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Embankment Hotel

The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3PD, England
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Embankment Hotel
Ranked #7 of 15 hotels in Bedford
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

The room was ok but the breakfast was a complete shambles. No one came to serve us, and when we finally attracted someone's attention they came back 15 mins later to say they'd lost our order. We ordered again and we waited ages before they came back to apologise for the delay. Eventually we gave up - it took half... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We have just come back from a 2 nighy stay on May 3rd and 4th 2013 £90 a night for room 205 a joke dated no drawers asnt been painted for years tiny bathroom you burnt your leg on the towel rail every time you used the loo shower themostat went luke warm to scalding had to carry lugage up... More

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Bury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We were staying in Bedford and went to the Embankment for a meal on a Monday evening. What a lovely place and very friendly. We were greeted and given a table in the main bar. Loads of atmosphere and not too noisy. We had a lovely meal, served hot. The menu gave such a varied choice and we would definately... More

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

The Embankment pub and restaurant is in a fantastic location, has a good selection of beers, ales, wines and spirits, a great atmosphere and really great decor. The menu is good, price wise on a par with London. Whilst we regularly visit, this is mainly due to the location and atmosphere. The service is often very slow (we waited far... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We arrived at lunch time to find the car park full, there was parking on the street but only with a two hour limit. Eventually we found a parking space but about quarter of a mile away from the hotel. The bar area was very busy and had to wait a long time for anyone to come to reception to... More

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Doncaster, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We stayed here for one night , this hotel is situated right next to the river its very lovely place . It was very clean and staff were friendly , the rooms are decorated nicely the only complaint we have really is the double bed was very small and uncomfortable , we were in room 107 and it was cold... More

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Bedford
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Came here with 5 friends for breakfast as we live fairly local. We've all been here before and the food has always been ok but we mainly come for the location and the nice feel of the place. We ordered 4 Egg Benedicts and one croissant/pastry combo, 3 cappucinos and 2 lattes. (we were waiting for our last friend too... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Deal was spend £65 in the restaurant (food pretty good, staff mainly southern hemisphere - very friendly and helpful) get bed and breakfat for 2 for £20. We probably got the best room in the hotel (103) with great views of the river and breakfast was very nice - piping hot as freshly cooked! Bonus was we choose last Thursday... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013 via mobile

We stayed here whilst on a business trip and have eaten here several times. The embankment has lots of personality and prices that won't break the bank. Food is good more gastro pub than fine dining. Nice selection of wines can get busy so best to book. The room we had overlooked the river and was nicely decorated and quirky... More

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London
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

We recently stayed for one night at the hotel, along with some friends. The room we were given (106) was average size, nicely decorated, but the double bed was small and the mattress uncomfortable, as were the foam pillows. The bathroom was very compact, but the shower was good and the towels soft and plentiful. However, the room was over... More

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Kelly M, General Manager at Embankment Hotel, responded to this review
5 February 2013

Very sorry to hear your stay wasn’t as pleasant as it should have been. We are working on the noise from the extractor fans to be minimised so others don’t suffer the same problem. I’m sorry you weren’t moved rooms as if these were free I am sure this could have been arranged. If you are staying with us in... More

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Also Known As:
Embankment Hotel Bedford
Address: The Embankment, Bedford MK40 3PD, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Bedfordshire > Bedford
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Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant
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#3 Business Hotels in Bedford
#6 Family Hotels in Bedford
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