Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details on bathroom accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Bedford, just a 5-minute drive from Box End Park and 8 minutes from Priory Country Park. It is approximately 8.4 miles from Wrest Park and 10.6 miles from Woburn Safari Park.

What are the policies regarding children at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free if they are under the age of 18 when sharing a room with an adult.

Holiday Inn Express Bedford Elstow

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$90
February	US$85
March	US$83
April	US$83
May	US$94
June	US$97
July	US$118
August	US$111
September	US$108
October	US$96
November	US$88
December	US$74

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG, travellers consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and the convenient roadside location with ample free parking, while noting compact room layouts and some niggles with air conditioning or heating.

Breakfast is frequently praised for variety and hot options, but several reviews report inconsistent quality, items running out, lukewarm coffee, or temporary disruption during renovations. Several reviews mention a pleasant bar/lounge area and a generally quiet environment. Overall, it suits value-focused stays and convenient stopovers near Bedford.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Ample free parking is repeatedly highlighted, with several mentions of a pleasant bar and lounge area. Refurbishment works temporarily affected spaces used for breakfast.

Related guest reviews

10

mark

28 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Easy to find and ample parking.. found disabled space.. sign on the wall to inform hotel if a vehicle is not displaying a blue badge... great idea.. Check in was easy and the staff were very friendly and welcoming.. Wide open reception and bar restaurant.. After receiving room key and direction's.. We were advised to arrive early for breakfast as the hotel was fully booked.. We proceeded to our room on the first floor by using the lift... Our room was adapted for persons with disabilities.. Wide open room and large bathroom with walk in shower along with adaptions.. Didn't book this room but it was ideal for my wife with mobility issues.. Double bed ( only criticism.. pillows were hard and lumpy ) .. TV..tea and coffee making facilities.. USB ports by the bed and plug sockets here and there.. So great if you are here for pleasure or business.. Breakfast was a buffet of continental and hot food..bacon eggs and sausages... And a selection of tea coffee and juice.. Fantastic way to start the day... Again staff were friendly and welcoming.. Would definitely return and recommend..

8

Andrew

5 May 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

No breakfast buffet, limited options. Room and hotel was clean and room services daily. Comfortable and will stay again once the works have finished. Pleasant enough for the price. Dumped stuff in the car park area.

10

Andrew

20 Apr 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night as we were at a friends wedding reception nearby. Hotel was easy to find with plenty of free parking. Check in was hassle free and quick. The room was clean and a good size. My only issue (a small one at that) was the shower head pole was slightly loose. I let reception know and left it at that. The bar was well stocked and we had an hour there before going to the function. Reception ordered us a taxi which was on time and reasonably priced. Breakfast(free) was excellent with a good selection of cooked and cold food. We thoroughly enjoyed our night at this hotel and would definitely use it again.

8

Richard

8 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This is an Express by Holiday Inn. If you have stayed anywhere at one you will know what to expect. It's years since we last stayed at one and this was idenitical to all those we have stayed in before. The rooms are compact but comfortable. Good to have a large sturdy desk. Shame no wardrobe or drawers to put clothes. This one is very conveniently situated just outside Bedford just off a main road into town. Plenty of parking, which is always a plus. Hotel was very quiet when we stayed so no noise. Just an inconsiderate businessman conducting an online meeting in the breakfast area for all to hear. He could have chosen to have his meeting in his room and come down for breakfast afterwards. Staff very attentive and helpful.

10

Helen

30 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

We stayed 1 night here as a stop over on our way to the New Forest camping trip. Ideal location and exceptional value for money. Very friendly helpful staff. Lovely garden to sit in for an evening drink. Will definitely stay here again.

8

Malcolm

20 Apr 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of free parking. Easy friendly check in. Nice room with good walk in shower. Quiet hotel. Would be nicer if double beds kingsize Reasonable breakfast

10

Bryan

14 Dec 2022

·

Stayed 19,339 nights

a good price easy to find a good parking area breakfast nice will be using the IHG chain when we travel.

6

michael

6 May 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Very reasonable but the place is undergoing renovations which impacts on the dining area. Standard of coffee at breakfast was poor

8

BARBARA

2 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

Excellent place to stay f you have a business trip in Bedford County. BP garage with M&S shop 50 yards away. Has restaurant for meals, nice lounge area for relaxing. Decent spread for breakfast. Free parking. Easy access to motorway. Bed was a bit firm, but only realised later one could request a different mattress, note for next time.

8

Neil

12 May 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Good hotel just ashame about the construction work going on at the moment

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are often described as very clean. A few guests reported issues such as odours, stained carpets or bedding bases, and minor bathroom maintenance problems.

Related guest reviews

6

Tracey

21 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Room small but functional, would be fit from plugs both sides of the bed. Carpet could be cleaner

10

Catherine

10 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Stayed for just one night. Staff were super, friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable with everything that was needed. Value for money was excellent. Really impressed

2

Joanne

7 Jan 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here three times in the last 9 months. Maybe this time we were just unlucky with our room but the base of the beds were filthy and stained. Have no idea what it was and do t really want to think about what it was but it made you not want to get into bed. The carpet was dirty and the breakfast area was also stained badly where the cushioning goes up the walls.

2

Jason

16 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Our stay was disappointing this time at this property our room had a horrible smell of drains and sewage odours which was not pleasant especial when we had to sleep in there !!! also we paid for a fold out bed and linen /bedding to be made up for my 7 year old to stay in for the 2 nights we had booked when we arrived they was no bed folded out of which i assembled to find they had not left any bedding or pillows for my child to use to sleep i mentioned to reception the situation

8

Christine

22 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was just ok. The food area was a tad messy with spilt food. Tables were not cleared. There was only 1 very large table that was clear but as there was only 2 of us it was far too big. The man on reception cleared the tables in the end and ask was OK. Room was clean and comfortable but bathroom light flashed on and off from the time we got there to time we left. Would still recommended this hotel.

8

Lesley

23 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room clean and tidy. Staff friendly and helpful.

8

Michael

24 Mar 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Friendly staff and very helful. Good breakfast, pitty the air-con caused the carpet in the room to be wet and have a damp smell.

10

Samantha

12 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, lovely lady at reception

10

Peter

8 Jan 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Room was very clean and well maintained.

10

Heather

22 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, very clean. Breakfast was very nice and tasty. Staff were friendly and very helpful. Enjoyed staying at Holiday Inn Express Bedford

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and quiet, though layouts are compact, especially when a sofa bed is in use. Bed comfort and climate control are mixed, with some finding mattresses firm or pillows lumpy and some reports of noisy or faulty A/C or heating.

Related guest reviews

8

Najmin

9 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Liked the comfortable bed and the size of the room.

6

DERICK

20 Mar 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

We booked for a family room. Once the sofa bed was set up by the hotel before our arrival, there was hardly any space to access the window. For a family room the rooms are really small. If you want cheap sleep over to meet a need then cool else you’ll have no comfort if staying for a few days. Might be touch in the summer

10

Stephen

18 Nov 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and quiet and got a good night's sleep. Breakfast was fine and at least had hot options, had everything but eggs. The buttons on the shower were missing, thankfully didn't affect the water temperature or pressure. A decent option all in all

10

Philip

26 May 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean tidy room. Reasonable size. Hotel well positioned to explore area by car.

10

LESLEY

1 Mar 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and comfortable. i especially liked the choice of pillow. it was also very quiet.

10

Kevin

8 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Terrific hotel with great staff. Lovely room. Incredible breakfast bar included.

8

Richard

8 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This is an Express by Holiday Inn. If you have stayed anywhere at one you will know what to expect. It's years since we last stayed at one and this was idenitical to all those we have stayed in before. The rooms are compact but comfortable. Good to have a large sturdy desk. Shame no wardrobe or drawers to put clothes. This one is very conveniently situated just outside Bedford just off a main road into town. Plenty of parking, which is always a plus. Hotel was very quiet when we stayed so no noise. Just an inconsiderate businessman conducting an online meeting in the breakfast area for all to hear. He could have chosen to have his meeting in his room and come down for breakfast afterwards. Staff very attentive and helpful.

8

BARBARA

2 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

Excellent place to stay f you have a business trip in Bedford County. BP garage with M&S shop 50 yards away. Has restaurant for meals, nice lounge area for relaxing. Decent spread for breakfast. Free parking. Easy access to motorway. Bed was a bit firm, but only realised later one could request a different mattress, note for next time.

8

FIONA

26 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice welcome from staff, comfortable room on 2nd floor accessed by lift or stairs. Bed comfy, sofa bed could have been better but was fine. Air conditioning was only set to heat mode (in October), but you could turn it off and open the window instead. Good breakfast selection. Overall a good stay.

6

Michele

9 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff on the desk were very helpful but we found the bed being a standard 4'6" was too small for us. When we asked if they had a larger bed somewhere, they did not. The air conditioning was a nightmare as it either blew cold air or overly hot air. It also blew directly onto the bed so no chance of leaving it on whilst sleeping. The breakfast was good though.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Service is a consistent strong point: staff are described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with efficient check in/out and proactive handling of issues. A few isolated lapses were noted.

Related guest reviews

4

Brady

30 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Staff were professional but during the night I was disturbed by constant alarms going off from 4am till I checked out! Staff were great though in refunding me for the stay due that issue. Although staff were great, I won’t stay at this hotel strictly because of its location!

10

Leroy

30 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This property served me well for the night and the customer service at check in was excellent

10

Samantha

21 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay staff went above and beyond

10

Amanda

3 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely big room. Excellent breakfast. Car parking. Friendly helpful staff.

8

Saneer

13 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Overall ok, check in experience wasn’t great but team was very polite and accommodating at check out.

8

Lesley

23 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room clean and tidy. Staff friendly and helpful.

8

Richard

8 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This is an Express by Holiday Inn. If you have stayed anywhere at one you will know what to expect. It's years since we last stayed at one and this was idenitical to all those we have stayed in before. The rooms are compact but comfortable. Good to have a large sturdy desk. Shame no wardrobe or drawers to put clothes. This one is very conveniently situated just outside Bedford just off a main road into town. Plenty of parking, which is always a plus. Hotel was very quiet when we stayed so no noise. Just an inconsiderate businessman conducting an online meeting in the breakfast area for all to hear. He could have chosen to have his meeting in his room and come down for breakfast afterwards. Staff very attentive and helpful.

10

Zuhaib

8 Aug 2023

·

Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel with some of the best staff I've come across. They were friendly and made our stay very comfortable.

10

Joanne

25 May 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The check in system was down when we arrived staff were extremely apologetic and gave us a complimentary drink. The system was only down for about half hour once up and running was checked in quickly. Room was comfortable and had everything we needed area coffee etc. I found the hotel clean tidy and quiet. Staff were really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was really nice hot and fresh. It was a buffet type breakfast a good choice of food.

10

Joanne

22 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy gentleman that booked us in was really helpful and friendly went through everything and informed us of restaurant times etc

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Convenient roadside location just outside Bedford with easy access to main routes and ample parking; generally quiet. Public transport is limited, so taxis or rideshares are often needed; occasional traffic or train noise mentioned.

Related guest reviews

10

Neil

8 May 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Convenient

10

Miles

30 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

I didn’t have great expectations for the price I paid, even though reviews were very positive. However, everything was superb, from the staff, to the room, the cleanliness, and the breakfast. Location right on the edge of key routes and a 10min cab into Central Bedford. Superb!

10

Derek

18 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Friendly reception. Very convenient lication. Ideal stop over.

10

Faith

21 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and peaceful stay and not too far from the sights in Bedford town centre

10

Neil

30 Nov 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The transportation into Bedford is non existent however Uber works but the price varies considerably.

8

Richard

8 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This is an Express by Holiday Inn. If you have stayed anywhere at one you will know what to expect. It's years since we last stayed at one and this was idenitical to all those we have stayed in before. The rooms are compact but comfortable. Good to have a large sturdy desk. Shame no wardrobe or drawers to put clothes. This one is very conveniently situated just outside Bedford just off a main road into town. Plenty of parking, which is always a plus. Hotel was very quiet when we stayed so no noise. Just an inconsiderate businessman conducting an online meeting in the breakfast area for all to hear. He could have chosen to have his meeting in his room and come down for breakfast afterwards. Staff very attentive and helpful.

10

Neil

31 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

It was relatively close to my destination so very convenient.

10

Felix

17 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Hotel situated just outside town, giving it a quiet environment for those who want to have quiet and peaceful place to relax. Has a large and safe parking area. Service is very good

8

BARBARA

2 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

Excellent place to stay f you have a business trip in Bedford County. BP garage with M&S shop 50 yards away. Has restaurant for meals, nice lounge area for relaxing. Decent spread for breakfast. Free parking. Easy access to motorway. Bed was a bit firm, but only realised later one could request a different mattress, note for next time.

8

Paul

25 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

Nice basic hotel with friendly staff. Good location for transport links.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

Breakfast is commonly described as good with hot options, but quality and availability can be inconsistent, with items sometimes running out and coffee reported lukewarm. Renovation works also temporarily reduced space or choice at times; evening food gets mixed feedback.

Related guest reviews

2

Shaheen

11 Feb 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Hard to find on sat navigation and no veggie option on breakfast, run out scrambled eggs and asked waiter few times no one brought anything back coffee machine break down and no one fixed it. We had just bread and glass of orange juice

10

Timothy

28 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome and excellent room with everything you could need. Comfortable sofa and bed. Great shower and well laid out bathroom. Spacious bar and dining area serving surprisingly good food. Hard working and courteous staff. Excellent complimentary breakfast.

10

Amanda

3 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely big room. Excellent breakfast. Car parking. Friendly helpful staff.

10

Kevin

8 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Terrific hotel with great staff. Lovely room. Incredible breakfast bar included.

8

Christine

22 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was just ok. The food area was a tad messy with spilt food. Tables were not cleared. There was only 1 very large table that was clear but as there was only 2 of us it was far too big. The man on reception cleared the tables in the end and ask was OK. Room was clean and comfortable but bathroom light flashed on and off from the time we got there to time we left. Would still recommended this hotel.

6

Simone

16 May 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The hotel is going through a remodel but this was not indicated on booking. Breakfast was extremely limited and was transported from the kitchens along halls ways to a small room. The entrance to the hotel is also strange as it is behind a gas station which you drive through. Bedrooms were clean enough though and hotel staff were friendly. Just an shame about the environment. Then again is was a cheap stay, so I guess cannot really complain, but it would have been nice to know about the remodel and lack of breakfast facilities.

10

Mick

21 Apr 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The property was excellent value for money very clean and the breakfast was excellent

6

michael

6 May 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Very reasonable but the place is undergoing renovations which impacts on the dining area. Standard of coffee at breakfast was poor

10

Joanne

25 May 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The check in system was down when we arrived staff were extremely apologetic and gave us a complimentary drink. The system was only down for about half hour once up and running was checked in quickly. Room was comfortable and had everything we needed area coffee etc. I found the hotel clean tidy and quiet. Staff were really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was really nice hot and fresh. It was a buffet type breakfast a good choice of food.

6

R

31 May 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Excellent comfy room let down by food. Lack of choice and average breahkfast

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $61	2 $99	3 $145	4 $126	5 $101	6 $79	7 $99
8 $64	9 $98	10 $140	11 $125	12 $82	13 $73	14 $87
15 $64	16 $98	17 $145	18 $143	19 $81	20 $73	21 $86
22 $65	23 $102	24 $146	25 $120	26 $82	27 $70	28 $87
29 $64	30 $95

Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

Prices for Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (With )

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (With )

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (With )

Standard Room (With )

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa Bed (With )

Guest reviews of Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Bedford by IHG

Prices for upcoming dates

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25 $79	26 $138	27	28 $161	29 $102	30 $69	31 $87