Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

Hotels
9 (354 reviews)
16 Sumner Place , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Fantastic breakfast
Clean and well-designed
Good location
Cons:
Compact room size

Categories

Cleanliness
9.14
Well designed and clean. The hotel is always immaculate.
Service
9.11
Best service encountered in a hotel. Staff are professional and kind.
Location
9.15
Good location close to museums and shopping.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms are comfortable; some may find them compact.
Amenities
9.13
Excellent breakfast and artistic interior.
Value for Money
8.59
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Breakfast is fabulous and food quality is excellent.
Overall Experience
9.11
A magical place with special ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Private Garden
Number Sixteen in South Kensington offers glamorous rooms with 24-hour room service, minibars, and iPod docking stations. Each room showcases contemporary design with luxurious fabrics and bold colors, along with air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms even have French windows leading to a balcony.

Afternoon Tea and Multiple Relaxation Areas
Indulge in all-day afternoon tea served in the garden, conservatory, drawing room, or library. Unwind in the various public rooms available for guests to relax in after exploring London.

Convenient Location with Easy Underground Access
With South Kensington Underground Station just a 3-minute walk away, enjoy quick access to bars, shops, and restaurants. The hotel's location on multiple Underground lines makes exploring the city a breeze.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience at Number Sixteen? Book your stay now!

Important information:

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

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for £60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 354 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Valentina couple it
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Felix couple gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Avati couple it
9
Pros:

Molto accogliente e curata

Cons:

Senza bidet nè doccetta

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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djames92 Couples London, England
10
Perfect Weekend Staycation
Pros:

My wife, our dog and I stayed at Number Sixteen for my birthday and it genuinely felt like a home away from home. From the moment we arrived, every interaction with the team was warm and friendly. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

They went above and beyond for us. A dog bed and treats were waiting for our pooch, which was such a thoughtful touch. I was also surprised with lovely birthday treats that made the stay feel even more special.

The decor is beautiful. It is quirky in the best possible way, full of character, yet still incredibly comfortable and homely. Breakfast in bed was also a real highlight, it was sublime.

A huge thank you to the Number Sixteen team for such a fantastic stay. We will definitely be back.

2026-01-28 via Tripadvisor
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F6381KAjackh Couples
10
Dreamy weekend
Pros:

I recently stayed at No. 16 with my wife and I cannot speak highly enough of the experience. We had a wonderful welcome on arrival by the friendly team who had the room ready before check-in time. The room itself was perfect; comfy bed, spacious, big bath etc. - what more could you ask for. We then tried the food - delicious!! Over the weekend we had the club sandwich, gnocchi and a huge room service breakfast (sausages, beans, croissant, juice, smoothie...the list goes on...)
All in all the hotel was also exceptional value for money and I would definitely recommend. Thanks everyone at No. 16!!

2026-01-27 via Tripadvisor
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Alison couple us
10
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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londontraveller655 Couples London, England
8
Very good but silly greed
Pros:

In principle a lovely townhouse hotel in a great South Ken location, close to a tube station, many museums, the Albert Hall and Hyde Park. Just a shame the silly greed of the owners spoils the experience.

We paid £540 for a deluxe room - very nice, but not huge and a small bathroom. There was no coffee machine or kettle in the room - on checkout, the receptionist said this could be pre-ordered for an additional £10 per night! Never heard that one before. We always leave cash tips for staff. I didn’t appreciate having an extra £22 in “service charge” automatically added to my bill - a tip should be at the discretion of the customer. Sounds like the management are underpaying their staff and relying on hotel guests for salary top ups. At least that’s my impression.

2026-01-22 via Tripadvisor
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Imy couple gb
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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kathleen family_with_children us
8
Wonderful boutique hotel.
Pros:

Location was wonderful. Staff so gracious. The accommodations were very nice!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Stefano couple it
9
Pros:

ambiente bellissimo, staff gentilissimo e disponibile

Cons:

colazione buona ma buffet migliorabile su backery

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Suzher couple hk
10
Pros:

Everything, from the general ambiance to the individual room decoration and the super nice staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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perdita solo_traveller gb
7
Overall nice stay
Pros:

Lovely interiors. Friendly staff. Great location.

Cons:

Lighting in 204 is reaaaaally bad. Needed some lateral lighting as opposed to just one very bright overhead light. Really let down the room.
Also the walls in the otherwise very pretty breakfast room were quite dirty which, when you are sat right against them, is a little off-putting.

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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V4043RHjoes Couples
10
Birthday Treat
Pros:

We stayed here for my wife's birthday and couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the moment we arrived the staff were brilliant, so welcoming, friendly and eager to make our stay special. They went the extra mile to make my wife feel celebrated, including some complimentary treats.

The calm and relaxing atmosphere throughout the hotel created the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy some quality time.

The highlight for me had to be the breakfast, it was superb. Offering a wide selection - from pastries and fruit, to a full English (which I have to suggest as the sausages were to die for!)

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel and look forward to returning in the future.

2026-01-05 via Tripadvisor
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Leonardo couple gb
10
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Nir solo_traveller de
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Very very nice hotel.
Well designed, clean and with good location.
Breakfast is fabulous.

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Rankin couple us
10
2025-12-24 via Nuitee
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Rhonda solo_traveller us
10
Just wonderful. Fantastic staff
Pros:

Best service I have encountered in a hotel in some time. Excellent beds and linens. Spotless.

2025-12-16 via Nuitee
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Simona couple fr
6
2025-12-14 via Nuitee
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oran couple gb
10
Our only anniversary place to stay!
Pros:

The Christmas decorations this year were impeccable. The hotel is always immaculate and the staff are so professional and kind. Breakfast was exceptional.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
9
2025-12-08 via Nuitee