An independently owned hotel, bar and restaurant offering a delightful blend of style and comfort complimented by friendly staff.
The hotel has 23 en suite bedrooms all fitted with private bathroom or shower and toilet.
The Shakespeare Hotel has established an excellent reputation as a conference venue due to its 2 well-equipped rooms. The larger Juliets can be set up for up to 120 delegates.
The hotel is the perfect setting for that very special occasion, be it a wedding, a civil wedding ceremony, social function, birthday party or anniversary. For weddings, the setting is romantic. Whether a small intimate dinner or a full reception, help is at hand to plan and advise during the months of preparation. The hotel encourages guests to book accommodation, creating a memorable gathering of family and friends.
Hotel Facilities
General
Airconditioning,
All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
Bar,
Family Rooms,
Free Parking,
Garden,
Luggage Storage,
Newspapers,
Non-Smoking Rooms,
Parking,
Restaurant,
Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests,
Safety Deposit Box,
Terrace.
Services
Dry Cleaning,
Fax/Photocopying,
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
Internet Services,
Ironing Service,
Laundry,
Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
Room Service,
Shoe Shine,
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
15 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.
Cards accepted at the hotel
Visa,
Maestro,
Master Card.
Reserve online using
Visa,
Maestro,
Master Card,
American Express.
Room information
The rooms are traditionally furnished in a warm and comfortable style and we pride ourselves on the standard of cleanliness maintained. The Shakespeare has its own unique style of hospitality for which it has gained recognition. All rooms are inspected each day. All arrivals have fresh linen and towels. For the business person and tourist visitor alike, the hotel offers a very comfortable standard of accommodation at very reasonable rates. All rooms have private bathroom or shower and toilet, hairdryer, colour TV, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial room telephone and a computerised wake-up system.
The bar and restaurant has been delightfully re-themed to celebrate one of Shakespeare's best works, the most famous love story of all time, Romeo and Juliet. We are open to non-residents and a warm welcome is assured. Fresh new food ideas are served in an attractive setting *Please note restaurant is closed Sundays and restricted availability on Fridays and Saturdays due to private functions.
Directions
Bedford is located between m1 jct14 (19 miles) and the a1 Blackcat roundabout (15 miles). Shakespeare Road links the a428 and the a6 one mile North-West of Bedford town centre, half a mile from Bedford Railway Station.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation