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Comfort Double Room
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Other room types
Economy Twin Room
54 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Economy Double Room
54 square feet
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Room
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel in Berkhamsted with 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

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 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The Pottery Project.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms 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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Guests can use the health club at a partner property.

The Penny Farthing is a smoke-free property.

  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Year Built - 1989
  • Luggage storage
  • Total number of rooms - 19
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • 24-hour front desk

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Separate dining area
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

The Penny Farthing offers 19 air-conditioned 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Wireless internet access
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2
  • Desk chair
  • WiFi speed 50+ Mbps
  • Thin carpet in room

Nearby Things to Do

  • Golfing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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, Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 3

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 4 per night (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: GBP 4 per night
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Pennyfarthing Berkhamsted
  • Pennyfarthing Hotel Berkhamsted
  • Pennyfarthing Hotel
  • The Pennyfarthing Hotel
  • The Penny Farthing Hotel
  • The Penny Farthing Berkhamsted
  • The Penny Farthing Hotel Berkhamsted

We should mention

Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Alcohol is not served at this property.

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