The Kingfisher - Bedford

I really liked having a window that we could open for fresh air. There was plenty of hot water and it was lovely to have a bathtub to relax in.

It was directly on the river which, as we were arriving by boat, was an excellent plus for us!!

The quality of the food could have been better - my husband had lemon meringue pie for dessert and it was very disappointing - no big fluffly meringue.

Try to request a riverside room for a more relaxing atmosphere and beautiful views during your stay.

The venue is PICTURESQUE and comfy, its location is brilliant, right by the river and restaurant. Competent and efficient staff in a courteous and timely manner by the waiting staff, everything is lovely.

Very nice hotel situated in calm and peaceful surroundings on the banks of a picturesque stretch of river. Nice size room which was very well equiped + good quality bedding and towels. Plenty of parking and very pleasant outside space. We dined at the hotel in the evening - food good with varied menu and first rate service. Huge choice at breakfast, everything you could think of! Staff extremely helpful and polite. Would definately book again

Charming Stay with Good Dining Options

A highlight was the really good food experience at the on-site restaurant. The flavors impressed us! One small suggestion would be for the bar staff to check-in more frequently as closing time approached.

Rooms well maintained and very comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful - hotel set in lovely grounds and in good location on outskirts of Bedford so peaceful but accessible to shops etc

Comfortable friendly surroundings, nice airy room with comfortable beds and good facilities, varied menu of high quality food served on hot plates (as appropriate), dining facilities pristine and service excellent, complimentary newspaper. We asked for a quiet room on the back and got one, however the distance from the road probably meant we would not have been too bothered by traffic noise.

The breakfast menu did not appear to include fish. We didn't ask but these days with an emphasis on healthy eating we think it should be offerred. The wedding party the night before had left bottles and a take- away meal on a bench near the entrance - we thought these should have been tidied up before guests rose for breakfast.

The Kingfisher has charming surroundings and a lovely riverside location. The staff were great. Dining outside by the water was a highlight, and the cleanliness of the room.

Could use more variety in breakfast options.

It has convenient, peaceful setting, short walk to the river with a g, Priory Park lake which then provides the setting for a very picturesque walk into Bedford, and the river bank for a walk.

the service was very good and the hotel was warm welcoming and comfortable

Kingfisher was perfect for my stay! The ground floor room was pet friendly, with bowls and a bed for my pup. The location has lovely grounds, ideal for early morning potty breaks. The staff were attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting, especially in the restaurant.

would recommend

The staff were really friendly and facilitating. We arrived early and that wasn't a problem. We didn't realise the check out time and thought it was 12pm when it was 11am and they rang the room but were not rude and just to tell us but so we knew to do our best to vacate but told us not to worry. Overall nice location, nice room and really nice staff.

The hotel was very welcoming and my room was comfortable

The Kingfisher features charming decor with rustic wooden beams and a lovely riverside terrace. The dining areas are accessible and inviting.

Shower pressure could be improved for better comfort.