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The Penny Farthing

3.0 star property
Hotel in Berkhamsted with a 24-hour front desk

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
The Penny Farthing sits just steps from a train station, offering travelers free WiFi throughout public areas. Guests appreciate access to a nearby health club, while practical services like laundry and luggage storage make travel logistics easier for those on the move.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk chair
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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
  • 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

  • Berkhamsted Station - 8 min walk
  • Chesham Underground Station - 9 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crown - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mad Squirrel Tap Berkhamsted - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fred and Ginger Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Olive Tree - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Highwayman - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Penny Farthing

Hotel near a train station
The Penny Farthing provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and laundry services
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Penny Farthing have comforts such as desk chairs and WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and desks

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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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Is The Penny Farthing pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Penny Farthing?

Self parking is available for GBP 4 per night. Limited spots are available.

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 is available for a fee of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Penny Farthing?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Penny Farthing located?

Situated in Berkhamsted, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Rex Cinema, Berkhamsted Castle, and The Pottery Project. Chiltern Hills and Frithsden Vineyard are also within 3 mi (5 km). Berkhamsted Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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The Penny Farthing Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 221 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely location, nice staff and great value for money! Good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in, clean spacious room . Great location with easy access to shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and room clean and bed extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

subin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean in a good location would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay in Berkhamsted

Receptive staff. Nice location, pleasant walk around the area and a lot of eating options around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ai Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. I have stayed on multiple occasions at the hotel as it suits my needs when visiting friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff. Bathroom looking a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner was broken and couldn’t sleep because of heat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms ideal location and sister hotel excellent for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn’t stay again

Room was like a sauna, air conditioning was broken and replaced with 2 fans that didn’t do anything. Eventually relocated to a colder room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

norman

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very suitable for a single stay in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Layo

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very nice, quick check in, the room was quite dark and the a/c unit didn’t work so did get hot without the window open, which presented a bit of a security issue as I was on the ground floor. But overall perfect for my needs, nicely decorated and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good value accommodation in popular area

Good,clean accommodation - rooms a bit tired but fine for a one or two night stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Xnovo

Ok, room but has the appearance of have being used. Heating was done by an old electrical heater as the radiator didn't function.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

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