Verve Hotel (Bedford, United Kingdom)

Past guests staying at the Shakespeare Hotel are generally positive in their evaluation of the hotel staff. Guests report that hotel employees are friendly more often than not and are almost always willing to help out.

The hotel is a five-minute walk from Bedford railway station, from which travellers can make their way to London, Brighton and other destinations. Meanwhile, Bedford town centre is just ten minutes away on foot. Past guests have been quick to praise this convenient location.

Parking at the hotel is available free of charge, a detail past guests are quick to praise. That being said, some guests report finding their vehicle blocked in by other guests, a situation that can be very frustrating.

Reports suggest that the Shakespeare Hotel has seen better days and would very much benefit from some renovation work. Common criticisms of the property include cracked tiles, mouldy bathrooms, peeling wallpaper, uncomfortable mattresses, and an unpleasant smells.

A number of guests staying at the hotel are disappointed by the size of rooms on offer. According to reports, some of the rooms are on the small side, which leads to problems for those guests looking to store luggage during their stay.

Noise complaints appear to be common at the hotel. Some of the noises that have disturbed past guests include an old boiler, creaky floorboards, metal bed frames, and the sound of passing traffic.