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Bedford Swan Hotel  

The Embankment, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1RW






Room Prices: starting from: £65.00
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Hotel Description:

Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford this beautiful hotel overlooks the River Ouse in the centre of Bedford.

Combines initimate surroundings, a friendly atmosphere with high quality facilities & boasts a Roman Bath style spa.

With views overlooking the River Ouse, which gracefully meanders through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, The Bedford Swan Hotel is an ideal location for touring the area. Attractions in the area include Althorp, the ancestral home and final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as Woburn Abbey, Silverstone, Whipsnade Zoo and Knebworth House. The carefully designed lounges offer an ideal retreat in which to enjoy morning coffee or indulge in scrumptious afternoon tea, whilst the renowned River Room Restaurant offers a fine selection of cuisine and wines from around the world. The Bedford Swan Hotel features 113 rooms 73 doubles, 7 singles, 25 twins, 6 junior suites, 1 family room, 1 double disabled room all of which have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind and offer a high standard of furnishings including colour tv, trouser press, hairdryer, direct dial telephone,hospitality tray, well lit workareas with power point and 24hr room service. Non-smoking bedrooms are also available. The 'Roman Style' Leisure Pool & Spa is complimentary to guests staying overnight. This unique leisure area invites you to unwind and relax during your stay.
Room Information:
Single Room
The Bedford Swan Hotel features 110 en-suite bedrooms which have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind and offer a high standard of furnishings including hairdryer, trouser press, 24-hour room service, television, direct dial telephone, hospitality tray and well-lit workspace. Non-smoking bedrooms are available.
Number of Beds:1
Double Room
The Bedford Swan Hotel features 110 en-suite bedrooms which have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind and offer a high standard of furnishings including hairdryer, trouser press, 24-hour room service, television, direct dial telephone, hospitality tray and well-lit workspace. Non-smoking bedrooms are available.
Number of Beds:1
Twin Room
The Bedford Swan Hotel features 110 en-suite bedrooms which have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind and offer a high standard of furnishings including hairdryer, trouser press, 24-hour room service, television, direct dial telephone, hospitality tray and well-lit workspace. Non-smoking bedrooms are available.
Number of Beds:2
Getting There:

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.
Business Facilities:

Having 10 conference, training and function rooms the Bedford Swan offers a wide range of Meeting and Conference facilities suiting a modern seminar to a traditional boardroom-style meeting, and accommodating a maximum of 250 delegates. Such a varies in room style/size, natural light in most rooms & 100 car parking spaces on-site, make it a popular venue for conferences and training courses.
Local Attractions:

Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Museum Distance: 0 miles
A Victorian Mansion, originally home of the Higgins family, furnished in authentic style. Includes furniture designed by William Burgess. The adjoining modern gallery displays a fine collection of art. There is also a plesent riverside garden.

Woburn Abbey Distance: 10 miles
Home of the Dukes of Bedford for over 350 years. The Abbey houses an impressive collection of works of art, by some of the world's great masters. Set in a beautiful 3000 acre deer park, landscaped by Humphrey Repton, with nine species of deer.

Woburn Safari Park Distance: 10 miles
A drive-through Safari Park with a extensive leisure area. Elephants, sealions, parrots and birds of prey demonstrations are available to see. There is an adventure playground, swan boats, interactive computer centre & a chance for animal encounters.

Location Information:

Location:City / Town Centre
Transport:Map & Directions
Rail: Bedford
Air: London - Stansted
Road: M1, 13

Restaurant Information:
The locally renowned, elegant River Room Restaurant overlooks the River Ouse and offers a fine choice of English and Continental cuisine with a daily Table d'hote and a la Carte menu complemented by an excellent wine list.

Sample Menu

Starter, A Salad of Mixed Seasonal Leaves with Avocado, Mushrooms & Bacon Lardons dressed with a Raspberry Vinagerette Chilled Canteloupe Melon with a Blueberry and Vanilla Compote and Champagne Syrup Wild Mushroom Soup served with chive croutons

Main Course, Roast Leg of Lamb with Natural Honey and Wholegrain Mustard over Creamed Spinach, Pommes Cocotte and Red Wine Jus Fresh Supreme of Chicken Filled with Mango and Coriander With a Timbale of Rice and chilled Green Salad Grilled Lemon Sole With Sundried Tomato and Basil Mash And Roasted Vegetables Ravioli filled with Goats Cheese And Roasted Peppers Topped with a Rustic Tomato Sauce

Dessert, Choice from a Selection of Chefs Homemade Desserts Freshly Filtered Coffee and Chocolate Mints

Guest Services:

Parking & Transportation
Nearby Pay to Park

Concierge
Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
Guest Laundry Facilities

Concierge
24-hour Front Desk

Parking & Transportation
Free car park
Free car park for how many cars

Family & Children
Baby listening services

Concierge
Porter Service (24 hour)
Currency exchange
Express Check out

Accessibility
Rooms accessible by lift access
Rooms accessible by ground floor access

Hospitality
Restaurant
Lounge / Bar

Swimming
Jacuzzi
Spa Pool
Swimming Pool

Concierge
24 hour

Hospitality
Non-smoking area
Hotel Policies:

A valid credit card is required to guarantee your booking. Your credit card will not be charged until you depart from the hotel. The cancellation policy for Christmas & New Year packages is as follows; if cancelled prior to the 26th November then the deposit paid is fully refundable. Any bookings cancelled after the 26th November 2005 forfit the deposit paid. Children 15 years and under sharing the parents room stay for free and pay for meals as taken - Please note that this is not applicable for Christmas please ring the hotel directly for Childrens rates. Children will be charged full price for the New Years Eve package. No pets are allowed other than registered guide dogs. Non-smoking rooms are available on request, please contact the hotel prior to arrival to advise us of your preference.
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