296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted, England, HP4 1AH
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
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
Hotel size
19 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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
Children
Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps) in rooms*
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 4 per night)
On-site parking is limited
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.
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.
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.
The Penny Farthing Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
1 Dec 2024
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.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 Nov 2024
No problems.
OK hotel. Nothing special but did the job.
S
S, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Nov 2024
Rob
Rob, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
2 Oct 2024
Trish
Trish, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
15 Sep 2024
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.
Suze
Suze, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2024
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.
Jim
Jim, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Aug 2024
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.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 Jul 2024
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.
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jul 2024
Ai Ling
Ai Ling, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Jul 2024
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Jun 2024
Ashfia
Ashfia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Apr 2024
Right in the middle of everything in Berkhamsted
JAMES
JAMES, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Apr 2024
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar 2024
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
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
21 Mar 2024
Ligia
Ligia, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor
10 Mar 2024
Tired
Not clean and really needs to be upgraded
No sleep all night and the bath didn’t even have a working plug
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
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.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2024
Nice location in a wonderful city. I enjoyed the 1 night i stayed!!. Very friendly staff.
Funsho
Funsho, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Feb 2024
Basic clean, met requirements of a convenient stopover
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jan 2024
All good. Will probably repite
Salomon
Salomon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Jan 2024
Great location
Craig
Craig, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Dec 2023
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