Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Natural History Museum

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

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

Room options

Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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

Heart of London.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Also, Imperial College London is within half a mile (1 km) and Harrods is within 2 miles (3 km).

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

5-star luxury hotel near Natural History Museum
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 5-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels offers 41 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 60.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels to the airport?

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels is 11.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels on Aug 15, 2025 start from $523.63, 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.

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels.

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 28 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels have a pool?

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels does not have a pool.

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels to downtown London?

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels is 2.3 mi away from London.

Number Sixteen Hotel, Firmdale Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 208 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

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

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