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The Penny Farthing

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted, England, HP4 1AH
  • Place, Rex Cinema
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Pottery Project
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Chiltern Hills
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

Economy Double Room

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

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

Economy Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

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

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Penny Farthing

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.

This Berkhamsted hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 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 (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Rex Cinema and Berkhamsted Castle
  • 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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 self 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 20

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 4 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet (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 20 (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
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 89 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 240 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms. Friendly staff. Lovely stay, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice size room and great location. Really easy to check in and free easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location with a nice garden. Clean and spacious. Modern amenities. Great location and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

Good stay, good value, good service.

Last minute booking which was extremely good value (I usually have to pay much more in Berkhamsted) and very convenient for the station and my destination.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No problems
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne Marie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Kingston

Travelled with partner
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

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was lovely and clean and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Parveen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disappointing return visit

A disappointing stay. Room small (despite paying for upgrade), aircon unit not working and small fan not sufficient for hot room. Decor drab and uninspiring. Stairs up to room smelt stale and walls needed repainting, carpet badly soiled. Fan in bathroom switched off, but when climbed up to cupboard to switch it on the noise was excessive. Limited hospitality tray. Having stayed a week ago in another part of hotel where it was more looked after and rooms a better size (with 2 opening windows which created airflow) we were disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

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

Welcome fan!

Check in smooth and welcome genuine Nice room Fan especially welcome Lived having windows which opened
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025