HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BEDFORD BY IHG, Bedford

Holiday Inn Express Bedford By Ihg - Modern business hotel near London Luton Airport

Located off the A421 near M1 and A1 motorways, this hotel is 35 km from London Luton Airport. The property offers free on-site parking and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. Bedford train station is a 10-minute drive away with direct services to London. Guests can enjoy an inclusive Express Start Breakfast with hot items including bacon, scrambled eggs, and sausages, plus continental options. Evening dining options include a lounge menu serving curries, pasta, burgers, and pizzas available throughout the day. The hotel features two naturally lit meeting rooms for up to 20 people, equipped with multimedia equipment. For business travelers, the front desk provides printing services. Nearby attractions include Woburn Safari Park (12 miles) with 80 species of animals, Priory Country Park, Wrest Park Gardens, and Silverstone Circuit (40-minute drive). The Higgins Bedford museum offers regularly changing exhibitions from pre-Raphaelite art to wildlife photography.

Additional perks of the hotel

Pet-friendly accommodation (£25 GBP fee per night)

Grab & Go breakfast bags for guests in a hurry

The John Bunyan Boat runs sunset trips on the River Great Ouse

Premium gin selection including Bombay Bramble at the bar

Bodyflight indoor skydiving facility nearby

Non-smoking facility with 80 rooms

Modern Rooms

The hotel offers bright, modern rooms with air conditioning and power showers. Standard accommodations include both double and twin options, with bedding preference allocated upon arrival. Family rooms accommodate two adults and two children under 12, featuring a double bed and pull-out sofa bed. Accessible rooms are available with wider doorways, adapted bathroom facilities including wet showers with seats and accessibility bars. All rooms feature 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels and en-suite bathrooms.

Other conveniences

Free Wi-Fi from the comfort of your bed

Pillow menu and comfortable duvet

Tea and coffee making facilities

Laptop-friendly workspaces with desk-level electrical outlets

Separate hanging closets

Conveniently placed outlets near the bed