1 / 8The Embankment Hotel
Bedford
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.
A riverside hotel on the River Great Ouse in Bedford, where every dog gets a bed and the walks start at the door.
The Embankment Hotel stands on the banks of the River Great Ouse in Bedford, built in 1891 and restored since, with a riverside terrace looking across the water. The walks are why a dog owner books this dog friendly hotel: riverside walks from the door, dog alongside, and the terrace waiting when you get back.
Dogs sleep in the designated dog friendly rooms, which are prepared with them in mind: a premium dog bed, with a water bowl and treats where applicable. When you book a table, the form asks for a note that a dog is coming. The hotel doesn't state how many are allowed, nor its rule on dogs left alone in the room, so raise both in advance.
Well behaved dogs are welcome in selected parts of the dining spaces, which means mealtimes need not be spent apart, and they are welcome out on the riverside terrace with the boats drifting past. The kitchen runs from early breakfasts through long lunches and Sunday roasts to evening cocktails, with gastropub favourites and fresh modern dishes side by side.
Rooms pair classic detail with modern ease, and one of them sits on the ground floor of a separate annex with its own door outside and a walk in wet room. Priory Country Park, mapped by Wildpack, is 0.9 miles from the hotel, one more walk for the dog.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- The hotel doesn't say
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- In a dog friendly dining area
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- Dog beds, bowls and treats
- Walks from the door
- Yes
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Eating and drinking
- Gastropub food
- Rooms
- Ground floor rooms
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Embankment Hotel dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from The Embankment Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Embankment Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Embankment Hotel?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Embankment Hotel?
You can eat with your dog in a dog friendly dining area.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Embankment Hotel?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Embankment Hotel?
The hotel says there are walks straight from the door. Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Priory Country Park (0.9 miles).
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