Embankment Hotel

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

The Embankment Hotel is in a beautiful location beside the River Ouse. Only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, this riverside setting overlooks quiet gardens and a Victorian bridge. The Embankment has a friendly pub and a dining area with a view of the Ouse. Food is served all day and drinks include real ales, wines and speciality coffees. On sunnier days you can sit outside with an afternoon cream tea. A short stroll from the Embankment Hotel is the Bedford Museum, and the award-winning Cecil Higgins Art Gallery. All bedrooms all en suite and have telephone and television. The Embankment Hotel was founded in 1891 by the Castle Brewery.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Juliette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful location by the river. Beautiful comfortable room, spotlessly clean with quality products, lovely thick blackout curtains. Bar area was clean and lively in a good way. We ate from the festive menu which was superb, the staff were good...”
Jack
Australia Australia
“This is a lovely hotel right on the riverfront in Bedford. Been told this is the best spot in Bedford. Staff are amazing and had a fabulous Monday night in the hotel watching them all in to help put up the Christmas tree and decorations . So much...”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location opposite the river. Warm inviting and friendly atmosphere. Breakfast was à la carte making a change from the usual buffet style in most places.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great atmosphere. Loved the historic feel. Decor good. Room very comfortable.”
Tanya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely bar and restaurant. Staff could not have been more helpful and the dinner was exceptional.”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a great hotel. The room was lovely and the food was tasty and great value. The staff were friendly and helpful.”
Karen
Australia Australia
“Beautiful view over the river and great food. Staff were friendly and helpful.”
Charles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“good size room and comfortable bed plus very friendly staff”
Janne
Australia Australia
“I had a beautiful big room with a view of the river. downstairs dining area was very cool and stuff what kind.”
Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, fabulous staff and beautiful food.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Embankment
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Embankment Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that on-site parking is limited, and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please be aware that this a busy pub, and some noise may be expected.

Please inform Embankment Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.