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The Embankment

4.0 star property
Inn in Bedford with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Twin Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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The Embankment, Bedford, England, MK40 3PD
  • Place, Oasis Beach Pool
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bedford Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Priory Country Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Family Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Bedford

At The Embankment you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Panacea Museum and The Higgins Bedford. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and luggage storage. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7 AM and 11:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In proximity to this 4-property class Bedford inn you'll find Woburn Safari Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Higgins Bedford - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bedford Corn Exchange - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bedford Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Priory Country Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • St Johns Station - 14 min walk
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Embankment - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Say Doughnuts - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Embankment

Inn in Bedford with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bedford inn is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Embankment offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Bedford inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Embankment Hotel Bedford
Embankment Hotel
Embankment Bedford
Embankment Inn Bedford
Embankment Inn
The Embankment Inn
The Embankment Bedford
The Embankment Inn Bedford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Embankment?

The Embankment offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Embankment?

Yep, The Embankment has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Embankment?

The closest beach to The Embankment is The Beach (13.5 km).

What makes The Embankment a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Embankment.

Does The Embankment serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Embankment?

No, The Embankment does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Embankment?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Embankment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Embankment?

Dogs are welcome at The Embankment, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Embankment Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 289 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Nicest place in Bedford

Room, Breakfast and staff all great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

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

Nice overnight stay

We booked because we were going to enjoy dinner on the terrace with some music entertainment as advertised on their website. Unfortunately this was a mistake and should have been removed from the marketing. Katie was very helpful and as we couldn’t cancel the booking she arranged for a reduction on our meal cost. Our meal was lovely, plenty to choose from. The room was acceptable, big comfortable bed. We were on 2nd floor so it was hot and the fan was ok but minimally effective in cooling the room. Bathroom was standard. Tea tray was great with good sized mugs and plenty of milk sachets. We were woken too early by people in the room next door allowing their room door to slam. Breakfast was great with plenty of options. Hot, tasty and well presented.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. Very welcoming. Lovely position by the river. Good food. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

wesley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I think the bar manager was a bit stressed & i am not used being told at 9.24 the bars closed as they have started clearing up.He did furnish us with drinks & let us sit outside but put a slight downer on an otherwise nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff in this hotel, food excellent and varied. Lovely big bedroom, comfy beds with vintage furniture, bathroom could do with a bit of a makeover. Superb view looking over the river with the swans and ducks. No lift in the hotel so I did struggle with the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Guy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good enough. Poor and disappointing

Disappointing first bedroom 203 the bed was like concrete. Then the second bedroom 108 the show was broken. Why did hotels insist on putting you in their worst rooms if you book with Hotels.com, and forget the room upgrade if you are a gold member.
Shower
Shower
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at The Embankment! Was met by the very enthusiastic Bethany who made check in a real pleasure and gave us some local recommendations which turned out to be fantastic! Room was clean and comfortable. Tea and coffee was of a high standard, as we're the biscuits! Bar area had a really good vibe and all staff we met/viewed were friendly and professional. Well done all, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was slow as there is no one permanently on the desk. The parking is very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location opposite the river and 5 minute walk to the town centre. Good service but very busy so quite often no one on the reception area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Alice

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location on the river. Great food and drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024