Cranfield Management Development Centre
US$89
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$89
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Cranfield Management Development Centre average US$74 in the cheapest month (January) and US$115 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$74 |
| February | US$78 |
| March | US$77 |
| April | US$77 |
| May | US$82 |
| June | US$115 |
| July | US$106 |
| August | US$101 |
| September | US$89 |
| October | US$81 |
| November | US$76 |
| December | US$80 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$115)
Cheapest: January (~US$74)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 11 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Cranfield Management Development Centre, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 186 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
Located in Bedford, Cranfield Management Development Centre is within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and National Bowl. This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Bletchley Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cranfield University.
What's nearby
Cranfield University(0.1 Miles)
Marston Vale Millennium Country Park(4.9 Miles)
Inspired Gourmet Cookery School(5.2 Miles)
The Stables Theatre(5.3 Miles)
Willen Lake(5.4 Miles)
Wake MK(6 Miles)
Gullivers Land(6.2 Miles)
Willen Observation Wheel(6.2 Miles)
Woburn Safari Park(6.4 Miles)
Willen Labyrinth(6.9 Miles)
Xscape(7.2 Miles)
MK Gallery(7.3 Miles)
Milton Keynes Theatre(7.4 Miles)
Emberton Country Park(7.7 Miles)
Jurassic Mini-Golf(7.7 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Luton Airport (LTN)(22.2 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Dry cleaning
Tennis courts
Location
Wharley End, Cranfield, England, United Kingdom
Cranfield University (0.1 Miles)
Marston Vale Millennium Country Park (4.9 Miles)
Inspired Gourmet Cookery School (5.2 Miles)
The Stables Theatre (5.3 Miles)
Willen Lake (5.4 Miles)
Wake MK (6 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 925 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
83%
Couple
16%
What guests think
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Across reviews for Cranfield Management Development Centre, travellers repeatedly praise friendly, professional staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and strong value, with many appreciating the quiet campus setting and useful amenities such as lounges, bar, pool, sauna and parking.
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What guests think
Across reviews for Cranfield Management Development Centre, travellers repeatedly praise friendly, professional staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and strong value, with many appreciating the quiet campus setting and useful amenities such as lounges, bar, pool, sauna and parking.
Rooms are generally comfortable but some feel small or dated, and recurring comments note thin walls, occasional heating issues, and mattresses or beds that can be uncomfortable. Dining is widely enjoyed, though a few guests found breakfast overpriced or lukewarm, and the restaurant can be closed on some nights. The campus location is convenient for the university but a bit remote and hard to find or signposted for first time arrivals. Expect a campus-style stay with welcoming service and practical amenities.
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Facilities
Guests appreciate amenities including lounges, bar, parking and leisure options like the pool, sauna and fitness suite; EV charging is a plus. Occasional closures of the pool or restaurant were reported.
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Tyrone
7 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Use for business trip, very competitive prices, has an on site restaurant but wasn’t open when stayed so ate next door in Mitchell Hall, both are on the uni campus so a lot of students about.
Use for business trip, very competitive prices, has an on site restaurant but wasn’t open when stayed so ate next door in Mitchell Hall, both are on the uni campus so a lot of students about.
10
Yvonne
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I returned for graduation at the university campus and was recignised and given a very warm welcome. All my guests and i had a thoroughly enjoyable stay, clean rooms, well stocked tea and coffee with water fountains close by. Great to easily charge my EV, at a very reasonable cost. Breakfast catered for all of our various dietary requirements.
I returned for graduation at the university campus and was recignised and given a very warm welcome. All my guests and i had a thoroughly enjoyable stay, clean rooms, well stocked tea and coffee with water fountains close by. Great to easily charge my EV, at a very reasonable cost. Breakfast catered for all of our various dietary requirements.
10
Duaa
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
For the price, oustanding facilities. Nice environment, great artwork, good libby and lounge area. Loved the availability of self service hot drinks and water coolers on each floor. The lounges were comfortable and have good facilites to work if required. The fitness suite, pool and sauna were all clean and comfortable. Rooms had a hood size deak, appropriate lamps, powerful showers and comfortable pillows and beds.
For the price, oustanding facilities. Nice environment, great artwork, good libby and lounge area. Loved the availability of self service hot drinks and water coolers on each floor. The lounges were comfortable and have good facilites to work if required. The fitness suite, pool and sauna were all clean and comfortable. Rooms had a hood size deak, appropriate lamps, powerful showers and comfortable pillows and beds.
10
Ian
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant one night stay in modern bright training centre located within a University campus. The room was modern, exceptionally clean and extremely comfortable. The centre itself is quiet and has an excellent bar area which serves a good selection of food. I sampled the burger and fries which was excellent. Priced around £15 as a guide. Overall an excellent choice for a one night stay on a reasonable budget. Please be aware that the location is a little isolated with no local shops. Highly recommended.
Very pleasant one night stay in modern bright training centre located within a University campus. The room was modern, exceptionally clean and extremely comfortable. The centre itself is quiet and has an excellent bar area which serves a good selection of food. I sampled the burger and fries which was excellent. Priced around £15 as a guide. Overall an excellent choice for a one night stay on a reasonable budget. Please be aware that the location is a little isolated with no local shops. Highly recommended.
10
A
13 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Business trip stop-over and all excellent! Exceptional value and had swimming pool all to myself!
Business trip stop-over and all excellent! Exceptional value and had swimming pool all to myself!
8
Nicholas
4 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
CMDC is consistantly good , the food , the staff and the facilities- as someone who does 40+ hotel stays a year this is definately in my top three hotels for business use.
CMDC is consistantly good , the food , the staff and the facilities- as someone who does 40+ hotel stays a year this is definately in my top three hotels for business use.
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Lucy
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The reception staff are really friendly, which is one of the only redeeming features. This is a budget hotel and I only paid around £50 to stay, I wouldn’t pay more. The swimming pool was closed for maintenance and the restaurant was closed for a private group. It’s in the middle of a uni campus, the only thing nearby is a co-op. The bed sheets had hair on them and I assume hadn’t been changed since the previous guest. After letting reception know they moved me to another room immediately which I appreciated. In the second room the towel rail in the bathroom didn’t work. Budget hotel which I understand but I do expect cleanliness, wouldn’t stay again
The reception staff are really friendly, which is one of the only redeeming features. This is a budget hotel and I only paid around £50 to stay, I wouldn’t pay more. The swimming pool was closed for maintenance and the restaurant was closed for a private group. It’s in the middle of a uni campus, the only thing nearby is a co-op. The bed sheets had hair on them and I assume hadn’t been changed since the previous guest. After letting reception know they moved me to another room immediately which I appreciated. In the second room the towel rail in the bathroom didn’t work. Budget hotel which I understand but I do expect cleanliness, wouldn’t stay again
10
Iain
16 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet with plenty of parking. Room was clean comfortable, it was a little small but adequate. Friendly staff. I will definitely be back. Thank you.
Lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet with plenty of parking. Room was clean comfortable, it was a little small but adequate. Friendly staff. I will definitely be back. Thank you.
8
Ian
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My only gripe was that the Building itself is not that well sign posted. I kind of knew where it was, but that was intuitive rather than directed. BUT good facilities, friendly staff, good parking-again signs could be better.
My only gripe was that the Building itself is not that well sign posted. I kind of knew where it was, but that was intuitive rather than directed. BUT good facilities, friendly staff, good parking-again signs could be better.
8
Tyrone
21 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Just a 1 night business trip, used the other hotel next to it on the uni campus so would try this as a change. Only negative was the restaurant was shut so had to go next door to the other hotel for a meal.
Just a 1 night business trip, used the other hotel next to it on the uni campus so would try this as a change. Only negative was the restaurant was shut so had to go next door to the other hotel for a meal.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is frequently praised, with many describing rooms and public areas as very clean or spotless. A few issues were noted, including hairs on bedding, insects found in a room, and an occasional stained carpet.
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Caroline
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Like this hotel and preferred when in the area. Always friendly and clean. Easy work in rooms and bed/bathroom really comfy.
Like this hotel and preferred when in the area. Always friendly and clean. Easy work in rooms and bed/bathroom really comfy.
10
Kirsty
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent value for money. Staff were incredibly welcoming and the room was spotless.
Excellent value for money. Staff were incredibly welcoming and the room was spotless.
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Jane
14 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and spacious. The bathroom was a good size and had a bath and shower over the bath. Staff were friendly and willing to help. Bar food - choice was good and very good. Breakfast was excellent. Buffett and a great selection from fresh fruit and yoghurt etc to cooked breakfast. Well worth considering staying here in comparison to a budget hotel. Would certainly stay there again whennext in the area.
The room was clean and spacious. The bathroom was a good size and had a bath and shower over the bath. Staff were friendly and willing to help. Bar food - choice was good and very good. Breakfast was excellent. Buffett and a great selection from fresh fruit and yoghurt etc to cooked breakfast. Well worth considering staying here in comparison to a budget hotel. Would certainly stay there again whennext in the area.
10
Kirsty
16 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean throughout. Staff were incredibly polite and friendly. Food was amazing. Ideally situated for university.
Very clean throughout. Staff were incredibly polite and friendly. Food was amazing. Ideally situated for university.
8
Quentin
22 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The place was refurbished with new furnishings. Very comfortable. However the carpet was stained dirty
The place was refurbished with new furnishings. Very comfortable. However the carpet was stained dirty
10
Caroline
4 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Another good experience at this well run clean hotel. Looking forward to my next visit.
Another good experience at this well run clean hotel. Looking forward to my next visit.
4
Lucy
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The reception staff are really friendly, which is one of the only redeeming features. This is a budget hotel and I only paid around £50 to stay, I wouldn’t pay more. The swimming pool was closed for maintenance and the restaurant was closed for a private group. It’s in the middle of a uni campus, the only thing nearby is a co-op. The bed sheets had hair on them and I assume hadn’t been changed since the previous guest. After letting reception know they moved me to another room immediately which I appreciated. In the second room the towel rail in the bathroom didn’t work. Budget hotel which I understand but I do expect cleanliness, wouldn’t stay again
The reception staff are really friendly, which is one of the only redeeming features. This is a budget hotel and I only paid around £50 to stay, I wouldn’t pay more. The swimming pool was closed for maintenance and the restaurant was closed for a private group. It’s in the middle of a uni campus, the only thing nearby is a co-op. The bed sheets had hair on them and I assume hadn’t been changed since the previous guest. After letting reception know they moved me to another room immediately which I appreciated. In the second room the towel rail in the bathroom didn’t work. Budget hotel which I understand but I do expect cleanliness, wouldn’t stay again
4
Venkatesh
29 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was a very stressful experience. Having checked in late in the day to find multiple insects in our room. When we asked the staff about it, they cleaned up the insects they could find and told us that there are no dangerous insects in the UK, so we should be fine to staying in the same room. The staff was reluctant to understand that two huge insects in a room is a display of negligence and a lack of proper cleaning within a room, whether the insects will harm us is besides the point. If the cleaning crew missed two massive insects, it begs the question as to what else was missed. It shouldn\'t come down to the customer to point out the issues in the first place. And to not even receive an apology for this was very shocking and disorienting. We understood that it was a busy night and took a smaller room, the receptionist seemed to challenge our request with statements like "it was our good will that we gave the bigger room to you...", when it the hotel seems to clearly misunderstand what a standard double room for 2 adults entails. Overall a stressful and disorienting experience.
It was a very stressful experience. Having checked in late in the day to find multiple insects in our room. When we asked the staff about it, they cleaned up the insects they could find and told us that there are no dangerous insects in the UK, so we should be fine to staying in the same room. The staff was reluctant to understand that two huge insects in a room is a display of negligence and a lack of proper cleaning within a room, whether the insects will harm us is besides the point. If the cleaning crew missed two massive insects, it begs the question as to what else was missed. It shouldn\'t come down to the customer to point out the issues in the first place. And to not even receive an apology for this was very shocking and disorienting. We understood that it was a busy night and took a smaller room, the receptionist seemed to challenge our request with statements like "it was our good will that we gave the bigger room to you...", when it the hotel seems to clearly misunderstand what a standard double room for 2 adults entails. Overall a stressful and disorienting experience.
10
Stephen
3 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean, spacious and well appointed. Breakfast was excellent, and staff were most courteous and helpful.
Room was clean, spacious and well appointed. Breakfast was excellent, and staff were most courteous and helpful.
10
Caroline
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Always pleased to stay here given good staff and clean and comfortable rooms.
Always pleased to stay here given good staff and clean and comfortable rooms.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable and functional, with good desks and showers. Several reviews mention small or dated rooms, thin walls and noise, occasional heating problems, and mattresses or double beds that feel uncomfortable.
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Claudia
16 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was smallish but ok. My main gripe was that I had a sign on my door saying do not disturb but had housekeeping chatting away outside my door at 9am when I was hoping for a lie in. I also heard them banging on other doors and calling out “housekeeping.” Plus I could hear people shouting outside and it turned out there was a building site outside my window. Not relaxing at all.
Room was smallish but ok. My main gripe was that I had a sign on my door saying do not disturb but had housekeeping chatting away outside my door at 9am when I was hoping for a lie in. I also heard them banging on other doors and calling out “housekeeping.” Plus I could hear people shouting outside and it turned out there was a building site outside my window. Not relaxing at all.
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lisa
11 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I stay here most weeks irs always great - this week I was put in a room over the far side of property its ansaur walk from reception - the room was extremely cold and the bed was 2 singles pushed together they were so uncomfortable I had about 3 hours sleep it would have been equivalent to.sleeping on a wooden bench. I wont stay in these rooms again if I do book again. If they dont have the rooms closer to reception I wont bother.
I stay here most weeks irs always great - this week I was put in a room over the far side of property its ansaur walk from reception - the room was extremely cold and the bed was 2 singles pushed together they were so uncomfortable I had about 3 hours sleep it would have been equivalent to.sleeping on a wooden bench. I wont stay in these rooms again if I do book again. If they dont have the rooms closer to reception I wont bother.
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Yuval
26 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I had no wifi reception in the room. Mattress wasn't great. The hotel itself seems to well maintained
I had no wifi reception in the room. Mattress wasn't great. The hotel itself seems to well maintained
10
Duaa
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
For the price, oustanding facilities. Nice environment, great artwork, good libby and lounge area. Loved the availability of self service hot drinks and water coolers on each floor. The lounges were comfortable and have good facilites to work if required. The fitness suite, pool and sauna were all clean and comfortable. Rooms had a hood size deak, appropriate lamps, powerful showers and comfortable pillows and beds.
For the price, oustanding facilities. Nice environment, great artwork, good libby and lounge area. Loved the availability of self service hot drinks and water coolers on each floor. The lounges were comfortable and have good facilites to work if required. The fitness suite, pool and sauna were all clean and comfortable. Rooms had a hood size deak, appropriate lamps, powerful showers and comfortable pillows and beds.
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Paul
9 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel Is usually very good however this time room was freezing - with only a portable tiny oil fired heater which was inadequate
Hotel Is usually very good however this time room was freezing - with only a portable tiny oil fired heater which was inadequate
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David
6 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is clean and staff friendly but unfortunately the beds are small not really a double bed and the room we had was on the front of the building and smokers congregated outside of our window so if you had the window open the room smelled of smoke and considering we requested a no smoking room it was not ideal also noisy with people talking until the small hours.
The hotel is clean and staff friendly but unfortunately the beds are small not really a double bed and the room we had was on the front of the building and smokers congregated outside of our window so if you had the window open the room smelled of smoke and considering we requested a no smoking room it was not ideal also noisy with people talking until the small hours.
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Ian
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant one night stay in modern bright training centre located within a University campus. The room was modern, exceptionally clean and extremely comfortable. The centre itself is quiet and has an excellent bar area which serves a good selection of food. I sampled the burger and fries which was excellent. Priced around £15 as a guide. Overall an excellent choice for a one night stay on a reasonable budget. Please be aware that the location is a little isolated with no local shops. Highly recommended.
Very pleasant one night stay in modern bright training centre located within a University campus. The room was modern, exceptionally clean and extremely comfortable. The centre itself is quiet and has an excellent bar area which serves a good selection of food. I sampled the burger and fries which was excellent. Priced around £15 as a guide. Overall an excellent choice for a one night stay on a reasonable budget. Please be aware that the location is a little isolated with no local shops. Highly recommended.
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benjamin
27 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I was given a very small and tired room on the first floor with paper thin walls! Cranfield really shouldn’t be charging full price for this type of room!
I was given a very small and tired room on the first floor with paper thin walls! Cranfield really shouldn’t be charging full price for this type of room!
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Iain
16 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet with plenty of parking. Room was clean comfortable, it was a little small but adequate. Friendly staff. I will definitely be back. Thank you.
Lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet with plenty of parking. Room was clean comfortable, it was a little small but adequate. Friendly staff. I will definitely be back. Thank you.
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Emily
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very dated room
Very dated room
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming and helpful across departments. A few guests experienced transactional or unwelcoming interactions and slow check-in at busy times.
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Christopher
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great reception staff, very friendly
Great reception staff, very friendly
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Kirsty
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent value for money. Staff were incredibly welcoming and the room was spotless.
Excellent value for money. Staff were incredibly welcoming and the room was spotless.
10
James
10 Jun 2023
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As a regular business traveler and attending business in and around Bedford I rely on consistent, comfortable and clean accommodation. My stay was booked with some special requirements and was extremely impressed upon checking in that they were noted down. The room was perfect for my long trip and just what I needed to come back to after a long day at work. My trip was longer then initially anticipated and my stay had to be extended and with making a separate booking, they ensured I stayed in the same room with no issues and nothing but politeness. The most impressive thing about my stay was my room was cleaned to perfection every morning without fail by the amazing housekeeping. I really appreciated the complimentary bottled water and hot chocolate and biscuits replenished every day again by the amazing housekeeping. Overall, with staying for here for over a week I felt very comfortable for my extended stay. I Highly recommend this to anyone and look forward to come return once again as and when I do my work in Bedford.
As a regular business traveler and attending business in and around Bedford I rely on consistent, comfortable and clean accommodation. My stay was booked with some special requirements and was extremely impressed upon checking in that they were noted down. The room was perfect for my long trip and just what I needed to come back to after a long day at work. My trip was longer then initially anticipated and my stay had to be extended and with making a separate booking, they ensured I stayed in the same room with no issues and nothing but politeness. The most impressive thing about my stay was my room was cleaned to perfection every morning without fail by the amazing housekeeping. I really appreciated the complimentary bottled water and hot chocolate and biscuits replenished every day again by the amazing housekeeping. Overall, with staying for here for over a week I felt very comfortable for my extended stay. I Highly recommend this to anyone and look forward to come return once again as and when I do my work in Bedford.
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Kirsty
16 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean throughout. Staff were incredibly polite and friendly. Food was amazing. Ideally situated for university.
Very clean throughout. Staff were incredibly polite and friendly. Food was amazing. Ideally situated for university.
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Carl
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perhaps the people at the reception could be trained to be hospitable than be transactional.
Perhaps the people at the reception could be trained to be hospitable than be transactional.
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anita
29 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent quiet relaxed location very friendly staff Victoria on reception was great really made us feel welcomed and has excellent customer service every time we visit she is smiling thank you ! Will be back very soon :)
Excellent quiet relaxed location very friendly staff Victoria on reception was great really made us feel welcomed and has excellent customer service every time we visit she is smiling thank you ! Will be back very soon :)
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Vivian
20 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Serviceable if you need to stay in the area. Rooms are fine if dated. Check in was be very slow as there was a lot of people trying to check in at the same time
Serviceable if you need to stay in the area. Rooms are fine if dated. Check in was be very slow as there was a lot of people trying to check in at the same time
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Venkatesh
29 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was a very stressful experience. Having checked in late in the day to find multiple insects in our room. When we asked the staff about it, they cleaned up the insects they could find and told us that there are no dangerous insects in the UK, so we should be fine to staying in the same room. The staff was reluctant to understand that two huge insects in a room is a display of negligence and a lack of proper cleaning within a room, whether the insects will harm us is besides the point. If the cleaning crew missed two massive insects, it begs the question as to what else was missed. It shouldn\'t come down to the customer to point out the issues in the first place. And to not even receive an apology for this was very shocking and disorienting. We understood that it was a busy night and took a smaller room, the receptionist seemed to challenge our request with statements like "it was our good will that we gave the bigger room to you...", when it the hotel seems to clearly misunderstand what a standard double room for 2 adults entails. Overall a stressful and disorienting experience.
It was a very stressful experience. Having checked in late in the day to find multiple insects in our room. When we asked the staff about it, they cleaned up the insects they could find and told us that there are no dangerous insects in the UK, so we should be fine to staying in the same room. The staff was reluctant to understand that two huge insects in a room is a display of negligence and a lack of proper cleaning within a room, whether the insects will harm us is besides the point. If the cleaning crew missed two massive insects, it begs the question as to what else was missed. It shouldn\'t come down to the customer to point out the issues in the first place. And to not even receive an apology for this was very shocking and disorienting. We understood that it was a busy night and took a smaller room, the receptionist seemed to challenge our request with statements like "it was our good will that we gave the bigger room to you...", when it the hotel seems to clearly misunderstand what a standard double room for 2 adults entails. Overall a stressful and disorienting experience.
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Michael
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Reception staff were efficient. Room was comfortable and well maintained with all the right facilities. Comfortable bar, lovely breakfay,
Reception staff were efficient. Room was comfortable and well maintained with all the right facilities. Comfortable bar, lovely breakfay,
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Tetiana
23 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic value and excellent staff
Fantastic value and excellent staff
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Location
Set on Cranfield University campus, it is quiet and convenient for the university, Milton Keynes and events like Silverstone, with easy parking. Several guests found it remote or hard to locate due to limited signage.
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Michael
8 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Slightly tricky to find the actual entrance to reception, but apart from that, it was a great place to stay and I'd stay again.
Slightly tricky to find the actual entrance to reception, but apart from that, it was a great place to stay and I'd stay again.
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patrica
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast excellent. Bar food pretty good. Hotel tricky to find at night even with google maps. Maybe just come
Breakfast excellent. Bar food pretty good. Hotel tricky to find at night even with google maps. Maybe just come
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Alan
7 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I have not stayed in such a place before. As I did not have a printout of the booking email to hand (only jotted the post code for my sat nav) I was very anxious that there were no signs at all for 'hotel', 'accommodation' or the like. I drove around the campus for a considerable time until, luckily, I found someone who could help. I was fearful that I'd have to give up and seek known accommodation in Bedford. Please put up at the least, a little symbol of a hotel on the incoming sign board.
I have not stayed in such a place before. As I did not have a printout of the booking email to hand (only jotted the post code for my sat nav) I was very anxious that there were no signs at all for 'hotel', 'accommodation' or the like. I drove around the campus for a considerable time until, luckily, I found someone who could help. I was fearful that I'd have to give up and seek known accommodation in Bedford. Please put up at the least, a little symbol of a hotel on the incoming sign board.
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Rich
23 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was spacious, location is perfect for visiting Cranfield University but also Milton Keynes. Breakfast was incredible - buffet style allowing from continental to Full English! Enjoyed a few pints in the bar as well!
Room was spacious, location is perfect for visiting Cranfield University but also Milton Keynes. Breakfast was incredible - buffet style allowing from continental to Full English! Enjoyed a few pints in the bar as well!
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Claire
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel, breakfast was good too. Location is a tad out of the way from central MK but easily accessible and hotel provided a list of good taxi companies. Was £20 to MK Bowl. Staff all friendly. Would stay again.
Good hotel, breakfast was good too. Location is a tad out of the way from central MK but easily accessible and hotel provided a list of good taxi companies. Was £20 to MK Bowl. Staff all friendly. Would stay again.
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Ian
19 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant one night stay in modern bright training centre located within a University campus. The room was modern, exceptionally clean and extremely comfortable. The centre itself is quiet and has an excellent bar area which serves a good selection of food. I sampled the burger and fries which was excellent. Priced around £15 as a guide. Overall an excellent choice for a one night stay on a reasonable budget. Please be aware that the location is a little isolated with no local shops. Highly recommended.
Very pleasant one night stay in modern bright training centre located within a University campus. The room was modern, exceptionally clean and extremely comfortable. The centre itself is quiet and has an excellent bar area which serves a good selection of food. I sampled the burger and fries which was excellent. Priced around £15 as a guide. Overall an excellent choice for a one night stay on a reasonable budget. Please be aware that the location is a little isolated with no local shops. Highly recommended.
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Charles
18 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Close to the University
Close to the University
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Robert
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A bit out of the way , but superb Hotel, nice bar , helpful staff
A bit out of the way , but superb Hotel, nice bar , helpful staff
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Iain
16 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet with plenty of parking. Room was clean comfortable, it was a little small but adequate. Friendly staff. I will definitely be back. Thank you.
Lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet with plenty of parking. Room was clean comfortable, it was a little small but adequate. Friendly staff. I will definitely be back. Thank you.
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Ian
5 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My only gripe was that the Building itself is not that well sign posted. I kind of knew where it was, but that was intuitive rather than directed. BUT good facilities, friendly staff, good parking-again signs could be better.
My only gripe was that the Building itself is not that well sign posted. I kind of knew where it was, but that was intuitive rather than directed. BUT good facilities, friendly staff, good parking-again signs could be better.
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Dining
Breakfast and bar meals receive frequent praise for quality and choice. Some guests found breakfast overpriced or lukewarm, and the restaurant was occasionally closed; limited gluten-free or vegan options were noted.
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Tyrone
7 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Use for business trip, very competitive prices, has an on site restaurant but wasn’t open when stayed so ate next door in Mitchell Hall, both are on the uni campus so a lot of students about.
Use for business trip, very competitive prices, has an on site restaurant but wasn’t open when stayed so ate next door in Mitchell Hall, both are on the uni campus so a lot of students about.
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Yan
14 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good location and parking. Small but comfortable room. Good bathroom. Buffet dinner good. Hot buffet breakfast ok but hardly warm. Friendly staff.
Good location and parking. Small but comfortable room. Good bathroom. Buffet dinner good. Hot buffet breakfast ok but hardly warm. Friendly staff.
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Patrick
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only thing was let it down was price of breakfast nearly £16 how do you justified it ? It wasn't worth the price
Only thing was let it down was price of breakfast nearly £16 how do you justified it ? It wasn't worth the price
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Yvonne
24 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect location for uni. Staff are so welcoming and friendly imcluding housekeeping staff. Only one star taken off due to lack of gluten free options when dining
Perfect location for uni. Staff are so welcoming and friendly imcluding housekeeping staff. Only one star taken off due to lack of gluten free options when dining
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Craig
15 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good price and staff helpful. Uncomfortable bed/pillows, noisy bathroom fan and basic room. Breakfast awful - food had obviously been cooked a while ago. Mostly lukewarm overcooked sausages.
Good price and staff helpful. Uncomfortable bed/pillows, noisy bathroom fan and basic room. Breakfast awful - food had obviously been cooked a while ago. Mostly lukewarm overcooked sausages.
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Caroline
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great food.
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great food.
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patrica
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast excellent. Bar food pretty good. Hotel tricky to find at night even with google maps. Maybe just come
Breakfast excellent. Bar food pretty good. Hotel tricky to find at night even with google maps. Maybe just come
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Jane
14 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and spacious. The bathroom was a good size and had a bath and shower over the bath. Staff were friendly and willing to help. Bar food - choice was good and very good. Breakfast was excellent. Buffett and a great selection from fresh fruit and yoghurt etc to cooked breakfast. Well worth considering staying here in comparison to a budget hotel. Would certainly stay there again whennext in the area.
The room was clean and spacious. The bathroom was a good size and had a bath and shower over the bath. Staff were friendly and willing to help. Bar food - choice was good and very good. Breakfast was excellent. Buffett and a great selection from fresh fruit and yoghurt etc to cooked breakfast. Well worth considering staying here in comparison to a budget hotel. Would certainly stay there again whennext in the area.
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Lucy
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The reception staff are really friendly, which is one of the only redeeming features. This is a budget hotel and I only paid around £50 to stay, I wouldn’t pay more. The swimming pool was closed for maintenance and the restaurant was closed for a private group. It’s in the middle of a uni campus, the only thing nearby is a co-op. The bed sheets had hair on them and I assume hadn’t been changed since the previous guest. After letting reception know they moved me to another room immediately which I appreciated. In the second room the towel rail in the bathroom didn’t work. Budget hotel which I understand but I do expect cleanliness, wouldn’t stay again
The reception staff are really friendly, which is one of the only redeeming features. This is a budget hotel and I only paid around £50 to stay, I wouldn’t pay more. The swimming pool was closed for maintenance and the restaurant was closed for a private group. It’s in the middle of a uni campus, the only thing nearby is a co-op. The bed sheets had hair on them and I assume hadn’t been changed since the previous guest. After letting reception know they moved me to another room immediately which I appreciated. In the second room the towel rail in the bathroom didn’t work. Budget hotel which I understand but I do expect cleanliness, wouldn’t stay again
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Marc
7 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Blown away by the value for money - room was OK and breakfast was fabulous. Didn’t use the bar or coffee room but they looked good. Will use again.
Blown away by the value for money - room was OK and breakfast was fabulous. Didn’t use the bar or coffee room but they looked good. Will use again.
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Jacqueline
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay, great value for money. Only drawback for me was the bar closed at 10pm on Friday night, I'm a Londoner, thats too early for me.
Excellent place to stay, great value for money. Only drawback for me was the bar closed at 10pm on Friday night, I'm a Londoner, thats too early for me.
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Fraser
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was great, staff really helpful, great value for money
Breakfast was great, staff really helpful, great value for money
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Debra
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
No complaints at all...Hotel was spotless..facilities very good
No complaints at all...Hotel was spotless..facilities very good
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Yasmin
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
This was a last-minute booking as we ended up staying the night after this Diaspora Calling at the Super Bowl. From the moment we arrived the staff were amazing. Nothing was too much effort. It’s not a luxury luxury hotel but it certainly has all the amenities needed for a stay. Taxis varied from 10 pound to the coach station, to 15 pound to the train station and around 10 pound again to the Super Bowl. I managed to use the gym throughout my stay each time it was quiet. It’s not a big gym, but it’s enough with weights and some cardio machines. The pool and sauna were clean and easily accessible - with towels available. It had everything that was needed. Would definitely recommend somewhere for a stop over, festival stay or corporate on the university campus
This was a last-minute booking as we ended up staying the night after this Diaspora Calling at the Super Bowl. From the moment we arrived the staff were amazing. Nothing was too much effort. It’s not a luxury luxury hotel but it certainly has all the amenities needed for a stay. Taxis varied from 10 pound to the coach station, to 15 pound to the train station and around 10 pound again to the Super Bowl. I managed to use the gym throughout my stay each time it was quiet. It’s not a big gym, but it’s enough with weights and some cardio machines. The pool and sauna were clean and easily accessible - with towels available. It had everything that was needed. Would definitely recommend somewhere for a stop over, festival stay or corporate on the university campus
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Paul
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Tremendous value for money. The rooms are well equipped, the staff are helpful and friendly, and the breakfast is excellent. My only observation is that the swimming pool and leisure facilities are a little bit tired, and they’re probably due for an upgrade in the next year or two.
Tremendous value for money. The rooms are well equipped, the staff are helpful and friendly, and the breakfast is excellent. My only observation is that the swimming pool and leisure facilities are a little bit tired, and they’re probably due for an upgrade in the next year or two.
FAQs about Cranfield Management Development Centre
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but spaces are limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13.00 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee of GBP 25.00, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, though specific details on room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location like in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Bedford, within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and National Bowl. It is 0.1 mi from Cranfield University and approximately 10.2 mi from Bletchley Park.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available for guests.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-09-05: 73.48368359909057USD
- 2026-09-06: 88.52731449279786USD
- 2026-09-07: 82.46577976074218USD
- 2026-09-08: 90.33790831298828USD
- 2026-09-09: 84.03833761901855USD
- 2026-09-10: 83.01419994354248USD
- 2026-09-11: 79.57145952758789USD
- 2026-09-12: 79.63706473388672USD
- 2026-09-13: 102.64849843902587USD
- 2026-09-14: 103.97782791900634USD
- 2026-09-15: 103.87534415130615USD
- 2026-09-16: 102.21694306793212USD
- 2026-09-17: 95.5335057144165USD
- 2026-09-18: 73.06383331680298USD
- 2026-09-19: 79.20792835540772USD
- 2026-09-20: 134.35621945495606USD
- 2026-09-21: 128.59119296417236USD
- 2026-09-22: 98.70335186462403USD
- 2026-09-23: 104.9931845626831USD
- 2026-09-24: 106.08384010467529USD
- 2026-09-25: 73.99721003494263USD
- 2026-09-26: 80.09888852539062USD
- 2026-09-27: 103.67119180755616USD
- 2026-09-28: 97.06129891815185USD
- 2026-09-29: 108.19571812591552USD
- 2026-09-30: 106.20671252441406USD
- 2026-10-01: 102.65849339752197USD
- 2026-10-02: 77.57107668609619USD
- 2026-10-03: 81.7297237258911USD
- 2026-10-04: 101.28918408355713USD
- 2026-10-05: 111.18421957702637USD
- 2026-10-06: 106.55334619140625USD
- 2026-10-07: 106.56413861999512USD
- 2026-10-08: 114.3686239868164USD
- 2026-10-09: 85.2772162689209USD
- 2026-10-10: 85.2772162689209USD
- 2026-10-11: 111.18421957702637USD
- 2026-10-12: 114.8975593170166USD
- 2026-10-13: 111.46487588500976USD
- 2026-10-14: 108.0957685409546USD
- 2026-10-15: 111.18421957702637USD
- 2026-10-16: 85.2772162689209USD
- 2026-10-17: 83.99998816833497USD
- 2026-10-18: 110.94433171234131USD
- 2026-10-19: 111.18421957702637USD
- 2026-10-20: 116.53833631134033USD
- 2026-10-21: 111.18421957702637USD
- 2026-10-22: 106.55334619140625USD
- 2026-10-23: 87.68440632629394USD
- 2026-10-24: 92.83342261352539USD
- 2026-10-25: 106.82639995117188USD
- 2026-10-26: 104.15349285888672USD
- 2026-10-27: 111.18421957702637USD
- 2026-10-28: 104.9931845626831USD
- 2026-10-29: 111.18421957702637USD
- 2026-10-30: 77.14159473724365USD
- 2026-10-31: 74.80094912872315USD
- 2026-11-01: 125.21717674865722USD
- 2026-11-02: 117.98481414794922USD
- 2026-11-03: 125.21717674865722USD
- 2026-11-04: 119.47445283813477USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13.00 for children
- Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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