Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings
27 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford
An independently owned hotel, bar and restaurant offering a delightful blend of style and comfort complimented by friendly staff. The hotel has 23 en ... more
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7/10 Overall rating
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| 7/10 | Check-in process |
| 7/10 | Your room |
| 7/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 7/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 6/10 | Performance of staff |
| 7/10 | Overall experience |
| 7/10 | Overall value for money |
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Katie ( Solo business traveller)
from Newcastle upon tyne , GB on September 5, 2008
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on September 3, 2008
poor car parking, poor quality rooms at the back of the hotel, the staff did not seem to be very welcoming.
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C ( Mature couple)
from Hull , GB on August 28, 2008
We have never been treated by hotel staff, anyway before, like the way we were treated by the polite,courteous,caring young man who checked us in and took us to our room.Nothing was too much trouble.We will stay again the next time we visit for the local festival.The mineral water and biscuits were a bonus.
The room was a little dark.
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on July 15, 2008
Good value for the price. Excellent food served at the hotel restaurant with very good portions.
Hotel corridors rather stale smelling. Need more ventilation. Bathroom extremely small, especially washbasin. Very difficult to wash your face without getting the floor all wet.
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L ( Young couple)
from Blackpool , GB on July 7, 2008
evening meal was excellent
fire alarm was triggered twice,once by a guest smoking in their room and the other time no one new. no one checked that all guests were out of their rooms and we couldn't leave the premises, door locked and staff not on site
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Rodney ( Family with young children)
from Kings lynn , GB on June 3, 2008
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Will happily repeat the experience" (97258597)
Beds were comfortable. Full English breakfast excellent. Helpful staff
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Paul ( Solo business traveller)
from Hove , GB on April 8, 2008
The room was comfortable and clean.
The room was a little small.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on April 4, 2008
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Although far from luxury, for the price with breakfast included, I don't have any complaints about this hotel and will stay there again when next in Bedford." (97366384)
Comfy bed, freindly staff, exellent breakfast included in price.
TV did'nt work properly, hotter-than-the-sun towel rail right next to toilet (hard to avoid burns!), main room light flickers all night long.
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Tanisse ( Mature couple)
from Brookfield , United States;US on May 13, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"This small hotel and its excellent staff provided not only an attractive setting and accommodation, but personal, friendly service from the nicest hotel staff members that we have ever known. Our needs, which at the time were more complicated than those of the average traveler, were met and exceeded beyond our hopes. The complimentary breakfast and service were also excellent. The location of the hotel is very convenient, as it is within walking distance of shopping areas, restaurants, and a train station with fast service to London." (3305348179)
Lovely lobby area and charming room.
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Richard ( Solo business traveller)
from Dereham , GB on February 18, 2008
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Woken regularly by slamming doors, Plumbing noises, Neighbour coughing. never again!" (97243336)
Breakfast, Location.
Poor soundproofing and Plumbing noises
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on January 25, 2008
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"How good was the food and facilities available. Is there a night porter.When was the hotel last refurbished.How good the general demeanor of the buildings and services were. This is avery tired hotel." (97740035)
Good location
Very tired building in need of total referbishment
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Derek ( Solo business traveller)
from Wokingham , GB on December 17, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Satisfactory" (97397576)
Friendly staff
Room basic, heating poor
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on November 29, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"good location, close to the station,easy to find, staff friendly and accommodating when we saw them" (97852397)
clean, adequate room size, warm comfortable lounge, bar area, friendly staff
change to accommodation on arrival, no staff to welcome visitors, just a voice at the end of the phone
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John ( Mature couple)
from Renfrew , GB on November 23, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Despite no hot water for a shower in the morning after reporting this was QUICKLY LOOKED INTO AND AN ANOTHER ROOM FACILETIES made available and was taken into consideration on my final bill." (97243250)
comfortable rooms and free of night time noise
no hot water in the morning for a shower
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on October 26, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"We would have liked to have known before we went that there was no evening meal served on Sundays. Otherwise we thought the accommodation was adequate and reasonable for the price." (97050866)
The accommodation was clean and the breakfasts were very good.
We had a family room with double bed and single bed. The double bed was very comfortable but the single bed badly needed a new mattress - it was very uncomfortable indeed. The evening dinner was nothing exceptional - pretty standard fair.
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Chris ( Solo business traveller)
from Norwich , GB on June 26, 2007
Friendly staff and my room was quiet (but I had requested that - and there was a noisy extractor fan around the corner that would be outside other people's windows).
The fact that my room was basically the fire escape, with a non-opening window and unsecure door (i.e. the fire door), which was only held shut by a latch with no external handle (i.e. not a proper fire door mechanism).
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Peter ( Solo business traveller)
from Wirral , GB on June 23, 2007
Cosy environment and pleasant staff.
Access to room was difficult. Room was very small / restricted headroom. Fan / smoke detector were inoperative. Bathroom was tacky.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on June 19, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"We went to the Hotel with friends and had two double rooms booked. These were quite far apart and when we asked to be moved to the room opposite them the staff were happy to oblige. This room was bigger and more modernised than the first. Overall we found the room clean and quiet. Found all staff to be friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was also a pleasent end to our stay. Could do with a bit of redecoration in the rooms but was not awful or anything. Was slightly worried after reading some review on the internet but found all these to be unfounded really. Slightly overpriced mabe but was a pleasent stay. Would like to thank guy on reception who name we do not know. Cleaner looked like the lady from postman Pat and was also very nice. lol" (99381466)
The man at reception was most helpful and friendly. He couldnt do enough for us.
Nothing really.
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David ( Mature couple)
from Southampton , GB on June 19, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Hotel room looked tired but at least it was clean." (99450616)
Staff were polite and helpful
Room was noisy. People upstairs were awake from 5am and it seemed like they were in our room. Bedside light did not work, remote control for television without batteries, smoke alarm not connected english breakfast was adequate
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Dawn ( Young couple)
from Leeds , GB on June 12, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"The staff were very pleasant and made you feel very welcome." (99566909)
The room was very pleasantly decorated, very clean and very spacious, the ensuite had a lovely big shower/bath big enough for two. Had all the facilities you needed in your room.
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Michelle ( Young couple)
from Stockton on tees , GB on May 31, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Was really good and the breakfast was lovely. I left a really expensive bottle of perfume and when i went back 3 hours later he had kept it for me which was really honest." (99376198)
The room was cozy and clean.
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Anonymous ( Same sex couple)
on May 16, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"I have given the information you require in the questionnaire and have nothing new to add." (99423964)
Clean and basic
Rather chilly and hard pillows!
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Tim ( Mature couple)
from Abbots langley , GB on May 9, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Excellent breakfast served by helpful & courteous staff" (99703581)
Nice old fashioned hotel.Comfortable room & bed
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Robert ( Family with young children)
from Hertford , United Kingdom;GB on March 28, 2007
VERY SMALL ATTIC TYPE ROOM
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Deborah ( Other)
from Hornchurch , United Kingdom;GB on March 20, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"I did not like the fact that our room was on an Annex. The Price was expensive for such a poor Twin, En-suite room. The Bathroom was in a very Tatty State and had no modern shower. Our room T.V. was something from the seventies. The evening meal was of a poor quality, served badly and the menu expensive in relation to what was on offer." (99433215)
Good Parking. Staff Helpful.
The Room : Small, Dark, Too Warm, On an Annex. Evening Meal was Poor. Beds uncomfortable.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on March 15, 2007
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"This hotel was in close proximity to the town centre" (99754095)
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Claire ( Other)
from Bognor regis , United Kingdom;GB on February 21, 2007
Very pleasant staff. Room lovely and warm. Nice and quiet.
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Lynn ( Mature couple)
from Egloshayle, wadebridge , United Kingdom;GB on January 26, 2007
Room was very nice, lovely and clean and very warm. Bathroom was lovely
Had to keep the window closed at night because of the traffic noise
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on October 29, 2006
Convenient location
Lack of hot water in the morning for a shower and smell of smoke within the hotel
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Karl ( Group of adult friends)
from Tyldesley , United Kingdom;GB on August 12, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"The stay at the Shakespeare hotel was overall enjoyable. The staff were friendly and the rooms had everything that you would expect from a hotel apart from satelite television. I was a little dissapointed that the hotel bar was not open at all during the day and evening of my stay which was a Sunday although the location of the town is within walking distance from the hotel." (3304900192)
The placement of the hotel was close to the town centre, the staff were friendly and the rooms were comfortable.
The hotel bar was not open at all during our stay which was very dissapointing and caused us a little inconvenience. The quality of the breakfast served in the morning was poor and I'm sure if the romm had satelite television the stay would have been alot more comfortable.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on August 10, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"The room (twin) was cramped and dingy with a tiny bathroom and useless shower. Staff were sullen and inexperienced. Breakfast was plentiful but poor quality and bar service almost non-existent." (3304598725)
Close to railway station
Room, staff, food
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Anonymous ( Other)
on August 10, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"carpet in room had not been hoovered and room smelt damp also there was a function on and the music continued until 1am which would not have been a problem had we had we been warned" (3304870877)
location
rooms were not very clean
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Barry ( Young couple)
from Brentwood , United Kingdom;GB on August 9, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Room was OK -- a good size with a (small) double and a single bed. The bathroom was OK, but did not get the impression that the room had been hoovered that morning. Breakfast was fine, although the staff seemed to miss obvious things such as running out of plates or glasses at the buffet." (3304791664)
Friendly check-in staff -- accommodating given that we arrived reasonably early.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on July 19, 2006
location
parking, staff, room
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Martyn ( Solo business traveller)
from Deeside , United Kingdom;GB on July 10, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Having stayed at the Clumber Park Hotel the night before (which was slightly more expnsive) there was no comparison in the standard of the accommodation" (3304958224)
Much of i has been redecorated
The room was very small, cobwebs on th curtains-v poor ventilation
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on June 30, 2006
Convenient position. Nice atmosphere.
Damaged shower head!
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Gemma ( Other)
from Manchester , United Kingdom;GB on June 14, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Rude, surly staff. The car park was not big enough for all the guests and the surrounding roads were double yellow lined. My car got blocked in by other cars and I could not leave when I wanted to. A wedding was being held at the hotel during our stay, which we were not informed about and we could not use the bar or restaurant in the hotel on the night of the wedding." (3304082339)
The food at the hotel restaurant was lovely and from the outside the hotel looks very nice.
The worst thing was the unclean, small rooms that are in desperate need of modernisation.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on June 6, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Overall a clean, plesant hotel fine for one or two nights but nothing special. The plug on our hairdryer was faulty with exposed wires and looked a bit dangerous but apart from thast can't really fault it. The staff were friendly and helpful." (3304767155)
Great location, resonably priced and breakfast included.
Waited a while outside until someone came to let us in.
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on May 31, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Nice decor. comfortable surroundings." (3304652728)
Fair price. Nice to be able to book single room with no additional supplement
inconvenient position of tea making facilities in room
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David ( Solo business traveller)
from Broadstone , United Kingdom;GB on May 31, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"For its price range the hotel is very good value. The rooms are fairly small but adequate. TV reception is poor and limited choice (main terrestrial channels only). The soap comes in small sachets of liquid which are far too inadequate. If staying at this hotel I suggest you take a bar of soap!" (3304730016)
Close to work; friendly staff
Car park was full so had to park on street; liquid soap is too small and inconvenient; room a bit small; bar and restaurant staff not professional; poor TV reception
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on May 23, 2006
Decor, cleanliness, food, facilities. Everything apart from the car park!
Parking was awful - only space for a few cars. The majority of cars were blocked in by other guests' cars.
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Helen ( Other)
from Liskeard , United Kingdom;GB on May 13, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Check in guy was ok but as arrived just past 9pm was unable to get any food even though had travelled from Cornwall. Couldn't even get meal in town as daughter not 18. Room appeared to be in annexe, could only see tv from one bed and no comfortable chair to view. Breakfast was good however cleaning staff very rude, couldn't have made it any plainer we were being discussed by them.Talking about guests in front of them is not good manners. Had to wait to check out, receptionist very uninterested, no conversation etc.Car park full of cars because of function so couldn't get out when needed, no apology, comment, nothing." (3304637845)
Breakfast was good.
Smelled musty, saw much nicer rooms than ours during cleaning round in morning.
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Alan ( Solo business traveller)
from Hereford , United Kingdom;GB on May 11, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"They were a bit disorganised on arrival but otherwise I have no other comments." (3304625832)
price and location
central heating was on when I arrived despite it being a very hot day. When I asked it was turned off.
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on April 30, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"The information on the internet was good-easy to find from map given-good location for the main town & the rail station. All of the Staff were friendly & helpful." (3304570973)
Restaurant was good-Staff were friendly & helpful-Meal was excellent
Room was very small & bathroom was dated-shower weak-compared to the same price for a travel inn
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Mike ( Solo business traveller)
from Bardsey, leeds , United Kingdom;GB on April 28, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Apart from the issue with the bathroom I would return again" (3304558903)
Had a very good nights sleep
The bathroom was too small with the toilet crammed in beside the bath and it was cold in the bathroom
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Polly ( Same sex couple)
from Maidstone , United Kingdom;GB on April 17, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Short but pleasant stay" (3304248565)
Clean, warm and friendly
Shower head fell on you each time the shower was used!
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Roy ( Solo business traveller)
from Hinckley , United Kingdom;GB on April 15, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"this was a new location for me during my visit to DeMonfort University for a symposium for my teaching degree. With this in mind it was a very good base. There were no problems, hassles or issues as far as I was concerned. Parking arrangements could have been advisd as the parking area was insufficient for the number of residents and off-site parking is 'permit only'. The food and service staff were outstanding. Every day was started with an excellent meal, good service and pleasant attitude. Worth a stay if a little pricey." (3304080319)
Staff were friendly and helpful.
high pricing both of accomodation and bar.
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Andrew ( Solo business traveller)
from Manchester , United Kingdom;GB on April 1, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"Extremely Freindly staff" (3304400582)
Car parking
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on March 17, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"The hotel and food were very good. I have tried to book again but unfortunately there are no rooms and the price seems to have gone up." (3304296604)
It was a small room but adequate, lovely and warm and very good shower. Always clean and tidy.
The parking when they have a function. Because I stayed over two weekends I could not get into the car park on one of the saturdays at all.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on March 16, 2006
Shakespeare Hotel, Bedford - Reviews & Ratings"In general this Hotel is a good choice and I would stay here again if I ever need to go to Bedford. Very young staff but willing to offer a good friendly service. Comfy cosy clean single bedroom with all basic facilities for a good value for money (winter special discount)." (3304274660)
Practical cosy single room, good quality/price and not too far from the centre.
Opaque spray in the bathroom window. Even small and with a net curtain, I feel unconfortable with a clear window. Add some custom-made screen to the bath to avoid spillage and some protection to avoid slippery surface when using the bath. Add more channels to the TV.
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"Not exceptionally good or bad, but was a good location. Oddly amused that I had to pick up a phone and dial zero to attract the attention of the lady on reception, even though she was less than 6 foot away through an open door." (107190799)
Location, space in room, comfort
noisy radiator, very noisy pipes humming when toilet flushed