D'Parys, Bedford - Bedford

Hattie S.

I stayed at this incredible hotel and restaurant last week, and I can honestly say it was one of the most delightful experiences I’ve ever had! From the moment I walked through the door, I was charmed by its quirky and unique vibe. Every corner of the hotel had character!

The food was nothing short of outstanding, especially breakfast!

What really stood out, though, was the staff. They couldn’t do enough to make my stay perfect. From warm welcomes to thoughtful little touches throughout the evening, they went above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable and happy. You can tell they truly care about their guests.

Whether you’re after a relaxing night away or an amazing dining experience, this place ticks all the boxes. I’ll definitely be back, and I can’t recommend it enough! It’s an absolute hidden gem.

Michael G.

Great place to stay. We only had a one night stopover to see a gig at Bedford Esquires and this was a fifteen minute walk.
Good beer and wine. Food was excellent and staff were really good too.
Would stay again if up that way again.

Robert S.

This place has so much potential, it used to be really nice but now it’s a little rough round the edges. |Examples included shower that sprayed more on the wall than on the person standing under it, general cleaning in the room, broken toilet seat, bath plug not attached, bulbs not working etc. |In the morning the breakfast staff being surprised that we were in the restaurant at 8.05 awaiting breakfast that started at 8.|Very limited breakfast menu but what they did serve was good quality.||There was an issue on my booking but this was quickly sorted out which I am grateful for although the quality of the child’s bed does leave a lot to be desired.||This place needs a deep clean with grubby fixtures and skirting boards filthy. A good clean and tidy is required outside too. The drive and car park was littered with rubbish and the staff smoking area particularly attractive! ||A bit of work and some good management this place would soon be back on top||I would stay again but not for the price, £140 a night I expect better

Roy L.

I stayed here with a group of friends for 3 weekday nights. The bedrooms were all of a decent size and, like the whole establishment, decorated in a rustic style with mostly recycled items. Whilst my room came with most of the usual extras (tea making, bathroom toiletries etc), it had just plain floor boards with no carpet, there was no bedside table, no chair other than a stool, only one electrical socket by the bed and no clothes hangers in the single wardrobe. There were extra sockets by the desk and tea making table. The king sized bed was extremely comfortable. There was no separate door to the bathroom although the toilet was separated by a frosted glass screen and door. The shower in bath provided ample hot water under pressure, but there was no handrail or anti-slip mat provided (no so good for us old folks). The bar and restaurant areas were very nice although some seats were over crowded with big fat cushions. Other than Friday night, the place was very quiet. Whilst the food in the restaurant was very good and value for money, the prices at the bar were extremely high (draft beer/lager £6+ per pint). As far as I could see, the only public toilets were upstairs. There was an extensive seating area outside, some of which was covered. The smallish car park had a fairly tight entrance, but included 3 electrical charging points. There was street parking, free overnight but expensive during the day. The staff were polite and friendly. Whilst it’s a generally nice and interesting hotel, there are too many negatives for me to stay here again.

Hannah A.

We booked for 20 people for lunch in between Christmas and new year. The food was amazing, great portions & brilliant service! The private room was booked and so we were in the main restaurant and the experience was brilliant. Highly recommend a visit

David C.

Had a ACE Christmas here, the staff were wonderful and looked after you really well. The manager was very professional and made sure nothing went wrong at Christmas Dinner. She also sorts problems out very quickly. Very professional. The rooms are brilliant with a lovely roll top bath in there, and you sleep like a log to because it's very quiet and peaceful at night.

Claire S.

Had a lovely evening. Good food reasonably priced and kind and helpful waitress. Four stars as service just bit slow but pleasant. If you ask, you get 🙂

Richard L.

We had an excellent Sunday roast at D’Parys last weekend. We had a table of 10, including 6 kids, and we were placed at the back of the restaurant, with a nice view of the gardens, and enough space we didn’t worry about the kids making noise, etc. The restaurant has a lovely feel to it, with nice decor, good natural light, and good table spacing. It was busy but never felt crowded. Service was flawless: quick and attentive. The food was very nice. We all had the roast beef and my group all reported enjoying it. A minor gripe I have is that the beef was well done, which I tend to think ruins it, but pretty much all carvery type places overcook their beef, so this is normal! The veggies and Yorkshire puddings were great. After a couple of average Sunday roasts elsewhere locally this felt like a much better experience and so I expect we’ll be back.