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Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Priory Country Park

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Holiday Inn Express Bedford offers a practical home base with a hot breakfast buffet each morning. The lobby provides coffee and free WiFi, while the on-site restaurant serves dinner after a day of exploring. Dry cleaning services handle travel wardrobe needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 181
AED 217 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Elstow Interchange A6/A421, Bedford Bypass Junction Bedford, Bedford, England, MK42 9BF

What's nearby

  • Priory Country Park - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Marston Vale Millennium Country Park - 4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Box End Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bedford Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Kempston Hardwick Station - 7 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Joyes Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oriental Chef - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

Hotel near Priory Country Park
Located close to Box End Park, Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a bar, and a conference center. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a TV in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms have comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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AED 287 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (721 square feet of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2004
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG located?

Situated in Bedford, this hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Priory Country Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Box End Park and Wrest Park. Woburn Safari Park and Gullivers Land are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 859 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 859 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 859 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 859 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 859 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a quiet ambiance. Great breakfast with a good selection.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliantly friendly and nothing was too much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in good location. Always queues for toasters at breakfast but otherwise ok. Rooms good size and comfortable. Be nice if all double rooms had large beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New staying here. Hotel was clean. Staff friendly and welcoming. Managed to get parked and free parking. Close to where I needed to be for weekend. Breakfast included
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard room, drain smell from the bathroom sometimes which was offputting but only one night there so we closed the door
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very quiet inside and out. Great breakfast too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent value for money very clean and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sylvia

My stay was amazing and the staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything about the Hotel and its surroundings and an excellent staff working together in complete Harmony including all the cleaning staff a truly marvellous team. My Wife and myself l Will be Returning for Two weeks at least in 2026. Very Well done .. Barry and Doreen Levitt..
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy stay with good service

Plenty of free parking. Easy friendly check in. Nice room with good walk in shower. Quiet hotel. Would be nicer if double beds kingsize Reasonable breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, always welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Finn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a short stay, Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful stay and not too far from the sights in Bedford town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good tidy room.excellent for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was relatively close to my destination so very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sunaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience.

We had lovely time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff very helpful went above and beyond when had to add another day to my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, plenty of space, cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Okay experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good stay. Could benefit from a mini fridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for Woburn. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Breakfast had good choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Polite and efficient staff. Toilet not flushing well.No meat product available for one breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dance stopover

Good hotel just ashame about the construction work going on at the moment
Stayed 1 night in May 2024