Hotel Number Sixteen, London
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“The Firmdale Hotels group mostly operates boldfaced-name hotels in the West End—the kinds of places where scenesters swill designer gin and fashion magazines shoot. Here, though, husband/wife designers/owners Tim and Kit Kemp create one of the loveliest B&B experiences in the city.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in London.
“A reflection of the well-heeled neighborhood it calls home, the beautiful Number 16 hotel is a charming Victorian stucco terrace townhouse a few minutes from South Kensington Tube.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in London.
“Every room in this townhouse hotel is bursting with colour and effervescent charm, thanks to splashy Chelsea textiles and characterful artwork hand-picked by design director Kit Kemp. It’s close to Kensington’s major museums, high-end shops and restaurants. The afternoon tea, at £22 per person, offers great value.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Continental breakfast
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This five-star luxury establishment is located on 16 Summer Place on Kensington and Chelsea where it offers nothing short of hospitality excellence. Hotel Number Sixteen features ultra-chic interiors and private gardens which make for a comfy, scenic and perfect resting place while visiting the beautiful city of London.
Tourists and visitors alike enjoy staying in the hotel for its excellent location, the friendly staff of the hotel which will make you feel welcome the very moment you step into the hotel and the array of modern facilities and amenities the hotel has to offer.
The Number Sixteen Hotel offers chic room and stylish accommodation options such as Superior Room, Luxury Room, Deluxe Room, Single Room, Queen Room, which are all booked all year long. The Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotel rooms are furnished with modern décor and classic furniture that will make guests get the luxurious experience they paid for.
The hotel is surrounded by several bars, shops, and restaurants which is one of the many reasons the hotel is a top draw among visitors in London. The hotel is located on the Picadilly, Circle and District lines which make for easy underground links to numerous parts of the city.
The rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and a comfy sofa.
The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as free toiletries and bathroom slippers.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
14 October 2023
A beautiful hotel in a great location.
Great location, beautifully decorated, friendly and accommodating staff.
I would have loved some tea and coffee making equipment
5 October 2023
Always pleasant
Always lovely, clean and great decor !
I have stayed at the hotel numerous times and always request a certain room and alternate even if it means upgrading. I am very disappointed that after many years of being very loyal I have been refused this room (8) on numerous occasions now-/ even calling and emailing ahead more than once. So disappointed
9 September 2023
Exceptional
Everything was top and amazing
3 September 2023
Fabulous
Beautiful and unique interior design, central yet quiet location, exceptionally clean
31 August 2023
Fabulous
The bed was comfortable. The bathroom a good size. The room and bathroom were quite clean, and the cleaning staff did a great job of freshening up the room each day. The patio area with its garden was a nice spot for breakfast. The fish in the pond were a nice touch. The concierge was extremely helpful and friendly, and he gave us a nice tour of the entire hotel. The hotel is conveniently located near an Underground station.
22 August 2023
Very nice hotel! Recommended 100%.
The hotel is very cosy, clean, located in calm street. Very tasty breakfast. Helpful staff.
Very convenient location if come as a tourist as main museums are just few minutes walk away, and nearby busses bring you straight to the center if you go for sightseeing in the central London.
20 August 2023
Exceptional
The staff's disposition and availability were outstanding. My family and I will stay here every time we are in London. The location was an oasis in the bustling neighborhood that was situated so closely to everything we wanted to see and visit. 5-Stars without a single hesitation.
The only thing I didn't like was the length of our stay. I wish we had stayed longer.
17 August 2023
Excellent hotel in an excellent location.
Excellent shower, big choice for breakfast and a few minutes walk from South Kensington tube station with a direct line to Kings Cross, Picadilly Circus and Embankment. Also a few minutes walk to the V & A museum and natural history museum. There was a little gift for me in my room.
11 August 2023
Our stay was wonderful! Excellent service and location!
Inclusive breakfast was great.
The entire staff was accommodating and wonderful.
The computer system was down, so we did not know what we owed. The front desk person was not as attentive or helpful as the rest of the staff.
10 August 2023
Lovely boutique hotel
Fabulous decor and ambience
Checkout wasn't Firmdales' usual high standard. Took about 10 minutes as they have to refund any extras money not used in person.
8 August 2023
Beautifully quaint hotel. Excellent breakfast and sweetly decorated furnishings. Great location.
I booked the hotel knowing my family would need 24 hour room service and it was listed as an amenity. There was NOT room service available when we needed it ( late night check in and early morning departure). Also the front desk staff was very nice but not very helpful with concierge requests for dinner bookings.
30 July 2023
Wedding weekend
The atmosphere was perfect, we had drinks and food in the garden after the wedding and everything was perfect.
Nothing.
29 July 2023
Perfectly wonderful
Beautiful, comfortable, excellent staff and perfectly situated
28 July 2023
A lovely service oriented hotel with comfortable rooms in South Kensington
Hotel is in a good location. Staff was very friendly and service oriented. Room was nice and bed very comfortable. Lovely hotel restaurant with a nice outdoor space.
A road crew was working right outside the Hotel and made a lot of noise all day. That was unpleasant.
18 July 2023
Relaxing comfy stay in beautiful surroundings
Great location near tube. Lovely property beautiful decor. Great bed and bathroom.
Only issue was having to pay for second cup of coffee at breakfast. Never experienced this before.
4 June 2023
Delightful find in London. Great spot to overcome jet lag!
Very quiet, great linens and super cute! Plus the restaurant was delicious.
the shower/tub was very hard to get into and out of. dangerous!
13 May 2023
This hotel is unique in every way, the captivating quality of the design enhances each room. Cultivating an atmosphere o
The unique design and attention to detail also the staff were amazing.
nothing
25 April 2023
I stayed for the weekend and found this place to be delighful.
Well located. Beautifully decorated rooms. Comfortable bed. Friendly service.
Bathroom is tiny.
7 March 2023
Fabulous
The room was beautiful and clean and the people at the reception desk really friendly and helpful.
27 February 2023
a discovery and a place I will use
design of the hotel, very comfortable room the kind of boutique hotel atmosphere I like
nothing
20 February 2023
Excellent
Loved the decor,the food, the helpful staff
The rooms were lovely if a little compact.
13 February 2023
Very good
I did like the communal areas and the decoration.
Breakfast was delicious.
The bed was too little for 2. And the mattress too soft.
The room was in the top floor with no lift all the way up.
9 February 2023
Not perfect, but overall very pleasant
Nice size quiet room
Hard to find a quiet common room
8 February 2023
Will definitely return, location is excellent, dinning room looking on to the garden is nice
Very nice rooms high ceilings and lots of light.
No gym or coffee machine in the room
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Airport shuttle
- - Lift
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
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24 October 2023
Exceptional