Number Sixteen
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Hotel Description
Number Sixteen is either the coziest boutique hotel in London, or the most luxurious bed and breakfast — we’re still not sure. The location, down a sleepy side street in South Kensington, is fairly well hidden; just a row of nineteenth-century Victorian townhouses without so much as a sign to show the way. As a member of Firmdale’s Townhouse Collection, it’s a more low-key experience than the bigger, more lively Ham Yard or Soho Hotel — Number Sixteen is notable for its intimate scale and its quiet charm.
Interiors avoid an excess of clichéd Englishness, mixing the usual antiques with modern artworks and muted contemporary colors. The result is chic without being precious, and the overriding birds-and-butterflies theme is unique, though perhaps an odd choice. Rooms vary from typical London size (rather small) to surprisingly large, and all are luxuriously outfitted with big comfortable beds and top-quality linens. Some rooms come with balconies, and the views vary as well, looking over either Sumner Place or the meticulously kept gardens and conservatory around back. The conservatory is also the site of a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests and non-residents alike, and the social life spills over into the hotel’s library and drawing room, where travelers huddle round the fireplace or the honor bar, according to taste.
Though Number Sixteen isn’t exactly nightlife central, there’s plenty to like about the geographic situation — the nearest underground station will connect you directly with Heathrow, the West End and the theater and financial districts. Within walking distance are Hyde Park, Harrods and the Knightsbridge shops, and the Natural History and Victoria & Albert museums are steps away. Swinging? Not quite, but for those who cringe at the very mention of that most tiresome word, this place is nearly perfect.
Hotel Criteria
- 41 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Quiet
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Hotel Amenities and Services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Central air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
Need to Know
Valid credit card required. Group bookings of 5 or more rooms at Number Sixteen adhere to a stricter cancellation & payment policy. Please contact Tablet Customer Service for group rates & availability.
Credit cards accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, American ExpressCheck in:
3pm,Check out:
12pmHotel Booking Widget
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Queen Room
- Fits 1 person
- 1 Double/Full Bed
- 108 ft²/10 m².
Amenities
Views: garden.
This room includes:
- bathtub/shower combo
- carpeted floor
- central air conditioning
- central heating
- DVD player
- flat panel television
- hairdryer
- minibar
- phones
- Rik Rak by Kit Kemp bath amenities
- wake up service
- working desk
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Superior Room
- Fits 2 people
- 1 Queen Bed
- 129 ft²/11 m².
Amenities
This room includes:
- bathtub/shower combo
- carpeted floor
- central air conditioning
- central heating
- DVD player
- flat panel television
- hairdryer
- minibar
- phones
- Rik Rak by Kit Kemp bath amenities
- wake up service
- working desk
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Luxury Room
- Fits 2 people
- 1 Queen Bed
- 194 ft²/18 m².
Amenities
Views: garden.
This room includes:
- bathtub/shower combo
- carpeted floor
- central air conditioning
- central heating
- flat panel television
- game system(s)
- hairdryer
- minibar
- phones
- Rik Rak by Kit Kemp bath amenities
- wake up service
- working desk
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Deluxe Room
- Fits 3 people
- 1 King Bed or 2 Single Beds
- 226 ft²/20 m².
Amenities
This room includes:
- bathtub/shower combo
- carpeted floor
- central air conditioning
- central heating
- DVD player
- hairdryer
- minibar
- phones
- Rik Rak by Kit Kemp bath amenities
- wake up service
- working desk
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The Sumner Room
- Fits 3 people
- 1 King Bed
- 297 ft²/27 m².
Amenities
This room includes:
- flat panel television
- minibar
- phones
- Rik Rak by Kit Kemp bath amenities
- safe
- sofa sleeper
- stand up shower
- walk-in closet
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Single Room
- Fits 1 person
- 1 Single/Twin Bed
- 86 ft²/7 m².
Amenities
Views: garden.
This room includes:
- bathtub/shower combo
- carpeted floor
- central air conditioning
- central heating
- DVD player
- flat panel television
- hairdryer
- minibar
- phones
- Rik Rak by Kit Kemp bath amenities
- wake up service
- working desk
Member Privileges EligibleHotel Amenities and Services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- Central air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Wi-fi (charges apply)
Need to Know
Valid credit card required. Group bookings of 5 or more rooms at Number Sixteen adhere to a stricter cancellation & payment policy. Please contact Tablet Customer Service for group rates & availability.
Credit cards accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, American ExpressCheck in:
3pm,Check out:
12pmMap
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