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The Penny Farthing

3.0 star property
Hotel in Berkhamsted

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, complete with a striped bedspread and two pillows.
Bathroom features a pedestal sink and a glass-enclosed shower area.
Corridors lead to rooms with a view.
Step into the Penny Farthing Hotel, where a classic facade and elegant entrance set the tone for a memorable stay.
Surrounded by vibrant flowers, this space offers a welcoming atmosphere.
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

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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
  • Bath or shower
The current price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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 - 21 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • London (LTN-Luton) - 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

  • ‪Akash Berkhamsted - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crystal Palace - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Goat - ‬10 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.

Languages

English, Polish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 4 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site
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Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for 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

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
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Wireless Internet access (surcharge) (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Desk chair
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms 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 checkout 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
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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 that you 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.

Is parking offered on site at The Penny Farthing?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 4 per night. Parking spaces 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 on-site 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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The Penny Farthing Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
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Bathroom

Reviews

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

Pleasant stay in Berkhamsted

Receptive staff. Nice location, pleasant walk around the area and a lot of eating options around.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean in a good location would recommend
Sonia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good place to stay
subin, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Wouldn’t stay again

Room was like a sauna, air conditioning was broken and replaced with 2 fans that didn’t do anything. Eventually relocated to a colder room.
Ryan, 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

Helpful and Friendly Staff

This hotel was in the perfect location while visiting my family in Berkhamsted. Right off the high street, large room, lots of storage space, water, tea and coffee, early check in, luggage storage. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Nicola, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very central friendly helpful reception
Christine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff
Layo, 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

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

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

Great location
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Large rooms ideal location and sister hotel excellent for breakfast
Martha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location in a wonderful city. I enjoyed the 1 night i stayed!!. Very friendly staff.
Funsho, 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

Basic clean, met requirements of a convenient stopover
Sue, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Whilst a little dated, the bed in the economy double room was comfortable and we had a good night's sleep. The room itself was dark (not great lighting and one window looking over a small yard). The bathroom was OK. The shower was over a high sided bath and was a mixer rather than thermostatic. Plenty of hot water. Towels were fluffy and big! Tea and coffee in the room as well as water and biscuits and more on request at reception. Staff were fantastic. Really friendly, helpful and wanting to make your stay as comfortable as possible. This is room only. Breakfast was not available although there was an option for a discounted breakfast at another venue.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place and value for money

Lovely place in centre of town. Room good size with all amenities. Quiet and warm when i was there. Plenty of shops and restaurants close by. Free car parking too
Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right in the middle of everything in Berkhamsted
JAMES, 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

4/10 Fair

Court yard rooms need updating
Mauveen, 2-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

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff

Clean room. Comfy bed. Staff very friendly.
Linda, 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