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The Shakespeare Hotel

27 Shakespeare Road

Bedford, 

Bedfordshire, 


MK40 2DX,  England
The Shakespeare Hotel Bedford - Bedford Hotel
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An independently owned hotel that has its own unique style of hospitality for which it has gained recognition. 5 minute walk from the station and 10 minute walk from Bedford town centre. Free parking.
  • Restaurant
  • Free drink on arrival
  • Tree lined avenue
  • Free off road parking
  • Conference and banqueting
  • Walk to town centre
  • Bar with terrace
  • Walk to railway station
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Christmas parties
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Check Prices and Availability
Double EnsuiteDouble Ensuite
Room details
Double Ensuite
Double Ensuite
A double room with private bathroom or shower and toilet, hair dryer, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities, direct-dial room telephone and a computerised wake-up system. Rates are inclusive of full English breakfast and VAT.…
Facilities
  • Colour television
  • Direct dial phone
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-smoking
Bed Details
  • Standard double bed
Bathroom
  • En suite
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from£57.50
Twin EnsuiteTwin Ensuite
Room details
Twin Ensuite
Twin Ensuite
A twin room with private bathroom or shower and toilet, hairdryer, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities, direct-dial room telephone and a computerised wake-up system. Rates are inclusive of full English breakfast and VAT.…
Facilities
  • Colour television
  • Direct dial phone
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-smoking
Bed Details
  • Twin (single beds)
Bathroom
  • En suite
See the Rooms tab for more details…
from£57.50
Single EnsuiteSingle Ensuite
Room details
Single Ensuite
Single Ensuite
A single room with private bathroom or shower and toilet, hairdryer, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities, direct-dial room telephones and a computerised wake-up system. Rates are inclusive of full English breakfast and VAT.…
Facilities
  • Colour television
  • Direct dial phone
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-smoking
Bed Details
  • Standard single bed
Bathroom
  • En suite
See the Rooms tab for more details…
from£47.50
Family Ensuite - 2 Adults & 1 ChildFamily Ensuite - 2 Adults & 1 Child
Room details
Family Ensuite - 2 Adults & 1 Child
Family Ensuite
A family room with private bathroom or shower and toilet, hair dryer, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities, direct-dial room telephones and a computerised wake-up system. Rates are inclusive of full English breakfast and VAT.…
Facilities
  • Colour television
  • Direct dial phone
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-smoking
Bed Details
  • Standard double bed
  • Standard single bed
Bathroom
  • En suite
See the Rooms tab for more details…
from£108.00
Family Ensuite - 2 Adults & 2 ChildrenFamily Ensuite - 2 Adults & 2 Children
Room details
Family Ensuite - 2 Adults & 2 Children
Family Ensuite
A family room with private bathroom or shower and toilet, hair dryer, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities, direct-dial room telephones and a computerised wake-up system. Rates are inclusive of full English breakfast and VAT.…
Facilities
  • Colour television
  • Direct dial phone
  • Hairdryer
  • Non-smoking
Bed Details
  • Standard double bed
  • Twin (single beds)
Bathroom
  • En suite
See the Rooms tab for more details…
from£118.00
Guest Reviews
Guest reviews for The Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford are provided by real guests who have actually stayed at the property.
Rooms:
2.8
Value:
3.1
Friendliness:
4.0
Cleanliness:
3.3
Facilities:
3.0
Staff service:
3.7
Location:
3.9
Breakfast:
3.7
Guest Rating: 3.1
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 amanda
Alone
Stayed: May '13
4
Would recommend to others.
Rooms:
3
Value:
5
Friendliness:
5
Cleanliness:
5
Facilities:
3
Staff service:
5
Location
5
"facilities/decor a bit dated and basic BUT very clean and well cared for by lovely staff."
I don't often travel alone and I was concerned as this was very reasonably priced. However, I was given a lovely welcome ,had everything I needed, it was clean and I felt safe.… Read more
"facilities/decor a bit dated and basic BUT very clean and well cared for by lovely staff."
I don't often travel alone and I was concerned as this was very reasonably priced. However, I was given a lovely welcome ,had everything I needed, it was clean and I felt safe. Read less
Likes:
Easy to find,clean.
Dislikes:
I was given weekday breakfast times for a Saturday morning, so I got up earlier than I'd planned . However, I did receive an apology and excellent service which made up for understandable error.
Guest Review for The Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford
 Dr J P
Alone
Stayed: Apr '13
4
Would recommend to others.
Rooms:
3
Value:
4
Friendliness:
5
Cleanliness:
3
Facilities:
3
Staff service:
4
Location
5
Breakfast:
4
"Work needs doing to make it a great hotel. It all looks tired and old."
I came, I saw, I slumbered… Read more
"Work needs doing to make it a great hotel. It all looks tired and old."
I came, I saw, I slumbered Read less
Likes:
Great staff, crap hotel
Dislikes:
None
Guest Review for The Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford
 Michael
Mature Couple
Stayed: Mar '13
3
Would not recommend to others.
Rooms:
3
Value:
3
Friendliness:
4
Cleanliness:
4
Facilities:
2
Staff service:
4
Location
4
Breakfast:
5
"WEb site is better than the reality"
ok..ish… Read more
"WEb site is better than the reality"
ok..ish Read less
Likes:
my company
Dislikes:
not being able to drink a bottle of wine in the room...hotel rules!!! I did anyway but have never seen that rule in a hotel before. Toilet did not work properly.
Response from The Shakespeare Hotel:
We do not have problem people taking bottles of wine to their rooms as long as it is purchased from the hotel and not broght in from ot side
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More Information
3 Stars Self Assessed Guest House
Parking
On-site parking, Free parking, Off-site parking, Secure parking, Long-term parking
Types of Payment Accepted at The Shakespeare Hotel
Cash (Sterling), Credit card, Debit card, Cheque
Payment Cards accepted at the property
Diners Club International JCB Master Card Maestro Visa Visa Electron Solo 
Check-in: 2:00 PM till 9:00 PM
Early check-in available on request.
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Late check-out available on request
Policies
Children Policy: Children welcome
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Pet Policy: No pets
Cancellation Policy
Booking Terms and Conditions
Accessibility
Languages Spoken
English
German
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The Shakespeare Hotel, Bar and Restaurant is an independently owned hotel with 23 ensuite rooms, offering a delightful blend of style and comfort complemented by friendly staff – each new guest is invited to receive an introductory drink at the bar. Free parking is available.

Enjoy a meal on-site at Romeo's Brasserie, which is also open to non-residents. The air conditioned restaurant is linked to the hotel’s lounge bar and onto the terrace, where guests can enjoy a relaxing drink.

We are a 5 minute walk from the station and a 10 minute walk from Bedford town centre with its variety of shops, pubs, clubs, restaurants, a first class swimming pool and gym. The town also boasts the beautiful riverside gardens of The Great River Ouse along with Bedford Park and its beautiful walks. There are also various places if interest relating to the life and works of John Bunyan. Nearby are also many places of interest including Bodyflight, Woburn Abbey and Game Reserve, Kimbolton Castle, the Shuttleworth Veteran and Duxford Aircraft collections. Also within comfortable driving distance are Silverstone, Cambridge, Milton Keynes & Northampton.
Style of property
Art Deco, Boutique, Contemporary/Modern, Stylish, Traditional
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