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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Garden retreat in South Kensington

Warm hospitality defines every moment at this South Kensington gem, where attentive staff create a genuine home-away-from-home atmosphere. The beautiful garden offers a tranquil breakfast retreat. Inside, the elegant restaurant serves excellent cuisine while the cozy honesty bar invites evening champagne.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

Single Room

  • City view
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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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A bedroom with a large bed, a blue sofa, a dresser, a mirror, and a lamp.

The Sumner Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Victoria and Albert Museum and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, while Royal Albert Hall is a notable landmark. Harrods and Imperial College London are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our London travel guide
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16 Sumner Place, London, England, SW7 3EG

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum
    Natural History Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
    Victoria and Albert Museum
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Royal Albert Hall entrance statue at south Kensington as seen on a sunny spring morning
    Imperial College London
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall
    Royal Albert Hall
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Harrods
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • South Kensington Underground Station
    3 min walk
  • West Brompton Station
    4 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    39 min drive

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

Luxury boutique hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Imperial College London, Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels provides a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 78 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 28 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 78 per night
  • Service fee: 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Number Sixteen Hotel
Number Sixteen Hotel London
Number Sixteen London
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Frequently asked questions

Is Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Imperial College London and Royal Albert Hall are also within 15 minutes. South Kensington Underground Station is only a 3-minute walk and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 235 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 235 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 235 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 235 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 235 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A stay at this chain of hotels has been on my bucket list for 20 years. It really lived up to expectations. Staff were fantastic, the room was stunning and the service was first class. Would defintiely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing location and great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely boutique stay

Wonderful stay, clean and comfortable hotel. Staff are friendly, breakfast is delicious and the location is perfect! We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very pleasant environment. The breakfasts to go are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel

Your hotel is so charming and the staff could not have been more wonderful!! We look so forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel. Had such a relaxing few days. Lovely people working there- delicious food! Will definitely return! Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was beautiful. The staffs were very friendly and helpful . Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful art and decor! Enjoyed the cheerful breakfast area and outside patio. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

EDWINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 🌺
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolute gem in a super convenient and upscale neighborhood. You can get anywhere by tube bus or any other means of transportation from the No. Sixteen Hotel and the staff was always welcoming. It felt more like being home than a hotel. The amenities were also great. Would stay there again in a heartbeat and will recommend it to anyone traveling to London.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely hotel. The location was steps from South Kensington tube station which serves three lines yet the hotel is quiet and tranquil inside. The neighborhood is filled with restaurants we had the chance to eat at Ceru, Wright Brothers and Tapas Brendidas for dinners. All were excellent. The pub across the street is lively and a good place for a pint after a day of busy activities. Many local patrons bring their dogs which we loved as we ere missing our own puppy. The service at the hotel was exceptional and every detail was thought of to make your stay welcoming. We stayed for a week and will definitely be back next time we’re in London.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great service and decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was fabulous!!! Total 100 across the board. Dying to stay at another firmdale hotel. Everyone in our group loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property before and enjoy the small homey feel of this hotel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Indrani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Gini K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was not good. Standing water—wouldn’t drain. Did not like being in basement.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding in every category. Beyond outstanding, actually. SUCH a great experience: we've stayed many times and with good reason. Colin and Justin
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shelley xuerui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Artistic interior
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location and the culture of the property. Super clean and a staff that was well trained and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boutique Hotel At It’s Finest.

Very sophisticated cozy hotel in a great neighborhood. Each time we visit the experience only gets better.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love love!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025