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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels

★★★★★ 16 Sumner Place, London, GB

9 guest rating· 408 reviews

The five stars

Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Room service, Terrace and Concierge service.

Guests score it 9.0/10 across 408 reviews.

About this hotel

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!

Rooms & rates

Luxury Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Superior Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 8 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Deluxe Room

Sleeps 3 · 21 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 21 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

The Sumner Room

Sleeps 3 · 29 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

Queen Room

Sleeps 1 · 10 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Deluxe King Room

Sleeps 3 · 28 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Minibar

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
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  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Ironing service
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Terrace
  • Wine/champagne

Location

What guests say9408 reviews

+ Great service+ Fantastic breakfast+ Clean and well-designed+ Good location− Compact room size
Cleanliness9.1
Service9.1
Location9.2
Room Quality8.6
Amenities9.1
Value for Money8.6

Fine.Breakfast excellent.Burger not up to much.A lesson in getting up todaye with London prices.We appreciate some of th

8.0

Ideal location for an Imperial College 79 year old coming to a concert at the Albert Hall.Who cam thru' South Ken 60 years ago everyday.We have used regularly Dorset Square for the last 10 years and love the Kemp design aspect of all Kemp hotels

− For the price we did not expect steps to the third floor.The lift is creaky and feels about to collapse.

Clinton · GB · 2026-10-17

Lovely hotel but the standard rooms are too small.

6.0

Love the hotel, breakfast, garden, decor and location.

− This time I got a standard room and it was ridiculously small. I had to edge carefully around the sink to use the toilet. Upgrades are essential!

Penelope · US · 2026-10-11

The feeling of a beautiful townhouse with excellent service and a convenient location.

9.0

This is a Kit Kemp hotel which means fabulous decor and art throughout. Super comfortable bed! Many rooms are small however so I recommend going up at least one category. There is a lovely garden where breakfast and tea are served if weather permits. The staff is very good overall. There were a few issues in the breakfast room but nothing major. I love the area. It manages to be quiet and peaceful but convenient to an underground station, museums and many restaurants.

− Well I waited 40 minutes for breakfast one morning. Service seemed disorganized there. Also rooms are small. My bathroom was tiny: one small sink and two steps down to get to it but it had all the amenities including a bathtub.

Penelope · US · 2026-10-08

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.