The Penny Farthing

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted, England, HP4 1AH
  • Rex Cinema
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The Snow Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ashridge Estate
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Berkhamsted

With a stay at The Penny Farthing in Berkhamsted, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Rex Cinema. .This hotel is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Berkhamsted Castle.

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
  • ‪Berkhamsted Fish Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bel Caffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Highwayman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fred and Ginger Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Penny Farthing

Hotel in Berkhamsted with a 24-hour front desk
The Penny Farthing offers 19 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.

Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.
This smoke-free hotel was built in 1989.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Smoke-free property

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

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