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About us
Bedford’s most historic hotel - The Bedford Swan Hotel has been transformed following a multi-million pound refurbishment including sensational new rooms with air-conditioning. Whether you are looking for a place to stay, a place to dine, a place to meet or a venue for that special occasion, you will find this highly individual 18th century hotel full of character and history, occupying a stunning town centre location overlooking Bedford’s beautiful River Ouse. It offers 113 newly refurbished en-suite bedrooms. The Hotel boasts an impressive range of conference, training and function rooms which cater for up to 200 delegates.
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Amenities
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
- Dance floor
- Staging area
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (100 Mbps)
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

Meeting space
Name | Room size | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coach | 3,250.7 sq. ft. - | 250 | 45 | 250 | 250 | 40 | 60 |
State | 990.3 sq. ft. - | 120 | 36 | 90 | 120 | 30 | 40 |
Library | 387.5 sq. ft. - | 35 | - | - | 35 | - | 15 |
Drawing Room | 236.8 sq. ft. - | 12 | - | - | - | - | 12 |
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Health and Safety
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Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
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Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
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