the time to comment on their service and this... More

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95 reviews 95 reviews
74 hotel reviews
Reviews in 73 cities Reviews in 73 cities
133 helpful votes 133 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Stayed here as an extended family (3 rooms for one night). We would usually have chosen the Premier Inn, but that was fully booked. For me, the least appealing thing about the Holiday Inn Express was the location – situated out of town, between a couple of major roads and a railway line, and behind a petrol station, it is... More

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SamanthaB85, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Bedford, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Dear ABear Thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express Bedford for your recent visit to the area, our reception team loved to be commented on and I am pleased that you found them to be friendly. They always try to go that extra mile and think about our guest’s needs, such as placing families close together. Sound proofing is invaluable... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
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Holiday Inn Bedford
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Address: Elstow Interchange A6/A421 | Bedford Bypass Junction, Wilstead Road, Bedford MK42 9BF, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Bedfordshire > Bedford
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Family Hotels in Bedford
Price range (per night): $61 - $129
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Stay at the well-connected Holiday Inn Express Bedford hotel for handy road links and proximity to Bedford's businesses. Friendly staff welcome you to the modern Holiday Inn Express Bedford, 2 miles south of Bedford town centre. We're conveniently located just off the A6 and A421, with plenty of complimentary parking. Surf the web over a coffee with complimentary wireless Internet in our inviting Great Room. There's space for up to 25 delegates in our 2 air-conditioned meeting rooms, where you can host interactive conferences and board meetings. Choosing Holiday Inn Express Bedford also gives you easy access to local business parks. We're 1.5 miles from companies based in Priory Business Park and 6 miles from Millbrook vehicle testing centre. Relax in the great outdoors at the tranquil Priory Country Park with a woodland stroll and fishing and sailing on the lakes. You can watch tense competitions at Lawson Park Indoor Bowls Club, just 6 minutes' drive from Holiday Inn Express Bedford. Meet for drinks on our patio and gather inside for live sport on the flat-screen TVs and a game of pool. Our evening bar menu features spicy curries and pasta dishes. Fill up in the morning with sausage and scrambled egg from the generous complimentary breakfast buffet. We're a good-value choice for groups, with bright Family rooms where kids under 18 stay for free with an adult. ... more   less 
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