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Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Natural History Museum

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In the heart of London, Number Sixteen Hotel offers an inviting retreat with a serene garden and impressive library. Unwind in one of 2 stylish bars or indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Room service
  • In-room childcare
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is £492
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Why we love this property

Boutique luxury city centre
Discover a luxury boutique hotel nestled in the city centre. This historic retreat features a peaceful garden and carefully curated decor.
Dining options galore
This hotel boasts a restaurant and a bar for diverse culinary experiences. Full breakfast offers the perfect fuel to start each morning.
Luxurious sleep sanctuary
Drift into dreamland on Frette Italian sheets with premium, hypo-allergenic bedding. Blackout drapes ensure perfect slumber in these curated spaces.

Room options

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Single Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Queen Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Sumner Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Sumner Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
16 Sumner Place, London, England, SW7 3EG

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Imperial College London - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harrods - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 39 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 47 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 66 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 84 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 85 min drive
  • Kensington (Olympia) Underground Station - 5 min drive
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 5 min drive
  • West Brompton Station - 22 min walk
  • South Kensington Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • Knightsbridge Underground Station - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ben's Cookies - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hagen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Drawing Room - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. This luxurious hotel is also within a 15-minute walk of Imperial College London and Royal Albert Hall. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: South Kensington Underground Station is 3 minutes and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
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Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 76
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 28 per person
  • There is a service fee of 5 per cent

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 78 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels and nearby?

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels like?

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels is in London City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from South Kensington Underground Station and 14 minutes' walk from Kensington High Street.

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Reviews

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and excellent. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing location and great property.
Christa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was fabulous!!! Total 100 across the board. Dying to stay at another firmdale hotel. Everyone in our group loved it
jennifer, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A perfect hotel.
Carlene, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We have stayed at this property before and enjoy the small homey feel of this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully designed room.Warm, cozy and elegant common areas. Located in a residential neighborhood close to the subway and within walking distance to shops, museums, cafes and restaurants. Staff were great and welcoming. Perfect!
Judy, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely boutique stay

Wonderful stay, clean and comfortable hotel. Staff are friendly, breakfast is delicious and the location is perfect! We will return!
Jessica, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a very pleasant environment. The breakfasts to go are excellent.
Gill, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique small luxury hotels

Staff and service was personal and excellent Room decor lovely / bed comfort level super Facilities/ restaurant food good The location relative to Hyde park/ museums/ restaurants towards Sloane sq via Phellam st was walkable w all transport options easily assesible
Indrani, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding in every category. Beyond outstanding, actually. SUCH a great experience: we've stayed many times and with good reason. Colin and Justin
Colin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Artistic interior
shelley xuerui, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel

Your hotel is so charming and the staff could not have been more wonderful!! We look so forward to coming back!
Janet, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the location and the culture of the property. Super clean and a staff that was well trained and helpful. Would stay here again.
Angela Marie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Boutique Hotel At It’s Finest.

Very sophisticated cozy hotel in a great neighborhood. Each time we visit the experience only gets better.
Patrick, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love love love!
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel. Had such a relaxing few days. Lovely people working there- delicious food! Will definitely return! Thank you so much!
Flo, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room was incredibly small and not a good value for the price
Devin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was beautiful. The staffs were very friendly and helpful . Breakfast was delicious
Jacqueline, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always lovely. Wonderful staff and great location.
Debora, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful art and decor! Enjoyed the cheerful breakfast area and outside patio. Thank you.
Shirley, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Firmdale Hotels are the best, and Number 16 and the staff are fantastic!
Scott, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Number Sixteen is a beautiful property on a quiet side street in bustling South Kensington. There is easy walking access to many restaurants, shopping, and the South Kensington Underground station. Property is beautifully decorated, with high end room amenities. Restaurant on property is lovely, with excellent food.
Deborah A, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was light and bright with a good sized bed, just very small for the money. Staff variable, some good some not so. Expected coffee making facilities in the room, had to ask for a machine to be brought up.
Lukas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, cozy, and beautiful interiors I stayed in a small room on the 3 rd floor which was perfect for one person . Very happy to be back ! Love the sixteen 🌺
EDWINA, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

location. Rooms / bathroom in loft are extremely small however
Charles, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Last week was our second stay at the number sixteen hotel. We literally made this the centerpiece of our vacation because the staff, food, grounds are so perfect. Thank you to everyone for making our trip so perfect!
Kate, 4-night trip