About The Penny Farthing Hotel
The Penny Farthing Hotel Hotel offers modern, boutique accommodations in the centre of Berkhamsted. The hotel is less than ten minutes on foot from the railway station, offering regular connections to London and Milton Keynes.
En suite guestrooms feature a stylish bathroom with toiletries. In-room amenities include flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and tea and coffee-making facilities.
The hotel offers private parking, while guests can also acquire a free pass to a local gym. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
A cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning. Guests will find lunch and dinner options at the hotel’s sister site, The King’s Arms, located 450 metres further along the High Street.
Located on Berkhamsted High Street, The Penny Farthing Hotel Hotel is within walking distance of the town’s shops, bars and restaurants. The Rex cinema and the remains of Berkhamsted Castle are within half a mile. The Grand Union Canal’s picturesque towpath is five minutes away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Clean and tidy property.
The Penny Farthing Hotel is a clean and tidy hotel, according to reports. Past guests have praised the modern hotel for offering clean accommodations, reporting that the good standard of cleanliness makes for a more comfortable stay.
positive:
Convenient location in town centre.
The hotel is located on the High Street, in the heart of Berkhamsted. Past guests report this location is convenient when it comes to visiting the town's shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a number of local attractions.
positive:
Welcoming staff on hand.
Reports suggest that the hotel is manned by a friendly reception staff. Past guests are complimentary in their assessment of the front desk team, praising the warm welcome offered upon arrival.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Hotel can be difficult to find at first.
While guests agree that The Penny Farthing Hotel is conveniently located, some experience difficulties finding the hotel's car park on arrival. The hotel's car park is located just off the Waitrose car park, which travellers will find located behind the High Street.
negative:
Some noise from outside.
A number of guests find themselves disturbed by outside noises during their stay. Common complaints include early morning deliveries, supermarket foot traffic, late night revellers, and, on Saturdays, street market preparation. For a quieter stay, guests recommend requesting a room to the back of the hotel.
negative:
Rooms sometimes cold on arrival.
Several guests have arrived to a cold room. According to reports, radiators - which are very much needed during the colder months - are often turned off between guests, while several visitors have complained about poorly heated bathrooms.