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Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

3.0 star property
Guests unwind in a smoke-free setting with attentive staff, plus an on-site restaurant ideal for coffee breaks and evening meals.

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AED 225
AED 270 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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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
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
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)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Bedford is home to Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Priory Country Park and popular attractions include Box End Park and Woburn Safari Park. Check out an event or a game at Silverstone Circuit, and consider making time for Gullivers Land, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Bedford travel guide
Map
Elstow Interchange A6/A421, Bedford Bypass Junction Bedford, Bedford, England, MK42 9BF

What's nearby

  • I found this picturesque spot deep in the woods in Bedfordshire! Admired nature above a beautiful bed of bluebells #Green
    Marston Vale Millennium Country Park
    4 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Priory Country Park
    4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • St. Paul's Church
    4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Box End Park
    5 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

  • The Cottage
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Diya Royal
    4 min drive
  • King Cod
    4 min drive
  • KFC
    3 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
  • Meeting rooms, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in FuturePlus, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG on 15 March 2026 start from AED 225, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 433 out of 886 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 886 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 886 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 886 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 886 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice all round and staff very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and lounge area staff very good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kamalkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms were clean and staff very friendky and helpfull
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff were very helpful when required
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean room, lovely lady at reception
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely big room. Excellent breakfast. Car parking. Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, the staff and the breakfast were all great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

Great staff

Great staff, very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property served me well for the night and the customer service at check in was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Nice and comfortable stay

Check in was easy gentleman that booked us in was really helpful and friendly went through everything and informed us of restaurant times etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Modern hotel with on site parking and restaurant.

Warm welcome and excellent room with everything you could need. Comfortable sofa and bed. Great shower and well laid out bathroom. Spacious bar and dining area serving surprisingly good food. Hard working and courteous staff. Excellent complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Excellent

Our stay was very good, the air con very much appreciated in the heat wave. The staff excellent and catered for all needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convnient for visiting family. Breakfast good and spacious dining/lounge area. Bed a small double - would have preferred either two singles or a larger double. Good shower and aircon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay

Another lovely stay - Reception were fantastic and really helpful throughout. Very comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for getting around, staff friendly and everything clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very clean. Breakfast was very nice and tasty. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Enjoyed staying at Holiday Inn Express Bedford
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025