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The Penny Farthing

3.0 star property
Hotel in Berkhamsted

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Located near a train station, The Penny Farthing offers modern comfort with free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy access to a nearby health club and helpful services like laundry, luggage storage while you're on the go.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Internet access

Main amenities (3)

  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted, England, HP4 1AH

What's nearby

  • Rex Cinema - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Snow Centre - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Ashridge Estate - 13 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - 31 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 41 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 48 min drive
  • Hemel Hempstead Station - 7 min drive
  • Berkhamsted Station - 8 min walk
  • Tring Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fred and Ginger Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Berkhamsted Fish Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Verandah - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Penny Farthing

When you stay at The Penny Farthing, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 12:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 4 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1989

Accessibility

  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Desk chair

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for GBP 4 per night (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 4 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard

Also known as

Pennyfarthing Berkhamsted
Pennyfarthing Hotel Berkhamsted
Pennyfarthing Hotel
The Pennyfarthing Hotel
The Penny Farthing Hotel
The Penny Farthing Berkhamsted
The Penny Farthing Hotel Berkhamsted

Frequently asked questions

Does The Penny Farthing offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Penny Farthing does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Penny Farthing?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Penny Farthing?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 4 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Penny Farthing?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at The Penny Farthing?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Luton (22-min drive) and Grosvenor Casinos (23-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Penny Farthing and nearby?

The Penny Farthing has access to a nearby health club.

What's the area around The Penny Farthing like?

The Penny Farthing is a short 8-minute walk from Berkhamsted Station and 9 minutes' walk from Rex Cinema.

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Reviews

The Penny Farthing Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Restaurant
Shower
Bed
Towns
Service staff
Parking
Cleanliness
Train station

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check-in, clean spacious room . Great location with easy access to shops and restaurants
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location is excellent. I have stayed on multiple occasions at the hotel as it suits my needs when visiting friends and family.
Ai Ling, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcome fan!

Check in smooth and welcome genuine Nice room Fan especially welcome Lived having windows which opened
Hilary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very central friendly helpful reception
Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value accommodation in popular area

Good,clean accommodation - rooms a bit tired but fine for a one or two night stay
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff

Clean room. Comfy bed. Staff very friendly.
Linda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were very nice, quick check in, the room was quite dark and the a/c unit didn’t work so did get hot without the window open, which presented a bit of a security issue as I was on the ground floor. But overall perfect for my needs, nicely decorated and clean room.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in Berkhamsted

Great location . Easy parking. Friendly check in. Room was lovely. Great shower. Good facilities. Needed ear plugs to sleep but am a light sleeper.
Claire, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is basic and simple. If you go with a family be aware of outside dining at restaurant outside so you will hear diners until around 10pm.
kevin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok, room but has the appearance of have being used. Heating was done by an old electrical heater as the radiator didn't function.
Xnovo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Last minute booking, room was fine for a one night stay but even though it was cold outside the room was like an oven and due to its location on the walkway opening a window wasn't really an option, there was aircon but it's noisy and dries me out, other than that a very good room for a very reasonable price.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reasonable price
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good for what we needed

Suitable for one night stay. Starting to look a bit dated but clean. Would have preferred a double room rather than a twin. Don’t know if there was one available when we arrived.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I thought the room could do with updating as the walls were dirty and in general looked tired. The price didnt reflect the room. The staff however were exceptionally friendly and efficient.
Lorraine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff were very nice and checkin was fine. Unfortunately, I didn’t notice until I’d already unpacked that there was an extreme amount of mould and mildew in the shower with one fixture even coming away from the wall and the shower door seal cracked. Also, the WiFi was not consistent: sometimes it worked well other times not so well.
Fiona, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was a bit shabby - a wall light was hanging out of the wall, the light over the bathroom mirror wasn’t working. Scuffs and scrapes to paintwork and walls. Seal on the shower door was very scruffy. Overall a bit dingy.
Suze, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very tired need money spent things were broken
John, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

This hotel has a relaxed comfortable atmosphere and is positioned well, being within walking distance from the rail station. The bedroom was fine, although the carpet was looking a little tired and stained. The bathroom was well designed and well featured, but sadly the maintenance was poor - the extractor fan was visually heavily clogged with fluff, and did not work at all. The bath plug, once under water, will not eject with the rotary knob, and renders it impossible to drain the bath. It appears the entire plug-ejection mechanism is missing! All that said, it was a comfortable, quiet night.
Paul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Arrived late at night and was greeted by a lone receptionist who checked me in and handed key card and explained how to enter code to room. What she didn’t say was that there are no light in the area that you have to enter a code to get through to the rooms, after dropping off bags the hotel is right on the high street , so great for dining options, I went to the Giggling Squid Thai. After a good nights sleep in a comfy bed it was time for a nice hot shower before leaving at 6am. However the shower was cold, and after running the water for 5 mins,still stayed cold. Not what you want in October. My room had a bedside table still sticky from beer or contents of drinks and there was mould and shower trays falling apart Not the best hotel stay I have had
Peter, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Var ok, fanns tilltäckligt med platser
Ugo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay, good value, good service.

Last minute booking which was extremely good value (I usually have to pay much more in Berkhamsted) and very convenient for the station and my destination.
Gillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

No problems
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely location, nice staff and great value for money! Good parking.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was lovely and clean and friendly service
Samuel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Disappointing return visit

A disappointing stay. Room small (despite paying for upgrade), aircon unit not working and small fan not sufficient for hot room. Decor drab and uninspiring. Stairs up to room smelt stale and walls needed repainting, carpet badly soiled. Fan in bathroom switched off, but when climbed up to cupboard to switch it on the noise was excessive. Limited hospitality tray. Having stayed a week ago in another part of hotel where it was more looked after and rooms a better size (with 2 opening windows which created airflow) we were disappointed
1-night trip