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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 RM203
RM243 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 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 curtains, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
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 curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
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 curtains, 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
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 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
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)

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 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 centre. 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 reception and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms feature comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other 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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The price is RM270
RM324 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre (721 square foot 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
  • Lift (152 centimetre 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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-authorise 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 does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG?

As of 22 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG on 21 Dec 2025 start from RM 202.84, 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 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?

Checkout 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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Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 860 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 860 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 860 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 860 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 860 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific hotel with great staff. Lovely room. Incredible breakfast bar included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Derek

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

Great location en route.

Friendly reception. Very convenient lication. Ideal stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for just one night. Staff were super, friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable with everything that was needed. Value for money was excellent. Really impressed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel would defo stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khrys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

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

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

john

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

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

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

EDMUND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, clean, good staff, and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025