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The Penny Farthing Hotel
3 stars

The Penny Farthing Hotel

296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AH, United Kingdom
Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
See location+44 144 287 2828
From
£63
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rate per night

7.1
Good
based on 1126 reviews
1,126 reviews

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Hotel in Berkhamsted with a 24-hour front desk This smoke-free hotel features self parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi in public areas. 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.
Rating
7.1
Good
Based on 1,126 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at The Penny Farthing Hotel

  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Services and conveniences

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed

General

  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Workspace

  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of The Penny Farthing Hotel

7.1
Good
1126 verified ratings
Wonderful
409
Very good
254
Good
195
Okay
96
Fair
70
Mediocre
48
Poor
54

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and friendly staff, making it easy to find and enjoy their stay. However, multiple reviews highlighted cleanliness issues in the rooms, with some guests reporting unpleasant odors and unkempt conditions. Overall, while the service was commendable, the hotel needs to address its cleanliness standards to enhance guest satisfaction.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
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Location

296-298 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AH

What's nearby

  • The Rex0.4 mi
  • Berkhamsted Castle0.5 mi
  • The Pottery Project0.7 mi
  • Ashridge Estate2.7 mi
  • Amaravati Buddhist Monastery2.9 mi
  • Ashridge Golf Club3.2 mi
  • Aldbury Nowers4 mi
  • Natural History Museum at Tring4.4 mi
  • Tring Local History Museum4.5 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Penny Farthing Hotel

Low season

March

High season

November

Average price (weeknight)

£72

Average price (weekend night)

£75
Cheapest month to stay with an average 33% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 49% rise in price.
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When to book a room at The Penny Farthing Hotel

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Penny Farthing Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Penny Farthing Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in March and January.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Penny Farthing Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Tuesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Penny Farthing Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £99, while the most expensive was £150.
  • How long should you stay at The Penny Farthing Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
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FAQs when booking at The Penny Farthing Hotel

  • Where is The Penny Farthing Hotel located?

    The Penny Farthing Hotel is located at 296-298 High Street, 0.2 miles from the centre of Berkhamsted. The Rex is the closest landmark to The Penny Farthing Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Penny Farthing Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Penny Farthing Hotel.

  • Does The Penny Farthing Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Penny Farthing Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Penny Farthing Hotel from the airport?

    The Penny Farthing Hotel is 11.6 miles from London Luton. The Penny Farthing Hotel is 20.6 miles from London Heathrow.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Penny Farthing Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Penny Farthing Hotel in Berkhamsted and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Penny Farthing Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Penny Farthing Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.1

Distance to city centre

0.2 mi

Nearest airport

London Luton

Distance to airport

11.6 mi