Featuring ultra-chic interiors and private grounds, Number Sixteen offers glamorous accommodations in cosmopolitan South Kensington. The Victorian property provides 24-hour room service, minibars and iPod docking stations in the rooms. Each individually styled room reflects the contemporary design of the hotel, with luxurious fabrics and furnishings and hints of bold color. All rooms at Number Sixteen are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have French windows leading onto a small balcony. Afternoon tea is served all day at the hotel, and can be enjoyed on the grounds, conservatory, drawing room or library. Guests have a number of public rooms within the hotel in which to relax after a day outside in bustling London. South Kensington Underground Station is a 3 minute walk away, and is surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. On the Picadilly, Circle and District lines, the hotel is close to Underground services to many parts of the city.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Ellen
United States United States
Lovely smaller hotel that has great location, nice sheets and towels, beautiful decorated with a pretty garden, friendly staff and good made to order breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful at front desk.
Maureen
Canada Canada
The furnishings and bed linens were both top quality. Very comfortable bed! Lots of closet space. There was no coffee/tea service in the room but the staff delivered tea supplies and kettle to my room.
Richard
United States United States
The hotel is beautiful and very tastefully furnished. The staff is uniformly helpful and friendly and will do anything in their power to accommodate a reasonable request. The atmosphere is quiet and dignified. The breakfast was tasty and...
Valeria
Bahrain Bahrain
Great location, very comfortable rooms and common facilities, clean and beautiful cosy design throughout. Feels like an upscale bed and breakfast experience.
Kathleen
United States United States
Location was wonderful. Staff so gracious. The accommodations were very nice!
Rhonda
United States United States
Best service I have encountered in a hotel in some time. Excellent beds and linens. Spotless.
Mary-ann
United States United States
Beautiful, well appointed room, inviting common areas including an honor bar, good food, lovely garden and friendly staff. Great location, 3 minute walk to South Kensington tube station, near museums and lots of restaurants in walking distance.
Fiona
Canada Canada
I stay here as often as I can. Wonderfully appointed, beautiful rooms. Amazing beds. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
Elle
Australia Australia
A stunning hotel experience - they have thought of everything - the beds the linen the interiors air conditioning - we had a wonderful time thank you
Enas
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
It’s quaint, cozy and elegant. Loved how calm and cozy it is. The staff are great and friendly, the amenities are perfect with personal touches. The room is perfectly clean and taken care of. If you’re looking for a quiet and quaint place this is...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Orangery
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar

House rules

Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£60 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£60 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that extra beds and cots can only be accommodated in the Deluxe Double Room and the Deluxe King Room.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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