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Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Natural History Museum

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Garden
Exterior
Front of property
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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16 Sumner Place, London, England, SW7 3EG
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria and Albert Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Imperial College London
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room

  • City view
  • 86 sq ft
  • 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
  • 108 sq ft
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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
  • 194 sq ft
  • 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
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The Sumner Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Sumner Room

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

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. This 41-room, 5-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Imperial College London - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • 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
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels

Luxury hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Natural History Museum
Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels features free WiFi in public areas, a library, and free newspapers. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include laundry facilities, wedding services, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Beds sport Frette Italian sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, free newspapers, and safes.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 60.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 28 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 60.0 per night
  • Service fee: 5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

As of Feb 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels on Mar 1, 2026 start from $387.91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a short 14-minute walk of Kensington High Street and also 14 minutes on foot from Hyde Park. You'll also find Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels have a casino?

No, Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hotel include around-the-clock room service, a minibar, and premium Italian sheets.

Are there hot tubs at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

The closest major airport to Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels is London City Airport (LCY), which is 12.6 mi away (66 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 14.6 mi away (39-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

No, at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels.

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 224 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

shelley xuerui

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

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Cayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel service and style was superb! We stayed at 6 hotels throughout this trip and this hotel was my favorite. It had the best customer service and food. The back patio garden was serene. The room was comfortable but very cozy. Two people in a Superior room is tight- especially with the small bathroom size. I recommend opting for a larger room. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
location. Rooms / bathroom in loft are extremely small however
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

Number 16 London

Big fan of Firmdale, wasn’t offered an upgrade however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

10/10 Excellent

Ori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A perfect hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with partner
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

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

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

4/10 Poor

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eriko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Assigned a laughably tiny (even by London standards) room that didn't even have space for a coffe maker or ketlle. Miniature bathroom was down an awkward and dangerous couple of stairs. Very noisy with doors slamming all hours of the day and night. Booked elsewhere and got out after just one night. Was charged for two nights of a three night reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

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