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The Penny Farthing

3.0 star property
Enjoy a 3-star hotel in Berkhamsted

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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
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the neighborhood

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

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Economy Twin Room

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Economy Double Room

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Berkhamsted

In Berkhamsted .Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Rex Cinema and The Pottery Project. Chiltern Hills and Frithsden Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Enjoy a 3-star hotel in Berkhamsted
WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Berkhamsted hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1989
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Penny Farthing offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Penny Farthing.

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

How close is The Penny Farthing to the airport?

The Penny Farthing is 23.1 mi (41-min drive) away from the Luton Airport (LTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Penny Farthing on May 12, 2024 start from $91.85, 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.

Does The Penny Farthing have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Penny Farthing.

Does The Penny Farthing offer free breakfast?

The Penny Farthing does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Penny Farthing?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Luton (22-min drive) and Grosvenor Casinos (23-min drive) are nearby.

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 costs GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Penny Farthing?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 4 per night.

Does The Penny Farthing have a pool?

The Penny Farthing does not have a pool.

Does The Penny Farthing have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Penny Farthing to downtown Berkhamsted?

The Penny Farthing is 0.2 mi away from Berkhamsted.

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

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023