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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

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

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, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Economy Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free 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 chair
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk chair
  • 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
  • Berkhamsted Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Pottery Project - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chiltern Hills - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 15 min drive - 19.0 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

  • ‪The Crown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Berkhamsted Fish Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fred and Ginger Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Boat, Berkhamsted - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Penny Farthing

The Penny Farthing puts you 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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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
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Desk chair

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • 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 20 (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 pet (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.
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, 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, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. 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 20 (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

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Restaurant
Shower
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Bed
Service staff
Cleanliness
Amenities
Train station

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice & cosy & good location
Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Does the job. Pricey for what it is, but few other options so well located
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice size room and great location. Really easy to check in and free easy parking
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Lovely stay, thank you
Leah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location with a nice garden. Clean and spacious. Modern amenities. Great location and great value.
Mitchell, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Ok but low standard
Thomas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

good place to stay
subin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff friendly and room clean and bed extremely comfortable
JASON, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

Very central friendly helpful reception
Christine, 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

Welcome fan!

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

4/10 Fair

First impressions wasn't too bad. However, upon looking around the room, I soon noticed somethings. The floor was all stained and I didn't feel comfortable walking around in my socks let alone bare feet. The bed felt soft at first when I sat on it which I enjoy a soft bed, but laying on it you could feel the springs starting to come through. The bedroom area felt like it just needed some TLC, a newer TV wouldn't go a miss either. The beverage facilities wasn't bad though, although I had to go to reception to get a bottle of water, as the bottle in my room had been used! glad I noticed! The main thing for me though is the shower was *putting it politely* abysmal. The water temperature fluctuated every few seconds, the shower head was squirting out in every direction but where you wanted it to. Wasn't happy unfortunately.
Tom, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff
Layo, 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

Lovely receptionist. Quickly checked in. Everything is within walking distance, especially the M&S food hall. Comfy bed, and overall clean. Some things are a bit dated, but nothing to worry about. I would stay here again.
Jun, 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

Really friendly staff. Bathroom looking a little tired.
John, 1-night trip