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The Penny Farthing

3.0 star property
Hotel in Berkhamsted

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Economy Double Room
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Reception
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 NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable/satellite channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

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
    • Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
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Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served on site

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 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

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

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

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Reviews

10/10

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

10/10

good place to stay
1-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

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.
8-night trip

10/10

Very central friendly helpful reception
1-night trip

6/10

Friendly staff
1-night trip

6/10

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

8/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Great location
1-night trip

2/10

This is the second time the family has stayed here. In the 3-year period it has gone do n terribly. Mould in the shower. Leaking shower tray. Cracked plaster. Noisy a/c. Uncomfortable bed. Terrible pillows. Power in our room kept cutting out too. Needs a major renovation.
3-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

Could do with a refresh, right on high street, comfortable if a bit scruffy. Shower and bathroom fine. Personnel very nice.
1-night trip

6/10

OK hotel. Nothing special but did the job.
1-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

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
1-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

Right in the middle of everything in Berkhamsted
1-night trip

4/10

Court yard rooms need updating
2-night trip

8/10

Very welcoming staff, efficient check in pre arrival, good value. Excellent shower. A very convenient hotel. Room could do with redecorating and bathroom tiling needs regrouting. Mattress due for replacement.
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

Convenient location. Room in need of some TLC. Bathroom door needs a coat of paint and there was a tatty piece of skirting board under the shower. Very dim lighting.
3-night trip

10/10

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