Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this elegant 113 bedroom hotel stands on a site in the heart of Bedford, overlooking the River Ouse, which gracefully meanders through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. The carefully designed public areas and the attentive staff provide its clients with intimate surroundings and a warm friendly atmosphere. The 8 conference, training and function rooms at the Bedford Swan Hotel offer a wide range of excellent meeting & conference facilities for up to 250 delegates. The hotel also features an indoor 'Roman Bath' style swimming pool and Jacuzzi for use by hotel residents.

Located in the heart of Bedford this wonderful hotel is ideally located for visiting the wonderful attractions in the Bedfordshire countryside or discovering the delights of this vibrant town. Attractions within a short drive include Althorp House, the resting placing of Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as Woburn Abbey, Whipsnade Zoo & Knebworth House. Silverstone Race Track is a little bit further and the historic university cities of Oxford and Cambridge are within an hours drive. Central London is only 40 minutes by train whilst in Bedford, you will find the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and the Bedford and Bunyan Museums well worth a visit.

Accommodation

The Bedford Swan Hotel features 113 well appointed en-suite bedrooms that have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind and offer a high standard of furnishings

• 73 Double Rooms
• 25 Twin Rooms
• 7 Singles
• 1 Triples
• 6 Junior Suites
• 1 Disabled Double Room

Please note that Non-Smoking Rooms are available on request.

Children under 16 sharing a parent's room stay for FREE and enjoy reduced price meals. Children in their own or adjoining room pay £25.00 per child per night and enjoy reduced price meals.

River Room Restaurant

The renowned River Room Restaurant is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner and offers an Α la Carte and Table d'Hote menu with vegetarian choices.

The Sunken Lounge and Bar

The meandering lounges offer an ideal retreat in which to enjoy a relaxing coffee with friends & colleagues or a pre dinner aperitif. The Lounge Menu is available daily from 11.00am-7.00pm and features an assortment of Traditional Sandwiches, Fresh Baguettes and Light Meals.

Roman Pool & Spa

The 'Roman Style' Leisure Pool and Spa invites you to unwind and relax
and is complimentary to hotel guests during their stay.

Functions & Special Occasions

The Bedford Swan Hotel located in the heart of Bedford overlooking the River Ouse has a renowned reputation as a eminent venue for private functions and events. The Coach Room and State Room can cater for up to 250 guests and offer a choice of rooms eminently suitable for that Special Occasion. Our brigade of dedicated chefs use the freshest of ingredients to produce excellent cuisine to be served by our professional, friendly and efficient team.

Weddings

Excellent food & drink, a caring and attentive staff, and an atmosphere steeped in luxury and charm will make your reception the occasion of a lifetime.

You can relax with your guests in the knowledge that our experienced staff will help and advise you from the initial enquiry, through all the planning stages to the table plan and final numbers. On the day you can sit back and enjoy the occasion, secure in the knowledge that every detail will have been taken care of, exactly as agreed.

Meetings & Conferences

The Hotel boasts an impressive range of conference, meeting and function rooms which cater up to 250 delegates.