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The Penny Farthing
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel in Berkhamsted with 24-hour front desk

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The Penny Farthing

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Economy Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Economy Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of The Penny Farthing

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Highlight
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Berkhamsted by travelers.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
HP4 1AH, England, Berkhamsted, 296-298 High Street
  • Popular LocationRex Cinema9 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Snow Centre9 min drive
  • Popular LocationAshridge Estate13 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LTN-Luton)32 min drive
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Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Economy Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Berkhamsted

Located in Berkhamsted, The Penny Farthing is near a train station. Some of the area's popular attractions include Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Delta Force Paintball Hemel Hempstead and Natural History Museum at Tring are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Rex Cinema - 9 min walk
  • The Snow Centre - 9 min drive
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 12 min drive
  • Ashridge Estate - 13 min drive
  • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Berkhamsted Station - 8 min walk
  • Chesham Underground Station - 9 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Crown - 6 min walk
  • Platform Wines - 8 min walk
  • Berkhamsted Brewery Shop - 9 min walk
  • The Crystal Palace - 11 min walk
  • Brasserie Blanc - 1 min walk

About this property

The Penny Farthing

Hotel near a train station
The Penny Farthing provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and smoke-free premises
  • Laundry services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Penny Farthing feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like desk chairs and WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and desks

Languages

English, German, Russian, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 4 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 4 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 4 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: GBP 4 per night
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is 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

Is The Penny Farthing pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Penny Farthing?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penny Farthing on Apr 28, 2024 start from ￥14,092, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Penny Farthing?

Self parking is available for GBP 4 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Penny Farthing?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Penny Farthing?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Penny Farthing located?

Situated in Berkhamsted, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rex Cinema and The Pottery Project. Chiltern Hills and Frithsden Vineyard are also within 3 mi (5 km). Berkhamsted Station is 8 minutes by foot.

The Penny Farthing Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 160 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the middle of everything in Berkhamsted
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired Not clean and really needs to be upgraded No sleep all night and the bath didn’t even have a working plug
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic clean, met requirements of a convenient stopover
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Salomon

Liked: Staff & service
All good. Will probably repite
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Vikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mould in the grout in the shower. Lighting in the room was very bad, almost in darkness despite all lights being on. Cleanliness was very good, bed comfyl
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Cliff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to Main Street. Welcoming desk staff. But..Safe did not work, room very dark and poorly lit. Additional desk lamp had no switch, needed to turned off at the wall each time. Shower cycled rapidly from too hot to too cold - impossible to stand under spray for more the 5 secs. Cannot understand lack of included daily service - requires additional 5 pounds per day for trash to be emptied, coffee to be replenished. Located on noisy walk through from Main street to parking area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023