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The Penny Farthing

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted, England, HP4 1AH
  • The Snow Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ashridge Estate
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪41 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

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Economy Double Room

  • 5 sq m
  • 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 this property

The Penny Farthing

Hotel in Berkhamsted with a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features self parking, a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Penny Farthing offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths 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.

During your stay at The Penny Farthing, you're just a quick walk from Rex Cinema. Free WiFi in public areas and self-parking (surcharge) are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Rex Cinema and The Pottery Project
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.

Languages

English, Polish

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 transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 4 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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.

Payment types at the property

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
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 12:30 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

The Penny Farthing Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 190 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central friendly helpful reception
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Right on the high street.
Could do with a refresh, right on high street, comfortable if a bit scruffy. Shower and bathroom fine. Personnel very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Mauveen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Court yard rooms need updating
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No problems.
OK hotel. Nothing special but did the job.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rob

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a relaxed comfortable atmosphere and is positioned well, being within walking distance from the rail station. The bedroom was fine, although the carpet was looking a little tired and stained. The bathroom was well designed and well featured, but sadly the maintenance was poor - the extractor fan was visually heavily clogged with fluff, and did not work at all. The bath plug, once under water, will not eject with the rotary knob, and renders it impossible to drain the bath. It appears the entire plug-ejection mechanism is missing! All that said, it was a comfortable, quiet night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Suze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit shabby - a wall light was hanging out of the wall, the light over the bathroom mirror wasn’t working. Scuffs and scrapes to paintwork and walls. Seal on the shower door was very scruffy. Overall a bit dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I thought the room could do with updating as the walls were dirty and in general looked tired. The price didnt reflect the room. The staff however were exceptionally friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for what we needed
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona, Twickenham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and checkin was fine. Unfortunately, I didn’t notice until I’d already unpacked that there was an extreme amount of mould and mildew in the shower with one fixture even coming away from the wall and the shower door seal cracked. Also, the WiFi was not consistent: sometimes it worked well other times not so well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ai Ling, Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay - but time for some work on the rooms.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashfia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central to Berkhamsted
Well located in central Berkhamsted - very walkable to centre of town, train station, and houses in the town. It was a small but fair sized room, with poor lighting and ventilation which affected the comfort of being in there. The room was one of the more budget ones at the property, and was located off a walkway that was used by others and produced some noise at night. It was all good for our purposes as we were not intending on spending a lot of time there outside of sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ligia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Funsho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location in a wonderful city. I enjoyed the 1 night i stayed!!. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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