Business Details
Luxury Hotel & Thermal Spa in Bedford
Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa, established in the heart of Bedford, offers luxurious accommodation blending 18th-century architecture with modern amenities. Our 137 individually designed rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and riverside views, catering to both leisure and corporate guests. The hotel provides award-winning dining at Pen & Cob Brasserie, seasonal British cuisine, and exclusive thermal spa experiences. With versatile event spaces accommodating up to 150 guests, we specialize in weddings, conferences, and private dining.Our 24-hour fitness suite with state-of-the-art equipment ensures guests maintain wellness routines. Located steps from Bedfords Old Town markets and 15 minutes from the train station, we offer easy access to local attractions including Whipsnade Zoo and Silverstone Racecourse. Committed to sustainability, we implement eco-friendly practices across operations while maintaining the highest service standards.
Services
Luxury Hotel Rooms
Thermal Spa
British Brasserie
Event Spaces
Fitness Suite
Highlights and features
- We offer free high-speed Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms with premium bedding
- Our British Brasserie serves locally sourced breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
- Accessible rooms available for guests with mobility requirements
- 24-hour fitness suite with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment
- Strategically located near Bedford's attractions and transport links
Services
Thermal Spa
Our Thermal Spa offers a comprehensive wellness experience with modern facilities including a hydro pool, sauna, steam room, and experience showers. Guests can enjoy spa treatments using premium Soapsmith products while taking in riverside views. The spa features dedicated relaxation areas and is accessible to both hotel residents and external visitors by prior booking.
Luxury Hotel Rooms
We provide 137 elegantly appointed rooms including Classic, Deluxe, and Suite categories with premium amenities. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities, while Deluxe and Suite options offer additional comforts like king-size beds, bath tubs, and premium toiletries.
British Brasserie
Pen & Cob Brasserie serves freshly prepared British cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it offers seasonal menus featuring high-quality meats and seafood, with special dining experiences including Sunday lunch and afternoon tea.
Event Spaces
Our versatile event spaces accommodate functions from intimate meetings to large conferences and weddings. The State Room, Drawing Room, and Coach Room offer capacities from 12 to 150 guests with dedicated catering and AV facilities for business or social events.
Fitness Suite
The 24-hour fitness suite features state-of-the-art cardio equipment from Freemotion Fitness including treadmills, cross trainers, and exercise bikes. Strength training options include adjustable weights and dumbbells, with secure access requiring guest registration at reception.
Questions
What room types are available at The Bedford Swan Hotel?
We offer Classic Double, Classic King Double, Classic Twin, Double Deluxe, and Junior Suite options with various bed configurations and amenities.
Does the hotel have dining facilities?
Yes, Pen & Cob Brasserie serves British cuisine daily, with options including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea.
Can I access the thermal spa as a day visitor?
Yes, our Thermal Spa is available to both hotel guests and external visitors with prior booking.
Are there event spaces for hire?
We have three event spaces accommodating 12-150 guests with dedicated catering and event coordination services.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Parking is available but requires prior arrangement with the hotel for availability and charges.
What fitness facilities do you provide?
Our 24-hour fitness suite includes cardio machines, resistance equipment, and strength training facilities for guest use.
Reviews (6)
Hazel Martin
Dec 31, 2021
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Popped into the Pen & Cob in the Swan Hotel for morning coffee, the staff were lovely and the coffee was delicious. Lovely relaxing place to be, before my walk along by the river.
Marium Ahmed
Dec 29, 2021
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Clean room mostly although some black hair in the sink. Noisy room next to the lifts with sound transmitting from upstairs, neighbouring room and foot traffic in the hallway. No good vegetarian options for breakfast really, tomatoes were sour, eggs ok, baked beans and toast. No continental style options such as croissants fruit yogurt etc. Good coffee. Overall would not recommend.
Elisa
Dec 27, 2021
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You won't be disappointed if you book afternoon tea here. Very good value without being wasteful. The refillable tea option was great and there were some thoughtful additions such as two different types of scone. The service was attentive but not familiar, which is exactly what I prefer when taking high tea. It looks like a lovely place to stay as well with beautiful, fresh decor and helpful staff. I think I will be back.
Nicola Doubleday
Dec 27, 2021
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Stayed over Christmas to visit family - beautiful decor & great riverside location but couldnt eat breakfast as felt too anxious - 2 out of 3 staff serving werent in masks, (one had exemption but why was she in a front facing role?) and the room for breakfast was rammed (this was being used as main dining room set out for lunch) and no windows were open at all so just felt like a Covid Petri dish! There was no management of numbers in the room and tables unacceptably close and I felt I couldnt stay so didnt have breakfast any day I stayed there. And to add insult to injury- we were
Melvyn Ede
Dec 04, 2021
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Overall a great place to stay. Good location near to the museum's. Nice river walks start by the hotel. The High Street is also close by. Very comfortable rooms great shower and facilities. Very good buffet breakfast
Jonathan
Dec 02, 2021
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Waiting staff were neither friendly, attentive nor precise in their service. They seemed confused that we might expect our food to match the order, and exasperated that we might need cutlery to eat it with. A particular oddity was having to sign a waiver to take home some left-overs at the end of the meal before being told the so-called "discretionary" service charge was compulsory. I would recommend visiting for an insight in how not to provide customer service.
