Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Property entrance
Library
Garden
Superior Room | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
16 Sumner Place, London, England, SW7 3EG
  • Natural History Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Room options

Queen Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Sumner Room

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

Single Room

  • 86 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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 - 8 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 - 19 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shoty - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪illy Caffè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khan's of Kensington - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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 porter/bellhop.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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.

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

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. You'll also find Kensington High Street and Hyde Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

No, there isn't parking available at the 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

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.

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels have connecting rooms?

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 11.4 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 14.6 mi away (37-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels.

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. 161 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 202 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrijs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

41 Union Square

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very very very small. So small it was difficult to walk around the bed. Hard to write at desk because so close to bed. Could hear the neighboring guests through the wall. Even their was beautifully decorated it was absolutely not a functional room. Actually for the price it was an absurd experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
16 is an amazing 20! beautiful room.. we were treated like VIP the entire time.. wow... loved the private garden oasis .. amazing.. will try New York property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ingeborg, Coral Gables

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

margot

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wonderful staff, very friendly and helpful not thrilled with the food or the staff at the restaurant however
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people are all wonderful, particularly at reception. We loved Reka, George and Annette.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Nanoose Bay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this beautiful little gem of a hotel every time i visit London for more than two decades. Its aleays a treat
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always lovely. Wonderful staff and great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela Marie, Norwalk

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Firmdale Hotels are the best, and Number 16 and the staff are fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

10/10 Excellent

stuarth

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022