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About the Hotel

16 Sumner Place, London, United Kingdom, SW73EG
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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels, a 5-star property in Kensington's stately Victorian district, features a tree-filled private garden, sunny Orangery, and stylish Drawing Room. The hotel provides 24-hour room service, concierge assistance, and high-speed wireless internet throughout a collection of white stucco townhouses.

Bespoke Designer Rooms

Each of Number Sixteen's 41 bedrooms, individually designed by Kit Kemp, features WiFi, flatscreen TVs, and writing desks. Rooms overlook either the private garden or Sumner Place's Victorian facades, with lavender and eucalyptus linen mist adding a welcoming touch.

Garden View Dining

The Orangery restaurant serves afternoon tea on Wedgwood china with mythical creature prints, offering smoked salmon sandwiches, roast beef with horseradish, and borage ricotta tarts. The menu includes strawberry Eton mess tarts and rose pistachio polenta cakes.

Museum District Leisure

Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels positions guests steps from South Kensington's cultural institutions, including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, and Victoria and Albert Museum. The hotel's garden features a heated pavilion and carp pond.

Central Transport Access

Located on Sumner Place, the hotel provides Underground connections throughout London. Harrods stands 1 miles away, while Hyde Park is 1.5 miles from the property.

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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
2 persons
90 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Air conditioning
Superior Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Luxury Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Deluxe Room
2 persons
230 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Perfect
9.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Media

  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels Location

16 Sumner Place, London, United Kingdom, SW73EG
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16 Sumner Place, London, United Kingdom, SW73EG
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Getting around
City Centre
London6 min  ·  2.3 mi
Airports
London City Airport (LCY)28 min  ·  11.5 mi
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)36 min  ·  14.5 mi
Train
Imperial Wharf Railway Station26 min  ·  1.3 mi
Underground
South Kensington Tube Station3 min  ·  700 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP28 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2007
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
41

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 134 verified reviews
8.7/10
Great
88%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.3/10
Comfort
9.2/10
Facilities
9.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.7/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Staff
9.0/10
Value for money
7.9/10
Guest reviews
based on 304 reviews
8.9/10
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