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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

16 Sumner Place, London, United Kingdom View Map

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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

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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.

194 Reviews

8.8Very Good
Cleanliness
9.2
Staff
8.8
Location
9.6

What Guests Say

  • “Lovely interiors. Friendly staff. Great location.”
  • “Very very nice hotel.Well designed, clean and with good location.Breakfast is fabulous.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Single Room1/2

Single Room

87 sqft • 1 Single

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Queen Room1/3

Queen Room

108 sqft • 1 Queen

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Luxury Room1/4

Luxury Room

194 sqft • 1 Queen

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Superior Room1/4

Superior Room

130 sqft • 1 Queen

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Deluxe Room1/4

Deluxe Room

227 sqft • 1 King

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Deluxe King Room1/4

Deluxe King Room

302 sqft • 1 King

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    What Guests Loved

    8.8
    Very Good

    Based on 194 reviews

    Location

    9.6

    Cleanliness

    9.2

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    8.6

    Pros +

    • Lovely interiors. Friendly staff. Great location.
    • Very very nice hotel.Well designed, clean and with good location.Breakfast is fabulous.
    • Best service I have encountered in a hotel in some time. Excellent beds and linens. Spotless.

    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.
    • It’s compact, lift only goes to the 2nd floor and we were on the 3rd , no toilets on the ground floor for guests to use if relaxing in front rooms
    • The bed was small and the bathroom was so small we could not use it unless we opened the door.No drawers to place out clothes in
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    7PerditaPosted on: 1-12-2026

    Lovely interiors. Friendly staff. Great location.

    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.

    10NirPosted on: 12-28-2025

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

    10RhondaPosted on: 12-16-2025

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

    10OranPosted on: 12-13-2025

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

    9DuncanPosted on: 8-25-2025

    Great room and breakfast. Attentive staff.

    8FrankPosted on: 8-7-2025

    Location, staff, homely, breakfast

    It’s compact, lift only goes to the 2nd floor and we were on the 3rd , no toilets on the ground floor for guests to use if relaxing in front rooms

    10Mary-AnnPosted on: 8-5-2025

    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.

    10FionaPosted on: 7-6-2025

    I stay here as often as I can. Wonderfully appointed, beautiful rooms. Amazing beds. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

    5BiggsPosted on: 7-3-2025

    Breakfast and food in general was very goodLocation very good

    The bed was small and the bathroom was so small we could not use it unless we opened the door.No drawers to place out clothes in

    10Elle P.Posted on: 6-20-2025

    A stunning hotel experience - they have thought of everything - the beds the linen the interiors air conditioning - we had a wonderful time thank you

    10EllePosted on: 6-20-2025

    A stunning hotel experience - they have thought of everything - the beds the linen the interiors air conditioning - we had a wonderful time thank you

    8ElainePosted on: 4-13-2025

    Very good location near subway station and museums. Food not as good as I remembered. Service friendly and polite.

    8ElainePosted on: 4-12-2025

    Very good location near subway station and museums. Food not as good as I remembered. Service friendly and polite.

    5JamesPosted on: 3-1-2025

    Stayed before. Location

    Luxury room was booked. Put in the basement which I immediately said I didn’t like to which the response was “well make a note for your next stay”. A bit assumption. Noisy ceiling all night and from 5am , workmen outside the window twice(remember basement). Stayed with the group before but not sure 400 GBP spent was valid

    10EnasPosted on: 2-27-2025

    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 the place to go. The South Kensington station is so close, and there are plenty of shops around the corner. The breakfast was amazing too.

    The bathroom is a bit of a squeeze but I guess not much of a difference from other London places. My room was in the top floor, and the elevator doesn’t reach there, the staff were great and carried the luggage all the way up and all the way down though.

    10MariaPosted on: 1-21-2025

    The decor was beautiful and very unique. The location in Kensington was terrific, very near a tube station and a short walk to the Victoria and Albert Museum.

    6LouisePosted on: 1-8-2025

    Beautiful hotel, great location,

    My room was in the attic and tiny and it was hard to get into the bathroom if the robe was on the back of the door. It felt slightly claustrophobic and felt like you'd have no chance of escape in a fire.

    8ColinPosted on: 12-21-2024

    Stylish and efficient. Splendid Reception staff and service, very helpful and permitted drop off of luggage in the morning. Exciting and inspiring decor.

    the hotel might like to consider groups of staff gathering and talking/ joking in the lounge where the drinks are made. It conveys the impression of over staffing and poor professionalism.

    8ManxswanPosted on: 12-13-2024

    It's beautifully decorated and the bed is really comfortable. Excellent location.

    Sadly for this price point the service was lacking. Most hotels would change out dirty glasses every day. Also the restaurant was seriously over priced.

    10LyndonPosted on: 12-6-2024

    Outstanding hotel in every way. Cosy, incredibly clean, quiet and so pretty.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 12:00 PM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    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.

    Location

    Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

    16 Sumner Place, London

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