Hotel Number Sixteen, London
Expert reviews
“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
Gillian
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.
Margaret
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!
Francesca
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.
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Munize
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.
Alice
7 March 2023
Fabulous
The room was beautiful and clean and the people at the reception desk really friendly and helpful.
Olivier
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
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Eva
20 February 2023
Excellent
Loved the decor,the food, the helpful staff
The rooms were lovely if a little compact.
Laura
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.
Henry
9 February 2023
Not perfect, but overall very pleasant
Nice size quiet room
Hard to find a quiet common room
Rarbetv
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
Frazer
8 January 2023
little bit of luxury in a fabulous location
beautifully appointed, tremendous location, friendly helpful staff, little bit of luxury
only the price, for basically a bed it was very expensive
Lou
31 December 2022
Can only recommend !
Beautiful room, a marvealous bed, a very friendly and helpful staff, a wonderful breakfast, practical and quiet location, pretty garden, ... all in all a very pleasant and relaxing stay.
Some small things missing but provided for with pleasure if you asked for them: in room coffee facility, luggage rack, ...but this did not really impact our overall very positive experience.
Stewart
13 October 2022
Exceptional
Felt individual ,comfortable ,friendly
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Peter
6 October 2022
I recommend this nice hotel in South Kensington
Very near the South Kensington underground stop, and near several restaurants. Quiet. Comfortable bed. Air conditioning that goes as cold as you need. Good breakfast in lovely setting. Friendly, helpful staff!
Danielle
1 October 2022
Enjoyable.
The decor of number sixteen was amazing. I love the styles of the various rooms.
Only criticism that I have in respect of both firmdale hotels is the breakfast offering is average. The quality of the food could be improved
Abigail
5 September 2022
Exceptional
Lovely comfortable rooms, great service and food and handy location
Michelin
4 September 2022
Exceptional
Perfect location for the South Kensington station. Our room was so clean, the bed was extremely comfortable! I loved the decor. Beautiful garden to have breakfast in. All the staff were professional and friendly.
Scott
4 September 2022
Magical the fresh flowers throughout hotel were superb and the young gal concierge went above, house
The location was amazing The breakfast and outside patio adorable Lighted closets and refrigerator Large bathroom w bathtub fantastic Chairs plus table and desk needed housekeeping gal superb everything immaculate
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Ellen
3 September 2022
great hotel, fabulous location for the museums. plenty of good restaurants close by.
lovely old building with beautiful decor
Heidi
31 August 2022
The gardens were a lovely addition to our stay, helped us unwind from the energy of the city.
The whole property was so welcoming. As if it was your own Manor house with comfortable gardens and sitting rooms to enjoy as you please. Everything was crisp and clean and the staff is lovely.
Ali
13 August 2022
Very good
Absolutely charming courtyard for breakfast in the mornings
Love the decor and homely feeling of this hotel
Jacqueline
5 August 2022
Great!
Location, decor, service
Larger room fr 3 people
Johan
25 July 2022
wonderful stay for a week with family , home away from home
Beauty, clean , food , location , staff, serenity , air conditioning , great beds , garden , neighborhood , closeness to south Kensington underground , awesome breakfast
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Hannah
3 July 2022
excellent
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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)
Douglas
28 July 2023
A lovely service oriented hotel with comfortable rooms in South Kensington