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Holiday Inn Express Bedford

Elstow Interchange A6/A421, Bedford, England, MK42 9BB
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About us

Holiday Inn Express Bedford is a contemporary hotel located just one mile south of Bedford, with excellent road links to the A1 and M1 motorways. Ideally positioned for both business and leisure travellers, the hotel provides easy access to the town centre and a number of popular tourist attractions. The hotel offers 80 comfortable guest bedrooms, each designed to cater for modern travel needs. Guests can also enjoy a free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a relaxed lounge bar, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable stay. For business requirements, Holiday Inn Express Bedford features two purpose-built meeting rooms on the ground floor, accommodating up to 25 delegates. With natural daylight, flexible layouts and professional support, the hotel provides an ideal venue for small meetings, training sessions or team gatherings.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandHoliday Inn Express
Built2004
Renovated2016
Total meeting space452 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms80
Venue typeHotel

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation

  • Taxi
  • Train

AV capabilities

  • AV equipment
  • High speed internet

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
FuturePlus

Certification body:FuturePlus

Issued: 3/1/2024 Expires: 10/1/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
452.1 sq. ft.
Largest room
226.0 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
226.0 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Elstow
226.0 sq. ft.
19.7 x 11.0 sq. ft.
6.6 ft.
20
16
20
12
14
Kempston
226.0 sq. ft.
19.7 x 11.5 sq. ft.
6.6 ft.
25
16
25
11
14

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
80

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 21.3 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

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We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.
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Holiday Inn Express Bedford Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Holiday Inn Express Bedford's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Holiday Inn Express Bedford have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Holiday Inn Express Bedford and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Holiday Inn Express Bedford's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Holiday Inn Express Bedford developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Holiday Inn Express Bedford clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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